40 TimeProvider 2300/2700 User’s Guide 098-00564-000 Revision A3 – July, 2013
Chapter 2 Installing
Getting Started
Getting Started
Before you begin to install the TimeProvider 2300/2700, review the information in
this section.
If you encounter any difficulties during the installation process, contact
Symmetricom Global Services (SGS). See Contacting Technical Support, on page
272 for telephone numbers. Contact SGS - Product Technical Support for technical
information. Contact Customer Service for information about your order, RMAs, and
other information.
Security Considerations for TP 2300/2700 Installation
The TP 2300/2700 should be installed in a physically secure and restricted
location.
The TP 2300/2700's management Ethernet port should be installed behind the
company's firewall to prevent public access.
Whenever possible, the TP 2300/2700's Ethernet service ports should be
installed behind the company's firewall to prevent public access.
Site Survey
The TimeProvider 2300/2700 is intended for installation in the following locations:
Central Office intra-building
Cell site intra-building
NEC site
Aggregate site
Before you begin installation, determine the chassis location, ensure the
appropriate power source is available (–48 VDC or 120/240 VAC), and ensure that
the equipment rack is properly grounded.
The TimeProvider 2300/2700 is designed to mount in a 19-inch (48 cm) rack,
occupies 1.75 in (4.5 cm, 1 RU) of vertical rack space, and has a depth of 10 in
(25.4 cm).
23-inch (58.42 cm) rack mounting adapters are available as a separately ordered
item. 21-inch (ETSI) rack mounting adapters are also available.
Note: 1RU above the TimeProvider 2300/2700 must be left
unoccupied for heat dissipation.