AudioCodes Mediant 800B Assembly instructions

Hardware Installation Manual
Version 6.8
October 2014
Document # LTRT-10257
Mediant™ 800B
Gateway and E-SBC
SIP Protocol

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Hardware Installation Manual Contents
Table of Contents
1Introduction......................................................................................................... 9
2Unpacking the Device ...................................................................................... 11
3Physical Description ........................................................................................ 13
3.1 Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment .................................................13
3.2 Front Panel Description..........................................................................................14
3.2.1 Ports and Buttons....................................................................................................14
3.2.2 LEDs Description ....................................................................................................16
3.2.2.1 LAN Interface LEDs.................................................................................16
3.2.2.2 FXS LEDs................................................................................................16
3.2.2.3 FXO LEDs................................................................................................17
3.2.2.4 BRI LEDs.................................................................................................17
3.2.2.5 E1/T1 LEDs .............................................................................................18
3.2.2.6 Operational Status LEDs.........................................................................18
3.2.2.7 Power LEDs.............................................................................................18
3.3 Rear Panel Description ..........................................................................................19
4Mounting the Device ........................................................................................ 21
4.1 Desktop Mounting ..................................................................................................21
4.2 19-Inch Rack Mounting ..........................................................................................22
4.2.1 Using a Pre-installed Rack Shelf ............................................................................22
4.2.2 Using Mounting Brackets........................................................................................23
5Cabling the Device ........................................................................................... 25
5.1 Grounding the Device.............................................................................................25
5.2 Connecting to LAN .................................................................................................26
5.3 Analog Devices ......................................................................................................28
5.3.1 Connecting the FXS Interfaces...............................................................................28
5.3.2 Connecting the FXO Interfaces...............................................................................29
5.3.3 Connecting the FXS Analog Lifeline.......................................................................30
5.4 ISDN BRI Interfaces...............................................................................................31
5.4.1 Connecting to BRI Lines.........................................................................................31
5.4.2 Connecting the PSTN Fallback for BRI Lines.........................................................32
5.5 Connecting to ISDN PRI (E1/T1) Trunks................................................................33
5.6 Connecting to a Computer for Serial Communication............................................34
5.7 Connecting the OSN Server...................................................................................36
5.8 Powering up the Device .........................................................................................38
6Maintenance – Replacing the Power Fuse ..................................................... 39
AInstalling CentOS Ver. 4.7 on OSN Server...................................................... 41

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Mediant 800B Front Panel...................................................................................................14
Figure 3-2: Mediant 800 Front Panel.....................................................................................................14
Figure 3-3: Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................19
Figure 4-1: Rubber Foot Attached to Underside of Device....................................................................21
Figure 4-2: Mounting Bracket (Right).....................................................................................................23
Figure 4-3: Attaching the Mounting Brackets ........................................................................................23
Figure 5-1: Grounding the Device..........................................................................................................25
Figure 5-2: LAN Port-Pair Groups and Web Interface String Names....................................................26
Figure 5-3: Connecting the LAN Ports...................................................................................................27
Figure 5-4: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts for FXS Interface........................................................................28
Figure 5-5: Connecting FXS Interfaces .................................................................................................28
Figure 5-6: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts for FXO Interface .......................................................................29
Figure 5-7: Connecting FXO Interfaces.................................................................................................29
Figure 5-8: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts for FXS Lifeline ..........................................................................30
Figure 5-9: Cabling FXS Lifeline............................................................................................................30
Figure 5-10: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for BRI Ports ............................................................................31
Figure 5-11: Cabling BRI Ports..............................................................................................................31
Figure 5-12: Cabling (Ports 1 and 2) PSTN Fallback............................................................................32
Figure 5-13: RJ-48c Connector Pinouts for E1/T1 ................................................................................33
Figure 5-14: Cabling E1/T1 Ports..........................................................................................................33
Figure 5-15: Orderable RS-232 Cable Adapter.....................................................................................34
Figure 5-16: Cabling Serial Interface (RJ-45) on Mediant 800B ...........................................................35
Figure 5-17: Cabling OSN Server Ports ................................................................................................37
Figure 5-18: Connecting to the Power Supply.......................................................................................38
Figure 6-1: Opening the Fuse Cavity.....................................................................................................39
Figure 6-2: Removed Power Fuse.........................................................................................................39

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List of Tables
Table 3-1: Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment...............................................................13
Table 3-2: Front Panel Description........................................................................................................14
Table 3-3: LAN LEDs Description..........................................................................................................16
Table 3-4: FXS LEDs Description..........................................................................................................16
Table 3-5: FXO LEDs Description .........................................................................................................17
Table 3-6: BRI LEDs Description...........................................................................................................17
Table 3-7: E1/T1 LEDs Description.......................................................................................................18
Table 3-8: STATUS LEDs Description...................................................................................................18
Table 3-9: POWER LEDs Description...................................................................................................18
Table 3-10: Rear Panel Description.......................................................................................................19
Table 5-1: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for GbE/FE..................................................................................26
Table 5-2: OSN Server Platforms..........................................................................................................36
Table 5-3: Power Specifications............................................................................................................38
Table 6-1: Allowed Fuses for the Device...............................................................................................39

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Hardware Installation Manual Notices
Notice
This document describes the hardware installation for AudioCodes Mediant 800B Gateway
and E-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
guarantee accuracy of printed material after the Date Published nor can it accept responsibility
for errors or omissions.
Before consulting this document, check the corresponding Release Notes regarding feature
preconditions and/or specific support in this release. In cases where there are discrepancies
between this document and the Release Notes, the information in the Release Notes
supersedes that in this document. Updates to this document and other documents as well as
software files can be downloaded by registered customers at
http://www.audiocodes.com/downloads.
© Copyright 2014 AudioCodes Ltd. All rights reserved.
This document is subject to change without notice.
Date Published: October-29-2014
Trademarks
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Solutions Network, OSN, Stretto, TrunkPack, VMAS, VoicePacketizer, VoIPerfect,
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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
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AudioCodes products and for contact information, please visit our Web site at
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Abbreviations and Terminology
Each abbreviation, unless widely used, is spelled out in full when first used.
Throughout this manual, unless otherwise specified, the term device refers to Mediant 800B
Gateway and E-SBC.

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Related Documentation
Document Name
SIP Release Notes
Mediant 800B Gateway and E-SBC User's Manual
CLI Reference Guide
Notes and Warnings
Warning: The device is an INDOOR unit and therefore, must be installed only indoors.
In addition, FXS and Ethernet port interface cabling must be routed only indoors and
must not exit the building.
Note: Open source software may have been added and/or amended for this product. For
further information, please visit our website at http://audiocodes.com/support or contact
your AudioCodes sales representative.
Caution Electrical Shock
Do not open or disassemble this device. The device carries high voltage and
contact with internal components may expose you to electrical shock and bodily
harm.
Warning: The device must be installed and serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Warning: For deployment in Finland, Sweden and Norway, the device must be installed
ONLY in restricted access locations that are compliant with ETS 300 253 guidelines
where equipotential bonding has been implemented.
Warning: Disconnect the device from the mains and Telephone Network Voltage (TNV)
before servicing.
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Hardware Installation Manual 1. Introduction
1 Introduction
This document provides a hardware description of the Mediant 800B Gateway and E-SBC
(hereafter referred to as device) and step-by-step procedures for mounting and cabling the
device.
The device supports the following interfaces (customer ordered):

Up to 2 E1/T1 port interfaces (over single copper wire pair).

Up to 8 BRI ports (supporting up to 16 voice channels).

Up to 12 FXS port interfaces.

Up to 12 FXO port interfaces.

12 LAN Ethernet interfaces - up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and up to 8 Fast Ethernet
ports. These ports operate in port-pair redundancy, providing up to 6 port-pair groups.

Open Solutions Network (OSN) server platform for hosting third-party applications
such as an IP PBX.
Notes:
•Hardware configurations may change without notice. Currently available hardware
configurations are listed in AudioCodes Price Book. For available hardware
configurations, contact your AudioCodes sales representative.
•For configuring the different interfaces, refer to the User's Manual.

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Hardware Installation Manual 2. Unpacking the Device
2 Unpacking the Device
Follow the procedure below for unpacking the carton in which the device is shipped.
To unpack the device:
1. Open the carton and remove packing materials.
2. Remove the chassis from the carton.
3. Check that there is no equipment damage.
4. Ensure that in addition to the chassis, the package contains the following items:
•Four anti-slide bumpers for desktop installation
•Two mounting brackets for 19-inch rack mounting
•One FXS Lifeline cable adapter (only for models with FXS interfaces)
•One AC power cable
5. Check, retain and process any documents.
If there are any damaged or missing items, notify your AudioCodes sales representative.

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Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description
3 Physical Description
This section provides a physical description of the device.
Note: The Mediant 800 chassis platform has been upgraded. This revised chassis is
referred to as Mediant 800B. The shipped chassis version depends on your ordered
hardware configuration. For more information, contact your AudioCodes sales
representative. In addition, throughout this manual, the Mediant 800B is used in
illustrations, unless specific instructions are necessary for the Mediant 800 chassis. In
such a case, both chassis versions are shown.
3.1 Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment
The device's physical dimensions and operating environment are listed in the table below:
Table 3-1: Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment
Physical Specification Description
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1U x 32 x 34.5 cm (12.6 x 13.6 inches)
Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)
Environmental Operational: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)
Storage: -25 to 85°C (-13 to 185°F)
Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing

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3.2 Front Panel Description
The front panel provides the telephony port interfaces, various networking ports, reset
pinhole button, and LEDs.
3.2.1 Ports and Buttons
The device's front panel is shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent
table.
Figure 3-1: Mediant 800B Front Panel
Figure 3-2: Mediant 800 Front Panel
Note: The figures above are used only as an example. The number and type of port
interfaces depends on the ordered model.
Table 3-2: Front Panel Description
Item # Label Description
1 USB/WWAN USB port, used for various functionalities such as saving debug
captures to a USB storage device. The number of ports depends on
chassis version:
•Mediant 800B: 2 USB ports
•Mediant 800: 1 USB port

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Item # Label Description
2 RS-232 RS-232 port for serial communication. The type of port connector
depends on chassis version:
•Mediant 800B: RJ-45
•
Mediant 800: 12-pin female LX40-12P Hirose connector
3 POWER /
STATUS LEDs indicating the status of the power and reboot/initialization. For
more information, see Section 3.2.2 on page 16.
4 FXS / FXO /BRI /
Digital Telephony port interfaces that can include one or a combination of the
following, depending on the ordered model:
•FXS port interfaces (RJ-11)
•FXO port interfaces (RJ-11)
•ISDN BRI port interfaces (RJ-45)
•E1/T1 port interfaces (RJ-48)
Notes:
•The FXS/FXO interfaces support loop-start signalling (indoor only).
•For supported hardware configuration options, refer to the Release
Notes.
5 -Reset pinhole button for resetting the device and optionally, for restoring
the device factory defaults. To restore the device to factory defaults, do
the following:
With a paper clip or any other similar pointed object, press and hold
down the Reset pinhole button for at least 12 seconds, but no
more than 25 seconds.
6 GE Up to four 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) LAN ports for
connecting IP phones, computers, or switches. These ports support the
following features:
1+1 LAN port redundancy: These ports are grouped in pairs, where
one port is active and the other redundant. When a failure occurs in
the active port, a switchover is done to the redundant port.
Half- and full-duplex modes
Auto-negotiation
Straight or crossover cable detection
7 FE Eight Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting IP
phones, computers, or switches. The supported port features are the
same as the GE ports (see Item #6 above).

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3.2.2 LEDs Description
The front panel provides various LEDs depending on the device's hardware configuration
(e.g., the available telephony interfaces). These LEDs are described in the subsequent
subsections.
3.2.2.1 LAN Interface LEDs
Each LAN port provides a LED (located on its left) for indicating LAN operating status, as
described in the table below.
Table 3-3: LAN LEDs Description
LED
Color LED State Description
Green On Ethernet link established.
Flashing Data is being received or transmitted.
- Off No Ethernet link.
3.2.2.2 FXS LEDs
Each FXS port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the table
below.
Table 3-4: FXS LEDs Description
LED
Color LED State Description
Green On Phone is off-hooked.
Flashing Rings the extension line.
Red On Error - malfunction in line or out of service due to Serial
Peripheral Interface (SPI) failure.
Disabled port initiated by user (using the CLI command,
analog-port-enable
)
- Off Phone is on hook.
- Off No power received by the device.

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3.2.2.3 FXO LEDs
Each FXO port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the table
below.
Table 3-5: FXO LEDs Description
LED
Color LED State Description
Green On FXO line is off-hooked toward the PBX.
Flashing Ring signal detected from the PBX.
Red On Error - malfunction in line or out of service due to Serial
Peripheral Interface (SPI) failure.
Disabled port initiated by user (using the CLI command,
analog-port-enable
)
- Off Line is on hook.
- Off No power received by the device.
3.2.2.4 BRI LEDs
Each BRI port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the table
below:
Table 3-6: BRI LEDs Description
Color State Description
Green On Physical layer (Layer 1) is synchronized (normal operation).
Red On Physical layer (Layer 1) is not synchronized.
- Off Trunk is not active.

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3.2.2.5 E1/T1 LEDs
Each trunk port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the table
below:
Table 3-7: E1/T1 LEDs Description
Color State Description
Green On Trunk is synchronized (normal operation).
Red On Loss due to any of the following signals:
LOS - Loss of Signal
LOF - Loss of Frame
AIS - Alarm Indication Signal (the Blue Alarm)
RAI - Remote Alarm Indication (the Yellow Alarm)
- Off Failure / disruption in the AC power supply or the power is
currently not being supplied to the device through the AC
power supply entry.
3.2.2.6 Operational Status LEDs
The STATUS LED indicates the operating status, as described in the table below.
Table 3-8: STATUS LEDs Description
LED Color LED State Description
Green On The device is operational and in Standalone mode (not in
High-Availability mode).
Flashing Initial rebooting stage.
Slow Flash HA mode - LED on Active device.
Slow-Fast
Flash HA mode - LED on Redundant device.
Red On Boot failure.
Off Advanced rebooting stage.
3.2.2.7 Power LEDs
The POWER LED indicates the operating status, as described in the table below.
Table 3-9: POWER LEDs Description
LED
Color LED State Description
Green On Power is received by the device.
- Off No power received by the device.

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3.3 Rear Panel Description
The device's rear panel is shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.
Figure 3-3: Rear Panel
Note: The figure above is used only as an example. The Open Network Solution
(OSN) server ports are a customer ordered item and depend on the ordered OSN server
platform.
Table 3-10: Rear Panel Description
Item # Label Description
1 OSN USB Three USB ports (Standard-A type) for connecting computer
peripherals (e.g., mouse and keyboard). These are used
when implementing the OSN.
Note: These ports are available only if the device is equipped
with the OSN server (customer ordered).
2 OSN VGA 15-Pin DB-type female VGA port for connecting to a monitor
(screen). This port is used when implementing the OSN.
Note: This port is available only if the device is equipped with
the OSN server (customer ordered).
3 - Reset button for resetting the OSN server.
4 GE 1
GE 2 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports (RJ-45) for connecting
directly to the OSN server. For example, one port can be
connected to the LAN (to IP Phones) and the second port to
the WAN interface (to an IP PBX).
Note: the number of ports depends on ordered OSN server
platform (see Section 5.7 on page 36).
5 Protective earthing screw.
6 100-240V~1.5A
50-60Hz 3-Prong AC power supply entry.

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