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Cisco VG248 Analog Phone Gateway Hardware Installation Guide
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Preparing to Install the VG248
To ensure normal system operation, plan your site configuration and prepare your
site before installation.
Before installing the VG248, review these sections:
• Preparing the Installation Site, page 2-1
• Rack-Mounting the System, page 2-3
• AC Power Considerations, page 2-5
• Preventing ESD, page 2-6
• Installing, Servicing, or Disposing the System, page 2-6
• Network Requirements, page 2-8
• Required Tools and Cabling, page 2-8
• Safety, page 2-8
Preparing the Installation Site
Refer to these guidelines to prepare the installation site:
• Choosing a Site for Installation, page 2-2
• Ensuring Overcurrent Protection, page 2-2
• Grounding the System, page 2-3
• Creating a Safe Environment, page 2-3