Installation Instructions

Caution:
Risk of high current and board burn out if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
Warning:
The lithium battery is not field replaceable. It must only be removed and replaced by authorized
personnel. Contact Avaya Technical Support for assistance if the battery requires replacement.
Before you begin
Ensure the area where you install and use the VSP 4000 switch meets the following environmental
requirements:
• Ambient temperature between 32° and 122° F (0° and 50° C)
• Relative humidity between 0% and 95% noncondensing
• No nearby heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight
• No nearby sources of severe electromagnetic noise
• No excessive dust
• Adequate power source within six feet; one 15-Amp circuit required for each power supply
• At least 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides of the switch unit for ventilation
• Adequate space at the front and rear of the switch for access to cables
If you are installing a single VSP 4000 switch on a table or shelf, ensure the surface can support at
least 15 to 20 pounds (7 to 9 kilograms).
Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 4000 on a table or shelf
You can install a single Avaya VSP 4000 switch on any flat surface. The surface must support the
combined weight of the switch and attached cables (from 15 and 20 pounds [7 to 9 kilograms]).
To install an Avaya VSP 4000 on a table or shelf, perform this procedure.
Caution:
Do not place an Avaya Ethernet Power Supply Unit or Avaya Ethernet Redundant Power Supply
on top of an Avaya VSP 4000. The switch housing of an Avaya VSP 4000 cannot support the
weight of these units.
1. Remove the screws that hold the USB cover but do not remove the USB cover.
July 2015 Installation Job Aid (English) for Avaya VSP 4000 4850GTS 3