Cisco Cisco Voice Interface Cards Installation Guide
Connecting Cisco 2-Port E&M Voice Interface Cards
2-Port E&M Voice Interface Cards
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Installing a Cisco 2-Port E&M Voice Interface Card
Install the Cisco 2-port E&M VIC according to the instructions in
Grounding
Ensure that the equipment you are working with is properly grounded according to the instructions in
Cables
Use a straight-through RJ-48C cable to connect the E&M card to the PSTN or PBX through a telephone
wall outlet.
wall outlet.
Caution
Do not connect an E&M interface directly to the PSTN.
Note
Ports on the E&M voice interface card are colored brown.
Connecting Cisco 2-Port E&M Voice Interface Cards to a Network
To connect the Cisco 2-port E&M VIC, follow these steps:
Step 1
Confirm that the router is turned off.
Caution
To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic compatibility and safety,
connect the 2-port E&M card (VIC2-2E/M) only to intrabuilding or nonexposed wiring or cabling. The
intrabuilding cable must be shielded, and the shield must be grounded at both ends.
connect the 2-port E&M card (VIC2-2E/M) only to intrabuilding or nonexposed wiring or cabling. The
intrabuilding cable must be shielded, and the shield must be grounded at both ends.
Step 2
Connect one end of the straight-through RJ-48C-to-RJ-48C cable to an RJ-48C port on the card. (See
.)