AudioCodes Mediant 9000 SBC Assembly instructions

Hardware Installation Manual
AudioCodes Mediant™ Family of Session Border Controllers (SBC)
Mediant 9000 SBC
Version 7.0

Hardware Installation Manual Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction......................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Specifications...........................................................................................................9
2Physical Description ........................................................................................ 11
2.1 Physical Dimensions..............................................................................................11
2.2 Front Panel.............................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Front Panel LEDs....................................................................................................12
2.3 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................13
2.3.1 Rear Panel LEDs ....................................................................................................14
3Deploying the Device ....................................................................................... 15
3.1 Hardware Kit Contents...........................................................................................15
3.2 Overview ................................................................................................................16
3.3 Rack Identification Legend.....................................................................................16
3.4 Installing the Rail Kit into a Rack............................................................................16
3.5 Removing the Rail..................................................................................................19
3.6 Securing the Cables...............................................................................................19
3.7 Connecting the Power Cords .................................................................................20
3.8 Preparing the Product for Integrated Shipping in a Rack.......................................20
3.9 Loosening the Shipping Screws.............................................................................20
4Cabling .............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Grounding...............................................................................................................21
4.2 Connecting to Power..............................................................................................22
4.2.1 Connecting to AC Power Source............................................................................22
4.2.2 Connecting to DC Power Source............................................................................24
4.3 Connecting Display and Keyboard.........................................................................28
4.4 Connecting the Device to the IP Network...............................................................28
4.4.1 Viewing Network Port Status ..................................................................................29
5Initial Configuration.......................................................................................... 31
5.1 Reconfiguring Default IP Address to Match Customer Network Settings...............31
5.2 Licensing the Mediant 9000 ...................................................................................33
5.2.1 Upgrading your Software License Key....................................................................33
5.2.2 Installing your Upgraded Software License Key.....................................................34
5.3 Installing an HA System .........................................................................................35
5.4 Upgrading...............................................................................................................35
6Hardware Maintenance .................................................................................... 37
6.1 Prerequisites ..........................................................................................................37
6.1.1 Grounding the Device.............................................................................................37
6.1.2 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage..........................................................37
6.2 Replacing Power Supply Modules..........................................................................38
6.2.1 Replacing AC Power Supply...................................................................................38
6.2.2 Replacing 48V DC Power Supply...........................................................................38
6.3 Troubleshooting Device Failures............................................................................44

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ARescue Options................................................................................................ 45
A.1 Taking a Snapshot .................................................................................................45
A.2 Viewing Available Snapshots.................................................................................46
A.3 Changing the Default Snapshot .............................................................................46
A.4 Deleting a Snapshot...............................................................................................46
A.5 Manual Recovery ...................................................................................................46
A.5.1 Returning to the Default Snapshot..........................................................................47
A.5.2 Fixing the Current Installation.................................................................................48
A.5.3 Returning to an Arbitrary Snapshot.........................................................................48
A.5.4 Returning to a Factory Snapshot............................................................................48
A.6 Automatic Recovery...............................................................................................49

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Front Panel..........................................................................................................................11
Figure 2-2: Front Panel LEDs................................................................................................................12
Figure 2-3: Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................13
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel LEDs.................................................................................................................14
Figure 4-1: Connecting AC Power Cords to AC Electrical Outlets........................................................23
Figure 4-2: DC Power Supply Module...................................................................................................24
Figure 4-3: Removing Blank Cover........................................................................................................26
Figure 4-4: Wire Crimped on Ring Tongue............................................................................................26
Figure 4-5: Removing Safety Cover ......................................................................................................26
Figure 4-6: Removing Terminal Block Screws ......................................................................................26
Figure 4-7: Attaching Ground Wire........................................................................................................27
Figure 4-8: Attaching Power Wires........................................................................................................27
Figure 4-9: Replacing Safety Cover.......................................................................................................27
Figure 4-10: Management String Name per Physical Ethernet Port.....................................................28
Figure 4-11: Connecting the Device to the IP Network .........................................................................28
Figure 4-12: Viewing Network Port Status.............................................................................................29
Figure 5-1: CLI Management Interface..................................................................................................31
Figure 5-2: Web Interface......................................................................................................................32
Figure 5-3: Software License Key File with S/N Line ............................................................................33
Figure 5-4: Software Upgrade Key Status Page ...................................................................................34
Figure A-1: CLI Management Interface .................................................................................................45
Figure A-2: Main GRUB Menu...............................................................................................................47
Figure A-3: Rescue Options Menu ........................................................................................................47
Figure A-4: System Returning to Snapshot State .............................................................................47
Figure A-5: Selecting a Snapshot..........................................................................................................48

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Mediant 9000 SBC Specifications..........................................................................................9
Table 2-1: Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................................11
Table 2-2: Front Panel...........................................................................................................................11
Table 2-3: Front-Panel LEDs.................................................................................................................12
Table 2-4: Rear Panel............................................................................................................................13
Table 2-5: Rear Panel LEDs..................................................................................................................14
Table 4-1: AC Power Supply Specifications..........................................................................................22
Table 4-2: DC Power Supply Specifications..........................................................................................24
Table 5-1: Default IP Address................................................................................................................31

Hardware Installation Manual Notices
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Notice
This Installation Manual describes the hardware installation of AudioCodes Mediant 9000
Session Border Controller (SBC).
Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of
printing. However, due to ongoing product improvements and revisions, AudioCodes cannot
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Date Published: August-16-2016
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Abbreviations and Terminology
Each abbreviation, unless widely used, is spelled out in full when first used.
Throughout this manual and unless otherwise specified, the term device refers to the
Mediant 9000 SBC.

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Related Documentation
Manual Name
SIP Release Notes
Mediant 9000 SBC User's Manual
Document Revision Record
LTRT Description
41654 Initial document release for Version 7.0.
41656 Management names of Ethernet ports added.
41659 AC power cable warning (Japanese).
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Hardware Installation Manual 1. Introduction
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1 Introduction
This document provides a hardware description and step-by-step cabling procedures for
AudioCodes' carrier-grade Mediant 9000 SBC.
1.1 Specifications
The table below shows the Mediant 9000 SBC specifications.
Table 1-1: Mediant 9000 SBC Specifications
Resource Specification
Chassis Type 1RU system
CPU 2 x 10 cores, 2.8 GHz, 25M Cache
Memory 64 GB, DDR3-1866/PC3-14900
Network 12 x 1 GbE ports
Disk Mechanical hard drive, SAS 300 GB
CD/DVD SATA CD/DVD R/W
Installation Interface VGA Monitor and Keyboard

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Hardware Installation Manual 2. Physical Description
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2 Physical Description
This section provides a physical description of the device.
2.1 Physical Dimensions
The device's physical dimensions are listed in the table below.
Table 2-1: Physical Dimensions
Item Description
Physical Dimensions 43.45 x 62.23 x 2.97 cm (17.11 x 27.5 x 1.7 in)
Weight 17.4 kg (38.4 lb)
Environmental Operational: 10 to 35°C
2.2 Front Panel
The Mediant 9000 features an 8-SFF (Small Form Factor) cage for standard internal
storage hard drives. The device's front panel is shown in the figures below and described in
the subsequent table.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel
Table 2-2: Front Panel
Item # Description
1 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 1
2 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 2
3 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 3
4 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 4
5 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 5
6 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 6
7 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 7
8 Systems Insight Display
9 DVD-ROM drive (optional)
10 SAS/SATA/SSD drive bay 8 (optional)
11 Front video connector (front video port adapter required)
12 USB connectors (2)
13 Serial number tab

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2.2.1 Front Panel LEDs
The front panel LEDs are shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.
Figure 2-2: Front Panel LEDs
Table 2-3: Front-Panel LEDs
Item # Description Status
1 UID LED/button •
Solid blue = Identification is activated.
•Flashing blue = System is being managed remotely.
•
Off = Identification is deactivated.
2
Power On/Standby
button/LED
•
Solid green = System is On.
•Flashing green = Waiting for server power sequence.
•Solid amber = System is in standby, but power is still
applied.
•Off = Power cord is not attached, power supply failure
has occurred, no power supplies are installed, facility
power is not available, or the power button cable is
disconnected
3 Health LED •
Solid green = System health is normal.
•Flashing amber = System health is degraded.
•Flashing red = System health is critical.
•Fast flashing red = Power fault (check system and
devices).
4
Aggregate network
LED
•
Solid green = Link to network.
•Flashing green = Network activity.
•
Off = No network connection.
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2.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel is displayed in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.
Figure 2-3: Rear Panel
Table 2-4: Rear Panel
Item # Description
1 12 GbE ports
2 Video connector
3 Serial connector
4 HP iLO port (see http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/servers/ilo/)
5 USB connectors (4)
6 Power supply bay 1 (primary and redundant power supply supported)
7 Power supply bay 2 (primary and redundant power supply supported)
1 1
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2.3.1 Rear Panel LEDs
The rear panel LEDs are shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel LEDs
Table 2-5: Rear Panel LEDs
Item # Description Status
1 Standard NIC
activity LED
•Solid green = Activity exists.
•Flashing green = Activity exists.
•
Off = No activity exists.
2 iLO NIC link LED •
Solid green = Link exists.
•
Off = No link exists.
3 UID button/LED •Solid blue = Identification is activated.
•Flashing blue = System is being managed remotely.
•
Off = Identification is deactivated.
4 Power Supply 2
LED
•
Solid green = Normal.
•Off = One or more of the following conditions exists:

AC power unavailable.

Power supply failed.

Power supply in standby mode.
Power supply exceeded current limit.
5 Power Supply 1
LED
•Solid green = Normal.
•Off = One or more of the following conditions exists:

AC power unavailable.

Power supply failed.

Power supply in standby mode.
Power supply exceeded current limit.
1 2
5
4
3

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3 Deploying the Device
This section shows how to deploy the device in a commercial rack mount kit.
3.1 Hardware Kit Contents
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage
to the equipment, at least two
people are required to lift the server during installation or removal.
Note:
When installing the rack rails, be sure they are oriented Front Left and Front Right,
as indicated on the rails.
You must provide:

Screws to secure the slide mounting bracket assemblies in a threaded-hole rack

Cage nuts for a round-hole rack

Screws that fit a threaded-hole rack

The appropriate screwdriver for the screws

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3.2 Overview
This rack hardware kit supports a variety of products in round-, square-, or threaded-hole
racks. Use the legend to identify installation steps appropriate to the type of rack.
Note:
If you are shipping the server installed in a rack, see the additional instructions
located in "Preparing the product for integrated shipping in a rack" before proceeding.
3.3 Rack Identification Legend
Round-hole racks Square-hole racks Threaded-hole racks
No tools required No tools required -
3.4 Installing the Rail Kit into a Rack
Warning: To avoid risk of personal injury or damage
to the equipment, do not stack
anything on top of rail-mounted equipment or use
it as a work surface when extended
from the rack.
Caution: Always plan the rack installation so that the hea
viest item is on the bottom of
the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and cont
inue to populate the rack from the bottom
to the top.

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Warning:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the
rack is adequately stabilized before sliding the inner slides into the slide mounting bracket
assemblies.
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the equipment, at least two
people are required to lift the server during installation or removal.
Caution:
Be sure to keep the product parallel to the floor when sliding the inner slides
into the slide mounting bracket. Tilting the product
up or down could result in damage to
the slides.

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3.5 Removing the Rail
When removing the rail from the rack, always remove the front of the rail first.
3.6 Securing the Cables

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3.7 Connecting the Power Cords
After completing all installation and cable management procedures, you can connect the
power cords to the facility power source. See Section 4.2 on page 22 for detailed
information. The installation is complete.
3.8 Preparing the Product for Integrated Shipping in a
Rack
Note:
You must provide screws to secure the slide mounting bracket assemblies in a
threaded-hole rack.
Note: Use the integrated shipping hardware included with this kit to prepare a square-
hole rack for integrated shipping.
3.9 Loosening the Shipping Screws
To slide the server out of the rack, open the latches and loosen the shipping screws.