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Cisco VG202, Cisco VG202XM, Cisco VG204, and Cisco VG204XM Voice Gateways Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1      Overview of the Cisco VG202, Cisco VG202XM, Cisco VG204, and Cisco VG204XM Voice Gateways
  Physical Description
Note The Cisco VG204 and the Cisco VG204XM chassis are identical. The only difference is the model 
number on the top center. On the Cisco VG204 chassis, the faceplate label says VG204. On the 
Cisco VG204XM chassis, the faceplate label says VG204XM.
Figure 1-4 Cisco VG204 Chassis Back Panel
Note • A Kensington security slot is located on the back panel of the chassis. To secure the chassis to a 
desktop or other surface, use the Kensington lockdown equipment.
• The Fast Ethernet built-in switch ports provide connections to 10/100BASE-T (10/100-Mbps) Fast 
Ethernet networks.
LEDs
For the Cisco VG202, Cisco VG202XM, Cisco VG204, and Cisco VG204XM voice gateways, the LEDs 
are on the front of the chassis. Figure 1-5 shows the LEDs on the Cisco VG204 chassis.
Note • The Cisco VG204 and the Cisco VG204XM chassis are identical. The only difference is the model 
number on the right. On the Cisco VG204 chassis, the faceplate label says VG204. On the 
Cisco VG204XM chassis, the faceplate label says VG204XM.
• LEDs on the Cisco VG202 and Cisco VG202XM chassis are the same as the LEDs on the 
Cisco VG204 chassis, as shown in Figure 1-5 except that the chassis for the Cisco VG202 and 
Cisco VG202XM voice gateways only have LEDs for two FXS ports.
1 Fast Ethernet port 1,
Fast Ethernet port 0
2 Serial port—console or 
auxiliary
3 FXS ports
4 Power connector 5 Chassis ground connection 6 Kensington security slot
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