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Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7936 Available Connections Available Connections The Cisco Unified IP Conference Station includes the following connections for accessing the data network and providing power to the station: • Power Interface Module (PIM) for connection between the Cisco Unified IP Conference Station and the network. • A single RJ-45 connector for accessing the data network and connecting to the PIM, which provides power to the Cisco Unified IP Conference Station. • Universal power supply for connection to a standard electrical power outlet in the wall. Understanding Interactions with Other Cisco Unified IP Telephony Products To function in the IP telephony network, the Cisco Unified IP Conference Station must be connected to a networking device, such as a Cisco Catalyst switch, in order to obtain network connectivity. The Cisco Unified IP Conference Station must also be registered with a Cisco Unified CallManager system in order to make and receive calls. Understanding How the Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7936 Interacts with Cisco Unified CallManager Cisco Unified CallManager is a scalable, distributable and highly available enterprise IP telephony call processing system. Cisco Unified CallManager software runs on a Windows 2000 server and sets up and tears down calls between phones, integrating traditional PBX functionality with the corporate IP network. Cisco Unified CallManager manages the components of the IP telephony system, the conference stations, the phones, access gateways, and the resources necessary for such features as call conferencing and route planning. For information about configuring Cisco Unified CallManager to work with the IP devices described in this chapter, refer to the Cisco Unified CallManager Administration Guide and the Cisco Unified CallManager System Guide. OL-10751-01 Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7936 Administration Guide 1-5