Installation summary

The following table summarizes the steps for initially installing the hardware and software components:

Step

Description

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1

Ensure that your system meets the system requirements.

System requirements.

2

Power down the system if it is running.

 

3

Configure the hardware to control H.100 bus termination, if applicable.

Configuring the DIP switches.

4

Install the TX 5000E board into one of the PCIe slots.

Installing the board.

5

Power up the system.

 

6

Install the NaturalAccess Software.

The Natural Access Installation booklet and Natural Access Developer's Reference Manual.

7

Install the NaturalAccess Signaling Software.

The Installing Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ Signaling Software booklet and the Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ Signaling Software Configuration Manual.

8

Assign a CP number for each TX 5000E board.

Assigning a CP number.

9

Connect the board interfaces to T1 or E1 trunks for SS7 connectivity, if applicable.

Connecting to the network.

10

Connect Ethernet interface for SIGTRAN connectivity, if applicable.

IP network configuration.

11

Connect Ethernet interface for board redundancy, if applicable.

Connecting TX boards for redundancy.

12

Verify that the TX 5000E board is operational.

Verifying the board installation.


 

Caution:

The TX 5000E board is shipped in a protective anti-static container. Leave the board in its container until you are ready to install it. Handle the board carefully and hold it only by its edges. We recommend that you wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a good earth ground whenever you handle the board. Take care not to touch the gold fingers that plug into the PCIe connectors.