Cisco VG450 Instruction Manual

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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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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When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC
adaptors/batteries. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance
and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the "UL" or "CSA" shown on the
cord), not regulated with the subject law by showing "PSE" on the cord, for any other electrical devices than
products designated by CISCO. Statement 371
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This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than 15A minimum, 60VDC, 35A minimum, 60VDC, 45A minimum,
60VDC, or 50A minimum, 60VDC for the Circuit Breaker. Statement 1005
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This equipment has been designed for connection to TN and IT power systems. Statement 1007
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Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
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There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. 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
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Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement
1001
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To 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
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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
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This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize
the unit. Statement 1028
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Maintaining Safety with Electricity

Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages
and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other
equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all
cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029
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To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles
on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the
weight of the unit. Statement 1032
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Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Statement 1035
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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
Statement 1036
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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface. Statement 1037
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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
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To report a gas leak, do not use a telephone in the vicinity of the leak. Statement 1039
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Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with telephone-network
voltages. Statement 1041
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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
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Maintaining Safety with Electricity

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
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Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
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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.
This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260. Incorrectly
connecting this equipment to a general-purpose outlet could be 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
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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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General Safety Practices

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.
For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10
megohm (Mohm).
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Unpacking and Inspection
Do not unpack the Cisco VG450 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 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 brackets for 19-inch rack (one pair) with screws for attaching to chassis
• Chassis guard for wall-mounting applications
• Grounding lug and fasteners
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears damaged, or if you encounter problems when
installing or configuring your system, contact a customer service representative.
Install the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway
To prevent damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis by holding it by the plastic panel on
the front. Always hold the chassis by the sides of the metal body.
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You can install the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway in one of the following ways:
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Setting the Chassis on a Desktop
You can place the router on a desktop, bench top, or shelf.
Do not set the chassis in an area where the high acoustic noise can be an issue.
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Do not place anything on top of the router that weighs more than 10 pounds (4.5 kg), and do not stack the
gateway hardware on a desktop. Excessive distributed weight of more than 10 pounds, or pound point load
of 10 pounds on top could damage the chassis.
Caution
To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least 1 inch (2.54cms).
Statement 1076.
Warning
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 VG450 Voice Gateway Chassis to Wall
Step 1 Attach the wall-mounting brackets to the voice gateway chassis as shown in the following figure, using the four PHMS
screws and the plastic spacers provided 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).
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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.
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For hollow-wall mounting, each bracket requires two wall anchors with washers. Wall anchors and washers
must be size number 10. Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware.
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Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.
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Step 2 Attach the voice gateway to the wall using the brackets.
If you prefer, you can also install the voice gateway diagonally using the other two sides.
Note
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.
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Setting the Chassis on a Desktop

Mount Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway Chassis in Rack
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to
ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
unit in the rack. Statement 1006.
Warning
You can install the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway in 19-inch (48.26-cm) EIA and 23-inch (58.42-cm)
Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) racks. You can also mount the voice gateway in a 600-mm ETSI rack.
Use the standard brackets shipped with the hardware for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch EIA 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 attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel facing forward.
• Back mounting: Brackets attached at the back of the chassis with the back panel facing forward.
1. Attach the mounting brackets to the chassis as shown in the following images, using the screws provided.
Do not over-torque the screws. The recommended torque is 15 to 18 inch-lb (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).
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2. Attach the second bracket to the opposite side of the chassis. Use a number-2 Phillips screwdriver to
install the number-8 bracket screws.
Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.
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Mount Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway Chassis in Rack

Figure 1: Bracket Installation for Front Mounting
Figure 2: Bracket Installation for Back Mounting
23-inch SBC brackets4Screws1
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Mount Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway Chassis in Rack

19-inch EIA brackets419-inch EIA brackets3
3. Use the screws provided with the rack to install the chassis in the rack. For both the 19-inch EIA brackets
and the 23-inch SBC brackets, start the lower pair of screws first, and rest the brackets on the lower screws
while you insert the upper pair of screws.
The screw slots in the brackets are spaced to line up 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.
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The following image shows a typical installation with back mounting
Figure 3: Bracket Installation for Back Mounting
Mounting Screws (4)1
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Mount Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway Chassis in Rack

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.
Chassis Grounding
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the chassis of this equipment needs to be connected to permanent earth
ground during normal use. Statement 445
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Use a size 10 AWG (4 mm2) or larger copper wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal with an
inner diameter of 1/4 in. (5–7 mm).
To install the ground connection for your router, perform the following steps:
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ring terminal.
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 end of the ground wire to the length required for the ring terminal.
Step 2 Crimp the ground wire to the ring terminal, using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.
Step 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).
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Chassis Grounding

Figure 4: Chassis Ground Connection on the Router
Step 4 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a known reliable earth ground point at your site.
Power-On Procedure
Perform this procedure to power on your Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway, and verify that it goes through its
initialization and self-test. When this is finished, the Cisco VG450 Voice Gateway is ready to configure.
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize
the unit. Statement 1028
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Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
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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 position.
The green LED next to the auxiliary port come on and the fan starts to operate. If this does not happen, see the
Troublehooting section in this guide.
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The following message is displayed at the end of the boot-up messages:
Example:
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:
Step 3 Enter no to proceed with manual configuration using the CLI:
Example:
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: no
Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]
Step 4 Press Return to terminate autoinstall and continue with manual configuration.
Several messages are displayed, ending with a line 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 information on the
ROM monitor, refer to the router rebooting and ROM monitor information in the Cisco IOS Configuration
Fundamentals Configuration Guide for your Cisco IOS software release.
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