Partner ACS question in NJ 1

[jsaad]

Can I place a ACS 4.0 processor in a 2 slot carrier with an old 206E module or can I put a VS mail instead of the 206E

thanks,

jsaad

 

[rmktech]

The 2-slot carrier has to be the ACS 2-slot carrier and not the old unit. The backplane is different. The new 2 slot will accomadate either the 206 or vsmail with the ACS.

 

[itpphoneguy]

Hi jsaad,
I wouldn't use a two slot carrier if I were you. There is not enough ventilation. I have seen more than one ACS overheat. If you look at the new 5 slot carrier you will see that Avaya has increased the amount of space between cards. The old 5 slot carrier had superior airflow over the two slot carrier. The last ACS I saw "cook" lasted about 17 months. Out of warranty, customer bought a new card and 5 slot carrier. I looked at the old unit, the power supply overheated.
Just my 2 cents, Chris

 

[exsmogger]

Chris,

You are absolutely right about these running hot. We have a ACS that would freak out every afternoon when our warehouse heated up. I mounted a fan to blow air on the top of the 5-slot carrier and it has run fine now for 2 years without a hiccup. Brian Cox
J & J Communications

http://www.jandjcommunications.com

brian@jandjcommunications.com

 

[itpphoneguy]

Hi Brian,
I'm glad you caught it before it went bang. I just replied in another thread that there is a zener that runs too darn hot. Hotter than the 206 exp card.
Take care, Chris

 

[jsaad]

what about just mounting the ACS by itself right to the wall with the power cable connected to the power connection on the rear of the card?

whats' your experience with this?

http://www.tgscorp.com

 

[itpphoneguy]

Hi jsaad,
That will work just fine. The processor will run a bit warmer unless you want to space it off the wall a bit. I beg every customer to use a good UPS on the system. I have several systems mounted like this and they run fine. If those customers add any cards I get them into a five slot carrier.
-Chris