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Installing the Cisco VG310 and Cisco VG320 Voice
Gateways

This document describes how to install and connect Cisco VG310 and Cisco VG320 voice gateways to LAN,
WAN, and voice networks. The following sections are included:

Safety Recommendations, on page 1

General Safety Practices, on page 3

Safety Tips, on page 4

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, on page 4

What You Need to Know, on page 5

Before You Begin, on page 5

Unpacking and Inspecting, on page 5

Mounting the Chassis, on page 5

Connecting Power, on page 13

Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem, on page 17

Connecting a Gigabit Ethernet Port to a Gigabit Ethernet Switch, on page 19

Ports and Cabling, on page 19

Voice Cables, on page 20

Ports, Connectors, and Pinouts, on page 22

Remote Terminal Connections (If Applicable), on page 23

Removing and Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card, on page 24

Safety Recommendations

The following information is included to alert you about safety recommendations and best practices to be
followed when working with this equipment.

Maintaining Safety with Electricity

Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity.

Installing the Cisco VG310 and Cisco VG320 Voice Gateways

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Summary of Contents for VG310

Page 1: ...ng Power on page 13 Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem on page 17 Connecting a Gigabit Ethernet Port to a Gigabit Ethernet Switch on page 19 Ports and Cabling on page 19 Voice Cables on page 20 Ports Connectors and Pinouts on page 22 Remote Terminal Connections If Applicable on page 23 Removing and Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card on page 24 Safety Recommendations The following informa...

Page 2: ...avoid electric shock do not connect safety extra low voltage SELV circuits to telephone network voltage TNV circuits LAN ports contain SELV circuits and WAN ports contain TNV circuits Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ 45 connectors Use caution when connecting cables Statement 1021 Warning This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of ...

Page 3: ...g For diverging beams viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments within a distance of 100 mm may harm your eyes For collimated beams viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments designed for use at a distance may harm your eyes Statement 1054 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Warning General Safety ...

Page 4: ...n cables and missing safety grounds If an electrical accident occurs proceed as follows Use caution do not become a victim yourself Turn off power to the system If possible send another person to get medical aid Otherwise assess the condition of the victim and then call for help Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions and then take appropriate action Prevent...

Page 5: ...ach shipping container check the packing list to ensure that you have received all the following items The Cisco VG310 or Cisco VG320 Analog Voice Gateway Power cord 6 foot 1 8 m RJ 45 to DB 25 adapter cable labeled Console RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable labeled Auxiliary Rack mounting brackets for 19 inch rack one pair with screws for attaching to chassis Chassis guard for wall mounting applications...

Page 6: ... to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 The unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack When mounting the unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the...

Page 7: ...pends on the airflow patterns in the rack You can test the airflow by experimenting with different equipment arrangements Tip Machine screws for securing the chassis in a rack are not included in the package You must arrange for machine screws of the appropriate size required by your rack Note Procedure Step 1 Attach the long leg of the mounting brackets to the chassis Figure 1 Attaching the Brack...

Page 8: ...s Take care to use the correct screw type and washers for the required mounting option rack mounting or wall mounting For more information see Mounting Screws on page 6 Caution You must arrange for the fasteners required to install the chassis on a wall These fasteners are not included in the package We recommend that you select the fasteners that are appropriate for the material the wall is made ...

Page 9: ...rew in the wall and hook the bracket keyhole over the screw b Secure both brackets to the wall using the fasteners not supplied To attach the brackets to a wall stud each bracket requires two 10 wood screws round head or pan head with 10 washers or two 10 washer head screws The screws must be long enough to penetrate at least 3 4 inch 20 mm into the supporting wood or metal wall stud Note For holl...

Page 10: ...o VG310 or Cisco VG320 chassis follow this procedure Before you begin This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Statement 1024 Warning Use copper conductors only S...

Page 11: ...g terminal to the chassis as shown in the following figures For the ground lug use the two screws with captive locking washers provided For a ring terminal use one of the screws provided Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and tighten the screws to a torque of 8 in lb to 10 in lb 0 9 N m to 1 1 N m You can orient the crimped end of the ground lug in either direction right or left Note Step 5 Conne...

Page 12: ...ning The voice gateway ports are color coded for identification The installation must comply with all applicable codes Note For information on cables and pinouts see Cable Specifications and Information Note LAN and Power Cables The cables and connections are described in the following table Table 2 LAN and Power Cables Cable Connected To Color or Type Port or Connection Straight through Gigabit E...

Page 13: ...nsure that the protective device is rated not greater than 120 V 15 A or 240 V 16 A for the Circuit Breaker Statement 1005 Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means by security Statement 1017 Warning The Cisco chassis provides inputs for both AC and DC power D...

Page 14: ...lt or 200 240 volt operation AC versions include a 6 foot 1 8 meter electrical power cord A label near the power cord indicates the correct voltage frequency current draw and power dissipation Follow these guidelines before you connect the chassis to an AC power source While being connected to an AC power source do not connect the chassis to the DC power supply as an arrangement for backup power i...

Page 15: ...g up your system When you make the settings for the DC source voltage you must consider the voltage drops between the DC power supply and the DC input connector on Cisco VG310 or Cisco VG320 To ensure optimal performance the input voltage at the DC input connector should not be less than 11 5 V Use a battery of higher capacity if you require longer periods of battery operation for example up to 8 ...

Page 16: ...put 3 GND power return Input 4 Battery on off Status 1 off Status 0 on Bit 4 BAT_ON ON_BAT tie low Output 5 12V power Input 6 Battery power Level status 1 low Level status 0 okay Bit 5 BAT_LOW LOW_BAT tie low Output 7 GND power return Input 8 Connecting a Battery to a DC Powered Chassis The following figure shows a setup that uses an external battery This is one of the many possible setups Figure ...

Page 17: ...turn 4 ON_BAT battery is on 5 12V power 6 LOW_BAT battery is low 7 GND power return 8 Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem The Cisco VG310 or Cisco VG320 analog voice gateway unit has an asynchronous serial port and an auxiliary port These ports provide administrative access to the unit either locally with a console terminal or a PC or remotely with a modem To configure the unit using the Cis...

Page 18: ... release html mdfid 282774223 flowid 7438 softwareid 282855122 release 3 1 relind A V AILABLE rellifecycle reltype latest Note For information on cabling see Cable Specifications and Information Procedure Step 1 Connect the end of the console cable with the RJ 45 connector to the console port on the voice gateway or Connect a USB 5 pin mini USB Type B to the USB console port as shown in the figure...

Page 19: ...figure in LAN and Power Cables on page 12 Connecting a Gigabit Ethernet Port to a Gigabit Ethernet Switch Procedure Step 1 Connect the cable from a Gigabit Ethernet port to an available port on the Gigabit Ethernet switch Step 2 If required connect the second cable Ports and Cabling The following table summarizes typical WAN LAN and voice connections for your Cisco VG310 or Cisco VG320 voice gatew...

Page 20: ...og voice FXS Central office analog PBX RJ 11 pink Analog voice FXO Cable Connection Procedures and Precautions Connect each WAN LAN and voice cable to the appropriate connector on the chassis or on a network module or interface card Position the cables carefully so that they do not put strain on the connectors Organize cables in bundles so that cables do not intertwine Inspect the cables to make s...

Page 21: ...ardous voltage Do not touch the RJ 11 phone port wires conductors the conductors of a cable connected to the RJ 11 port or the associated circuit board when the ringer is active The ringer is activated by an incoming call Statement 1042 Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit wi...

Page 22: ...n the ringer is active The ringer is activated by an incoming call Statement 1042 Warning Procedure Step 1 Connect the RJ 21 cable from the analog voice multiport to the distribution panel Step 2 Secure the cable in place using the strap Figure 12 Analog Voice Connection Distribution panel 2 RJ 21 cable 1 Ports Connectors and Pinouts The following table summarizes the cable connections between the...

Page 23: ... multiport Remote Terminal Connections If Applicable If you are configuring a voice gateway from a remote location connect the modem and the remote PC or terminal to the telephone network as described in this section Connecting to a Modem To connect the local modem and the remote modem to live telephone outlets use standard telephone cables Connecting to a Remote PC Before you begin The remote PC ...

Page 24: ...how to remove and replace a CompactFlash memory card in Cisco VG310 and Cisco VG320 Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card on page 24 Replacing a CompactFlash Memory Card on page 25 Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card Do not remove a CompactFlash memory card from the chassis while it is being accessed This can cause data corruption and erratic operation The CompactFlash memory card LED blinks to indi...

Page 25: ...tFlash memory card slot 2 Ejector button 1 Replacing a CompactFlash Memory Card Procedure Step 1 Read the Safety Recommendations and disconnect the power supply before you replace any module Step 2 Make sure that the ejector button is fully seated until it is flush with the chassis If the ejector button is projecting out from the panel push it in until it is flush with the chassis Note Step 3 Inse...

Page 26: ...or button must remain fully seated when not being used to eject a CompactFlash memory card Caution Installing the Cisco VG310 and Cisco VG320 Voice Gateways 26 Installing the Cisco VG310 and Cisco VG320 Voice Gateways Replacing a CompactFlash Memory Card ...

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