iPECS UCP
Hardware Description and Installation Manual Issue 1.3
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6.15 ES8G Installation
The ES8G may be installed anywhere except for slot 10 of the cabinet, or may be installed
anywhere in the Desk Mount Holder. The ES8G is employed to connect LIP Phones, standard
VoIP phones and other iPECS Modules to the LAN.
The ES8G has eight (8) switched 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports and an “UPLINK”.
LEDs
The ES8G has a Power LED and LAN connector LEDs. Each LAN connector has a green LED
indicating Link and activity and a yellow LED indicating Link speed (ON for 1000Mbs, OFF for
10/100Mbs).
Wiring Connectors
Before wiring any of the Modules, first connect the “ ” screw on the back of the Module to a
known ground, refer to 6.1.4. If installed in a cabinet assure the cabinet is grounded.
On the front of the ES8G are the “UPLINK” and eight (8) switch port “1X~8X” connectors, each an
RJ–45 type. These connectors should be wired to the appropriate LAN points as discussed in
6.1.6 and 6.1.7. If cascading is necessary, refer to 6.1.7.
Wire the “UPLINK” port to the corporate LAN router or switch, an ES8G can be used to
connect to the LAN.
Wire each “LAN” port to an RJ-45 wall/floor jack for an LIP Phone or VoIP terminal
location, or to the “LAN” port of another iPECS device.
Tag or number wiring for maintenance.
AC/DC Adapter
If a PSU is not employed, assure the AC/DC Adapter is plugged into a live AC outlet and the
Module Power jack.