Installation guide

256 Planning and Installation Guide ShoreTel 14.2
Installing ShoreTel Voice Switches Planning
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Planning
In the ShoreTel system, switches perform vital roles in connecting endpoints in a call whether the
endpoints are located on the ShoreTel network, another private network, or the PSTN. Every IP phone
on the ShoreTel network must register with a switch. The switch provides dial and ring tone to the
phone when required, performs call setup and teardown task, sets up call legs, communicates with
other switches and devices. ShoreTel switches also provide the physical and logical interface that
allows the system to connect with external service providers and other phone networks. When you
plan for switches, consider the following:
 The number of IP phone that will connect to the switch.
 The type of interface you provision from the external service provider.
 Failover
Mounting the ShoreTel Voice Switches
Stacking the ShoreTel Voice Switch in a Rack
1. Remove the voice switch from its shipping container.
2. Place the switch on a flat platform, such as a shelf.
3. Stack up to three switches on top of each other.
Mounting a Full-width ShoreTel Voice Switch in a Rack with
Brackets
1. Remove the voice switch from its shipping container.
2. Attach the two included mounting brackets by using the screws ShoreTel provides.
3. Use standard screws to mount the switch in the rack.
Mounting a Half-width ShoreTel Voice Switch in a Rack with
brackets
1. Remove the voice switch from its shipping container.
Note
Refer to the Quick Install Guide for the ShoreTel Dual Tray, which is included with half-width
switches, for details.