Cisco VG400 Installing

Installing the Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway

The following chapter describes how to install and connect a Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway. The following
sections provide the installation procedures in detail:

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work
on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard
practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate
its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

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

Read the installation instructions before using, installing or connecting the system to the power source.
Statement 1004

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement
1040

• Safety Recommendations, on page 1

• Unpacking and Inspection, on page 3

• Install the Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway, on page 3

• Connect to Power Supply, on page 10

• Power-On Procedure, on page 10

Safety Recommendations

Before you begin the installation, read the following safety warnings and recommendations. The following
information is included to alert you to safety recommendations and best practices when working with this
equipment.

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Maintaining Safety with Electricity

Maintaining Safety with Electricity

Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity.

Installing the Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway

Warning

Warning

Warning

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074

Avoid using or servicing any equipment that has outdoor connections during an electrical storm. There may
be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Statement 1088.

This equipment contains a ring signal generator (ringer), which is a source of hazardous 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

General Safety Practices

Follow these guidelines to ensure personal safety and to protect the equipment:

• Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.

• Put the removed chassis cover in a safe place.

• Keep tools away from walk areas where you and others could fall over them.

• Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis.

• Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.

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 to turn off the power.

• Disconnect all power before installing or removing a chassis.

• Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.

• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check.

• Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension
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; then take appropriate
action.

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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD occurs when
electronic components are improperly handled; it can result in complete or intermittent failures.

Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components.

• Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.

• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact.

• Connect the clip to the ESD-strap connection jack (to the left of the power switch on the rear of the
chassis) or to an unpainted chassis frame surface.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Caution

For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10
megohm (Mohm).

Unpacking and Inspection

Do not unpack the Cisco VG400 until you are ready to install it. If the installation site is not ready, keep the
chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage.

The Cisco VG400, 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 VG400 Voice Gateway

• Power cord (Auto expland via PDT)

• RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable (labeled Console) - choose an option for this cable, or by default, the auto
expand option is delivered

• RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable (labeled Auxiliary) - choose an option for this cable, or by default, the auto
expand option is delivered

• Rack-mounting - place an order through the ordering tool

Inspect all the items for shipping damage. If anything appears damaged, or if you encounter problems when
installing or configuring your system, contaca customer service representative.

Install the Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway

You can install the Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway in one of the following ways:

Setting the Chassis on a Desktop

You can place the router on a desktop, bench top, or shelf.

Note

Do not set the chassis in an area where the high acoustic noise can be an issue.

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Attach Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway Chassis to Wall

Installing the Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway

Caution

Do not place anything on top of the hardware that weighs more than 5 lbs. or applies a point load of greater
than 1 lbs. Excessive weight damages the chassis. Additionally, do not stack other electronic equipment on
top of the hardware so as not to impede or interfere with the cooling mechanisms.

Warning

To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least 1 inch (2.54cms).
Statement 1076.

After you install the voice gateway, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis
ground connection procedures, see the Chassis Grounding section.

Attach Cisco VG400 Voice Gateway Chassis to Wall

Step 1 Attach the voice gateway chassis to the wall by using the fasteners.

Note

The fasteners that you use must support the weight of the VG400 Voice Gateway.

The head diameter of the fasteners should be sized to fit in the key slot on the chassis bottom. The maximum
diameter of the fastener head should not exceed .250” and the maximum shank diameter should not exceed
.130”.

You must adjust the fastener to allow for the head of the fastener insert into the key slot.

Caution

Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.

Step 2 Attach the voice gateway to as shown in the following image.

Note

If you prefer, you can also install the voice gateway diagonally using the other two sides.

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