Page 3 - C O N T E N T S; Preface; Overview of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway; Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
iii Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 C O N T E N T S Preface vii Audience vii Organization vii Conventions viii Safety Warnings ix Warning Definition ix Related Documentation xiv Obtaining Documentation xv Cisco.com xv Ordering Documentation xv Documentation Feedback ...
Page 4 - Planning Your Installation; Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
Contents iv Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 C H A P T E R 2 Planning Your Installation 2-1 Location and Mounting Requirements 2-1 Temperature Control and Ventilation 2-1 Enclosed Racks 2-2 Wall-Mounted 2-2 Bench-Mounted 2-2 Access to Chassis 2-2 Chassis Grounding 2-2...
Page 5 - Powering On the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway; Cable Specifications and Information
Contents v Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Connecting the Console Port to a PC or an ASCII Terminal 3-16 Cable 3-16 Procedure 3-16 Connecting the Auxiliary Port to a Modem 3-17 Cable 3-17 Procedure 3-17 Connecting the Fast Ethernet Port to the Fast Ethernet Switch 3-...
Page 7 - Audience; Organization
7 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Preface This preface discusses the audience, organization, and conventions of this publication, and describes how to obtain additional documentation. Audience This publication is designed for people who have some experience installin...
Page 8 - Conventions
8 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Preface Conventions Conventions Note Means reader take note . Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this publication. Timesaver Means the described action saves time . You can save time by perf...
Page 9 - Safety Warnings; Warning Definition
9 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Preface Safety Warnings Safety Warnings Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. To see translations of the warni...
Page 14 - Related Documentation
14 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Preface Related Documentation Related Documentation The Cisco IOS software running your Cisco voice gateway includes extensive features and functionality. For information that is beyond the scope of this document, or for additional ...
Page 15 - Obtaining Documentation; Ordering Documentation; Documentation Feedback
15 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Preface Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These s...
Page 16 - Obtaining Technical Assistance; Cisco Technical Support Website; Definitions of Service Request Severity
16 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Obtaining Technical Assistance For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning tec...
Page 17 - Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
17 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of ...
Page 19 - Overview
C H A P T E R 1-1 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 1 Overview of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway This chapter provides a brief description of the Cisco VG224 voice gateway (VG) and contains the following sections: • Overview, page 1-1 • Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Deploym...
Page 20 - Product Serial Number Location for the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
1-2 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Overview Figure 1-1 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Front Panel The Cisco VG224 provides 24 analog foreign exchange station (FXS) voice ports with two 10/100BASE-T ports. The chassis ha...
Page 22 - Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Deployment; Interfaces and Service Capabilities
1-4 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Deployment Configuration Options The following interface options are available in the Cisco VG224 voice gateway: Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Deployment Fig...
Page 23 - Physical Description and LEDs
1-5 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Physical Description and LEDs Physical Description and LEDs All interface ports and LEDs are on the rear of the chassis. Figure 1-5 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway LEDs Table 1-2 Cisco ...
Page 24 - Chassis Grounding; Port Numbering Conventions
1-6 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Chassis Grounding Chassis Grounding Chassis grounding is provided through the power cable, which uses a standard grounding plug. The chassis is also equipped with two multi 4 x 0....
Page 25 - Software Elements; Configuration Connections; Automated Configuration
1-7 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Software Elements Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 Software Elements The operating system...
Page 27 - Location and Mounting Requirements; Temperature Control and Ventilation
C H A P T E R 2-1 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 2 Planning Your Installation Before you install your Cisco VG224 voice gateway, consider the information in this chapter: • Location and Mounting Requirements, page 2-1 • Distance Limitations for Interface Cables, pag...
Page 28 - Enclosed Racks; Access to Chassis
2-2 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 2 Planning Your Installation Location and Mounting Requirements Enclosed Racks Caution Enclosed racks must have adequate ventilation. An enclosed rack should never be overcrowded and should have louvers and a fan. If the Ci...
Page 29 - Power Source; The +12V DC Input Power Supply
2-3 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 2 Planning Your Installation Location and Mounting Requirements Power Source A Cisco VG224 voice gateway with AC power supply autoselects either 100–127 volt or 200–240 volt operation. AC versions include a 6-foot (1.8-mete...
Page 31 - Cable Types; Distance Limitations for Interface Cables; Fast Ethernet Maximum Distance; Interference Considerations
2-5 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 2 Planning Your Installation Distance Limitations for Interface Cables Cable Types The cable types that are used are dependent on the Cisco VG224 voice gateway that you are using. For more information, see the “Interfaces a...
Page 34 - Safety Recommendations; Maintaining Safety with Electricity; General Safety Practices; Safety Tips
3-2 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Safety Recommendations Safety Recommendations The following information is included to alert you to safety recommendations and best practices when working with this equipment. Main...
Page 35 - Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage; Site Log
3-3 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Site Log • 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 o...
Page 36 - Keeping Track–Checklist
3-4 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Keeping Track–Checklist Keeping Track–Checklist We recommend that you use an installation checklist and maintain a Site Log. Installation Checklist The Installation Checklist (see ...
Page 37 - Mounting Tools and Equipment
3-5 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Mounting Tools and Equipment Mounting Tools and Equipment Obtain the following tools and parts to install a Cisco VG224 voice gateway: • Standard flat-blade screwdriver as required...
Page 38 - Rack-Mounting the Chassis; Mounting Screws
3-6 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Rack-Mounting the Chassis Rack-Mounting the Chassis Your chassis ships with a pair of brackets for use with a 19-inch rack or mounting on the wall. The bracket is shown in Figure 3...
Page 39 - Attaching the Brackets
3-7 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Rack-Mounting the Chassis Attaching the Brackets To install the chassis in a rack with the rear panel forward, attach the brackets as shown in Figure 3-3 . Figure 3-3 19-Inch Rack ...
Page 40 - Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway in a Rack
3-8 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Rack-Mounting the Chassis Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway in a Rack The following warning applies only when the unit is rack-mounted: Warning To prevent bodily injury when...
Page 41 - Wall-Mounting the Chassis
3-9 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Wall-Mounting the Chassis Wall-Mounting the Chassis The following warning applies only when the unit is wall-mounted: Warning This unit is intended to be mounted on a wall. Please ...
Page 43 - Bench-Top Installation
3-11 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Bench-Top Installation Bench-Top Installation Step 1 Verify that there is a suitable AC power outlet available. Caution Do not plug this unit into an AC outlet that does not have ...
Page 46 - Connecting Cables
3-14 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Cables Connecting Cables For cables not included with your Cisco VG224 voice gateway, pinout information is in Appendix A, “Cable Specifications and Information.” Cisco...
Page 47 - LAN and Power Cables
3-15 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Cables LAN and Power Cables These cables and connections are described in Table 3-3 and in Figure 3-11 . Figure 3-11 LAN and Administrative Access Connections Table 3-3...
Page 48 - Connecting the Input Power; Connecting the Console Port to a PC or an ASCII Terminal; Cable; Procedure
3-16 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Cables Connecting the Input Power Caution The Cisco VG224 voice gateway chassis provides inputs for both AC and DC power. Design your installation to use only one type ...
Page 49 - Connecting the Auxiliary Port to a Modem; Connecting the Fast Ethernet Port to the Fast Ethernet Switch
3-17 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Cables Connecting the Auxiliary Port to a Modem Use the procedure in this section to connect the auxiliary port to a modem. Cable Use an RJ-45-to-DB25 auxiliary cable (...
Page 50 - Voice Cables
3-18 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Cables Voice Cables Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be connected through an approved network ter...
Page 51 - Connecting the Analog Voice Interface to a Distribution Panel
3-19 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Cables Connecting the Analog Voice Interface to a Distribution Panel To connect the multiport analog voice interface to a distribution panel, which connects to telephon...
Page 52 - Remote Terminal Connections (If Applicable); Connecting to a Modem
3-20 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Ports, Connectors, and Pinouts Ports, Connectors, and Pinouts Table 3-4 summarizes the cable connections between Cisco VG224 voice gateway and the network and user interfaces. Fin...
Page 53 - Connecting to a Remote ASCII Terminal; Connecting Backup Power; Connecting a Backup Battery to a DC-Powered Cisco VG224
3-21 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Backup Power Connecting to a Remote ASCII Terminal To link a Cisco VG224 voice gateway to a remote ASCII terminal, such as a VT100, use the following procedure: Step 1 ...
Page 55 - Connecting a UPS to an AC-Powered Cisco VG224
3-23 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Connecting Backup Power Connecting a UPS to an AC-Powered Cisco VG224 Connect an uninterruptible power supply to the AC input on your Cisco VG224 voice gateway. Before you install...
Page 57 - Checklist for Power-On
C H A P T E R 4-1 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 4 Powering On the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway To power on your Cisco VG224 voice gateway, perform the following tasks in the order listed, as required: • Checklist for Power-On, page 4-1 • Power-On Procedure, page 4-1 •...
Page 58 - Initial Configuration Procedures; Manual Configuration
4-2 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 4 Powering On the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Initial Configuration Procedures Step 3 Enter no to proceed with manual configuration using the command-line interface (CLI): Would you like to enter the initial configuration dia...
Page 59 - Getting Your Network Information
4-3 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 4 Powering On the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Initial Configuration Procedures Perform the following initial configuration procedures, as applicable: • Getting Your Network Information, page 4-3 • Setting the Fast Ethernet Po...
Page 60 - Verifying and Saving Your Configuration; Troubleshooting
4-4 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Chapter 4 Powering On the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Troubleshooting Verifying and Saving Your Configuration To verify the configuration and save it in NVRAM so that the configuration remains in effect if the Cisco VG224 is restarte...
Page 63 - Console and Auxiliary Port Cables and Pinouts
A-1 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 A P P E N D I X A Cable Specifications and Information This appendix provides the connector and pinout information you need for making or purchasing cables used with Cisco VG224 voice gateway. To order cables from Cisco, see the “O...
Page 65 - Console Port to PC
A-3 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Appendix A Cable Specifications and Information Console and Auxiliary Port Cables and Pinouts Console Port to PC Figure A-2 shows the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable assembly and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL...
Page 66 - Console Port to ASCII Terminal
A-4 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Appendix A Cable Specifications and Information Console and Auxiliary Port Cables and Pinouts Console Port to ASCII Terminal Figure A-3 shows the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable assembly and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (lab...
Page 67 - Auxiliary Port to Modem; Alternative Connections to Terminal and Modem
A-5 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 Appendix A Cable Specifications and Information Console and Auxiliary Port Cables and Pinouts Auxiliary Port to Modem Figure A-4 shows the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable assembly and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled MODE...
Page 73 - I N D E X; Numerics
IN-1 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide OL-5006-04 I N D E X Numerics 19-Inch Rack Installation—Front Panel Forward 3-7 19-Inch Rack Installation—Rear Panel Forward 3-7 A AC power requirements 2-3, 3-16 adapter pinouts A-3, A-4, A-5 adapters A-1 alternative terminal and modem conn...