Cisco VGD 1T3 Voice Gateway Card Installation Guide

About this manual

The voice digital feature card for the Cisco VGD 1T3 Voice Gateway provides high‑density packet voice processing using PVDM2 DSP modules. Each card can hold up to six 64‑channel PVDM2 modules, supporting up to 384 low‑complexity (G.711) voice channels when fully populated.

The guide details online insertion and removal (OIR) procedures, safety precautions such as using the busyout command and ESD protection, step‑by‑step installation of the card and PVDM2 modules, firmware loading, and troubleshooting resources.

What's inside

• Overview
• Online Insertion and Removal of the Voice Digital Feature Card
• Removing the Voice Digital Feature Card
• Installing the Voice Digital Feature Card
• Replacing PVDM2 Modules in the Voice Digital Feature Card
• Digital Signal Processor Firmware
• Getting Help
• Where to Go Next
• Troubleshooting
• Cabling Specifications

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How many PVDM2 modules can be installed on a Cisco VGD 1T3 voice digital feature card?

Up to six PVDM2 modules can be installed on each voice digital feature card.

What is the maximum number of low‑complexity voice channels supported with six PVDM2 modules?

With six PVDM2 modules, the card supports up to 384 low‑complexity (G.711) voice channels.

How long does the system take to boot when all PVDM2 modules are installed?

It can take up to six minutes to boot from power‑on to system ready.

What command should be used to safely remove the voice digital feature card?

Use the busyout command to disable the card, wait for active calls to terminate, then verify the OK/MAINT LED is off before removal.