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Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series Model UC 540 Quick Start Guide
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following:
For Hardware Installation:
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Cisco IP phones
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(Optional) One or more Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches for
connecting IP phones or computers. We recommend that you use Cisco
ESW 500 Series switches.
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Cables
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Ethernet cables (Category 5 or higher) for connecting IP phones
and computers, WAN interfaces, or other devices.
One Ethernet cable is included with the UC 540 and one cable is
included with each IP phone.
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RJ-11 cable for analog Line (FXO) and Phone (FXS) connections.
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RJ-45 (non-Ethernet) cable for ISDN (BRI) connections.
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RJ-48 cable for ISDN (PRI) T1/E1 connections (only needed if a
T1/E1 voice interface card is installed).
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You can purchase the RJ-45 and RJ-48 cables from your
telephony service provider or reseller. The RJ-11 cable can be
purchased from any electronics store.
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(Optional) Cable for connecting an external audio device to the
3.5 mm Music on Hold (MoH) port.
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(Optional) Additional Voice Interface Card (VIC) to insert in the
expansion slot.
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Mounting screws for wall mount installation
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Two number-10 wood screws (round- or pan-head) with number-10
washers, or two number-10 washer-head screws.
The screws must be long enough to penetrate at least 3/4 inch (20
mm) into supporting wood or into a metal wall stud.
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