Description
Key Features and Benefits of Voice Interface Card
The VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE is a two-port voice interface card for Cisco routers. Some of its key features and benefits include:
- Compatibility: It is compatible with various Cisco routers, allowing for easy integration and deployment.
- Two BRI Interfaces: It has two Basic Rate Interface (BRI) interfaces, which support ISDN connectivity for both basic and primary rate ISDN services.
- Voice and Data Support: The card supports voice and data communications, enabling users to transmit and receive both voice and data over a single ISDN line.
- Cost-Effective: With its two BRI interfaces, the VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE can help reduce costs associated with separate voice and data connections.
- Reliability: Cisco products are known for their reliability and the VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE is no exception. With its hardware-based design, it provides reliable and consistent performance for both voice and data communications.
Power Supply Requirements
The VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE Cisco Two-ports Voice Interface Card requires a power supply of 5V DC and a maximum power consumption of 4.5W per port. This means that the total power consumption of the card would be 9W if both ports are used simultaneously.
The power supply requirements of the card must be met to ensure stable and reliable performance. It is recommended to use a power supply that meets the 5V DC requirement and has the capability to deliver the required power consumption.
It is also important to note that the VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE card requires a Cisco router or switch that supports inline power to provide the required power supply. If the router or switch does not support inline power, an external power supply or a power injector must be used to meet the power requirements of the card.
Configuration and Management
The VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE Cisco Two-ports Voice Interface Card is a module used for configuring and managing Voice over IP (VoIP) services on Cisco routers. The card has two Basic Rate Interface (BRI) ports that support ISDN telephony services.
Configuration of the VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE card is done through the command-line interface (CLI) of the router. The following steps provide a basic configuration for the card:
- Install the VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE card into the router.
- Configure the ISDN switch type on the router, which determines the type of ISDN network the card will connect to. The switch type can be set with the command “isdn switch-type [switch-type-number]”.
- Create a virtual interface (dialer interface) for each BRI port on the card. This can be done with the command “interface bri [port-number]”.
- Assign an IP address to each dialer interface. This can be done with the command “ip address [IP-address] [subnet-mask]”.
- Configure the dialer profiles, which determine the ISDN protocol settings for the BRI ports. This can be done with the command “dialer profile [profile-name]”.
- Configure the dialer maps, which determine the dialing rules for the BRI ports. This can be done with the command “dialer map [dialer-map-name]”.
- Enable PPP or CHAP authentication for the BRI ports, if required. This can be done with the command “ppp authentication [chap/pap]”.
Management of the VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE card involves monitoring the performance of the card and making any necessary changes to the configuration to optimize performance. This can be done through the CLI of the router or through a network management software like Cisco Prime.
The following commands can be used to monitor the performance of the VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE card:
- Show interfaces bri [port-number]: Displays the current status and configuration of the BRI port.
- Show dialer: Displays the current status of the dialer profiles and dialer maps.
- Debug isdn q931: Displays debug information for ISDN protocol transactions on the BRI ports.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE
- Product Model VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE
- Product Name Two-port Voice Interface Card – BRI (NT and TE)
- Product Type Voice Interface Card (VIC)
- SKU: VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE
Interfaces/Ports
- Interfaces/Ports 2 x ISDN BRI WAN
- Interfaces/Ports Details 2 x RJ-45 ISDN BRI WAN
Performance
- Data Transfer Rate 64 Kbps ISDN BRI Per Channel
