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Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.1 (SCCP)
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Cisco cannot guarantee the performance of the system because Cisco has no control over the quality of
external devices, cables, and connectors. The system will perform adequately when suitable devices are
attached using good quality cables and connectors.
Caution
In European Union countries, use only external headsets that are fully compliant with the EMC Directive
[89/336/EC].
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
You must connect the Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network and to a power source before using it. See
Figure 3-1
for a graphical representation of the connections for a Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921 and 6941
and
Figure 3-2
for a graphical representation of the connections for a Cisco Unified IP Phone 6961.
Note
Before you install a phone, even if it is new, upgrade the phone to the current firmware image. Before
using external devices, read the
“Using External Devices” section on page 3-4
for safety and
performance information.
To install a Cisco Unified IP Phone, perform the tasks described in
Table 3-1
.
Table 3-1
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6921, 6941, and 6961
Task
Purpose
Related Topics
1.
Connect the handset to the Handset port.
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2.
Connect a headset to the Headset port.
Optional. You can add a headset later if you do not
connect one now.
See the
“Headset” section on page 3-3
for supported
headsets.
3.
Optional. Connect the power supply to the Cisco DC
Adapter port.
See the
“Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Database” section on
page 2-7
for guidelines.