AudioCodes Mediant 9000 SBC Assembly instructions

Hardware Installation Manual
AudioCodes Mediant™ Family of Session Border Controllers (SBC)
Mediant 9000 SBC Series
Mediant 9000 Rev. B
Mediant 9030
Mediant 9080
Version 7.2

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Table of Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................... 11
2Specifications ................................................................................................... 13
3Physical Description ........................................................................................ 15
3.1 Physical Dimensions ..............................................................................................15
3.2 Front Panel.............................................................................................................15
3.2.1 Front Panel LEDs.................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Rear Panel LEDs .................................................................................................... 19
4Deploying the Device ....................................................................................... 21
4.1 Deploying the Rail Kit .............................................................................................21
4.2Connecting to Power and Replacing Power Supply...............................................22
4.3 Connecting Display and Keyboard .........................................................................24
4.4 Connecting Device to IP Network for 1-GbE Copper .............................................24
4.5 Connecting Device to IP Network with SFP ...........................................................26
4.6 Viewing Network Port Status..................................................................................27
5Fiber Network Card Support............................................................................ 29
5.1 Supported Configurations.......................................................................................29
5.2 Replacing Copper NIC with Fiber Network Card....................................................29
6Initial Configuration.......................................................................................... 31
6.1 Reconfiguring Default IP Address to Match Customer Network Settings...............31
6.2 Licensing the Device ..............................................................................................33
AInstallation and Upgrade Issues...................................................................... 35
A.1 Installing an HA System .........................................................................................35
A.2 Upgrading...............................................................................................................35
A.3 Reinstalling Software SBC from ISO Image...........................................................35
BRescue Options ................................................................................................ 39

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Front Panel.......................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 3-2: Front Panel LEDs ................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 3-3: Rear Panel - – Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B ......................................................... 17
Figure 3-4: Rear Panel – Mediant 9030 ................................................................................................ 17
Figure 3-5: Rear Panel LEDs – Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B.................................................. 19
Figure 3-6: Rear Panel LEDs – Mediant 9030....................................................................................... 19
Figure 4-1: Management Name per Physical Ethernet Port – Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B... 24
Figure 4-2: Management Name per Physical Ethernet Port – Mediant 9030........................................ 24
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Device to the IP Network - Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B ............. 25
Figure 4-4: Connecting the Device to the IP Network - Mediant 9030 .................................................. 25
Figure 4-5: Cabling Network using SFP ................................................................................................ 26
Figure 4-6: Viewing Network Port Status............................................................................................... 27
Figure A-1: Mounting ISO Image from Remote Console....................................................................... 36
Figure A-2: HP ProLiant Server Booting................................................................................................ 36
Figure A-3: Installation Start Prompt...................................................................................................... 37
Figure A-4: Installation in Progress........................................................................................................ 37
Figure A-5: Installation Complete .......................................................................................................... 37

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List of Tables
Table 2-1: Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 13
Table 3-1: Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 15
Table 3-2: Front Panel ........................................................................................................................... 15
Table 3-3: Front-Panel LEDs ................................................................................................................. 16
Table 3-4: Rear Panel............................................................................................................................ 17
Table 3-5: Rear Panel LEDs.................................................................................................................. 19
Table 5-1: Supported Configurations with SFP Network Cards ............................................................ 29
Table 6-1: Default IP Address................................................................................................................ 31

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Hardware Installation Manual Notices
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Notice
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
guarantee accuracy of printed material after the Date Published nor can it accept
responsibility for errors or omissions. Updates to this document can be downloaded from
https://www.audiocodes.com/library/technical-documents.
This document is subject to change without notice.
Date Published: October-25-2018
WEEE EU Directive
Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive, electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed of
with unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this product.
Customer Support
Customer technical support and services are provided by AudioCodes or by an authorized
AudioCodes Service Partner. For more information on how to buy technical support for
AudioCodes products and for contact information, please visit our website at
https://www.audiocodes.com/services-support/maintenance-and-support.
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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 series.
Warning: For safety, environment and regulatory information, refer to the printed
document “Safety, Compliance and Warranty Information” included in the products
packaging.
Notes and Warnings
Warning: The device is an INDOOR unit and thus, must be installed ONLY indoors. In
addition, Ethernet port interface cabling must be routed only indoors and must not exit
the building.

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Warning: Installation of this device must be in a weather protected location of maximum
ambient temperature of 35°C.
Warning: This device must be installed only in a restricted access location.
Warning: Service of the device must be made only by qualified service personnel.
Warning: AC powered units must be connected only to a grounded AC mains power
socket.
Warning: Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might
have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern
Caution Laser
This device contains a Class 1 LED/Laser emitting device, as defined by 21CFR
1040 and IEC825. Do not stare directly into the beam or into fiber optic
terminations as this can damage your eyesight.
Caution Electrical Shock
Do not attempt to open or disassemble this device. The device carries high voltage.
Contact with internal components may cause electrical shock and bodily harm.
Note: Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack-
mounted equipment should be
maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips.)
Warning: For all service and maintenance issues, contact AudioCodes technical
support (see “Customer Support” above).

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Related Documentation
Manual Name
SIP Release Notes
Mediant 9000 Series SBC User's Manual
Document Revision Record
LTRT Description
41655 Initial document release for Version 7.2.
41557 Management names of Ethernet ports added.
41658 AC power cable warning (Japanese).
41661 SFP network cabling.
41662 SFP configurations; Replacing Copper NIC with Fiber Network Card (new section);
Returning to an Arbitrary Snapshot (updated).
41663 Logo updated; note added to Returning to an Arbitrary Snapshot.
41664 Updates for HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Server.
41666 Default IP address
41667 Mediant 9030 (and Mediant 9080) added
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Hardware Installation Manual 1. Introduction
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1 Introduction
This document describes the hardware of AudioCodes' carrier-grade Mediant 9000 SBC
Series and its basic deployment.
Note: This document describes the Mediant 9000 series that is based on HPE ProL
iant
DL360 Gen10. To identify the type of Mediant 9000 product, run the
show system
hardware command, as shown in the examples below.
•Mediant 9080 and Mediant 9000 Rev. B:
show system hardware
CPU: Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 6126 CPU @ 2.60GHz, total 48
cores, avx supported
Memory: 98304 MB
Chassis: ProLiant DL360 Gen10
•Mediant 9030:
show system hardware
CPU: Intel(R) Xeon(R) Silver 4110 CPU @ 2.1GHz, total 32
cores, avx supported
Memory: 32768 MB
Chassis: ProLiant DL360 Gen10

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Hardware Installation Manual 2. Specifications
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2 Specifications
The table below lists the device's specifications.
Table 2-1: Specifications
Resource Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B Mediant 9030
Chassis Type 1RU System
CPU 2 x 12 Cores, 2.6 GHz, 19.25MB Cache 2 x 8 Cores, 2.1 GHz, 11MB Cache
Memory 96 GB, DDR4-2666/PC4-21300 32 GB, DDR4-2666/PC4-21300
Network Orderable configuration:
8 x 1-GbE ports and 4 x 10-GbE (SFP+) ports
- or -
12 x 1-GbE ports
Disk Mechanical hard drive, 600-GB SAS Mechanical hard drive, 1-TB SATA
CD/DVD CD/DVD R/W (currently, not operational)
Installation
Interface
VGA Monitor and Keyboard, or remote access through iLO

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Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description
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3 Physical Description
This section provides a physical description of the device.
3.1 Physical Dimensions
The device's physical dimensions are listed in the table below.
Table 3-1: Physical Dimensions
Item Description
Physical Dimensions 4.29 x 43.46 x 70.7 cm (1.69 x 17.11 x 27.83 in)
Weight (approximate) Between 13.04 (28.74 lb) kg and 16.27 kg (35.86 lb)
Environmental Operational: 10 to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
3.2 Front Panel
The device 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 3-1: Front Panel
Table 3-2: Front Panel
Item # Description
1 Mediant 9080/9000 Rev. B: 600-GB SAS drive
Mediant 9030: 1-TB SATA Drive
2 Serial label pull tab
3 Display port
4
DVD-RW + Display port & USB 2.0 port Kit (DVD-RW is currently not
operational). Re-installation of the SBC application can be performed using
the iLO console virtual media.
5
USB 2.0 port
6 USB 3.0 port
7 iLO Service Port

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3.2.1 Front Panel LEDs
The front panel LEDs are shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.
Figure 3-2: Front Panel LEDs
Table 3-3: Front-Panel LEDs
Item # Description Status
1 UID LED/button* •
Solid blue = activated.
•Flashing blue = Remote management or firmware
upgrade in progress.

1 Hz = Remote management or firmware upgrade
in

progress

4 Hz = iLO manual reboot sequence initiated

8 Hz = iLO manual reboot sequence in progress
•
Off = deactivated.
2
Power On/Standby
button/LED and
system power
LED*
•
Solid green = System on
•Flashing green = Performing power on sequence
•Solid amber = System in standby
•Off = No power present**
3 Health LED* •
Solid green = Normal
•Flashing green = iLO is rebooting
•Flashing amber = System degraded
•
Flashing red = System critical†
4 NIC status LED* •
Solid green = Link to network
•Flashing green = Network active
•
Off = No network activity
*When all four LEDs described in this table flash simultaneously, a power fault has occurred.
**Facility power is not present, power cord is not attached, no power supplies are installed,
power supply failure has occurred, or the power button cable is disconnected.
†If the health LED indicates a degraded or critical state, review the system IML or use iLO
to review the system health status.

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3.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel is displayed in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.
Figure 3-3: Rear Panel - – Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B
Figure 3-4: Rear Panel – Mediant 9030
Table 3-4: Rear Panel
Item #
Description
Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B Mediant 9030
1 Slot 1: Quad 1-GbE copper ports Slot 1: Quad 1-GbE copper ports or
Quad 10-GbE SFP+ ports
2 Slot 2: Quad 1-GbE copper ports or
Quad 10-GbE SFP+ ports
Slot 2: Not used
3 Slot 3: Not used
4 Power supply 2 (PS2)
5 Power supply 1 (PS1)
6 Video port

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Item #
Description
Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B Mediant 9030
7 Unsupported NIC ports (dust
covered)
Quad 1-GbE copper ports
Note: These ports can be used only
for signaling (SIP), OAMP, and HA
Maintenance.
8 iLO Management Port
9 Serial port
10 USB 3.0 ports
11 Quad 1-GbE copper ports

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3.3.1 Rear Panel LEDs
The rear panel LEDs are shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.
Figure 3-5: Rear Panel LEDs – Mediant 9080 / Mediant 9000 Rev. B
Figure 3-6: Rear Panel LEDs – Mediant 9030
Table 3-5: Rear Panel LEDs
Item # Description Status
1 UID LED •
Solid blue = Identification is activated
•Flashing blue = System is being managed remotely
•
Off = Identification is deactivated
2 iLO 5/standard
(Right LED) NIC activity status:

Solid green = Activity exists.

Flashing green = Activity exists.

Off = No activity exists
(Left LED) NIC link status:

Solid green = Link exists.
Off = No link exists.
3 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.
4 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

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Item # Description Status
5 Quad 1-GbE
copper ports
(Right LED) NIC activity status:

Solid green = Activity exists.

Flashing green = Activity exists.

Off = No activity exists
(Left LED) NIC link status:

Solid green = Link exists.
Off = No link exists