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Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 August 2008 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
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Pointing the EMP to the Controlling Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Changing Advanced Configuration Settings Saving Network Configuration Settings Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 C O N T E N T S...
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C H A P T E R Safety Compliance FCC Part 15 Notice Telecom ACTA Part 68 Notice Industry Canada Environmental Compliance Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 2-12 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-15 2-13...
Administrators use the Administrator interface for configuring, controlling and managing the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU, conference services and supporting devices and applications. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 C H A P T E R...
Seamless interoperability Intuitive web-based management and control Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features Description Video and audio processing is carried out per user rather than per conference.
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Table 1-1 Feature Supported protocols Audio transcoding codecs Unmatched video quality Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features (continued) Description H.323 version 4 •...
Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features (continued)
Mixed QCIF/CIF/4CIF/720p conferences (4CIF is provided with H.263 at 15fps). – Unlimited number of conferences of which one can be high definition conferences at any given – time. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 Port Capacities...
Each separate Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit participating in a conference retains control of its individual conference resources and participants. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Topologies...
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Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU units. Figure 1-3 Cascaded Conference Headquarters Site 1 Site 2 Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01...
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. describes the components of the front panel. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 C H A P T E R...
Step 3 Verify the package contents for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. See Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Chapter 2 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Front Panel...
Position a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on each side of the Cisco Unified Step 3 Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit, as shown in Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 Mounting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit in a 19-inch Rack...
Initialization—The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit completes its boot sequence and is ready for operation. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Chapter 2 Fitting a Bracket for Rack Mounting...
PC with available serial port and terminal emulator software installed, such as HyperTerminal. • RS-232 terminal cable (shipped with the unit). • Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 How to Perform the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration...
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After you enter the subnet mask parameter, the unit updates the boot line parameter and reboots. • Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU...
At the Network Configuration menu, do one of the following: Step 7 Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 How to Perform the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration...
• Modify the configuration software password. • Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU “Connecting to a PC” section on page 2-5.
Enter Q to save your changes and allow the device to complete the boot process. • Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 How to Perform the Video Processing Module Initial Configuration...
The new security level is [2 high]. The video processing module Main menu displays. Step 3 Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 2-10 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU...
Step 5 At the prompt, enter 3 to change Ethernet speed and duplex parameters. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 How to Perform the Video Processing Module Initial Configuration...
We recommend setting the network switch port to auto-negotiate speed/duplex. Turn on the power to the EMP unit. Step 2 Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 2-12 Chapter 2...
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. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 About Managing and Monitoring the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Utility”.
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IP address of the Administrator already signed in. Read only users cannot edit any of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU settings. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 2-14...
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. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 2-15 OL-17012-01...
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Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Registering the Online Help for the 3515 MCU Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU 24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 2-16 OL-17012-01...
Double-click each file to run the Software Upgrade Utility for the MCU and for the EMP. Step 2 The upgrade files are extracted and the Upgrade Utility dialog box appears. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 C H A P T E R...
When the upgrade is complete, the Cisco device automatically resets itself and starts operation with the new software version. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Chapter 3 Using the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility...
Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit RS-232 9-pin D-type serial port pin-out configuration. Table 4-1 Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 C H A P T E R...
Table 4-2 describes the pin-out configuration of the RJ-45 IP network port. Table 4-2 Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Pin-out Configuration of the RJ-45 IP Network Port Function TXD+...
Interfaces Chipset Operating System Memory Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 C H A P T E R Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Technical Specifications Height: 1U (1.75 inches or 44.45 mm) •...
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Table 5-1 Failsafe Power Supply Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Technical Specifications (continued) Watchdog timer built in • Input 100-240VAC autoswitched • Output + 3.3VDC, + 5VDC, + 12VDC •...
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). Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01...
This product may contain a battery. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturer’s instructions and local/national disposal and recycling regulations. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Chapter 6...
• VCCI Class A • CISPR24 • EN 55024 • EN 50082-1 • EN 61000-3-2 • Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 C H A P T E R...
Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 Chapter 7...
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 • Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 Environmental Compliance...
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Chapter 7 Compliance and Certifications Environmental Compliance Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01...
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RS-232 9-pin serial port cascaded conferences Certifications Telecom chipset codecs Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 I N D E X audio transcoding communication interfaces communication settings Conference Control interface...
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2-11 restore factory settings 2-11 save network configuration settings set default network properties Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 IN-2 set duplex parameters set Ethernet speed interoperability IP address...
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High Definition Swtiched Video SNMP agent 2-13 Software Upgrade Utility 2-13 software upgrade utility procedures Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 OL-17012-01 install and launch use utility summary of features Telecom terminal cable...
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Index Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Releases 5.6 and 5.7 IN-4 OL-17012-01...