Freevoice PBX servers install just like a computer on your office network. The installation location for the server should meet certain specifications. Use this guide to help familiarize yourself with your server's components and the installation procedure. 1.1 Installation RequirementsServer Requirements: The server should be located near your office network equipment, in a rack or on a shelf, securely attached so it can not fall. The server should be plugged into a backup battery system/surge protector, we recommend units supplying 1500VA. The server must be connected to your local office network and assigned a static local IP address. Use a standard CAT5 patch cable to connect the server, plug one end into the NIC port on the back of the server and the other end into a port on your network switch or router. If connecting analog telephone lines or T1/PRI circuits, these must be extended to the location of the server. For analog telephone lines (POTS): The lines must terminated to RJ11 connectors or jacks. Use regular 2 conductor line cords to connect your lines to the Digium line card installed in the expansion-card slots of the server.
For T1/PRI circuits: The circuit must be extended to the location of the server and clearly labeled. Use a regular CAT5 patch cable with RJ45 ends to connect the circuit to the Digium T1/PRI card installed in the expansion-card slots of the server.
For VoIP phone service: A high-speed Internet connection with a QOS/Traffic-Shaping router or adapter for optimal call quality.
For VoIP Desk-phones: A single CAT5 (RJ45) connection and AC power outlet at each phone location. Each CAT5 connection must be connected to your network. The power outlet is not needed is using a power over ethernet (POE) switch.
For remote support and training: Your high-speed Internet router must be configured to forward a list of required ports to the local IP address of the server. Alternatively the server may be assigned a public static IP address.
1.2 Server OverviewThis section will help you understand the server and it's different parts and indicators. 1.2.1 Front-PanelThis image shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's front panel.
 Item | Component | Icon | Description | 1 | upper 5.25-inch drive bay | | Holds an optical drive. | 2 | lower 5.25-inch drive bay | | Holds an optional optical or tape backup unit drive. | 3 | flex bay | | Holds an optional diskette drive. | 4 | hard-drive activity indicator | | Indicates hard drive activity. | 5 | USB connectors (2) | | Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. | 6 | power button | | The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system. |
7 | power light | | No light — The system is off. Steady green — The system is powered on. Blinking green — The system is in a low power state. Steady amber — The power supply is probably good. Blinking amber — The system is powering up. If the hard drive indicator is off, the power supply may need to be replaced. If the hard drive indicator is on, the system board is faulty.
| 8 | network link light | | Lights when the system is linked to a network. | 9 | diagnostic lights (4) | | Display light-pattern codes to assist in troubleshooting system problems. See Dell Manual for details |
1.2.2 Back-Panel This figure shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
 1 | voltage selection switch | 2 | power connector | 3 | NIC connector | 4 | USB connectors (5) | 5 | serial connector | 6 | video connector | 7 | I/O expansion-card slots (5) | | | | |
2. Connecting The ServerThis section will describe connecting your Freevoice PBX server. 2.1 Network ConnectionConnect one end of a standard CAT5 patch cord into the NIC connector on the back panel of the server. Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to a port on your network switch.
2.2 Power ConnectionConnect the female end of the provided power cord to the back of the server. See the diagram below.
 Connect the male end of the power cord into the backup battery/surge protector. The server should now power on, if not press the power button.
2.3 Analog Lines (POTS) 2.4 PRI/T1 Circuits
2.5 Analog Phones, Faxes, Credit Card Machine2.6 Overhead Paging
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