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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 800
MSBR.
Related Documentation
Document Name
MSBR Series Release Notes
Mediant 800 MSBR SIP User's Manual
CLI Reference Guide
MSBR Series 7 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Notes and Warnings
Warning: The device is an INDOOR unit and therefore, must be installed only indoors.
Note: Open source software may have been added and/or amended for this product. For
further information, please visit our website at https://www.audiocodes.com/services-
support/open-source/ or contact your AudioCodes sales representative.
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.
Caution Electrical Shock
Warning: The device must be installed and serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Warning: For deploymentin Finland, Sweden and Norway, the device must be installed
ONLY in restricted access locations that are compliant with ETS 300253 guidelines here
equipotential bonding has been implemented.
Warning: Disconnect the device from the mains and Telephone Network Voltage (TNV)
before servicing.
Document Revision Record
LTRT Description
10210 Initial document release for Version 6.8.
10220 SHDSL LEDs added.
10221 A/VDSL and SHDSL LEDs updated.
10222 E1 cabling warning statement regarding STP.
10223 Power surge protection warnings.
10224 DSL connector pinouts updated.
10225 AC power cable warning (Japanese); STATUS LED update.
10225 A/VDSL port (RJ-45) cabling.
10227 BRI/PRI cabling warning.
10228 Typo fixed re 19-inch rack mounting brackets.
Mediant 800C added; figures updated with new corporate logo;
power rating updated; warnings added for grounding; cable type for LAN updated; SFP
for WAN copper added
Dimensions updated; grounding EN/UL updated; serial cable and E1/T1 splitter cable
removed from supplied list
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This document provides a hardware description of the Mediant 800 MSBR (hereafter
referred to as device) and step-by-step procedures for mounting and cabling the device.
The device provides the following interfaces:
Optional telephony interfaces:
• E1/T1:
♦ (Mediant 800B MSBR) Up to 2 E1/T1 port interfaces (over single copper
wire pair).
♦ (Mediant 800C MSBR) Up to 4 E1/T1 port interfaces
• Up to 8 BRI ports (supporting up to 16 voice channels)
• Up to 12 FXS ports
• FXS Lifeline on FXS Port 1, maintaining PSTN connectivity upon power failure.
For the combined FXS/FXO configuration, one Lifeline is available; for the 12-FXS
configuration, up to three Lifelines are available.
•(Mediant 800B MSBR) Up to 12 FXO ports
Optional LAN interfaces:
• Up to 12 Ethernet LAN ports:
♦ Up to 4 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) ports
♦ Up to 8 RJ-45 10/100Base-TX (Fast Ethernet) ports
Two USB ports for optional 3G/4G cellular WAN modem and/or USB storage services
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (GE) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) interface port, with an
option of one or two additional WAN interfaces of the following types (factory
assembled option):
• GE UTP
• (Mediant 800B MSBR) Up to 4 E1/T1 WAN
• (Mediant 800C MSBR) 1 x T1 WAN
• 1.25 Gbps Optical Fiber SFP form factor
• ADSL2+ / VDSL2
• (Mediant 800B MSBR) SHDSL, supporting up to four wire-pairs
• 1 x Ethernet copper WAN port (10/100/1000Base-T)
• 3G/4G Cellular WAN access (primary or backup) using a USB modem
• (Mediant 800C MSBR) 4G Cellular WAN access, using an integrated LTE
modem
RJ-45 serial interface port
Open Solutions Network (OSN) server platform for hosting third-party applications
such as an IP PBX.
MSBR Series 11 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Power:
• (Mediant 800B MSBR) Single AC power inlet
• (Mediant 800C MSBR) Single AC power inlet, and a DC power inlet (optional,
customer ordered)
Notes:
• Mediant 800 includes two hardware revisions which differ as follows:
√ Mediant 800B MSBR: Max. 2 E1/T1; AC power only
√ Mediant 800C MSBR: Max. 4 E1/T1; AC and DC power (optional)
• The SFP module can be used for WAN fiber-optic interface or WAN copper interface.
• The USB port is not provided when the device is ordered with LTE cellular support.
• 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.
This section provides a physical description of the device.
3.1 Physical Dimensions
The device's physical dimensions and weight are listed in the table below:
Table 3-1: Physical Dimensions
Physical Specification Value
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1U x 345 mm x 320 mm (13.6 x 12.6 inches)
Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
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
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.
3.2.1.1 Mediant 800B MSBR
Figure 3-1: Mediant 800B MSBR Front Panel
MSBR Series 15 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Notes:
•The figures above are used only as examples; the number and type of port interfaces
depends on the ordered model.
•For available hardware configurations, please contact your AudioCodes sales
representative.
Table 3-2: Mediant 800B MSBR Front Panel Description
Item # Label Description
1 POWER / STATUS Power and operating status LEDs. For more information, see
Section 3.2.2on page 19.
2 FXS / FXO / BRI / PRI(Optional) Telephony port interfaces, which can include one
or a combination of the following, depending on ordered
model:
• FXS port interfaces (RJ-11)
• FXO port interfaces (RJ-11)
• ISDN BRI port interfaces (RJ-45)
• ISDN PRI (E1/T1) port interfaces (RJ-48)
Note: The FXS/FXO interfaces support loop-start signalling
(indoor only).
3 GE (Copper GbE) /
V/ADSLoPOTS / DSLoISDN
/ DSLoPOTS /
SHDSL /
(Optional) One or two additional WAN interfaces (copper
GE, SFP, SHDSL, A/VDSL, and E1/T1 WAN). For a list of
supported WAN configurations, please contact your
AudioCodes sales representative.
GE SFP (Optic Fiber) /
T1E1 (T1 WAN)
4 GE 0/0Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) copper WAN
interface (RJ-45), provided on all models.
5 GEUp to four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) LAN ports
for connecting IP phones, computers, or switches. These
ports support half- and full-duplex modes, auto-negotiation,
and straight or crossover cable detection.
6 FE(Optional) Eight Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) RJ-45 LAN
ports for connecting IP phones, computers, or switches.
These ports support half- and full-duplex modes, autonegotiation, and straight or crossover cable detection.
7 // Reset pinhole button for resetting the device and optionally,
for restoring the device to 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 pinhole button for at least 12 seconds, but no longer than 25 seconds.
8 CONSOLERS-232 serial communication port (RJ-45).
9 USB/WWANTwo USB ports that can be used for various functionalities
such as 3G/4G cellular WAN modem or storage capabilities.
Table 3-3: Mediant 800C MSBR Front Panel Description
Item # Label Description
1 AC PWR / DC PWR /
STATUS
Power and operating status LEDs. For more information, see
Section 3.2.2on page 19.
2 FXS / FXO / BRI / PRI(Optional) Telephony port interfaces, which can include one
or a combination of the following, depending on ordered
model:
• FXS port interfaces (RJ-11)
• ISDN BRI port interfaces (RJ-45)
• ISDN PRI (E1/T1) port interfaces (RJ-48)
Note: The FXS interfaces support loop-start signalling
(indoor only).
3
LTE
LTE cellular status LED. For more information, see Section
3.2.2.3 on page 22.
Note: The LED is applicable only to models ordered with the
4G LTE cellular functionality.
4
SIM card slot for 4G LTE cellular.
Note: The SIM card slot is applicable only to models ordered
with the 4G LTE cellular functionality.
5 GE / V/ADSLoPOTS /
DSLoISDN / DSLoPOTS /
GE SFP
(Optional) One or two additional WAN interfaces (copper
GE, SFP, and A/VDSL). For a list of supported WAN
configurations, please contact your AudioCodes sales
representative.
Note: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) copper WAN
interface (RJ-45) is provided on all models.
6 GEUp to four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) LAN ports
for connecting IP phones, computers, or switches. These
ports support half- and full-duplex modes, auto-negotiation,
and straight or crossover cable detection.
MSBR Series 17 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Item # Label Description
7 FE(Optional) Eight Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) RJ-45 LAN
ports for connecting IP phones, computers, or switches.
These ports support half- and full-duplex modes, autonegotiation, and straight or crossover cable detection.
8 // Reset pinhole button for resetting the device and optionally,
for restoring the device to 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 pinhole button for at least 12 seconds, but no longer than 25 seconds.
9 CONSOLE RS-232 serial communication port (RJ-45).
10 USB/WWANTwo USB ports that can be used for various functionalities
such as 3G/4G cellular WAN modem or storage capabilities.
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 LED
Each LAN port provides a LED (located on its left) for indicating LAN operating status, as
described in the table below.
Table 3-4: LAN LED Description
LED
Color
Green OnEthernet link established.
- OffNo Ethernet link.
LED
State
Flashing Data is being received or transmitted.
3.2.2.2 WAN LEDs
3.2.2.2.1 GE WAN LED
The WAN GE port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the table
below.
LED
Color
Green OnWAN link established.
- OffNo W AN link.
LED
State
Flashing Data is being received or transmitted.
Description
Table 3-5: GE WAN LED Description
Description
- Off No power received by the device.
MSBR Series 19 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
3.2.2.2.2 E1/T1 WAN LED
The E1/T1 WAN port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the
table below.
Table 3-6: E1/T1 WAN LED Description
LED
Color
Green OnLink up.
- OffNo link.
Note: E1/T1 W AN is applicable only to Mediant 800B MSBR.
LED
State
Flashing Connection in progress.
3.2.2.2.3 SHDSL WAN LED
The SHDSL WAN port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the
table below.
Table 3-7: SHDSL WAN LED Description
LED
Color
Green OnAt least one of the links is synchronized.
LED
State
Description
Description
Fast
Flashing
Slow
Flashing
- OffNo W AN link or no power received by the device.
Note: SHDSL is applicable only to Mediant 800B MSBR.
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 5.9 on page 61).
Hardware Installation Manual 4. Mounting the Device
4 Mounting the Device
The device can be mounted in one of the following ways:
Placed on a desktop – see Section 4.1 on page 29
4.1 Desktop Mounting
Installed in a standard 19-inch rack – see Section 4.2 on page 30
The device can be placed on a desktop when its four anti-slide bumpers (supplied) are
attached to the underside of the device.
Warning: To ensure proper cooling and prevent over-heating of internal components:
• Do not place any equipment directly on top of the device.
• The side panels of the chassis, where the air vents are located, must remain
unobstructed to ensure adequate airflow through the chassis. Make sure that
clearance from the ventilation openings is at least 13 cm.
To attach the anti-slide rubber bumpers to the device:
1. Flip the device over so that its underside faces up.
2. Locate the four anti-slide grooves on the underside - one in each corner.
3. Peel off the adhesive, anti-slide rubber feet and stick one in each anti-slide groove.
Figure 4-1: Location for Applying Rubber Feet
4. Flip the device over again so that it rests on the rubber feet and place it in the required
position on a desktop.
MSBR Series 29 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
4.2 19-Inch Rack Mounting
The device can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack by implementing one of the following
mounting methods:
Placing it on a pre-installed shelf in a 19-inch rack – see Section 4.2.1 on page 30
Attaching it directly to the rack’s frame using the device's mounting brackets (supplied)
that need to be attached to the chassis – see Section 4.2.2 on page 31
Warning: To ensure proper cooling and prevent over-heating of internal components:
• Do not place any equipment directly on top of the device.
• The side panels of the chassis, where the air vents are located, must remain
unobstructed to ensure adequate airflow through the chassis. Make sure that
clearance from the ventilation openings is at least 13 cm.
•Ensure that at least a 1U separation is maintained between the device and other
mounted devices or equipment in the rack.
Rack Mount Safety Instructions
When installing the chassis in a rack, implement the following safety instructions:
•Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment with maximum ambient temperature (Tma) of 40°C
(104°F).
•Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation on the equipment is not compromised.
•Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
•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.
•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). For earthing the
device, see Section 5.1 on page33.
4.2.1 Using a Pre-Installed Rack Shelf
The procedure below describes how to place the device on a pre-installed shelf in a 19-inch
rack.
To mount the device on a pre-installed shelf in the rack:
1. Before installing it in the rack, ensure that you have a pre-installed rack shelf on which
2. Place the device on the pre-installed shelf in the rack.
Hardware Installation Manual 4. Mounting the Device
4.2.2 Using Mounting Brackets
The procedure below describes how to mount the device in a 19-inch rack. Rack mounting
involves placing the device on a pre-installed rack shelf (not supplied) and then securing
the device to the rack frame using the mounting brackets (supplied).
Figure 4-2: Mounting Brackets
To mount the device in a 19-inch rack using mounting brackets:
1. Attach the two mounting brackets (supplied) to each side of the device's chassis, using
the supplied screws, as shown in the figure below:
Figure 4-3: Attaching the Mounting Brackets
2. Place the device on a pre-installed shelf in the rack.
3. Attach the ends of the mounting brackets (that you installed in Step 1) to the vertical
track of the rack's frame, using standard 19-inch rack bolts (not supplied).
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device
5 Cabling the Device
This section describes the cabling of the device.
5.1 Grounding and Surge Protection
The device must be connected to earth (grounded) using an equipment-earthing conductor.
Protective Earthing
The equipment is classified as Class I EN 62368-1 and UL 62368-1 and must be
earthed at all times.
For Finland: "Laite on liltettava suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun
pistorasiaan."
For Norway: "Apparatet rna tilkoples jordet stikkontakt."
For Sweden: "Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag."
Grounding and Power Surge Protection
•The device must be installed only in telecommunication sites / centers in compliance
with ETS 300-253 requirements "Earthing and Bonding of Telecommunication
Equipment in Telecommunication Centers".
•Prior to installation, earth loop impedance test must be performed by a certified
electrician to ensure grounding suitability at the power outlet intended to feed the unit.
It is essential that the impedance will be kept below 0.5 ohms!
•Proper grounding is crucial to ensure the effectiveness of the lightning protection,
connect the device permanently to ground (as described in the procedure below). The
device's grounding screw must be connected to the equipotential grounding bus bar
located in the Telecommunication rack or installation site, using a wire of 6 mm2
surface wire. If the device is installed in a rack with other equipment, the rack must be
connected to the equipotential grounding bus bar of the Telecommunication room,
using a stranded cable with surface area of 25 mm2. The length of this cable must be
as short as possible (no longer than 3 meters).
• The device does not include primary telecom protection! When the FXO / DSL
telephone lines are routed outside the building, additional protection - usually a
350V three-electrode Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) as described in ITU-T K.44 - must
be provided at the entry point of the telecom wires into the building (usually on the
main distribution frame / MDF), in conjunction with proper grounding. The center pin
of the GDT (MDF grounding bar) must be connected to the equipotential grounding
bus bar of the Telecommunication room.
•Failing to install primary surge protectors and failing to comply with the grounding
instructions or any other installation instructions, may cause permanent damage to
the device!
•As most of the installation is the responsibility of the customer, AudioCodes can
assume responsibility for damage only if the customer can establish that the device
does not comply with the standards specified above (and the device is within the
hardware warranty period).
•The device complies with protection levels as required by EN 55024/EN 300386.
Higher levels of surges may cause damage to the device.
•To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a minimum of 26-AW G wire size to
connect the FXO / DSL ports.
MSBR Series 33 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Warning:
•To avoid electric shock and/or damage to ports due to over-voltage phenomena, you
must connect the device to a reliable ground using the grounding termination located
on the device's rear panel.
•When the device is powered only from the 12V DC supply (utilizing the external power
adaptor), the device is not grounded!
•Ground the device prior to connecting the telephony port interfaces (FXO, FXS, E1/T1
and BRI).
•When powering off the device, remove all interface cables prior to disconnecting (if
required) the ground cable at the rear panel.
To earth the device:
1. Connect an electrically earthed strap of 16 AWG wire (minimum) to the chassis'
earthing screw (located on the rear panel), using the supplied washer.
2. Connect the other end of the strap to a protective earthing. This should be in
accordance with the regulations enforced in the country of installation.
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device
interface, and so on. For configuring WAN redundancy, refer to the CLI Reference Guide.
5.2 Connecting to WAN
This section provides a description on how to cable the WAN port. The cabling procedure
depends on the ordered WAN interface.
Note: The device supports multiple WAN redundancies, where multiple WAN interfaces
can serve as backups for the primary or a backup WAN interface. For example, if the
main WAN interface is GE and it fails, the device switches over to the SHDSL WAN
interface. If this WAN interface also fails, the device switches over to the 3G/4G WAN
5.2.1 Copper Gigabit Ethernet (GE) Cabling
The procedure below describes how to connect the copper Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port to
the WAN.
Cable specification:
Cable: Category 5e or Category 6 shielded twisted pair (STP) straight-through
Connector: RJ-45
Connector Pinouts:
Table 5-1: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for Copper GE WAN
Pin Signal Name
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
8
Shield Chassis ground
Ethernet signal pair
Ethernet signal pair
Ethernet signal pair
Ethernet signal pair
MSBR Series 35 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
To connect the WAN copper GE port:
1. Connect one end of a straight-through RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port labeled
GE, located on the front panel.
Figure 5-2: Cabling WAN Copper GE Port – Mediant 800B MSBR
Figure 5-3: Cabling WAN Copper GE Port – Mediant 800C MSBR
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet WAN (e.g., ADSL or Cable
modem).
5.2.2 Fiber-Optic Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
The device supports up to two pairs of 1.25 Gbps optical small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
transceiver modules. The SFP module can be used for fiber-optic or copper WAN interface.
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.
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device
Care in Handling Fiber Optic Cabling:
1. Excessive bending of the Fiber Optic Cable can cause distortion and signal losses.
2. Ensure the minimum bending radius recommended by the Fiber Optic Cable supplier.
3. Incoming optic cabling from the network infrastructure can originate from the top of
the rack or from another shelf within the rack. Preserve the minimum-bending ratio
indicated by the cable manufacturer.
4. To ensure full high-availability capabilities, the configuration of the interface to the IP
backbone must include certain redundant features from which two separate fiber optic
cables are entering the device.
Note:
•The SFP modules and fiber-optic cables are not supplied. It is recommended that you
purchase the SFP modules from AudioCodes. For a list of orderable SFP modules,
see Appendix Aon page 69, or contact your AudioCodes sales representative.
•This AudioCodes device has been evaluated with the laser transceiver modules
(SFP) listed in Appendix Aon page 69. If other SFP modules are used, the person
installing the device is solely responsible for the usage of correct SFP modules to
comply with local, applicable laser safety requirements and certification. AudioCodes
will not be held responsible for any damage to human body or equipment caused as a
result from the usage of SFP modules that are not listed in Appendix Aon page 69.
Cable specifications:
WAN fiber-optic interface:
• LC-type plug
WAN copper interface: see Section 5.2.1 on page 35
To connect the fiber-optic WAN GbE port:
1. Remove the protective dust plug from the SFP transceiver module.
2. Connect a cable with LC-type plugs to the SFP transceivers (labeled GE SFP).
Figure 5-6: Cabling Fiber-Optic WAN GbE Port – Mediant 800B MSBR
Figure 5-7: Cabling Fiber-Optic WAN GbE Port – Mediant 800C MSBR
5.2.3 SHDSL WAN Cabling
Each SHDSL port provides up to four wire-pairs, which can support up to two RJ-11
physical connectors.
Warnings:
•The device does not include primary telecom protection! When the DSL telephone
lines are routed outside the building, additional protection - usually a 350V threeelectrode Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) as described in ITU-T K.44 - must be provided
at the entry point of the telecom wires into the building (usually on the main
distribution frame / MDF), in conjunction with proper grounding. The center pin of the
GDT (MDF grounding bar) must be connected to the equipotential grounding bus bar
of the Telecommunication room.
•To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a minimum 26-AWG wire to connect
the DSL ports.
Note: SHDSL is applicable only to Mediant 800B MSBR.
SHDSL port specifications:
Conforms to ITU G.991.2 Annexes A, B, E, F and G SHDSL
Up to 5,696 Kbps over a single wire pair
Up to 22,784 Kbps over four wire pairs bonding, according to SHDSL.bis (ITU G.991.2
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device
Annexes F, G)
EFM and ATM support
Wetting current support on the CPE side, according to G991.2
Supports both Central Office (CO) and CPE (wetting current on CO - excluded)
TC-PAM 16/32 line code
Cable specification:
Cable: 26-AWG min. wire
Connector: RJ-11
Connector Pinouts:
Table 5-2: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts for SHDSL
Function
Pin
Left RJ-11 Connector Right RJ-11 Connector
2 Pair 1 - Ring Pair 3 - Ring
3 Pair 0 - Ring Pair 2 - Ring
4 Pair 0 - Tip Pair 2 - Tip
5 Pair 1 - Tip Pair 3 - Tip
To connect the WAN SHDSL port:
1. Connect an RJ-11 SHDSL cable(s) to the device’s SHDSL WAN port(s), labeled
SHDSL.
Figure 5-8: Cabling the SHDSL WAN Port
2. Connect the other end of the cable(s) to an RJ-11 wall jack.
MSBR Series 39 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
5.2.4 ADSL/2+ and VDSL2 WAN Cabling
The ADSL/2+ and VDSL2 (xDSL) WAN port provides a single xDSL interface through its
RJ-45 port. The specifications of the xDSL interface include the following:
ADSL/2+:
•RFC 2684 in Routed (IPoA) and Bridged (ETHoA) modes, supporting LLC-SNAP
and VC-Multiplexed encapsulations over AAL5
• ATM UNI 4.1 compliant
• UBR, CBR, VBR classes of service
• RFC 2364 PPPoA
• RFC 2516 PPPoE over ATM
• Up to 8 PVCs
VDSL2:
•ITU G.991.2 Annex E for Ethernet, also known as EFM or 2Base-TL, as defined in
IEEE 802.3ah
• 802.1q VLANs over EFM
• PPPoE
Warnings:
•The device does not include primary telecom protection! When the DSL telephone
lines are routed outside the building, additional protection - usually a 350V threeelectrode Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) as described in ITU-T K.44 - must be provided
at the entry point of the telecom wires into the building (usually on the main
distribution frame / MDF), in conjunction with proper grounding. The center pin of the
GDT (MDF grounding bar) must be connected to the equipotential grounding bus bar
of the Telecommunication room.
•To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a minimum 26-AWG wire to connect
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device
Table 5-4: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for xDSL
Pin Function
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Not used
4 CH0-P/Tip
5 CH0-N/Ring
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Not used
To connect the WAN xDSL WAN port:
1. Connect an RJ-11 or RJ-45 cable connector to the device’s xDSL WAN port. The port
label depends on model:
• Mediant 800B MSBR: V/ADSLoISDN or ADSLoPOTS
• Mediant 800C MSBR: DSLoISDN or DSLoPOTS
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the DSL wall jack through an xDSL filter with
splitter.
Figure 5-9: Cabling xDSL WAN Port – Mediant 800B MSBR
MSBR Series 41 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Figure 5-10: Cabling xDSL WAN Port – Mediant 800C MSBR
Note: The xDSL filter/splitter should be provided by your service provider.
5.2.5 E1/T1 WAN Cabling
Mediant 800B MSBR provides a WAN connection through up to four E1/T1 WAN Data
Service Unit/Channel Service Unit (DSU/CSU) port interfaces. Mediant 800C MSBR
provides a WAN connection through a single T1 WAN DSU/CSU port interface.
The E1/T1 WAN lines transmit and receive data using IP over Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
framing (up to two separate links), IP over High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) framing (up
to two separate links), or bundling both physical links into a single logical link using IP over
Multilink Point-to-Point Protocol (ML-PPP) framing (RFC 1717).
Cable specification:
Connector: RJ-45
Connector Pinouts:
Figure 5-11: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for E1/T1 WAN
If the device is ordered with a single E1/T1 WAN port, a splitter cable adapter (RJ-45 male
to two RJ-45 female shielded) is needed to provide connection to one or two E1/T1 lines. If
you want, you can order such a cable from AudioCodes (Customer Product Number
RCBA50002).
If the device is ordered with multiple E1/T1 WAN ports (e.g., two or four ports), a splitter
cable is not required as these ports already reflect the E1/T1 WAN line connections.
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Figure 5-12: Example of Splitter Cable for Single E1/T1 WAN Port
Warning: To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG min wire to
connect the T1 WAN port.
To connect the E1/T1 WAN port to E1/T1 lines:
1. Connect the RJ-45 connector on one end of the cable to the E1/T1 WAN port, labeled
T1E1.
Figure 5-13: Connecting E1/T1 WAN Port – Mediant 800B MSBR
Figure 5-14: Connecting T1 WAN Port – Mediant 800C MSBR
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the E1 or T1 line.
MSBR Series 43 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
5.2.6 3G/4G Cellular WAN USB Modem Cabling
The device supports a 3G/4G cellular WAN interface using a USB-based 3G/4G cellular
modem. This cellular WAN interface can be used as the primary WAN interface or as an
optional WAN backup when the primary WAN (e.g., WAN Ethernet) fails. The WAN
connection type is a point-to-point protocol (PPP) over cellular.
Note: To check if your third-party cellular modem is supported by the device, please
provide the modem's model details to your AudioCodes sales representative.
To connect 3G/4G cellular WAN modem:
Plug a 3G/4G cellular USB modem into any one of the USB ports located on the front
panel, labeled USB/WWAN.
Figure 5-15: Plugging 3G/4G Cellular Modem into USB Port – Mediant 800B MSBR
Figure 5-16: Plugging 3G/4G Cellular Modem into USB Port – Mediant 800C MSBR
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5.2.7 Integrated 4G LTE Cellular Modem
The device provides an optional integrated 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) cellular modem
and a SIM card slot. The cellular WAN interface can be used as the primary WAN interface
or as an optional WAN backup when the primary WAN (e.g., WAN Ethernet) fails. The
cellular interface connection type is according to the modem technology. The integrated
LTE acts as an Ethernet device, acquiring its network address using DHCP.
The LTE modem is a series of LTE Category 4 module, adopting standard PCI Express®
Mini Card form factor (Mini PCIe). It delivers 150-Mbps downlink and 50-Mbps uplink data
rates.
• The device's SIM slot supports mini-SIM card size. If you have a micro-SIM card, you
can use a SIM card adapter to convert it to mini-SIM size.
•It is recommended to attach the antennas before mounting the device; you may have
difficulty in attaching them once the device is mounted.
•For configuring LTE cellular WAN, refer to the document, Mediant MSBR LAN-WAN
Access CLI Configuration Guide Ver. 7.2.
•The USB port is not provided when the device is ordered with LTE cellular support.
MSBR Series 45 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Warning:
• Only use the cellular antennas that are supplied with your device.
• Do not insert the SIM card into the SIM slot while the device is connected to powered;
doing so may damage the SIM card or the device.
•Do not place the device near electrical equipment or appliances that transmit/radiate
frequencies within the LTE frequency bands.
LTE connection requires the following items:
Two cellular antennas (supplied unattached with the device)
SIM card provided by your service provider
To connect LTE cellular WAN:
1. Power off the device.
2. Attach the two cellular antennas (supplied) to the antenna connectors, located on the
rear panel, by hand screwing the antennas onto the connectors. Make sure that the
antennas are securely fastened to the connectors.
Figure 5-17: Connecting Cellular Antennas
Note: You must attach both antennas for LTE connectivity.
3. Orient the antennas as desired for optimal reception with the LTE network. The
antennas can be orientated in the vertical and horizontal planes. For best
performance, it is recommended that the antennas be perpendicular (90 degrees) to
the floor. In other words, orient the antennas straight up.
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4. Insert the SIM card (supplied by your service provider) into the SIM slot, located on the
rear panel, by pushing it into the slot until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure that
the orientation of the SIM card is as shown in the figure below, where the front of the
card with the cut-off corner enters the slot first. (To remove the SIM card, push the SIM
card to eject it out of the slot.)
Figure 5-18: Inserting SIM Card into SIM Slot
5. Mount the device in a location that receives the best LTE connection (signal).
MSBR Series 47 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
5.3 Connecting to LAN
The device provides up to four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) LAN RJ-45, ports and
eight RJ-45 10/100Base-TX (Fast Ethernet) LAN ports for connection to the LAN (e.g.,
computers, switches, and IP phones). These ports support half- and full-duplex modes,
auto-negotiation, and straight or crossover cable detection.
Cable specification:
Cable: Category 5e or Category 6 shielded twisted pair (STP) straight-through
Connector: RJ-45
Connector Pinouts:
Table 5-6: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for GbE/FE
Pin Signal Name
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
8
Shield Chassis ground
Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000Base-T)
Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000Base-T)
Ethernet signal pair (1000Base-T)
Ethernet signal pair (1000Base-T)
To connect the device to the LAN:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port labeled GE (for Gigabit
Ethernet ports) and/or FE (for Fast Ethernet ports).
Figure 5-19: Cabling LAN Ports – Mediant 800B MSBR
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Figure 5-20: Cabling LAN Ports – Mediant 800C MSBR
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Gigabit Ethernet network (for the GE ports)
and/or Fast Ethernet network (for the FE ports).
5.4 Analog Interfaces
This section describes how to connect the device to analog equipment.
5.4.1 Connecting FXS Interfaces
The procedure below describes how to cable the device's FXS interfaces.
Warnings:
• The device is an INDOOR unit and therefore, must be installed only indoors.
• Ensure that the FXS ports are connected to the appropriate, external devices;
otherwise, damage to the device may occur.
•FXS ports are considered TNV-2.
Notes:
• FXS interface is a separate orderable item.
• FXS is the interface replacing the Exchange (i.e., the CO or the PBX) and connects to
analog telephones, dial-up modems, and fax machines. The FXS is designed to
supply line voltage and ringing current to these telephone devices. An FXS VoIP
device interfaces between the analog telephone devices and the Internet.
Cable specification:
Cable: Standard straight-through RJ-11 telephone cable
Connector: RJ-11
Connector Pinouts:
Figure 5-21: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts for FXS Interface
MSBR Series 49 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
To connect the FXS interfaces:
1. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to the FXS port (labeled FXS).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the required telephone interface (e.g., fax
machine, dial-up modem, and analog POTS telephone).
5.4.2 Connecting FXO interfaces
The procedure below describes how to cable the device's FXO interfaces.
Notes:
• FXO is applicable only to Mediant 800B MSBR.
• FXO interface is a separate orderable item.
• FXO is the interface replacing the analog telephone and connects to a Public
Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) line from the Central Office (CO) or to a Private
Branch Exchange (PBX). The FXO is designed to receive line voltage and ringing
current, supplied from the CO or the PBX (similar to an analog telephone). An FXO
VoIP device interfaces between the CO/PBX line and the Internet.
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Cable specification:
Connector: RJ-11
Connector Pinouts:
Figure 5-24: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts for FXO Interface
Warnings:
•The device does not include primary telecom protection! When the FXO telephone
lines are routed outside the building, additional protection - usually a 350V threeelectrode Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) as described in ITU-T K.44 - must be provided
at the entry point of the telecom wires into the building (usually on the main
distribution frame / MDF), in conjunction with proper grounding. The center pin of the
GDT (MDF grounding bar) must be connected to the equipotential grounding bus bar
of the Telecommunication room.
•To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a minimum 26-AWG wire to connect
FXO ports to the PSTN.
•Ensure that the FXO ports are connected to the appropriate, external devices;
otherwise, damage to the device may occur.
•FXO ports are considered TNV-3.
To connect the FXO interfaces:
1. Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to the FXO port (labeled FXO).
Figure 5-25: Connecting FXO Interfaces
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the required telephone interface: (e.g., telephone
exchange analog lines or PBX extensions).
MSBR Series 51 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
5.4.3 Connecting the FXS Analog Lifeline
The device supports Analog Lifeline. If the device loses power, for example, due to a power
outage or the unplugging of its power cable, it automatically routes calls from a POTS
telephone ("lifeline" phone), connected to an FXS port, to the PSTN (instead of the IP
network).
The Lifeline is provided by FXS Port # 1. This port connects to the analog POTS phone and
the PSTN / PBX using an RJ-11 splitter cable (not supplied). The Lifeline splitter connects
pins 1 and 4 to another source of an FXS port, and pins 2 and 3 to the POTS phone. The
RJ-11 connector pinouts are shown in the figure below.
Figure 5-26: RJ-11 Connector Pinouts for FXS Lifeline
To cable the FXS Lifeline:
1. Connect the lifeline splitter cable to FXS Port 1.
2. On the lifeline splitter cable, do the following:
a. Connect the analog telephone to Port A.
b. Connect an analog PSTN line to Port B.
• The lifeline splitter cable is a separate orderable item.
• Analog Lifeline cabling is applicable only if the device is ordered with FXS interfaces.
• The number of supported Lifelines depends on the device’s hardware configuration.
For the combined FXS/FXO configuration, one Lifeline is available; for the 12-FXS
configuration, up to three Lifelines are available.
5.5 ISDN BRI Interfaces
5.5.1 Connecting to BRI Lines
The device provides up to eight BRI S/T ports. These ports connect to ISDN terminal
equipment such as ISDN telephones. Each BRI port can be configured either as termination
equipment/user side (TE) or network termination/network side (NT). Up to eight terminal
equipment (TE) devices can be connected per BRI S/T port, using an ISDN S-bus that
provides eight ISDN ports. When configured as NT, the BRI port drives a nominal voltage of
38 V with limited current supply of up to 100 mA.
Cable specification:
Cable: 26 AWG min. wire
Connector: RJ-45
Connector Pinouts:
Figure 5-29: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts for BRI Ports
MSBR Series 53 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
Warning:
• BRI port cabling must be routed only indoors and must not exit the building.
• To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG min wire to connect the
BRI ports to the PSTN.
Note: BRI interface is a separate orderable item.
To connect the BRI ports:
1. Connect the BRI cable to the device's BRI RJ-45 port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your ISDN telephone or PBX/PSTN switch.
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5.5.2 Connecting the PSTN Fallback for BRI Lines
The device supports PSTN Fallback for BRI lines. If the device loses power, for example,
due to a power outage or the unplugging of its power cable, it automatically routes calls
from the Tel side to the PSTN (instead of to the IP network).
PSTN Fallback is supported if the device houses one or more BRI modules, where each
BRI module provides two or four spans.
In the event of a PSTN fallback, the BRI module's metallic relay switch automatically
connects line Port 1 to Port 2 of the BRI module.
For example, if a PBX trunk is connected to Port 1 and the PSTN network is connected to
Port 2, when PSTN Fallback is activated, calls from the PBX are routed directly to the
PSTN through Port 2.
To connect the BRI line interfaces for 1+1 PSTN Fallback:
1. Connect Port 1 to a PBX.
2. On the same BRI module, connect Port 2 to the PSTN.
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To connect the device's serial interface to a PC:
1. Connect the RJ-45 cable connector to the device's serial port, labeled CONSOLE.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the COM1 or COM2 RS-232 communication port
on your PC.
Figure 5-38: Cabling Serial Interface - Mediant 800B MSBR
Figure 5-39: Cabling Serial Interface - Mediant 800C MSBR
MSBR Series 59 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
5.8 Connecting a USB Storage Device
The device supports USB storage capabilities, using an external USB hard drive or flash
disk (disk on key) connected to the device's USB port. The storage capabilities include the
following:
Saving network captures to the USB.
Upgrading the device's firmware from the USB.
Updating the device's configuration from the USB.
Saving the current configuration to the USB.
To connect the USB storage device:
Connect the USB storage device to one of the USB ports located on the front panel
(labeled USB/WWAN).
Figure 5-40: Connecting USB Storage Device – Mediant 800B MSBR
Figure 5-41: Connecting USB Storage Device – Mediant 800C MSBR
Note: Only a single USB storage (formatted to FAT/FAT32) operation is supported at any
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5.9 Connecting the OSN Server
The device may be ordered with an embedded, Open Network Solution (OSN) platform for
hosting third-party services such as an IP PBX. The OSN modules are located on the
device's rear panel.
The available, orderable OSN server platforms are listed in the table below.
Table 5-8: OSN Server Platforms
OSN
CPU Memory Storage Interfaces
Platform
OSN2 2nd Generation
Intel Core
Celeron
1.6 GHz
OSN4 3rd Generation
Intel Core i7
Quad Core
OSN5
Intel Atom
N2800 1.86
GHz Dual Core
OSN 7 Intel Atom
E30950 1.6
GHz Dual Core
OSN 8 (Denverton)
Intel Atom®
Processor
C3558 (4 cores
@ 2.2 GHz)
2 or 4 GB HDD 500 GB
16 GB ECC
DDR3
HDD (500 GB)
or SSD (240
GB)
2G HDD 500 GB
8G SSD 128 GB
8G RAM 32G eMMC
2 x external Gigabit Ethernet
Internal Gigabit Ethernet
3 x USB 2.0 via Connection
Module
VGA
2 x external Gigabit Ethernet
Internal Gigabit Ethernet
3 x USB 2.0 via Connection
Module
VGA
2 x external Gigabit Ethernet
Internal Gigabit Ethernet
3 x USB 2.0 via Connection
Module
VGA
4 x External Gigabit Ethernet
Internal Gigabit Ethernet
3 x USB 2.0 via Connection
Module
VGA
4 x Gigabit Ethernet NICs
Internal Gigabit Ethernet port
USB 2.0 port
Console (USB-C) port
•The OSN server platform is a customer ordered feature and thus, the OSN interface
ports, located on the rear panel are available only when the device is purchased with
the OSN server.
•The OSN server also provides an internal interface connection to the device's LAN
switch. In other words, instead of using the Gigabit Ethernet port on the rear panel,
you can use the LAN port #1 located on the front panel for connecting to the OSN
server.
•The table above lists the currently available OSN platforms. This list may change
without notice. To check for any updated information on available OSN platforms,
contact your AudioCodes sales representative.
To connect the OSN server:
1. Perform the following cabling procedures on the OSN server, located on the rear
panel:
a. Connect computer peripherals (e.g., mouse and keyboard) to the USB ports
(Standard-A type) labeled USB.
b. Connect the USB storage device containing the operating system installation files
(Linux or Microsoft Windows) to one of the USB ports, labeled USB.
c. Connect a monitor to the CONSOLE port (USB-C) or VGA female port
(depending on OSN server).
d. Connect to the network using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable connector to the Gigabit
Ethernet port/s (labeled GE).
Figure 5-42: Cabling OSN Server Ports
2. Connect the device to power.
3. Follow the operating system's installation instructions to install the operating system.
To reset the OSN server:
Insert a sharp-pointed object (such as a drawing pin) into the Reset pinhole and then
extract it after a second; the OSN server performs a reset.
1. Connect the line socket of the AC power cord (supplied) to the device's AC power
socket, located on the rear panel.
Figure 5-43: Connecting to the Power Supply
2. Connect the plug at the other end of the AC power cord to a standard electrical outlet.
Once you have cabled and powered-up the device, the POWER LED on the front panel
lights up green. For a description of this LED, see Section 3.2.2.9 on page 25.
5.10.2 Connecting to DC Power
DC power is cabled using the AC/DC power adaptor (supplied) which is connected to a
standard AC electrical wall outlet. Typically, the DC power source is used for power
redundancy with the AC power source (see note below).
Notes:
• DC power is applicable only to Mediant 800C MSBR.
• DC power support is a separate orderable item.
• When both power supplies are used (AC and DC), the device is powered from the AC
power source only. The DC source starts feeding the device only upon an AC power
outage.
Table 5-10: DC Power Specifications
Physical Specification Value
Input Voltage 12VDC / 10A
Warning: Use only the AC/DC power adaptor that is provided by AudioCodes when
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To connect the device for DC power:
1. Insert the male DC plug into the DC inlet connector located on the device's rear panel.
When inserting the DC plug, make sure that the latch faces up (see figure below).
Make sure that the latch snaps into the inlet, indicating that the terminal block has
been firmly plugged in.
Figure 5-44: Connecting DC Power Plug to DC Inlet
MSBR Series 65 MSBR Series
Mediant 800 MSBR
2. Plug the female connector that is located on one end of the AC power cord (supplied),
into the AC/DC power adaptor.
Figure 5-45: Plugging AC Power Cord into AC/DC Adaptor
3. Plug the other end of the AC power cord (supplied) into a standard electrical wall
outlet. The device's DC PWR LED, located on the front panel, lights up green.
The device contains a fuse that protects the device from excessive current. The fuse is
located on the rear panel, below the power socket. To replace the fuse, use only one of the
following fuses described in the table below:
Table 6-1: Allowed Fuses for the Device
Manufacturer Manufacturer Part Number
LITTEFUSE 215 06.3 (6.3A/250V)
Caution
For continuous protection, replace only with the same fuse type and rating fuse.
To replace the power fuse:
1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Using a small flathead screwdriver, gently pries open the fuse cavity as illustrated in
the figure below:
Figure 6-1: Opening the Fuse Cavity
3. Carefully remove the fuse from the fuse cavity.
Figure 6-2: Removing the Power Fuse
4. Insert the new fuse securely into the fuse cavity until you hear a click sound.
5. Reconnect the power cord and verify that the Power LED is lit green.
Hardware Installation Manual A. Approved Laser SFPs
SPL-35-03-
EN60950-
A Approved Laser SFPs
The table below lists the recommended SFPs, which can be ordered from AudioCodes. For
installing the SFPs and for fiber-optic WAN cabling, see Section 5.2.2 on page 36.