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Chapter 2 - Installation Location and Mounting Requirements
10 Mediatrix 3300 – Analog Gateway
Location and Mounting Requirements
The Mediatrix 3300 is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be placed in the same room or
cabinet where the PBX/telephony equipment is located. The unit can be wall-mounted, mounted on a standard
48.26 cm (19 in.) equipment rack, or free standing. In addition, the Mediatrix 3300 can be rack-mounted in a
wiring closet or equipment room.
Location
Install the Mediatrix 3300 in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperature or
humidity. Do not install the Mediatrix 3300 in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves or radiators.
Excessive heat could damage the internal components.
When deciding where to position the Mediatrix 3300, ensure that:

The Mediatrix 3300 is accessible for future upgrade, maintenance and troubleshooting, and
cables can be easily connected.

The cabling is away from the following:
• Sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, and broadband amplifiers.
• Power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Water or moisture that could enter the casing of the Mediatrix 3300.

The fan on the Mediatrix 3300 is not blocked or that the rear of the unit is not too close to the
wall. The unit requires a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.

The operating temperature is between 0
o
C and 40
o
C.

The humidity is not over 85% and is non-condensing.
Wiring Requirements
Make sure that the telephone wiring, LAN and WAN cables reach the device and can be dressed in a manner
that is safe for the wiring, does not pull or create lateral stress on the connectors on the device, and does not
present a trip hazard to personnel working in the vicinity of the equipment. Do not connect any cable or wiring
at this time.
Mounting Brackets
The Mediatrix 3300 ships with two brackets for rack-mount installation in a 19-inch rack or wall-mount
installation.
Figure 8: Mounting Bracket
Warning:
The analog lines of the Mediatrix 3300 are not intended for connection to a telecommunication
network that uses outside cable.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.