Cisco Systems Network Card 3515 MCU24 User Manual

Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco  
Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
Release 5.6  
August 2008  
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C H A P T E R  
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Functionality  
About theCisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU enables multimedia, multiparty collaboration in  
applications such as group conferencing, distance learning, training and video telephony. The  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU supports multimedia, multiparty communications in the  
board room, at the desktop, in the home, or on the road over wireless.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU provides core IP-centric functionality, a wide range  
of layouts, powerful audio and video transcoding, an open API for customer application development,  
support of web-initiated data collaboration, and software upgradeable technology. Services are  
pre-configured so that they suit most conferencing requirements. However, when necessary,  
administrators can create customized services to suit their networks and user needs.  
About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCUUsers  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU provides an intuitive web interface with a single point  
of entry for configuring, controlling and monitoring the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
unit and conference sessions. Access to the interfaces is password-protected for four types of  
users—Administrators, Moderators, Operators and conference users.  
Administrators  
Administrators use the Administrator interface for configuring, controlling and managing the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU, conference services and supporting devices and  
applications.  
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Main Features  
Moderators and Operators  
Moderators and Operators can use the Conference Control interface for controlling audio, video and data  
connections, for selecting advanced conference view image positioning and multiple layouts, and for  
creating new conferences and sub-conferences.  
Moderators can use the Conference Control interface to view conference details and manage a specific  
conference.  
Operators have a global view of all current conferences, and can act as Moderators for all current  
conferences.  
Conference Users  
Conference users participate in actual video or audio conferences.  
Main Features  
Table 1-1 lists the main features provided by the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU for  
effective audio and videoconferencing and a satisfying user experience.  
Table 1-1  
Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features  
Feature  
Description  
Superior video quality  
Video and audio processing is carried out per user rather than per  
conference. Each user connects using unique, optimized audio and  
video settings to enjoy the best audio and video quality supported  
by his/her endpoint and network.  
Seamless interoperability  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU is built on the  
strong foundation of the Cisco H.323 and SIP software, ensuring  
full compliance and unmatched interoperability with IP and ISDN  
networks.  
The MCU enables H.323, SIP and SCCP devices to participate in  
the same conference session.  
When used with the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3500 Gateway, the MCU also enables ISDN and  
V.35 devices to participate in the same conference session.  
Intuitive web-based management Both the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU system and  
and control  
actual conference sessions are managed, configured, and  
dynamically modified through an intuitive, web-based interface  
that offers easy, high-level conference control and administrative  
flexibility for an enhanced user experience.  
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Table 1-1  
Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features (continued)  
Description  
Feature  
Supported protocols  
H.323 version 4  
SIP RFC 3261 for the Session Initiation Protocol  
SCCP  
H.243 for conference control  
RFC 2833 for in-band DTMF with SIP  
H.281 for far end camera control (FECC)  
H.235 for IP-based media encryption  
H.239 for standard simultaneous transmission of live video and  
presentation sharing feeds.  
SDP (RFC 3264, 2327)  
T.120  
H.320 (when using a gateway)  
Note  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU supports  
calls from H.323 and SIP endpoints in the same conference.  
Call signalling is handled on all ports regardless of the  
protocol type.  
Audio transcoding codecs  
G.711 A/µ Law  
G.722  
G.722.1  
G.723.1  
G.728  
G.729 A and B  
Unmatched video quality  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU delivers  
exceptionally high quality video and audio processing, using the  
latest industry standards and leveraging upon advanced  
software-upgradeable DSP chips. The Cisco QualiVision feature  
provides highly improved, standard-based video quality for  
networks with packet loss, assuring best video quality at all times.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU achieves the best  
video quality by supporting the following video capabilities:  
High definition and standard definition participants in the same  
conference.  
H.261, H.263 and H.264 in the same conference  
A choice of 26 Continuous Presence layouts  
Up to 4 Mbps on each stream (capacity affected)  
QCIF, CIF and 4CIF in the same conference without affecting  
capacity  
720p (capacity affected)  
VGA, SVGA, XGA (supported for presentation channel only)  
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Port Capacities  
Table 1-1  
Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features (continued)  
Feature  
Description  
T.120 Data Collaboration  
support  
Data collaboration is defined by the T.120 standard. Data  
collaboration using T.120 over the video conference connection  
enhances the conference by providing the tools for conference  
participants to share data instantaneously.  
Security and privacy  
Administrator and operator password protection for accessing  
the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU web  
interfaces.  
Optional PIN protection for joining a conference and web  
access.  
Additional PIN protection for conference Moderator Control.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU uses  
H.235-based encryption to achieve secure communication with  
endpoints that support this standard.  
In-conference control using  
DTMF or H.243  
During a conference, participants can use their endpoint remote  
control or keypad to perform actions such as mute, volume control,  
changing video layouts and inviting participants. Users interact  
with the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU via DTMF  
signaling or the onscreen GUI of H.243-compliant endpoints.  
Optional no self-see  
The administrator can configure the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU service to remove the self-view for  
each conference participant. This feature enables more effective use  
of the video screen.  
Note  
No self-see display is not available for high definition  
participants, even if the no self-see option is enabled.  
IVR messages  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU includes  
pre-recorded greetings to conference participants and  
announcements as each new participant joins the conference. Using  
the Cisco Audio Message Utility, IVR messages can be recorded to  
provide custom greetings and announcements.  
IVR video messages  
The IVR mechanism displays video messages that help users dial  
directly to the MCU IP address for creating or joining conferences  
without the need to register to an H.323 gatekeeper or SIP registrar.  
Port Capacities  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 are delivered with a predetermined number of ports.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU supports Continuous Presence High Definition (CP  
HD) services. CP HD services support split-screen (continuous presence) up to 4 Mbps and offer  
resolutions of 1280 x 720 pixels (720p).  
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Port Capacities  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU supports switched High Definition (HD) video  
service types. The switched HD service enables Voice Activated single-screen displays at up to 4 Mbps,  
and offers resolutions of 1280 x 720 pixels (720p) and 1920 x 1080 pixels (1080p). Switched HD service  
types also enable you to set a minimum downspeeding bandwidth rate that is common to all endpoints  
participating in a conference.  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 Port Capacity  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 supports a fixed number of ports:  
72 ports of fully transcoded audio.  
24 ports of fully processed desktop video (up to 384 Kbps).  
12 ports of fully processed high rate video of up to 4CIF and up to 2 Mbps (6 ports when using  
encryption above 768 Kbps or when using a bit rate above 2 Mbps).  
4 ports of high definition continuous presence video.  
Fully transcoded high rate video.  
Any Continuous Presence layout.  
All ports are fully video processed.  
Any mixture of H.261/H.263/H.264.  
Mixed QCIF/CIF/4CIF/720p conferences (4CIF is provided with H.263 at 15fps).  
Unlimited number of conferences of which one can be a high definition conference at any given  
time.  
Note  
When using a High Definition Switched Video service type, only a single screen layout is available.  
High definition participants must have H.264 only and receive 720p in order to view the conference in  
high definition, otherwise the endpoint is considered as a standard definition endpoint.  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 Port Capacity  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 supports a fixed number of ports:  
72 ports of fully transcoded audio.  
48 ports of fully processed standard rate video (up to 384 Kbps).  
24 ports of fully processed high rate video of up to 4CIF (12 ports when using encryption above 768  
Kbps or when using a bit rate above 2 Mbps).  
16 ports of fully processed High Definition Continuous Presence video (8 ports when using  
encryption above 768 Kbps or 12 ports when using a bit rate above 2 Mbps).  
Fully transcoded high rate video.  
Any Continuous Presence layout.  
All ports are fully video processed.  
Any mixture of H.261/H.263/H.264.  
Mixed QCIF/CIF/4CIF/720p conferences (4CIF is provided with H.263 at 15fps).  
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Unlimited number of conferences of which one can be high definition conferences at any given  
time.  
Note  
When using a High Definition Switched Video service type, only a single screen layout is available.  
High definition participants must have H.264 only and receive 720p in order to view the conference in  
high definition, otherwise the endpoint is considered as a standard definition endpoint.  
About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Architecture  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU enables both voice-only and video conference calls  
for H.323, SIP, H.320, SCCP and regular PSTN network telephones. H.323 and SIP devices can connect  
to a conference directly through the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU. Other devices such  
as voice telephones and video conferencing terminals (H.320) can connect to a conference via a gateway,  
such as the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3500 Gateway.  
Figure 1-1  
Supported Devices and Protocols  
MCU, Gateway  
IP - H323 and SCCP  
ISDN - H323.  
IP  
SIP  
3G - H324.M  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU supports devices that can send and receive video  
streams, as well as those that cannot send but only receive video streams. This means that terminals  
without a video camera or video capturing capabilities can participate in a conference as voice-only  
participants while benefiting from seeing the other participants.  
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About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCUTopologies  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU can work in a centralized or cascaded topology. This  
section describes these two options.  
Centralized Topology  
In a centralized topology, the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU performs media processing  
for all connected terminals. The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU can handle multiple  
conferences simultaneously.  
Figure 1-2  
Centralized Topology  
Headquarters  
MCU  
MCU  
MCU  
Site 1  
Site 2  
Cascaded Conferences  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU allows you to combine two or more conferences  
resulting in a larger conference with many more participants. This is called cascading. Cascading creates  
a distributed environment that helps reduce the drain on network resources. In addition, the processing  
resources required by the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU are distributed between  
participating MCUs. Costly telephone or ISDN line usage can be further reduced with the mediation of  
a gateway.  
Cascading occurs when one conference with “x” number of participants invites another conference with  
“y” number of participants. The two conferences effectively become one large conference. The  
bandwidth required across a cascaded conference link is only that of one audio/video stream between  
the two conferences. This is significantly less than the accumulated bandwidth of all the participants.  
Each separate Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit participating in a conference retains  
control of its individual conference resources and participants.  
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About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Topologies  
The cascaded conference in Figure 1-3 minimizes the use of network bandwidth while distributing  
processing among the participating the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU units.  
Figure 1-3  
Cascaded Conference  
Headquarters  
MCU  
Site 1  
Site 2  
MCU  
MCU  
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Setting Up Your Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
Physical Description  
Each Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit internally contains two cards:  
Signaling and audio card (MCU—the upper card)  
Video processing card (EMP—the lower card)  
The two cards work together to perform audio and videoconferencing, but each card requires a unique  
IP address. The cards communicate with each other using IP as the backbone.  
Note  
For correct operation, the EMP card must register with the MCU.  
This section provides a physical description of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 units.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on the front  
panel that uses an RJ-45 connector to connect to the network. There is an asynchronous, 9-pin serial-port  
that you can use with a hyperterminal program to configure and monitor the module.  
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. Table 2-1  
describes the components of the front panel.  
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Verifying the Package Contents  
Figure 2-1  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Front Panel  
GK Reg CPU Hight  
SERIAL  
RST  
ALARM ACT  
10/100 Base T  
MC CPU Hight  
SERIAL  
PWR  
RST  
ALARM ACT  
10/100 Base T  
Table 2-1  
Front Panel Components  
Description  
Component  
10/100 BaseT connector  
An RJ-45 connector that provides the primary Ethernet connection  
for the IP network port.  
Serial connector  
RST button  
A DB-9 connector that allows you to connect a PC terminal for local  
configuration.  
Allows you to reset the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit manually.  
GK Reg and MC LEDs  
Lights green when the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU is registered with a gatekeeper, or  
when there is no gatekeeper registered and the auto attendant feature  
is enabled.  
CPU High LED  
ACT LED  
Lights green when more than 50% of the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit resources are in use.  
Lights green to indicate that there is at least one currently active  
conference on the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
unit.  
ALARM LED  
Lights green to indicate that an error has occurred and the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit requires  
resetting.  
10/100 BaseT LEDs  
The top part of the 10/100 BaseT connector contains two LED  
indicators. The left-hand LED lights green when the local IP  
network link is active. The right-hand LED lights green if the  
connection speed is 100 Mbps, and is off when the connection speed  
is 10 Mbps.  
Verifying the Package Contents  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Inspect the contents of the box for shipping damage.  
Report any damage or missing items to your Cisco representative.  
Verify the package contents for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. See Table 2-2.  
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Mounting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit in a 19-inch Rack  
Table 2-2  
Package Contents with Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 or  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 Unit  
Product  
Contents  
Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515  
MCU unit  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 or Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 unit  
Power cable (depending on customer location)  
Terminal cable  
2 LAN cables (one for the MCU, one for the video processing  
module)  
Rack mounting kit (two brackets and six screws)  
Four rubber feet  
Guide to Cisco Conferencing Documentation  
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3500 Products  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Software CD-ROM  
Cisco Information Package  
Mounting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit  
in a 19-inch Rack  
You can optionally mount the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit in a standard 19-inch  
rack. Two mounting brackets and a set of screws are included in the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit shipping box.  
Before You Begin  
The requirements are as follows:  
Proper clearance at the sides of the unit to allow adequate ventilation, and at least 20 cm clearance  
at the back of the unit to allow access to cable connections  
Available IP network ports on the switch for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit  
A grounded AC power outlet  
A 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN cable  
Ambient room temperature range of 32o to 104oF (0o to 40oC)  
Non-condensing relative humidity range of 5% to 90%  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Disconnect all cables including the power cables.  
Place the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit right-side up on a hard flat surface with the  
front panel facing you.  
Step 3  
Position a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on each side of the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit, as shown in Figure 2-2.  
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Figure 2-2  
Fitting a Bracket for Rack Mounting  
Step 4  
Pass the screws through the brackets and tighten them into the screw holes on each side of the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit using a suitable screwdriver.  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Insert the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit into the 19-inch rack.  
Fasten the brackets to the side rails of the rack.  
Make sure that the air vents at the sides of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit are not  
blocked.  
How to Perform the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
Unit Initial Configuration  
About the Initial Configuration and Boot Phases  
Initial monitoring and administration of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit are  
performed from a remote PC via a serial connection. This allows you to access the boot configuration  
menu of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. At power-up, the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit goes through the following boot phases:  
Auto-boot—The embedded operating system initializes and displays basic information.  
Configuration menu—A six-second countdown allows you to enter the configuration menu.  
Initialization—The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit completes its boot sequence  
and is ready for operation.  
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How to Perform the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration  
Note  
You can perform serial port configuration of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit only  
at startup, during a short period indicated by a 6-second countdown. Once the initialization phase is  
complete, the only way you can access the configuration menu is by restarting the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
Connecting to a PC  
You use the serial port connection to configure the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit  
with an IP address.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Locate the terminal cable shipped with the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
Connect the end labeled PC to the serial port on the computer.  
Connect the end labeled Unit to the upper serial port connector on the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit front panel.  
Setting the IP Address  
You use the serial port to configure the unit with an IP address and other address information.  
You use the upper serial port on the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit front panel to  
assign a new IP address to your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. You can assign the  
IP address before or after you connect the hardware to the network.  
Before You Begin  
Ensure you have these items:  
Two dedicated IP addresses—one each for the MCU and EMP units.  
The IP address of the router that the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit will use to  
communicate across the network.  
For an H.323 environment, the IP address of the H.323 gatekeeper with which you want the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit to register. (You may choose to work without an  
H.323 gatekeeper or SIP proxy server in the network. If so, ensure the auto-attendant feature is  
enabled.)  
For a Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) environment, the IP address of the Trivial File Transfer  
Protocol (TFTP) server or Cisco Unified Communications Manager from which you want the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit to get configuration information.  
Subnet mask for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit if applicable.  
Domain Name Server and domain name for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit if  
applicable.  
PC with available serial port and terminal emulator software installed, such as HyperTerminal.  
RS-232 terminal cable (shipped with the unit).  
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Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Connect the RS-232 terminal cable to the PC terminal.  
Connect the power cable.  
Start the terminal emulation application on the PC.  
Set the communication settings in the terminal emulation application on the PC as follows:  
Baud rate: 9600  
Data bits: 8  
Parity: None  
Stop bits: 1  
Flow control: None  
Step 5  
Step 6  
Turn on the power to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
A log of the auto-boot events appears on the computer.  
When the message “Press any key to start configuration” appears on the screen, press any key within six  
seconds.  
The network configuration Main menu appears as follows:  
Press any key to start configuration...  
Main menu  
N: Configure default network port values  
P: Change the configuration software password  
S: Configure network security level  
T: Configure TFTP servers list  
A: Advanced configuration menu  
Q: Quit  
Select:  
Caution  
If you do not press a key before the countdown ends, the device continues its initialization and  
you can only configure the device by pressing the RST button on the front panel.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
At the prompt, enter N to configure default network port values and press Enter.  
At the Enter IP address for Interface No. 1 prompt, enter the IP address you want to assign to the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit and press Enter.  
Caution  
Do not use leading zeros in the IP address.  
Step 9  
At the Enter Default Router IP Address prompt, enter the IP address of the router that you want the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit to use and press Enter.  
Caution  
Do not use leading zeros in the IP address.  
Step 10 At the Enter IP Mask prompt, enter the subnet mask and press Enter.  
If a subnet mask is not used, press Enter.  
After you enter the subnet mask parameter, the unit updates the boot line parameter and reboots.  
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Step 11 At the network configuration Main menu, enter Q to save your changes and allow the device to complete  
the boot process.  
Caution  
Configuration of any of the parameters other than N: Configure default network port values may alter  
the function of the device and should not be performed by an unauthorized person.  
Setting Ethernet Speed and Duplex Parameters  
Use the serial port to set the Ethernet speed and duplex parameters that you want the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU to use.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Access the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU through the serial port and start a terminal  
emulator session.  
Note  
If the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU is already running, you need to reboot or  
restart the device.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
When the message “Press any key to start configuration” appears on the screen, press any key within six  
seconds.  
The network configuration Main menu appears.  
At the prompt, enter A to display the Advanced Configuration menu and press Enter.  
The Advanced Configuration menu appears.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
At the prompt, enter 3 to select “Change LAN port Settings” and press Enter.  
At the prompt, enter the number or letter for one of the following:  
1 - 10Mbps Half Duplex  
2 - 100Mbps half Duplex  
3 - 10Mbps Full Duplex  
4 - 100Mbps Full Duplex  
5 - Auto  
Q - Quit  
Note  
We recommend that you select “5 - Auto’ here and also set the Port settings option to “Auto” in  
the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU web user interface at MCU > Device >  
Addressing.  
Step 6  
Step 7  
Press Enter.  
The network configuration Main menu appears.  
At the Network Configuration menu, do one of the following:  
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Enter the letter for the set of parameters that you want to configure.  
Enter Q to save your changes and allow the device to complete the boot process.  
Connecting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit to the LAN  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Connect the supplied LAN cable from your network switch to the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on the front  
panel of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. The 10/100BaseT port accepts an RJ-45  
connector.  
Turn on the power to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
How to Perform the Video Processing Module Initial  
Configuration  
About the Initial Video Processing Module Configuration  
You must also configure an IP address for the video processing module. The IP address of the video  
processing module must be different than the IP address configured for the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
Initial monitoring and administration of the video processing module are performed from a remote PC  
using a terminal emulation application, such as HyperTerminal. To make the serial connection, connect  
a PC terminal to the lower serial port on the front panel of the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit as described in the “Connecting to a PC” section on page 2-5. The  
serial configuration utility runs as a target configuration service. You can use the serial configuration  
utility to:  
Configure default network port values.  
Modify the configuration software password.  
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How to Perform the Video Processing Module Initial Configuration  
Modify the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit IP address.  
Modify advanced configuration settings such as the web server port and LAN port, and to restore  
the factory configuration.  
Accessing the Video Processing Module Main Menu  
You access the video processing module Main configuration menu in the same way as you access the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit network configuration Main menu as described in the  
The video processing module Main configuration menu appears as follows:  
Main menu  
N: Configure default network port values  
P: Change the configuration software password  
S: Configure network security level  
M: Change MCU ip address  
A: Advanced configuration menu  
Q: Quit  
Select:  
Setting the IP Address  
You use the serial port to configure the unit with an IP address and other address information.  
You use the lower serial port on the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit front panel to  
assign a new video processing module an IP address. You can assign the IP address before or after you  
connect the hardware to the network.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
At the prompt, enter N to configure default network port values and press Enter.  
The default network properties screen appears as follows:  
Enter IP Address for default Interface  
Without leading zeros <172.20.35.110:ffff0000>  
Enter Default Router IP Address for default Interface  
Without leading zeros <current default Gateway IP address>:  
Step 3  
Step 4  
At the Enter IP address for default interface prompt, enter the IP address you want to assign to the video  
processing module followed by the subnet mask, in the format <IP address:subnet mask> and press  
Enter.  
At the Enter Default Router IP Address prompt, enter the IP address of the default gateway that you want  
the video processing module to use and press Enter.  
Allow the unit to complete the reboot process. A new emulator session begins.  
At the Main menu, do one of the following:  
Step 5  
Enter the letter for the set of parameters that you want to configure.  
Enter Q to save your changes and allow the device to complete the boot process.  
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Caution  
Configuration of any of the parameters other than N: Configure default network port values may alter  
the function of the device and should not be performed by an unauthorized person.  
Changing the Configuration Software Password  
You can use the serial port to change the configuration software password.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
At the prompt, enter P to change the configuration software password and press Enter.  
The user profile screen appears as follows:  
Enter user name:  
Enter new password:  
Step 2  
Step 3  
At the Enter user name prompt, enter the new user name and press Enter.  
At the Enter user password prompt, enter the new password and press any key to return to the video  
processing module Main menu.  
Changing the Security Level  
You can use the serial port to change the security level. Security levels are as follows:  
0 (low)—Allows SNMP, Telnet, HTTP, FTP, and ICMP to access the MCU.  
1 (medium)—Allows access to the MCU only through SNMP, HTTP and ICMP.  
2 (high)—Allows only HTTP to access the MCU.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
At the prompt, enter S to configure the network security level and press Enter.  
The security level screen appears as follows:  
The current security level is [0 low].  
Enter a new security level (0-low, 1-medium. 2-high):  
Enter the new security level required and press Enter.  
The updated security level screen appears as follows:  
The current security level is [0 low].  
Enter a new security level (0-low, 1-medium. 2-high):  
2
Board security level changing to [2 high]:  
Set icmpRequestBlock to 2  
The new security level is [2 high].  
Step 3  
The video processing module Main menu displays.  
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Pointing the EMP to the Controlling Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
You can use the serial port to point the EMP to the IP address of the controlling Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
At the prompt, enter M to change the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU IP address and press  
Enter.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU IP address screen displays as follows:  
Enter MCU ip address  
Without leading zeros <current IP address>:  
Enter the IP address of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU and press any key to return to  
the EMP Main menu.  
Changing Advanced Configuration Settings  
You can use the serial port to change these advanced configuration settings:  
Web server port (for future use)  
Restore factory configuration (for future use)  
LAN port settings  
Disable DSP reset  
Procedure  
Step 1  
At the prompt, enter A to access the Advanced Configuration menu.  
The Advanced Configuration menu appears as follows:  
Advanced configuration menu  
Q: Quit  
1: Configure web server port  
2: Restore factory configuration  
3: Change Lan port Settings  
4: Disable DSP reset  
Select:  
Step 2  
Step 3  
At the prompt, enter 1 to configure the web server port.  
The current web port server setting displays.  
At the prompt, enter 2 to restore the factory configuration settings.  
You are asked to confirm your choice as follows:  
Select: 2  
Are you sure you want to restore factory configuration? [y, n]:  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Enter y or n.  
At the prompt, enter 3 to change Ethernet speed and duplex parameters.  
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The network interface card settings screen appears as follows:  
Choose : 1 - 10Mbps Half Duplex  
: 2 - 100Mbps Half Duplex  
: 3 - 10Mbps Full Duplex  
: 4 - 100Mbps Full Duplex  
: 5 - Auto  
other - Quit  
:
Step 6  
Enter a number between 0 and 5, inclusive, representing the required option.  
We recommend using 5 (Auto) and the ethernet switch port to autonegotiate speed/duplex.  
Press any other key to quit without changing the network working mode.  
At the prompt, enter 4 to disable the DSP reset facility.  
Step 7  
Step 8  
Note  
After options Q and 1-3, press any key to return to the video processing module Main menu. After option  
4, the video processing module Main menu displays automatically.  
Caution  
Only qualified technical personnel should modify the DSP reset function settings.  
Saving Network Configuration Settings  
Modified network configuration settings are automatically saved when you exit the video processing  
module Main menu.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Ensure you have completed your configuration.  
At the prompt, enter Q to exit the video processing module Main menu.  
The video processing module Main menu closes and your machine will automatically reboot.  
Connecting the EMP to the LAN  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Connect the supplied LAN cable from your network switch to the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on the front  
panel of the EMP unit. The 10/100BaseT port accepts an RJ-45 connector.  
We recommend setting the network switch port to auto-negotiate speed/duplex.  
Turn on the power to the EMP unit.  
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About Managing and Monitoring the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit  
About Managing and Monitoring the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit  
You can manage and monitor the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit locally or from  
remote connections. You can also upgrade Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU software.  
SNMP Management  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit is equipped with an SNMP agent. You can access  
the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit using an SNMP management client.  
Local Port Monitoring Connections  
You should access the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit using a local port connection  
for preliminary configuration and monitoring.  
Serial Port  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit includes a DB-9 serial port connector and an  
RJ-45 serial port connector. Use the DB-9 serial port to access the boot sequence menu from a local PC.  
By using a terminal emulation application running on the PC, you can assign an IP address and subnet  
mask to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
Use the RJ-45 serial port to connect a PC terminal to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
unit.  
Performing Software Upgrades  
You can perform software upgrades by using the Cisco Upgrade Utility to upload files via a network or  
modem connection to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. For more information, see  
Accessing the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
Administrator Interface  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Administrator is a web interface that allows you to  
configure general Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit settings, monitor Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit operation, create or edit services, manage media processor units and  
perform maintenance.  
You access the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Administrator web interface in the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit access window by signing in as an Administrator.  
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Accessing the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Administrator Interface  
You can use your web browser from any remote PC station to monitor and to configure the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. A web server is installed in the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit to facilitate the use of the remote web-based monitoring and  
management.  
Access to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU configuration interface is controlled by a  
user name and a password. Once you have entered the settings you want, you should upload them to the  
unit for them to take effect, or you can save them to a configuration file to be loaded at a later time.  
Before You Begin  
These are the requirements for accessing the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU  
Administrator web interface:  
A Java-compliant browser. Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later is recommended.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit IP address or a web link to the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
The required user name and password.  
Note  
For first-time installation, you must assign an IP address to the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit using a serial port connection before you can access the web  
interface. For more information, see the “Setting the IP Address” section on page 2-5.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Note  
Launch your browser and enter the IP address or the name of the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit followed by /admin.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU access window appears.  
Enter the Administrator user name and password in the appropriate fields and click Go. The default  
global user name is admin. The default password is <null>.  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Administrator interface appears.  
If you try to sign in as an Administrator and another Administrator is currently signed in, the  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU signs you in as a Read only user. The words Read Only  
appear at the top of the window and a pop-up displays the IP address of the Administrator already signed  
in. Read only users cannot edit any of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU settings.  
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Registering the Online Help for the 3515 MCU  
Registering the Online Help for the 3515 MCU  
The online help files for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Administrator and  
Conference Control interfaces are shipped on the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Software CD-ROM.  
To use the online help, you must install the help files for the appropriate Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU in a shared directory on your network and register the directory location  
in the Administrator interface.  
If you want to install the online help on a shared network location and link it to the Cisco Unified  
Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Administrator, see the document Installing Online Help for Cisco  
Unified Videoconferencing 3500 Products.  
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Using the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility  
About the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility  
The Cisco Software Upgrade Utility is an interactive GUI interface that enables you to upgrade Cisco  
software installed on Cisco devices.  
The Cisco Software Upgrade Utility enables you to select files to be uploaded via a network or modem  
connection to the Cisco device. You can select either to perform a typical upgrade which includes all the  
new files or a customized upgrade which enables you to select which files to upload.  
The upgrade files are uploaded and then burned into the memory of the Cisco device.  
Before You Begin  
Cisco devices automatically save configuration settings before a software upgrade takes place. However,  
it is recommended that you save all configuration information using the Export button in the Cisco  
device web interface toolbar. You can retrieve all these settings after the software upgrade is complete  
by using the Import button in the Cisco device web interface toolbar.  
Launching the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Download the UpgradeUtility.exe file from the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Software CD-ROM.  
Double click the UpgradeUtility.exe file to run the Software Upgrade Utility.  
The upgrade files are extracted and the Upgrade Utility dialog box appears.  
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Upgrading Software  
Upgrading Software  
You use the Software Upgrade Utility to upgrade Cisco software installed on Cisco devices.  
Procedure  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
In the General Information section of the Upgrade Utility dialog box, enter the IP address of the device  
you want to upgrade.  
In the Login Information section, enter the administrator user name and password for the target device,  
as configured in the device network configuration settings.  
(Optional) Modify the read and write community settings for the target device as follows:  
Click Customize SNMP Settings.  
The Customize SNMP Settings dialog box displays.  
Enter the required read community and write community values.  
Note  
We recommend that you modify the default settings for security purposes.  
Click OK to return to the Upgrade Utility dialog box.  
Step 4  
(Optional) Select the components of the target device you want to upgrade as follows:  
Click Customize.  
The Customize dialog box appears.  
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Cable Connections and Pin-outs  
RS-232 9-Pin Serial Port  
Table 4-1 describes the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit RS-232 9-pin D-type serial  
port pin-out configuration.  
Table 4-1  
RS-232 9-pin D-Type Serial Port Pin-out  
Pin  
1
Function  
NC  
I/O  
2
RXD  
TXD  
NC  
Input  
3
Output  
4
5
GND  
NC  
6
7
NC  
8
NC  
9
NC  
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RJ-45 8-Pin IP Network Port  
RJ-45 8-Pin IP Network Port  
Table 4-2 describes the pin-out configuration of the RJ-45 IP network port.  
Table 4-2  
Pin-out Configuration of the RJ-45 IP Network Port  
Pin  
1
Function  
TXD+  
I/O  
Output  
Output  
2
TXD+  
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Technical Specifications  
Table 5-1  
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Technical Specifications  
Unit Dimensions  
Height: 1U (1.75 inches or 44.45 mm)  
Width: 17.25 inches (438.15 mm)  
Depth: 10 inches (254 mm)  
Weight: 4.45 kg (9.81 lbs)—may vary according to configuration  
10/100 BaseT:  
LED Indicators  
Link  
Connection Speed  
GK Reg  
LOAD  
CPU High  
ALARM  
ACT  
MC (video processing module only)  
RST  
Push Buttons  
Communication  
Interfaces  
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiate speed select  
Asynchronous serial port RS-232 connected via 9-pin D-type connector  
RJ-45 serial port (for video processing module)  
SVGA port (for video processing module)  
USB connector (for video processing module)  
Chipset  
PowerPC MPC755 32-bit RISC microprocessor running at 400MHz or  
more  
MPC8260 secondary microprocessor running at 200/133MHz or more  
RTOS, VxWorks 5.4  
Operating System  
Memory  
32 MB on-board flash memory for field upgrades, supports up to 64 MB  
1 MB L-2 Cache at 200 MHz or more  
128 MB SDRAM, supports up to 256 MB  
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Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Technical Specifications (continued)  
Failsafe  
Watchdog timer built in  
Power Supply  
Input 100-240VAC autoswitched  
Output + 3.3VDC, + 5VDC, + 12VDC  
Maximum power load 150W  
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Safety  
Electrical Safety  
To avoid an electric shock or damage to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit, servicing  
should be performed by qualified service personnel only.  
To reduce the risk of damaging power surges, Cisco recommends installing an AC surge arrestor in the  
AC outlet from which the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit is powered.  
Warning  
Warning  
Do not attempt to open the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.  
Changes or modifications to the device that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Grounding  
The power cable of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit should only be connected to a  
power outlet that has a protective earth contact. Do not use an extension cord that does not have a  
protective conductor (ground). The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit can become  
dangerous if you interrupt any of the protective conductors (grounding) or disconnect any of the  
protective earth terminals.  
Caution  
For North American installations, select a 3-conductor (18 AWG) power supply cord that is UL listed  
and CSA certified. The cord must be terminated in a molded-on plug cap rated 125V/5A, with a  
minimum length of 1.5m (6 feet) and no longer than 4.5m (approximately 14 feet).  
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ESD Procedures  
Caution  
This is a class I unit. In Denmark, use this unit with an AC cord suited to Danish specifications. The cord  
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Compliance and Certifications  
Safety Compliance  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit supports these safety standards:  
UL 60950  
CSA C22.2 No. 60950  
EN 60950  
TS 001  
AS/NZS 60950  
IEC 60950  
EMC  
The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit supports these EMC compliance standards:  
FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A  
ICES-003 Class A  
EN 55022 Class A  
CISPR22 Class A  
AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A  
VCCI Class A  
CISPR24  
EN 55024  
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Telecom  
EN 61000-3-3  
EN 61000-6-1  
Warning  
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in  
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  
FCC Part 15 Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this  
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be  
required to correct the interference at one’s own expense.  
Warning  
Changes or modifications to the device that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Telecom  
This section lists standards compliance for products that connect to ISDN lines.  
ACTA Part 68  
Industry Canada  
CE CTR3, CE CTR4  
ACTA Part 68 Notice  
This equipment complies with ACTA Part 68. On the cover of this equipment is a label that contains,  
among other information, the ACTA registration number. If requested, this information must be  
provided to the telephone company.  
Applicable registration jack USOCs (Universal Service Order Codes) for the equipment is RJ48C  
for PRI interfaces and RJ49C for BRI interfaces.  
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with equipment. This equipment is  
designated to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular  
jack which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instructions for details.  
If the terminal equipment Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU causes harm to the  
telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance  
of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify  
the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the  
FCC if you believe it is necessary.  
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Environmental Compliance  
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that  
could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide  
advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.  
If trouble is experienced with the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU equipment, please  
contact your Cisco representative for information on service or repairs. If the equipment is causing  
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the  
equipment until the problem is resolved.  
The Facility Interface Codes are: 04DU9-BN; 04DU9-DN; 04DU9-1SN. The Service Order Code  
is: 6.0N.  
Only Cisco Systems, Inc. qualified service personnel may repair the equipment.  
Industry Canada  
The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the  
equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements.  
The IC does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.  
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the  
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an  
acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single  
line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension  
cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above condition may not prevent  
degradation of service in some situations.  
Repairs to some certified equipment should be made by an authorized maintenance facility designated  
by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment  
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the  
equipment.  
Users should ensure for their own protection that the ground connections of the power utility, telephone  
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, are connected together. This precaution may be  
particularly important in rural areas.  
The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on  
a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does  
not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.  
Warning  
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate  
electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.  
Environmental Compliance  
Cisco complies with the following EU Directives:  
Restrictions on the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC  
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC  
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Environmental Compliance  
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I N D E X  
audio transcoding 1-3  
communication interfaces 5-1  
communication settings 2-6  
Conference Control interface 1-2  
Configuration menu 2-4  
Numerics  
19-inch rack 2-3  
mount unit 2-3  
6-second countdown 2-4, 2-6  
9-pin serial-port 2-1  
Continuous Presence 1-3  
A
D
Administrator interface 1-1, 2-13  
Advanced Configuration menu 2-7, 2-9, 2-11  
architecture 1-6  
data collaboration 1-4  
DTMF 1-4  
duplex parameters 2-7, 2-11  
audio  
E
codecs 1-3  
auto-boot 2-4  
EMC 7-1  
encryption 1-4  
Ethernet  
B
cable 2-3  
boot configuration menu 2-4  
port 2-1  
C
F
cables  
RJ-45 8-pin IP network port 4-2  
RS-232 9-pin serial port 4-1  
cascaded conferences 1-7  
Certifications  
failsafe 5-2  
front panel 2-1  
components 2-2  
EMC 7-1  
G
Telecom 7-2  
chipset 5-1  
codecs  
global user name 2-14  
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H
H.235 1-3  
H.239 1-3  
H.243 1-4  
High Definition 1-5  
High Definition Switched Video  
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pin-out configuration  
RJ-45 IP network port 4-2  
RS-232 9-pin D-type serial port 4-1  
ports  
install and launch 3-1  
use utility 3-2  
summary of features 1-2  
RJ-45 IP 4-2  
T
RS-232 9-pin serial 4-1  
power supply 5-2  
privacy 1-4  
T.120 1-4  
Telecom 7-2  
protocols 1-3  
terminal cable 2-5  
topologies 1-7  
transcoding 1-3  
push buttons 5-1  
R
U
remote control 1-4  
remote management and monitoring 2-13  
reset button 2-2  
unit dimensions 5-1  
upgrade software 3-1  
user types 1-1  
RJ-45 2-2  
RS-232 terminal cable 2-5  
RST 2-2  
administrators 1-1  
conference participants 1-2  
Moderators 1-2  
RST button 5-1  
operators 1-2  
S
V
Safety  
compliance 7-1  
video  
electrical 6-1  
formats 1-3  
video quality 1-2, 1-3  
ESD procedures 6-2  
security 1-4  
change security level 2-10  
security levels 2-10  
self-view 1-4  
W
web-based management and control 1-2  
web interface 2-13  
serial connector 2-2  
service types  
High Definition Swtiched Video 1-5  
SNMP  
agent 2-13  
Software Upgrade Utility 2-13  
software upgrade utility procedures  
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