Installing 0x16 (fiber) on MICS 7.1--power down?

[dgpcp]

Hello. I've been browsing these forums for a while since getting our Norstar system installed, but this is my first post. This community is a great resource.

Here's my issue:

We have an MICS with fiber expansion and I've acquired an 0x16 module to add more extensions to the system.

My question is, can one install a fiber station module such as this 0x16 without powering down the KSU? I have seen people say on this board "always power it down" but other times I have seen it mentioned that "fiber is hot-swappable."

Secondly, if I do need to power it down, what's the safest way to do that? Just pull the plug? I want to follow a proper shutdown procedure if there is one.

Also, if I shut down the KSU, should I shut down my NAM as well? And again, how?

Finally, is there a good set of installation instructions for this module anywhere?

 

[exsmogger]

No need to power down the MICS. Just connect the fiber cable from the 016 to the lowest available fiber port on the MICS, then power on the 016. It should sync up within a minute or two.

Brian Cox

http://www.jandjcommunications.com

 

[RikRodgers]

Absolutely, however don't panic if it takes a little longer. Depending on the call volume, and KSU rev., I've had it take up to 10 min for a module to boot up.

 

[dgpcp]

Cool!

How will I know when the new station module has booted up?

-Dan

 

[endlesswinter]

put a phone on it and see the time and date appear!

 

[dgpcp]

Of course!

Thanks for the help, everyone! I'll do this on Monday and see how it goes.