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Installing the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway

While you do this installation, record your progress and site information. See the suggested format in the

Installation Checklist

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Tip

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement
1030

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Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

This chapter contains the procedures for installing your Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway and consists of the
following sections:

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Safety Recommendations, on page 1

Unpacking and Inspection, on page 5

Install the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway, on page 5

Chassis Grounding, on page 10

Power-On Procedure, on page 11

Safety Recommendations

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

Maintaining Safety with Electricity

Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity.

High leakage current—earth connection essential before connecting to system power supply. Statement 342

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Installing the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway

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Summary of Contents for VG450

Page 1: ...o VG450 Voice Gateway and consists of the following sections Danger Safety Recommendations on page 1 Unpacking and Inspection on page 5 Install the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway on page 5 Chassis Grounding on page 10 Power On Procedure on page 11 Safety Recommendations The following information is included to alert you to safety recommendations and best practices when working with this equipment Maint...

Page 2: ... Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Statement 1015 Danger Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity Statement 1001 Danger To avoid electric shock do not connect safety extra low voltage SELV circuits to telephone network ...

Page 3: ...ions unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Statement 1036 Danger Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Statement 1037 Danger Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Statement 1038 Danger To rep...

Page 4: ...e hazardous The telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1 before unplugging the main power connector or 2 while the housing is open or both Statement 1043 Danger Safety Tips Use these tips as safety guidelines when installing or working around this equipment Locate the emergency Power off switch for the room in which you are working Then if an electrical accident occurs you can act quickly t...

Page 5: ...o VG450 cables printed publications and any optional equipment you ordered might be shipped in more than one container When you unpack each shipping container check the packing list to ensure that you received all the following items Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway Power cord 6 foot 1 8 meter RJ 45 to DB 25 adapter cable labeled Console RJ 45 to DB 9 adapter cable labeled Auxiliary Rack mounting bracket...

Page 6: ...rovided for each bracket Do not over torque the screws The recommended torque is 15 to 18 inch lb 1 7 to 2 0 N m Caution To attach to a wall stud each bracket requires one 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 1 5 inches 38 1 mm into the supporting wood or metal wall stud Note For holl...

Page 7: ...rack you can order optional larger brackets for mounting the chassis in a 23 inch SBC rack You can mount the voice gateway in the following ways Center front mounting Brackets attached in the center front of the chassis with only the front panel facing forward Center back mounting Brackets attached in the center back of the chassis with only the back panel facing forward Front mounting Brackets at...

Page 8: ... for Front Mounting Figure 2 Bracket Installation for Back Mounting 23 inch SBC brackets 4 Screws 1 Installing the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway 8 Installing the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway Mount Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway Chassis in Rack ...

Page 9: ...p with every second pair of screw holes in the rack When the correct screw holes are used the small threaded holes in the brackets line up with unused screw holes in the rack If the small holes do not line up with the rack holes you must raise or lower the brackets to the next rack hole Tip The following image shows a typical installation with back mounting Figure 3 Bracket Installation for Back M...

Page 10: ... 2 Crimp the ground wire to the ring terminal using a crimp tool of the appropriate size 3 Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in the following image Use one of the screws provided Tighten the screws to a torque of 8 to 10 in lb 0 9 to 1 1 N m 4 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a known reliable earth ground point at your site DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Strip one en...

Page 11: ...be removed to de energize the unit Statement 1028 Danger Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes Statement 1074 Danger To power on the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway perform the following Step 1 Power on your terminal or PC and configure it for 9600 bps 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity Step 2 Move the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway power switch to the ON positi...

Page 12: ...similar to the following Example Copyright c 1986 2003 by cisco Systems Inc Compiled date time by person Step 5 Press Return to bring up the Router prompt Example flashfs 4 Initialization complete Router Step 6 Enter privileged EXEC mode Example Router enable Router Step 7 Continue with the Troubleshooting section If the rommon 1 prompt appears your system has booted in ROM monitor mode For inform...

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