Rack mount
You can install a maximum of three Virtual Services Platform 9012 chassis in a standard 19 in. wide
7 ft. tall rack.
Warning:
Install chassis units from the bottom up to ensure racks do not become top heavy, and fall over.
Virtual Services Platform 9012 chassis installation
This section describes how to install the Virtual Services Platform 9012 chassis.
Before you begin
Before you begin the installation of the Virtual Services Platform 9012 chassis, ensure you complete
the following actions:
• Inspect all items for shipping damage. If you find items that are damaged, do not install the
chassis. Call the Avaya Technical Solutions Center in your area.
• Verify that the items in the shipping container match those on the shipment packing list.
• Verify that you have all other required hardware.
About this task
Warning:
Only trained service personnel must perform the procedures in this section.
Chassis installation time requirements
The following table lists the procedures you perform to install the Virtual Services Platform 9012
chassis, and the estimated time you need to complete each procedure. Not all procedures are
required for every system.
Table 16: VSP 9012 installation procedures and time requirements
Procedure
Time requirement
Reducing the chassis weight
5 minutes
Attaching the mounting brackets
5 minutes
Mounting the chassis in a two-post rack
12–30 minutes
Installing the cable management brackets
5 minutes
Grounding the chassis
12 minutes
Virtual Services Platform 9012 chassis
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