Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 Series Hardware

Contents of Shipped Boxes for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server System

The number of E1 telephony cables that you receive depends on the number of Multi Access Blades that were purchased for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system. You receive 16 cables with each Multi Access Blade.

The number of T1 PRI telephony cables that you receive depends on the number of Multi Access Blades that were purchased for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system. You receive 16 cables with each Multi Access Blade MP-MA-16-PRI and four cables with each Multi Access Blade MP-MA-4-PRI.

The following items are also included in the boxes:

The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series server. Visually inspect the server for damage. If it is damaged or scratched, contact Cisco TAC. (See the “Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines” section on page x.)

Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server software is installed on the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8100 series server in manufacturing, so you do not need to install Audio Server software. The server should already be configured with the correct cards and transition modules as well. If it is not, contact Cisco TAC.

Caution The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106, its peripheries, and the packing materials can weigh up to 75 lbs (34 kg).

The Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112, its peripherals, and the packing materials can weigh up to 130 lbs (59 kg).

Two sets of mounting hardware to mount the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Audio Server onto the rack:

Screws for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8106.

Rack-mount rails with 18 Phillips-head screws for the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112.

Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) cable (Cisco Unified MeetingPlace 8112 only).

Crossover cable.

Power cable.

External modem and cables (modem power cable, modem cable, and phone extension cable).

IP LAN cables for Multi Access Blades, for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems using IP ports. These IP LAN cables connect the Multi Access Blade to your LAN.

T1 CAS telephony cables for T1 Smart Blades, for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems using T1 CAS ports. These T1 CAS telephony cables connect the T1 Smart Blades to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system.

E1 telephony cables, for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems using E1 ports. These E1 telephony cables connect the front of the breakout box to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system.

T1 PRI telephony cables, for Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems using T1 PRI ports. These T1 PRI telephony cables connect the front of the breakout box to the Cisco Unified MeetingPlace system.

Applicable software, manuals, and license documents.

In addition, Cisco Systems ships the following items with Cisco Unified MeetingPlace systems requiring a breakout box (T1 PRI or E1 configuration):

Breakout box.

Screws for mounting the breakout box.

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