Chapter 3
Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phones
Attaching a Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module
The Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module attaches to a Cisco Unified IP Phone 7962G, 7961G and
7961G-GE to extend the number or line appearances or programmable buttons on your phone. These
phones support the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Model 7914, 7915, and 7916. You can customize
the button templates for the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module to determine the number of line
appearances and speed dial buttons. See
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7941G, 7941G-GX, and 7942G do not support the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Note
Expansion Model 7914, 7915, and 7916.
You can attach one or more Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Modules 7914, 7915, or 7916 to the
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7962G by using one of the following methods:
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You can attach a Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7914 to the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G
and 7961G-GE by using one of the following methods:
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To configure the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module on the Cisco Unified IP Phone, follow
these steps.
Procedure
Log in to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration.
Step 1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration window displays.
Step 2
From the menu, choose Device > Phone.
The Find and List Phone page appears. You can search for one or more phones that you want to configure
for the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module.
Select and enter your search criteria and click Find.
Step 3
The Find and List Phone window displays showing a list of the phones that match your search criteria.
Click the IP Phone that you want to configure for the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module.
Step 4
The Phone Configuration window displays.
Step 5
Scroll to the Expansion Module Information section.
To add support for one expansion module on Cisco Unified IP Phones 7961G and 7961G-GE, in the
Step 6
Module 1 field, select 7914 14-Button Line Expansion Module.
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When you initially add the phone to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, by selecting
7914 14-Button Line Expansion Module for the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion 7914, 7915
12-Button Line Expansion Module or 7915 24-Button Line Expansion Module for the Cisco
Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7915, or 7916 12-Button Line Expansion Module or
7916 24-Button Line Expansion Module for the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7916
in the Module 1 or Module 2 fields, and choosing the appropriate expansion module firmware. See
in the following procedure.
After the phone is configured in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
When you initially add the phone to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, you can choose
7914 14-Button Line Expansion Module in the Module 1 or Module 2 fields and then choose the
appropriate expansion module firmware. See in the following procedure.
After the phone is configured in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
Cisco Unified IP Phone Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP)
Attaching a Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module
Modifying Phone Button Templates, page 5-25
for details.
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