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CONTENTS
Preface vii
Purpose vii
Audience vii
Naming Conventions vii
Documentation Conventions ix
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Documentation x
New Feature and Enhancement Information x
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines x
CHAPTER 1Preparing to Install the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series Hardware 1-1
Safety Warnings 1-2
Hardware Requirements 1-3
Tools Required for the Installation 1-4
Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 1-4
Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 1-5
Power Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series 1-5
T1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 1-6
T1-Supported Protocols for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 1-7
Wiring Requirements for Customer-Supplied Connectors—U.S., Canada, and Hong Kong 1-9
Wiring Requirements for Customer-Supplied Connectors—U.K., Singapore, and India 1-9
E1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 1-10
E1-Supported Protocols for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 1-10
Modem Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 1-11
LAN Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 1-12
LAN Cable Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 1-13
CHAPTER 2Installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series Hardware 2-1
Contents of Shipped Boxes for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server System 2-1
Mounting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series 2-3
Mounting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 in a 19-Inch Frame-Relay Rack 2-3
Mounting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 in a 19- or 23-Inch Frame-Relay Rack 2-4
Mounting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 in a 19-Inch EIA Equipment Rack 2-5

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Mounting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 into a 19- or 23-Inch EIA Equipment Rack 2-6
Mounting the Breakout Box for T1 PRI and E1 Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 2-7
Connecting the Cables to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series 2-10
Connecting the Power Cable to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series 2-11
Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 2-11
Connecting the LAN Cable to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series 2-11
Connecting T1 CAS Telephony Cables for a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 2-12
Connecting T1 CAS Telephony Cables for a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 2-13
About Telephony Configurations for E1 and T1 PRI Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 2-15
Connecting E1 or T1 PRI Telephony Cables with One Multi Access Blade MP-MA-16-PRI 2-19
Connecting E1 or T1 PRI Telephony Cables with One Multi Access Blade MP-MA-4-PRI 2-23
Connecting E1 or T1 PRI Telephony Cables with Two Multi Access Blade MP-MA-4-PRIs 2-24
Connecting E1 or T1 PRI Telephony Cables with One Multi Access Blade MP-MA-16-PRI and One
Multi Access Blade MP-MA-4-PRI 2-25
Connecting E1 or T1 PRI Telephony Cables with Two Multi Access Blade MP-MA-16-PRIs 2-26
About Telephony Configurations for IP Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 2-27
Connecting IP Telephony Cables for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 2-28
About Telephony Configurations for Mixed Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems 2-30
ConnectingtheTelephonyCablesforanE1/IPorT1PRI/IPCiscoUnifiedMeetingPlaceSystem 2-32
Connecting the Telephony Cables for a T1 CAS/IP Cisco Unified MeetingPlace System 2-35
Installing and Connecting the Modem 2-36
CHAPTER 3Connecting and Setting Up Your Laptop Computer 3-1
Connecting Your Laptop to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 3-1
About Configuring Your Laptop 3-2
Setting Up HyperTerminal 3-3
Logging Your HyperTerminal Session 3-3
Setting Up Dial-Up Networking 3-4
Testing the Modem Connection 3-4
CHAPTER 4Upgrading the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Software 4-1
Upgrading the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Software to Release 6.0 4-1
Testing the Upgrade 4-3
CHAPTER 5Testing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server System Installation and Upgrade 5-1
Powering Up the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server System 5-1
About Testing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server System Installation or Upgrade 5-2
Testing Inbound Calls for T1 CAS, T1 PRI, and E1 Telephony by Using Circular Hunting 5-3

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Testing Inbound Calls for T1 CAS, T1 PRI, and E1 Telephony by Using a Dialing Sequence 5-4
Testing Outbound Calls for T1 CAS, T1 PRI, and E1 Telephony 5-4
Testing Scheduling 5-5
Testing Conferencing in Recorded Meetings 5-6
Testing Conferencing in Nonrecorded Meetings with Ad Hoc Recording 5-6
Testing Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing 5-6
Testing Network Latency 5-7
CHAPTER 6Maintaining the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server System 6-1
Replacing the Filter in the Power Supply Unit Fan (Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 Only) 6-1
Enabling Server Disk Capacity Monitoring 6-3
CHAPTER 7Troubleshooting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server System Installation 7-1
Troubleshooting the Connection to the Audio Server System 7-1
Troubleshooting Telephony Configuration 7-2
APPENDIX ACisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Software Upgrade Reference A-1
Viewing the Remote Upgrade for a Sample Session Without a Disk Backup A-1
Viewing the Upgrade Status for a Remote Upgrade Session A-3
Viewing the Real-Time Upgrade Status for a Remote Upgrade Session A-3
Viewing the Onsite Upgrade for a Sample Session Without a Disk Backup A-16
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Preface
This preface contains the following sections:
• Purpose, page vii
• Audience, page vii
• Documentation Conventions, page ix
• Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Documentation, page x
• New Feature and Enhancement Information, page x
• Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines, page x
Purpose
This guide describes how to install and maintain the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series hardware
for a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 6.0 system. It also describes how to upgrade the
Audio Server software to Release 6.0 from Release 5.3 or 5.4.
This guide does not describe how to install, configure, or use hardware or software for other Cisco
Unified MeetingPlace components.
Audience
This guide is for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system administrators. It assumes the following
considerations:
• You have a thorough understanding of voice and data terminology and concepts.
• You are familiar with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace and networking concepts.
Naming Conventions
Earlier releases of Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server were called “MeetingPlace Server” or
“MeetingServer.” In this guide, “Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server” and “Audio Server” refer
to all releases past and present.
Table 1 describes other terms used throughout the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace set of documents.

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Table 2 describes the country conventions used throughout this guide.
Table 1 Product Naming Conventions
Term Definition Used in This Document As
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8100 series
server
Includes Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 and
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 servers. Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8106 Server Hardware on which Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server software runs. Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8112 Server Hardware on which Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server software runs.
(This server was called M3 in Releases 5.2 and
earlier.)
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace Audio
Server
Software that runs on the Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8100 series server. Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace Audio
Server system
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 or Cisco
Unified MeetingPlace 8112 running Cisco
Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server.
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server
system
or
Audio Server system
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace
MeetingNotes
A Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server
feature by which users record meetings and
listen to meeting recordings.
MeetingNotes
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace
MeetingTime
Windows desktop software through which
system administrators can access and configure
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server.
MeetingTime
Cisco MCS Unified
CallManager Appliance Hardware on which Cisco Unified MeetingPlace applications are installed. Cisco MCS
Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace Web
Conferencing server
A Cisco MCS installed with Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace Web Conferencing. web server
All references to a “web server” in this guide
refer to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web
Conferencing server.
Table 2 Country Conventions
Convention Represents
European Union Specific information for European Union countries
Hong Kong Specific information for Hong Kong
India Specific information for India
Japan Specific information for Japan
Singapore Specific information for Singapore
U.S. and Canada Specific information for the United States and Canada
U.K. Specific information for the United Kingdom

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Documentation Conventions
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace documentation also uses the following conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
document.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage
or loss of data.
Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
eachwarningtolocateitstranslation inthetranslatedsafetywarnings thataccompaniedthisdevice.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Translations of safety warnings included in this guide are available online in Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series at
Http://www.cisco.com/en/us/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html.
Table 3 Conventions for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Documentation
Convention Description
boldfaced text Used for:
• Commands that you must enter exactly as shown.
• Key and button names.
• Information that you enter.
italicized text Used for arguments for which you supply values.
[ ]
(square brackets)
Used for elements that are optional.
text in Courier font Used for information that appears on the screen.
^
(caret)
Used to indicate use of the Control key. (For example, ^D means press
the Control and D keys simultaneously.)
< >
(angle brackets)
Used for nonprinting characters, such as passwords.

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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Documentation
For descriptions and locations of Cisco Unified MeetingPlace documentation on Cisco.com, see the
Documentation Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace. The document is shipped with Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace and is available at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/products_documentation_roadmaps_list.htm
l.
New Feature and Enhancement Information
For information on new and changed functionality in Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server, refer
to Release Notes for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server at
http://www.cisco.com/en/us/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security
Guidelines
For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback,
security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly
What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical
documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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Preparing to Install the Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8100 Series Hardware
This chapter describes the requirements and hardware specifications for a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
8100 series server.
To ensure that the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace configuration integrates within your environment, refer
to the configuration worksheets in the Installation Planning Guide for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Release 6.0 at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html.
Complete the pertinent worksheets before proceeding with the installation.
Caution Do not proceed with the installation until you have fulfilled every requirement in this chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Safety Warnings, page 1-2
• Hardware Requirements, page 1-3
• Tools Required for the Installation, page 1-4
• Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106, page 1-4
• Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112, page 1-5
• Power Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series, page 1-5
• T1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems, page 1-6
• T1-Supported Protocols for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems, page 1-7
• Wiring Requirements for Customer-Supplied Connectors—U.S., Canada, and Hong Kong, page 1-9
• Wiring Requirements for Customer-Supplied Connectors—U.K., Singapore, and India, page 1-9
• E1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems, page 1-10
• E1-Supported Protocols for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems, page 1-10
• Modem Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems, page 1-11
• LAN Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems, page 1-12
• LAN Cable Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems, page 1-13

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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
Read the following safety warnings before you begin installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio
Server system. Translations of the warnings are available online in Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for Cisco MeetingPlace 8100 Series at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/prod_installation_guides_list.html.
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautionstoensure thatthesystem remainsstable.The followingguidelines areprovided toensure
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 Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Warning Toavoid electric shock,do notconnectsafety extra-low voltage(SELV) circuitstotelephone-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
Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units.
Statement 12
Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device. Statement 1019
Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045
Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
when servicing. Statement 1034

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Warning 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
Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments. Statement 1011
Warning Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations. Statement 1036
Warning Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface. Statement 1037
Warning Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Statement 177
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat theground conductor or operatethe 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
Hardware Requirements
The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server system requires a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100
series server.
For a new Release 6.0 system, Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server software is installed in
manufacturing, so you do not need to install Audio Server software.
Note The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server must be connected to a network switch port that is
configured for auto-negotiate. Cisco Unified MeetingPlace gateways must be connected to network
switch ports that are configured for 100/1000 MB Full Duplex.

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Tools Required for the Installation
Tools Required for the Installation
Before installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server, confirm that you have the following
tools necessary for a successful installation:
• Laptop computer.
• Null modem female to female DB9 serial cable. Cisco Systems provides this cable. (For details, see
the “Connecting Your Laptop to Cisco Unified MeetingPlace” section on page 3-1.)
• Screwdriver with a type #2 blade.
• Phillips #1 screwdriver.
• Phillips #2 screwdriver.
• Antistatic grounding strap.
• Connectivity tester (ohm tester or pen light).
• Crossover cable for RJ-48 connectors. Cisco Systems provides this cable. See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Crossover-Cable Pinouts
Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8106
The recommended operating temperature range for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 is 50 to 95
degrees Fahrenheit with a noncondensing humidity of 5 to 80 percent.
It is essential to keep the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 equipment cool. The Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8106 has an internal fan assembly with four fans. To ensure that all Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8106 components are adequately cooled, the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 must meet
the following requirements:
• At least 1.5 inches of clearance in the front and back of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106.
• At least 0.5 inches of clearance to the right and left of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106.
• At least 0.5 inches of clearance on the top and bottom of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106.
• Fill or cover all module slots (use filler panels in empty slots).
• Airflow in an open frame rack or in an enclosed cabinet must be from left to right.

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Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112
Environmental Requirements for the Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8112
The recommended operating temperature range for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 is 50 to 104
degrees Fahrenheit with a noncondensing humidity of 5 to 80 percent.
It is essential to keep the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 equipment cool. The Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8112 has three internal DC-powered fans. To ensure that all Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace 8112 components are adequately cooled, the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 must meet
the following requirements:
• At least 24 inches of clearance in the back of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112.
• At least 1.75 inches of clearance on top of the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112.
• Fill or cover all module slots (use filler panels in empty slots).
• Airflow in an open frame rack must be from front to back.
• Airflow in an enclosed cabinet must be from front to back and bottom to top.
Power Requirements for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100
Series
Power for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series must come from a totally dedicated circuit
breaker within 8 feet of the equipment. In addition, the site must have additional power outlets for test
and maintenance equipment.
Do not plug any other electrical devices into an outlet connected to the circuit breaker serving the Cisco
Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series.
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 requirements
• 100-240V
• 3 A
• 50/60 Hz
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 requirements
• 100-115/200-230V
• 6/3 A
• 50/60 Hz
If the power in your area is susceptible to fluctuations or interruptions, consider installing surge
suppressors or connecting the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server system to an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS). If the Audio Server system loses power, it does not maintain its telephony
connections.
The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106 draws a maximum of 300 watts of power and produces a
maximum of 1364 BTU per hour. The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 draws a maximum of 600 watts
of power and produces a maximum of 2048 BTU per hour.
Table 1-1 lists the power requirements by country for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series.

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T1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems
T1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Systems
T1 Smart Blades support digital connections to a PBX system or to a public switched phone network
(PSTN). The framing for the digital lines can be either Extended Superframe (ESF) or D4 framing. The
digital lines can use either Binary 8-Zero Substitution (B8ZS) or jammed-bit coding.
We recommend using ESF framing and B8ZS coding. Using D4 framing or jammed-bit coding may not
be satisfactory.
Caution Supplemental earth grounding is required at all times. This supplemental grounding consists of a
grounding cable that is attached to supplemental ground lugs on the back of the Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace Audio Server chassis and is permanently connected to an earth ground point at the other
end through an appropriate facilities-grounding terminal.
You must use shielded cables, and you must electrically terminate the shield at the back of the Cisco
Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server.
Note the following considerations:
• Cisco Unified MeetingPlace supports fractional T1 services and has complete flexibility to activate
any or all ports on a span.
• Cisco Unified MeetingPlace can use dialed-number information to directly connect the caller to a
meeting or to determine the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace services to which the caller has access.
• You can configure Cisco Unified MeetingPlace to support devices where the T1 trunk does not
provide any signaling and is always offhook. This is used in applications where a clear channel
connection is required.
Table 1-2 lists the T1 digital trunk requirements by country for a Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system.
Table 1-1 Power Requirements by Country for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series
Country Power Socket
U.S.
Canada
115 VAC NEMA 5-15R socket. Outlet installed within 8 feet of
the Audio Server.
Hong Kong
European Union
240 VAC BS-1363 socket. Outlet installed within 8 feet of the
Audio Server.
Japan 100 VAC
(50 Hz for East Japan;
60 Hz for West Japan)
NEMA 5-15R socket. Outlet installed within 8 feet of
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In some cases, the cables that Cisco Systems provides may not be appropriate for your Private Branch
eXchange (PBX) or Network Interface Unit (NIU) side connections. If this is the case, create your own
custom cables.
Custom T1 CAS (channel-associated signaling) and IP cables require the following:
• Cat5e STP UTP cable with shielded RJ-45 connectors terminated to the cable shield at both ends.
• Add the ferrite that is on the cable supplied by Cisco Systems.
Caution (U.S. only) The FCC Part 68 registration number is EMC USA-34550-XD-T. Be sure to use only FCC
and CSA or UL-listed CSUs.
T1-Supported Protocols for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Systems
The following protocols are supported for T1 digital trunks:
• T1 CAS Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems—E&M wink start, ground start, and loop start
• T1 PRI Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems—AT&T (TR41459), Telcordia Technologies (NI-2),
and Nortel (DMS-100)
Table 1-2 T1 Digital Trunk Requirements by Country
Country Requirements
U.S.
Canada
Hong Kong
Public network to Channel Service Unit (CSU) connection—recEive and transMit
(E&M) wink start (line side and trunk side). Ground start or loop start (line side
only).
U.S. only—FCC and CSA-listed CSU required.
Customer-supplied connectors—USOC (male) RJ-48 jacks. See the “Wiring
Requirements for Customer-Supplied Connectors—U.S., Canada, and
Hong Kong” section on page 1-9.
Cable provided by Cisco Systems—25-foot shielded twisted-pair cable with
ferrite.
PBX to CSU connection—FCC andCSA-listed CSU required for connections over
600 feet. The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system ships with a 25-foot shielded
cable with ferrite beads for each T1 span. The cable terminates in an RJ-48
connector. Listed CSU is provided for overvoltage protection for the T1 Smart
Blades.
Japan T1 connection into PBX with INS1500-to-T1 converter.
Customer-supplied connectors—RJ-45 connector.
Cable provided by Cisco Systems—50-foot shielded cable (male-male). One per
T1 span.
Australia Cisco Systems does not supply any T1 cables with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Audio Server systems that are shipped to Australia.

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T1-Supported Protocols for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems
End-to-end positive disconnect supervision is essential. Without it, Cisco Unified MeetingPlace cannot
reliably tell when a caller hangs up. Many PBX and central office systems can provide disconnect
signaling; we recommend E&M wink start lines because they provide for a positive answer and
disconnect supervision. In many cases, the person taking the order for the lines will not understand your
request, so you will probably need to escalate the request to someone with a technical background.
Figure 1-2 illustrates the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace digital telephony connections with T1 trunks.
Figure 1-2 Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Digital Connection Requirements—T1
T
1 trunks
Channel
service unit
(CSU) Special 23 ft cable
shipped with unit
T1 Smart Blade
PBX
T1 trunks
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Audio Server system
PSTN
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Wiring Requirements for Customer-Supplied Connectors—U.S., Canada, and Hong Kong
WiringRequirementsforCustomer-SuppliedConnectors—U.S.,
Canada, and Hong Kong
Table 1-3 and Table 1-4 describe wiring requirements for customer-supplied RJ-48 connectors.
To identify the pins, hold the RJ-48 connector as if you are going to plug it in with the tab down. Pin 1
is on the left.
If transmit and receive need to be reversed, also reverse the pins. See Table 1-4.
WiringRequirementsforCustomer-SuppliedConnectors—U.K.,
Singapore, and India
For the E1 card, the connection from the network interface to the network can be one of the following
types:
• RJ-45connector.
• SMB coaxial connectors with SMB/BNC adapters.
Table 1-5 describes wiring requirements for customer-supplied RJ-45 connectors.
Table 1-3 Wiring of RJ-48 Connectors
Pin Name Description
1T1 Cisco Unified MeetingPlace received signal - tip
2R1 Cisco Unified MeetingPlace received signal - ring
4 T Cisco Unified MeetingPlace outgoing signal - tip
5 R Cisco Unified MeetingPlace outgoing signal - ring
Table 1-4 Wiring of RJ-48 Connectors When Transmit/Receive Is Reversed
Pin Name Description
1 T Cisco Unified MeetingPlace outgoing signal - tip
2 R Cisco Unified MeetingPlace outgoing signal - ring
4T1 Cisco Unified MeetingPlace received signal - tip
5R1 Cisco Unified MeetingPlace received signal - ring
Table 1-5 Wiring of RJ-45 Connectors
Pin Signal Description Direction
1LRT Receive +ve (tip) Input
2LRR Receive –ve (ring) Input
4LTT Transmit +ve (tip) Output
5LTR Transmit –ve (ring) Output

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E1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Systems
E1 Digital Trunk Requirements for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Systems
Confirm that the E1 digital trunk specifications meet the requirements in Table 1-6.
In some cases, the RJ-48c cables that Cisco Systems provides may not be appropriate for your PBX or
NIU-side connections. If this is the case, create your own custom cables. Custom E1 and T1 PRI cables
require the following:
• Cat5e UTP cable.
• RJ-48c connector on the breakout box side.
• Add the ferrite that is on the cable that is supplied by Cisco Systems.
Note In E1 Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems, you can connect Cisco Unified MeetingPlace directly to the
PSTN. You do not need a CSU.
E1-Supported Protocols for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Systems
The following protocols are supported for E1 digital trunks:
• Euro-ISDN (ETSI 300-102).
• QSIG (ECMA version)—Channels are numbered 1 to 30.
• QSIG (ETSI version)—Channels are numbered 1 to 15 and 17 to 31.
The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system supports only E1 PRI protocols. The Cisco Unified
MeetingPlace system does not support E1 CAS protocols.
Figure 1-3 illustrates the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace digital telephony connections with E1 trunks.
Table 1-6 E1 Digital Trunk Requirements
Country Requirements
European Union Connection Type—Euro ISDN and QSIG digital telephony (E1).
Cable supplied by Cisco Systems—25-foot Cat5 cable with RJ-48c connectors at
each end.
Socket—Connector must be an RJ-25 socket or an NBNC (female) connector.
Cable length (if you provide your own cable)—Maximum cable length is 328 feet.
Australia Cisco Systems does not supply any E1 cables with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace
Audio Server systems that are shipped to Australia.