
Chapter 3 Avaya P460 Chassis and Module Installation
4 Avaya P460 Installation and Maintenance Guide
Required Tools
You require the following equipment in order to install the P460 chassis:
• Phillips (cross-blade) screwdriver
Environmental Prerequisites
Danger: To avoid injury, Avaya recommends that two people lift the switch onto a
table top. A fully loaded P460 switch weighs at least 100 lbs (45 kg).
You can position the Avaya P460 in free-standing mode on a suitable shelf or table,
or mount it in a standard 19-inch equipment rack in a wiring closet or equipment
room.
When deciding where to position the chassis, ensure that:
• It is accessible and cables can be connected easily and according to the
configuration rule.
• Cables are away from sources of electrical noise such as:
— radio transmitters
— broadcast amplifiers
—power lines
— fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the chassis.
• There is a free flow of air around all sides the chassis.
• The vents on the sides of the case are not blocked.
• The table or shelf can hold the weight of the chassis with the PSUs and modules.
• The environmental conditions match the requirements listed in Table 3.1.
L See Chapter 15, “Specifications“ for additional information.
Table 3.1 Environmental Requirements
Ambient temperature 23
o
to 122
o
F (-5
o
to 50
o
C)
Relative humidity 5% to 95%, non condensing
Minimum clearance for
ventilation
2" (5 cm) on each side
Weight support 50 lb. (23 kg) to 100 lbs (45 kg)