Mitel Inter-Tel 5000, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 5: Installation
Page 5-6
Inter-Tel
®
5000 Installation Manual – Issue 2.4, May 2008
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides information for installing and upgrading Inter-Tel 5000 platforms, the Inter-
Tel Digital Expansion Interface (DEI) unit, expansion modules, IP, digital, and analog single line
endpoints, and optional system components. For system specifications and a description of the
overall system, see the
Specifications and Product Description chapters, respectively.
The chapter is organized according to the types of tasks required to install, upgrade, and
maintain the Inter-Tel 5000 platforms. Tasks are grouped into the following categories:
•
“Installation Planning” on page 5-7
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“Inter-Tel 5000 Base Server Chassis” on page 5-13
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“Base Server Modules” on page 5-36
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“Inter-Tel CS-5600 Processing Server (PS-1)” on page 5-51
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“Digital Expansion Interface (DEI)” on page 5-54
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“Maintenance Tasks” on page 5-87
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“Endpoints” on page 5-101
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“System Upgrades” on page 5-135
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“Optional System Equipment” on page 5-169
Technical Certification Requirement
As an Inter-Tel 5000-certified technician, you should be familiar with Inter-Tel 5000 platform
architecture and operation. And, you should be able to use the Web-based technical support
features provided by Inter-Tel, Inc. For example, the installation and upgrade procedures require
you to navigate the Inter-Tel
edGe Web site to access Tech Central (www.inter-tel.com/
techcentral), the License Management Center (www.inter-tel.com/lmc), and the Knowledge
Base Center (www.inter-tel.com/knowledgebasecenter).
NOTICE
This manual is designed for Inter-Tel certified field technicians. It does not provide detailed
instructions for carrying out tasks typically performed by competent telephone technicians.
For example, the manual does not include premises wiring practices as required by the
National Electrical Code [BS 6701 in Europe]. Excluded from this manual are procedures for
cable layout and installation, AC power installation and appropriate grounding, how to
eliminate or prevent the effects of RFI, EMI, lightning, AC power disturbances or static
discharge, and other telephony practices considered standard within the industry. Cable
installers, electricians, and field technicians are expected to be properly trained and, if
applicable, licensed in their trade practices.
Inter-Tel system certification is required of any
person requesting Inter-Tel technical assistance.