Installation and Upgrades for DEFINITY ONE and
IP600 Internet Protocol Release 10
555-233-109
Issue 6
December 2001
Install and Cable the Cabinet
1-34Install RMC patch panels and external modem
1
Cable the three-or-more cabinet Avaya IP600 system
Since connecting multiple cabinets involves the same basic procedures, follow the
instructions in ‘‘Cable the two-cabinet Avaya IP600 system’’ on page 1-29.
Install RMC patch panels and external
modem
NOTE:
The optional patch panel kit replaces standard 110A cross-connect hardware. If
standard 110A cross-connect equipment is used, consult DEFINITY
Communications
System Generic 1 and Generic 3 Main Distribution Field Design
(555-230-630).
Patch panels are arrays of RJ45 jacks and associated B25A cabling to
accommodate 2-wire, 24-port DCP/analog port boards and 8-port analog trunk
boards.
A shelf is provided to serve as a mounting surface for the external modem and
other optional equipment. The shelf can also be used to secure the B25A cables.
Install patch panels and shelf
Refer to Figure 1-17 on page 1-35 while performing this procedure.
1. Using the supplied mounting screws, mount the patch panels on the rack
below processor cabinet.
2. Using the supplied mounting screws, mount the shelf on the rack below the
patch panels.
3. Attach B25A cables to the patch panels and the circuit pack amphenol
connectors.
NOTE:
Connect 24 port DCP/analog circuit packs to the 24 port patch
panels.
NOTE:
Connect 8 port analog trunk, “combo,” or DID trunk circuit packs to
either of the first two banks on the 8 port patch panel. If an 8 port BRI
trunk circuit pack (TN2185B) is present, connect it to the third bank
on the 8 port patch panel.
NOTE:
The patch panels do not have to be mounted in the same rack as the
cabinet. They can be mounted in phone closets as appropriate.