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Quick Start Guide

Cisco Small Business Pro

Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series

Model UC 540

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Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series Model UC 540

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4 rubber mounting feet for desktop installation

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Ethernet cable (yellow RJ-45 to RJ-45)

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Console cable (light blue RJ-45 to DB9)

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Power cord and external power supply

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Wall-mount bracket for power supply

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Quick Start Guide

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Summary of Contents for UC 540

Page 1: ...Package Contents Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series Model UC 540 4 rubber mounting feet for desktop installation Ethernet cable yellow RJ 45 to RJ 45 Console cable light blue RJ 45 to DB9 Power cord and external power supply Wall mount bracket for power supply Quick Start Guide Product CD ROM ...

Page 2: ...t of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System SBCS is a unified communications solution for small businesses that provides voice data video security and wireless capabilities for 8 to 32 employees This guide describes how to install the UC 540 hardware and how to install and launch the Telephony Setup Wizard provided with Cisco Configuration Assistant CCA ...

Page 3: ...log Line FXO and Phone FXS connections RJ 45 non Ethernet cable for ISDN BRI connections RJ 48 cable for ISDN PRI T1 E1 connections only needed if a T1 E1 voice interface card is installed NOTE 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 Optional Cable for connecting an external audio devic...

Page 4: ...that you can download the CCA software necessary to configure your UC 540 NOTE We highly recommend that you download Cisco Configuration Assistant CCA before you install and configure your UC 540 See Installing Cisco Configuration Assistant page 16 UC 540 Default Information Attribute Default Setting IP address 192 168 10 1 Username cisco Password cisco Voice VLAN 100 10 1 1 x Data VLAN 1 192 168 ...

Page 5: ...ease the number of users on the system by purchasing and applying additional licenses Optionally you can connect any Cisco ESW 500 Series switch to the expansion port to increase the number of ports for connecting phones and data devices A number of models are available including PoE and non PoE versions For information about the switches see http www cisco com go esw500help The UC 540 can be inst...

Page 6: ...d Wi Fi 4 Line FXO ports and 1 VIC expansion slot UC540W BRI K9 Base model with 8 user license integrated Wi Fi 2 Line BRI ports and 1 VIC expansion slot Cisco UC 540 with Line FXO Ports 275426 Cisco Small Business Pro Unified Communications 500 Series UC540 with FXO CONSOLE POWER ETHERNET PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK COMPACT FLASH CF SYS POE VM WLAN PFO Console ...

Page 7: ...nnectivity for wireless computers phones and other devices Basic Rate Interface BRI ports Connects the UC 540 to an Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN Only applies to model UC540W BRI K9 Power Over Ethernet PoE ports Provides network connectivity and power for devices that can draw power from PoE ports Phone FXS ports Connects directly to an analog telephone fax machine or similar device 275...

Page 8: ...nnected to the Phone FXS port 3 even if the unit is not powered on Optional One factory installed Voice Interface Card VIC Provides connectivity to a Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN or for additional phone ports Compact Flash Storage that contains the UC 540 software image default configuration values and phone software WAN port Provides dedicated WAN Internet access Connects to a DSL route...

Page 9: ...nnected devices are all operating correctly VM Indicates that voice mail is active The LED is solid green when voice mail is active WLAN Indicates that the wireless network status is UP The LED flashes green when it is ready to send and receive signals PoE WAN and EXPANSION Ports Each port has a right and left LED The left flashes green when there is activity on the port The right LED is solid gre...

Page 10: ...dded access point recommended coverage area is 2 500 sq ft 232 ms Ambient Temperature To prevent the device from overheating do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104 F 40 C Do not block or cover the vents Air Flow Make sure that there is adequate air flow around the device Mechanical Loading Check that the device is level and stable to avoid any hazardous conditions ...

Page 11: ...d 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 For hollow wall mounting the wall must be at least 1 2 inch 12 7 mm thick STEP 2 Position the UC 540 on the wall a Orient the front and back of the unit vertically b Place the unit with the front panel facing up and the conn...

Page 12: ...hassis must be reliably grounded with a supplementary ground wire to comply with the relevant product safety standards This supplementary ground is in addition to the ground connection made by the power cord For the supplementary ground connection use size 14 AWG 2 mm or larger copper wire and an appropriate user supplied ring terminal with an inner diameter of 1 4 inch 5 to 7 mm NOTE The UC 540 i...

Page 13: ... of the appropriate size STEP 3 Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis Tighten the screws to a torque of 8 10 in lb 0 9 1 1 N m STEP 4 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a known reliable earth ground point If there is any doubt as to the reliability of the ground point contact a licensed electrician for assistance 275429 Ground Lug ...

Page 14: ...the supplied Ethernet cable from the device to the WAN port on the front panel of the UC 540 Cisco strongly recommends using Category 5 or better cable PSTN analog trunks Connect an RJ 11 cable to one of the Line FXO ports on the front panel of the UC 540 Connect the other end of the cable to a PSTN line or a station interface on a PBX ISDN line1 only applies to model UC540W BRI K9 Connect the cab...

Page 15: ...Off switch on the unit STEP 5 Power on the connected devices ESW 500 Series Switch Cisco Small Business Pro Unified Communication 500 Series UC540 with FXO CONSOLE POWER ETHERNET PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK PWR LNK COMPACT FLASH CF SYS POE VM WLAN 275432 Cisco Configuration Assistant IP IP PC Analog phone Fax PFO 192 168 10 1 192 168 10 x 192 168 10 x PSTN ...

Page 16: ...launch a Web browser and enter http 192 168 10 1 When the authentication window appears this means that your system is active Make sure that each connected IP phone displays an internal extension number or a line number on at least one of the phone line buttons Verify the phone connectivity by making a call from one phone to another NOTE If you need help resolving a problem go to the Cisco Small B...

Page 17: ...our PC STEP 1 Go to this web address to download CCA http www cisco com go configassist To access the software you must be a registered user on Cisco com STEP 2 Click the Download Software link in the Support box STEP 3 Enter your Cisco com Username and Password and click Log In STEP 4 Click Cisco Configuration Assistant Then select the largest numbered file under Latest Releases for example Cisco...

Page 18: ...t the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your PC Verify that the PC is set to use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to obtain its networking parameters such as IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server and so forth STEP 2 From CCA open the Connect window and click Add a New Site This is the preferred way to connect to a Cisco Smart Business Communications System SBCS...

Page 19: ...he default password is cisco STEP 9 When CCA discovers both the UC 540 and ESW switch if installed click OK Using the Telephony Setup Wizard When CCA connects to the UC 540 the Telephony Setup Wizard automatically launches You can also run the Wizard by choosing Home Telephony Setup Wizard The wizard guides you through the steps needed to configure a basic telephony solution for a Cisco Smart Busi...

Page 20: ...ity by going to http www cisco com Test calls to and from the PSTN Test calls to voice mail and Auto Attendant AA if configured Verify that the IP phones show the correct date and time NOTE The Wizard requires that you change the default administrator login and password Use the new username and password to access and administer the UC 540 Congratulations The basic installation of the UC 540 is com...

Page 21: ...CS solution For more information refer to the CCA online help or see the Cisco Configuration Assistant Smart Business Communications System Administrator Guide at http www cisco com en US products ps7287 tsd_products_support_series_home html See the Release Notes for Cisco Configuration Assistant for important information about CCA and any limitations restrictions and caveats that apply Accessing ...

Page 22: ...the model number in the Software Search box Cisco IP Phones Cisco IP Phone SPA 500 Series http www cisco com en US products ps9730 index html Cisco IP Phone SPA 525G Deployment Guide http www cisco com en US docs voice_ip_comm sbcs deployment_guides spa525g_phone sbcs_spa525g_wireless_deployment_guide pdf Cisco IP Phone Quick User Guides http cisco com go sbcs docs Cisco Unified IP Phones 7900 Ser...

Page 23: ...s or trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries All other trademarks mentioned in this document or Website are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company 0705R 2009 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA on recycled pap...

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