The Cisco VG410 Analog Voice Gateway is a high-density, robust bridge designed to integrate legacy analog telephony equipment into a modern Unified Communications (UC) environment. Think of it as the ultimate "translator" for your office; it allows you to keep your reliable analog phones, fax machines, and paging systems while reaping the benefits of a cutting-edge IP network.
Building on the foundation of Cisco IOS-XE software, the VG410 is engineered for businesses that need to scale their voice infrastructure without ripping and replacing every copper wire in the building.
The Cisco VG410 Analog Voice Gateway is a high-density, enterprise-grade solution designed to bridge legacy analog telephony with modern IP networks. Below are the technical specifications categorized by hardware, performance, and compatibility.
Hardware & Physical Interfaces- Analog Port Density: 24 FXS (Foreign Exchange Station) ports for connecting analog phones, faxes, and modems.
- Connector Type: 1 x RJ-21 (Amphenol) 50-pin connector for high-density wiring.
- Ethernet Ports: 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (GigE).
- Console Ports: 1 x USB Type B and 1 x RJ-45 serial console for management.
- Form Factor: 1RU (Rack Unit) standard 19-inch rack-mountable chassis.
- Power Supply: Supports internal AC power; optional dual internal power supplies for hardware redundancy and high availability.
Voice & Protocol Support- Signaling Protocols: Comprehensive support for SIP, SCCP (Skinny), MGCP 1.0, and H.323 v4.
- Voice Codecs: G.711 (a-law and mu-law), G.729a, G.729ab, and G.726.
- Fax Support: T.38 Fax Relay and Fax Pass-through (G.711) for reliable legacy data transmission over IP.
- Echo Cancellation: Standard-compliant G.168 echo cancellation with a 128-ms tail length.
- Modem Support: Modem relay and pass-through support for legacy industrial/computer hardware applications.
Software & Management- Operating System: Powered by Cisco IOS-XE, providing a unified software environment with modern security and automation features.
- Security: Supports SRTP (Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol) for media encryption and TLS (Transport Layer Security) for signaling encryption.
- Network Management: Full integration with Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco DNA Center; SNMP v2/v3 support.
- Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic shaping, RSVP, and Low Latency Queuing (LLQ) to ensure voice priority.
Deployment & Environment- Platform Compatibility: Fully compatible with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5+ and Cisco Webex Calling.
- Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
- Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-ranging).
- Reliability: High Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) designed for 24/7 business-critical uptime.