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Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide
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CHAPTER
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
Power Source 2-3
Cable Types 2-3
Distance Limitations for Interface Cables 2-3
Fast Ethernet Maximum Distance 2-4
FXS Analog Voice Port Maximum Distance 2-4
Interference Considerations 2-4
CHAPTER
3
Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway 3-1
Safety Recommendations 3-2
Maintaining Safety with Electricity 3-2
General Safety Practices 3-2
Safety Tips 3-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 3-3
Site Log 3-3
Keeping Track–Checklist 3-4
Installation Checklist 3-4
Mounting Tools and Equipment 3-5
Unpacking and Inspection 3-5
Rack-Mounting the Chassis 3-6
Mounting Screws 3-6
Attaching the Brackets 3-7
Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway in a Rack 3-8
Wall-Mounting the Chassis 3-9
Bench-Top Installation 3-11
Installing the Ground Connection 3-11
Connecting Cables 3-14
LAN and Power Cables 3-15
Connecting the Input Power 3-16
Cable 3-16
Procedure 3-16