Avaya G250 Series, Quick Start For Hardware Installation

Page 1: ...Quick Start for Hardware Installation Avaya G250 Media Gateway 03 300433 Issue 3 February 2007 ...

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Page 3: ...ng Needed Hardware 8 Laptop 8 Modem 8 Preparing Needed Tools 8 Choosing the Installation Site 9 Chapter 2 Unpack the Device 11 Equipment 11 Documentation 14 Other Components 14 Chapter 3 Mount the Device 15 Positioning on a Table 15 Mounting in a Rack 15 Front mounting bracket placement 16 Middle Mounting Bracket Placement 16 Mounting bracket with cable guide 16 Attaching Mounting Brackets 17 Moun...

Page 4: ...Block 24 Connecting Power 25 LED Sequence 25 Chapter 6 Prepare for Configuration 27 Preparing a G250 with an S8300B Media Server 27 Preparing the G250 with an S8300B for a remote configuration 32 Configuring a G250 without an S8300B Media Server 33 Preparing for a remote configuration of the G250 34 Next Steps 35 Using AIW and GIW 35 Using the Command Line Interface 35 ...

Page 5: ...ons Before you start the installation find out what configuration is needed for your site Are you installing an S8300B Media Server What Media Modules are you installing See Supported Modules on page 22 to review limitations that exist on Media Modules that the G250 supports Using the Pre Installation Worksheet The Electronic Pre installation Worksheet EPW is a customized Excel spreadsheet that yo...

Page 6: ...he configuration process prompts you for the file names of all firmware files needed You can download the firmware files needed for your installation from the Avaya Support Web site at http support avaya com Preparing Communication Manager License and Authentication Files If you install a G250 with an S8300B Media Server you need license and authentication files to complete the configuration Brows...

Page 7: ...te and download the authentication file follow the instructions outlined in the Authentication File System AFS Guide 03 601703 Preparing the INADS IP address The INADS IP address is required in order to configure the S8300B s modem for alarming If you are preparing a G250 with an S8300B for a remote install you must first obtain an INADS IP address You use the Automatic Registration Tool ART to ob...

Page 8: ...FTP server Modem In order to configure the G250 remotely you need a serial modem The G250 currently supports the MultiTech MT5634ZBA serial modem Preparing Needed Tools Prepare the tools you need to mount the G250 according to the following table You might also need wire cutters to attach the grounding conductors if your site uses a ground block Table 1 Mounting Tools If you need to mount on Prepa...

Page 9: ...ved ground CAUTION CAUTION If the installation location is more than 16 feet 5 m feet away from an approved ground do not install the Avaya G250 Media Gateway until a licensed electrician is present to install a Supplementary Ground Conductor per Article 250 of the National Electrical Code NEC The environmental conditions match the requirements listed in Table 2 See Appendix A of Installing and Up...

Page 10: ...Before you Start 10 Quick Start for Hardware Installation Avaya G250 Media Gateway ...

Page 11: ...al surface Equipment Open the box that contains the Avaya G250 Media Gateway and ensure that it contains the following components and accessories One Avaya G250 Media Gateway chassis with blanking plates over empty module slots One Accessory Kit that contains One 115V 3 Wire Power Cable Note Note Outside the US the cord must be VDE Certified or Harmonized HAR rated 250V 3 conductor 3rd wire ground...

Page 12: ...Unpack the Device 12 Quick Start for Hardware Installation Avaya G250 Media Gateway One RJ45 to DB9F Adapter One DB25M Adapter One Grounding Cable Assembly Four 4 Rubber Standoffs ...

Page 13: ...Equipment Issue 3 February 2007 13 Two 2 19 Rackmount Brackets One Cable Management riveting Assembly Nine 9 5 16 8 mm Flat Head Screws One Bridge for NVRAM init ...

Page 14: ...Gateway Documentation Release Notes Quick Start Guide this document Other Components Media modules to connect voice and data devices and outside lines are packaged and shipped in separate boxes The Avaya Partner Contact Closure adjunct box if ordered is also packaged separately ...

Page 15: ... the four rubber standoffs from their package 2 Turn the G250 upside down 3 Position each foot into one of the mounting sites near each corner of the chassis 4 Press the plastic rivet into the foot with a stylus until the rivet is firmly seated on the chassis Mounting in a Rack You can fasten the G250 to a standard 19 inch rack either at the front of the G250 or at its middle Attach the mounting b...

Page 16: ...fer to Figure 2 Attaching a mounting bracket with cable guides on page 17 for the latter option Figure 1 Front and Middle Mounting Bracket Placement Figure notes 1 Front mounting placement 2 Middle mounting placement Middle Mounting Bracket Placement Attach regular mounting brackets to the sides of the G250 refer to Figure 1 Front and Middle Mounting Bracket Placement on page 16 Mounting bracket w...

Page 17: ...racket to the chassis with three flat head 5 16 screws 3 Tighten the screws with the screwdriver Mounting the G250 Follow these steps to mount the G250 1 Position the G250 in the rack Ensure that there is adequate ventilation 2 Verify that the screw holes are aligned with the rack hole positions 3 Insert two mounting screws on each side 4 Tighten the mounting screws Do not overtighten the screws 5...

Page 18: ...o the plywood board Affix a bracket to each side of the G250 as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Wall mounting bracket placement Note Note Avaya has developed special hardware platforms for customers with harsh environmental conditions These platforms were tested to meet strict physical and environmental requirements imposed by the United States Navy for use on their ships The platforms make use of spec...

Page 19: ...d for your site If this Media Gateway needs to function as an ICC or as an LSP install an S8300B Media Server module Tip Tip If the product is staged then the media modules are already installed Figure 4 The G250 front panel ports and slots Figure 5 The G250 BRI front panel ports and slots 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 9 10 11 14 1 12 13 ...

Page 20: ...n identifying the S8300 version Figure notes for Figures 4 5 6 and 7 1 V1 ICC LSP Slot 2 V2 WAN Wide Area Network Media Module Slot 3 Analog port LEDs 4 Analog trunk ports 5 Analog line ports 6 ISDN BRI trunk ports G250 BRI only 7 System LEDs 8 Console port 9 USB port 10 CCA Contact Closure port 11 WAN port 12 PoE Power over Ethernet ports 13 RST Reset button 14 ASB Alternate Software Bank button ...

Page 21: ... Remove before removing or inserting S8300 module 2 Remove the blank plate from slot V1 3 Position the media module squarely before the V1 bay opening and engage both sides of the module in the interior guides 4 Slide the S8300B module slowly into the chassis Maintain an even pressure to ensure that the module does not become twisted or disengaged from the guides Figure 9 Inserting the S8300B medi...

Page 22: ...tions The Avaya G250 Media Gateway supports the following modules only S8300B Media Gateway in slot V1 MM340 in slot V2 MM342 in slot V2 Inserting Media Modules Insert the Media Modules needed for your configuration Some Media Modules might require additional components Media Modules are restricted to slot V2 Ensure that you insert each module in a slot appropriate for that module For a list of al...

Page 23: ... installed green yellow conductor referred to as the Supplementary Ground Conductor Figure 10 Supplementary Ground Conductor Both safety grounds must be connected to an approved ground see Chapter 2 of Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G250 Media Gateway 03 300434 for the definition of an approved ground If a power cord accompanies the G250 use that cord whenever possible WARNING WARNING Connecti...

Page 24: ...to an approved ground Using a Ground Block A ground block might be provided for use with multiple Media Gateway installations Usually the customer electrician mounts the ground block To attach the Supplementary Ground Conductor that is already attached to the grounding screw on the chassis to a ground block 1 Cut the Supplementary Ground Conductor to the length needed to terminate the conductor in...

Page 25: ...the inlet receptacle on the rear of the chassis 2 Connect the other end of the power cable into a mains socket LED Sequence When you turn on the G250 the following LED sequence occurs 1 The PWR and ALM LEDs on the front panel light 2 The CPU LED lights up after approximately 15 seconds if the firmware is running ...

Page 26: ...Power Up 26 Quick Start for Hardware Installation Avaya G250 Media Gateway ...

Page 27: ...to Configuring a G250 without an S8300B Media Server on page 33 Preparing a G250 with an S8300B Media Server You use the Avaya Installation Wizard AIW to configure the G250 with an S8300B If a remote technician is configuring the G250 see Preparing the G250 with an S8300B for a remote configuration on page 32 To prepare the S8300B for configuration 1 Connect the laptop you prepared to the Services...

Page 28: ...he main menu for Avaya Integrated Management appears Figure 11 Integrated Management Main Menu 6 Ask a customer representative for a login name and password that the customer would like for the superuser login If you are a business partner you can also repeat this procedure to add the dadmin login Note Note Make sure the customer can change this login its password or its permissions later 7 Under ...

Page 29: ...0B Media Server Issue 3 February 2007 29 Figure 12 Administrator Accounts screen 8 Type the login name in the Enter Login ID or Group Name field 9 Select Add Login and click Submit The Administrator Logins Add Login screen appears ...

Page 30: ...n screen 10 Type susers in the login group field 11 Type prof18 in the additional groups field prof18 is the code for the customer superuser 12 Select the allow Linux shell access check box 13 For the select type of authentication option select password 14 Complete the following fields enter key or password re enter key or password ...

Page 31: ... to initialize the G250 5 On the Date Time page set the correct date time and time zone 6 If you have a software upgrade file for Communication Manager use the CM Upgrade page to select the file and upgrade the software 7 If you have a software update patch file for Communication Manager use the Software Update page to select the file and update the software 8 If you are not using AIW to generate ...

Page 32: ... a modem To prepare the G250 with an S8300B for a remote configuration 1 Connect a USB modem to one of the USB ports on the S8300B Media Server 2 From the Integrated Management Main Menu select Launch Maintenance Web Interface see Figure 11 Integrated Management Main Menu on page 28 3 Use the Maintenance Web Pages to enable the modem 4 To ensure that the modem is enabled correctly setup a dialup c...

Page 33: ...en the Gateway Installation Wizard The Overview screen appears 6 Click Continue The COM Port Selection screen appears 7 Select the COM port you are using on the laptop to connect to the G250 from the COM Port drop down list Note Note Not every COM port works with every laptop If you have trouble connecting using the COM port you have selected try a different COM port 8 Click Continue The Wizard Us...

Page 34: ... a service contract with Avaya use the Gateway Authentication screen to install the gateway authentication file This file enables secure remote access to the gateway 9 Use the G250 Modem Type Selection screen to enable a modem attached to the G250 10 Use the Change Root Password screen to set the root password for the G250 11 Click Finish to complete the G250 configuration Preparing for a remote c...

Page 35: ...Review Job Aid Avaya Installation Wizard 555 245 754 and Job Aid Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard 555 245 756 Using the Command Line Interface For information about configuring the G250 with the Command Line Interface For instructions on how to connect to the CLI review Chapter 3 of Administration for the Avaya G250 and Avaya G350 Media Gateways 03 300436 Accessing the Avaya G250 G350 Media Gatew...

Page 36: ...Prepare for Configuration 36 Quick Start for Hardware Installation Avaya G250 Media Gateway ...