User Manual

December 16, 2002 Part 003609A revision 01 3
Chapter 0 P REFACE
This book explains how to install a Network Port Manager (NPM) basestation.
NPM installation includes installing the NPM racks, connecting the NPM to the
network core, and powering on the system.
This book is intended for field technicians with experience installing and
configuring telecommunications equipment at cellular basestations and network
operations centers.
How This Book Is Organized
Table 1 shows how information in this book is organized.
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Installation Overview Provides an overview of the installation
process
Chapter 2 Site Preparation Lists the physical, environmental, electrical,
and network requirements of an NPM
Chapter 3 Pre-Installation Activities Lists activities that must be performed prior to
installing an NPM
Chapter 4 Installation Procedures Provides procedures for installing an NPM
basestation
Chapter 5 Power-On Procedures Provides procedures for applying power to
the NPM
Chapter 6 On-Site Software Installation
and Configuration Procedures
Provides procedures for installing and
configuring the software on the NPM
Appendix A NPM Decommissioning Describes how to power off and
decommission the NPM
Table 1 Book Organization