Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device
Media Gateways & SBCs 43 Mediant 1000B Gateway & E-SBC
5.3 Analog Interfaces
This section describes the cabling procedures for analog interfaces.
5.3.1 Connecting to FXS Interfaces
This section describes how to connect the FXS interfaces to FXS equipment such as fax
machines, modems, and plain old telephone system (POTS) telephones. FXS cabling can
be routed indoors or outdoors, depending on the FXS module used (see Section 3.2.1 on
page 17).
Warnings:
• FXS modules for indoor cabling: The FXS port interface cabling must be routed only
indoors and must not exit the building.
• Make sure that FXS ports are connected to the appropriate external devices;
otherwise, damage to the device may occur.
Avertissements:
• FXS module intérieur: Le câblage de l’interface du port FXS doit être acheminé
uniquement en intérieur et ne doit pas sortir du bâtiment.
• Assurez-vous que les ports FXS sont connectés aux appareils externes appropriés ;
autrement, vous risquez d’endommager l’appareil.
Note: The FXS module is a customer ordered item. This section is applicable only if your
device is installed with such a module.