Cisco 8861 Guide

Parameters to Make an Emergency Call
The following table defines the function and usage of Making of Emergency Calls parameters in the Dial Plan
and E911 Geolocation Configuration sections under the Ext(n) tab in the phone web interface. It also defines
the syntax of the string that is added in the phone configuration file with XML(cfg.xml) code to configure a
parameter.
Table 52: Parameters to Make an Emergency Call
DescriptionParameter
Section: Dial Plan
Enter a comma-separated list of emergency numbers.
To specify multiple emergency numbers, separate
each emergency number with a comma.
When one of these numbers is dialed, the unit disables
processing of CONF, HOLD, and other similar
softkeys or buttons to avoid accidentally putting the
current call on hold. The phone also disables hook
flash event handling.
Only the far end can terminate an emergency call. The
phone is restored to normalcy after the call is
terminated and the receiver is back on-hook.
Perform one of the following: to the digits that
correspond to the customer emergency service
numbers.
• In the phone configuration file with
XML(cfg.xml), enter a string in this format:
<Emergency_Number_1_ ua="na"/>
• In the phone web page, set Emergency Number
parameter to the digits that correspond to the
customer emergency service numbers.
Valid Values: Maximum number length is 63
characters
Default: Blank (no emergency number)
Emergency Number
Section: E911 Geolocation Configuration
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Parameters to Make an Emergency Call

Cisco 8861 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	8861
Category	IP Phone
Language	English