Page 1
Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide First Published: 2023-10-27 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
Page 2
Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses and phone numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/legal/trademarks.html.
General Safety Recommendations Safety With Electricity General Site Requirements Site Environmental Requirements Rack Requirements Environmental Requirements Power Guidelines and Requirements Network Cabling and Interface Considerations Tools and Equipment Required for Installation Site Log Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Page 4
C H A P T E R 4 Setting up the Power Supplies AC Power Supply Removing the AC Power Supply Replacing the AC Power Supply C H A P T E R 5 Configuring the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of this document. It also provides information on how to obtain other documentation. This preface includes the following sections: • Reference Preface Map here, on page v Reference Preface Map here Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Note By default, the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway boots up in the supported Cisco IOS XE platform versions only. To boot the device in a private image release, contact Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). This document is a summary of the software functionalities that are specific to Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway.
Page 8
Overview Features and Benefits • Software Digital Signal Processor (DSP): The Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway chassis utilizes its built-in CPU cores to handle the digital signal processing (DSP) tasks required for software implementation. This means that the functionality typically provided by a separate DSP component is now distributed among the CPU cores within the device.
Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Data Sheet. Identify the Device The following images show the I/O panel views of the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway chassis that help you identify this device: Figure 1: VG410-24FXS I/O Panel View RJ 21 for FXS port...
Page 10
RJ 21 for FXS port FXS/FXO LED RJ 11 for FXO port 2X1 GE port RJ 45 console Micro USB console USB 3.0 Type A port Reset System status indicator Power Supply status indicator Temperature indicator Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Reset System status indicator Power status indicator Temperature indicator Environmental status indicator SKU Information The following tables specify the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway SKU information. All the SKUs support the following external interfaces: Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
RJ 21 Connectors Locate the Labels Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to find labels on the platform. The tool provides detailed illustrations and descriptions of where labels are located on Cisco products. It includes the following features: • A search option that allows browsing for models by using a tree-structured product hierarchy.
Page 13
Overview Locate the Labels Figure 4: Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Labels Top Cover Label Tray CLEI PIDVID QR Code The Serial number (SN), Common language equipment identifier (CLEI), Top Assembly Number (TAN), Product ID (PID), PID version ID (VID), and Quick response (QR) code are printed on a label at the bottom of the hardware or on a label tray located on the chassis.
Overview LED Information LED Information Table 3: LED Information for Cisco Voice Gateway 400 Series Colour Description Green/Off Power Supply Status Off: The system is powered off. Yellow: A power supply in the system is not functioning correctly. Green: The system is operating correctly.
Page 15
Off: No link is found FXS/FXO Green/Off Green: There is at least one active call on the onboard analog (Voice Port Status) FXS/FXO module. Off: There is no active call on the onboard analog FXS/FXO module. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Tools and Equipment Required for Installation, on page 16 • Site Log, on page 17 Standard Warning Statements This section describes the warning definition and then lists the core safety warnings for the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway. General Safety Recommendations Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety: •...
To reduce risk of electric shock, when installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. If your unit has modules, secure them with the provided screws. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
• If you turn off your system, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again to avoid system component damage. General Safety Warnings Warning Statement 9001 Product Disposal Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
The installation location (room, closet, or cabinet) for the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway should always be well ventilated and provide adequate air circulation to ensure proper cooling. The room temperature should be maintained between 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C).
Environmental Requirements • If you have installed the chassis using slide rails, check for blocked ventilation ports when it is in position in the rack or cabinet. Ensure that the ventilation ports of the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway are not blocked.
20A. Network Cabling and Interface Considerations Network Cabling Considerations The following are the cable types that are used in the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway: • GE cables (RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through cables) • Analog voice cables (RJ-21)
• Upgrades and maintenance - Use the site log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion history. Update the site log to reflect the following: • Configuration changes • Maintenance schedules, requirements, and procedures performed • Comments, notes, and problems • Changes and updates to Cisco IOS software Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Page 24
Planning the Installation Site Log Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
C H A P T E R Installing the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway This chapter provides the prerequisites and the procedure for installing the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway in an equipment rack. • Prerequisites for the Installation, on page 19 •...
Mounting the Voice Gateway in Rack You can install the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway in 19-inch (48.26-cm) Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) racks. You can also mount the voice gateway in a 600-mm ETSI rack. You can mount the voice gateway in the following ways: •...
Page 27
See the following images that show the mounting positions from the I/O side, mid mount, and from the power socket side, respectively. Figure 6: I/O Side Mounting Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Page 28
See the following image that shows a front mounted orientation in rack, for more clarity. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
• To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least 1 inch (2.54cms). Statement 1076. • After you install the voice gateway, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Page 30
Setting the Chassis on a Desktop The following images indicate the location of the feet for the chassis and the application of the foot. Figure 10: Location of the Feet Here, 1 indicates the position of the feet. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Insert the wire into the open end of the grounding lug. Step 3 Use the crimping tool to carefully crimp the wire receptacle around the wire. This step is required to ensure a proper mechanical connection. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Page 32
Do not over tighten the screws. Step 7 Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure an adequate chassis ground. Figure 12: Chassis Grounding Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
C H A P T E R Setting up the Power Supplies The following chapter describes the AC power supply for Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway, and how to set up the power supply for your voice gateway. • AC Power Supply, on page 27 AC Power Supply The Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway supports a PWR-VG410-250WAC AC power supply.
Read the safety warnings section of this document. Step 2 Shut down the device before removing the power supply. Step 3 If in use, remove the Velcro strap securing the power supply cable to the power supply latch. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Page 35
Removing the AC Power Supply Step 4 Remove the AC power cord from the power socket. Step 5 Depress the power supply latch and use the handle to pull the supply out of the device. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
Step 3 If used, reapply the Velcro strap around the power cord and the power supply latch. Step 4 If the device was turned off, turn the power back on to the device. Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Hardware Intallation Guide...
C H A P T E R Configuring the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway After the device is operational, see the Cisco VG410 Voice Gateway Software Configuration Guide to configure the voice gateway. This guide also specifies the configuration information for specific services and functions, and provides the information to make changes to an existing configuration.