Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Release 5.1 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.
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CONTENTS Preface vii Purpose Audience vii vii Organization vii Document Conventions viii Obtaining Documentation viii Cisco.
Contents CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU 2-1 Physical Description of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Preparing to Install the 3515 MCU 2-1 2-2 Verifying the Package Contents of the 3515 MCU 2-3 Mounting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit in a 19-inch Rack 2-4 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration 2-5 Connecting to a PC 2-5 Setting the IP Address 2-6 Connecting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU
Contents CHAPTER CHAPTER 6 7 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Safety Electrical Safety for the 3515 MCU Grounding 6-1 High Voltage 6-2 6-1 ESD Procedures for the 3515 MCU 6-2 6-1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Compliance and Certifications Safety Compliance for the 3515 MCU EMC for the 3515 MCU FCC Part 15 Notice 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-2 Telecom for the 3515 MCU 7-2 ACTA Part 68 Notice 7-2 Industry Canada 7-3 Environmental Compliance for the 3515 MCU 7-4 INDEX Installation and Upgr
Contents Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Release 5.
Preface Revised: November 27, 2006, OL-11897-01 Purpose This guide describes how to install and upgrade the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 unit. Audience This guide is intended for network administrators who need instructions about how to install and upgrade the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.
Preface Chapter Description Chapter 5, “Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Technical Specifications” Describes the technical specifications for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU. Chapter 6, “Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Safety” Describes safety procedures and requirements for operating the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU.
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Preface Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Release 5.
C H A P T E R 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality This section describes the following topics: • Introducing the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU, page 1-1 • About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Users, page 1-2 • Main Features of the 3515 MCU, page 1-2 • Port Capacities of the 3515 MCU12 and MCU24, page 1-5 • About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Architecture, page 1-6 • About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Topologies, page 1-7 Introduc
Chapter 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Users About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Users 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.
Chapter 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality Main Features of the 3515 MCU Table 1-1 Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features (continued) Feature Description 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.
Chapter 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality Main Features of the 3515 MCU Table 1-1 Summary of Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Features (continued) Feature Description Unmatched video quality The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU delivers exceptionally high quality video and audio processing, using latest industry standards and leveraging upon advanced software upgradeable DSP chips.
Chapter 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality Port Capacities of the 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Port Capacities of the 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU24 are delivered with a predetermined number of ports. The Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3545 MCU supports switched High Definition (HD) video service types.
Chapter 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Architecture – Unlimited number of conferences. Note When using a High Definition Video service type, only a single screen is available. 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.
Chapter 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Topologies About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Topologies 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.
Chapter 1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Functionality About Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Topologies Figure 1-3 Cascaded Conference Headquarters MCU Site 2 MCU MCU 200845 Site 1 Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Release 5.
C H A P T E R 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU This section describes the following topics: • Physical Description of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU, page 2-1 • Preparing to Install the 3515 MCU, page 2-2 • Verifying the Package Contents of the 3515 MCU, page 2-3 • Mounting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit in a 19-inch Rack, page 2-4 • Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration, page 2-5 • Video Processing Module
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Preparing to Install the 3515 MCU 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.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Verifying the Package Contents of the 3515 MCU • For a Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) environment, the IP address of the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server or Cisco Unified CallManager from which you want the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit to get configuration information • Available IP network ports on the switch for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit • A grounded AC power outlet • A 1
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Mounting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit in a 19-inch Rack 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.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration 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.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration Setting the IP Address This section describes how to use the serial port to configure the unit with an IP address and other address information. The upper serial port on the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit front panel is used to assign a new IP address to your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Initial Configuration The network configuration Main menu appears as follows: Press any key to start configuration...
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Video Processing Module Initial Configuration for the 3515 MCU Connecting the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit to the LAN This section describes how to connect the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit to the Local Area Network (LAN). Procedure Step 1 Connect the supplied LAN cable from your network hub to the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on the front panel of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Video Processing Module Initial Configuration for the 3515 MCU Setting the IP Address This section describes how to use the serial port to configure the unit with an IP address and other address information. The lower serial port on the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit front panel is used to assign a new video processing module an IP address.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Video Processing Module Initial Configuration for the 3515 MCU Procedure Step 1 Access the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU through the serial port and start a terminal emulator session. If the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU is already running, you need to reboot or restart the device. Note Step 2 When the message “Press any key to start configuration” appears on the screen, press any key within six seconds.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Video Processing Module Initial Configuration for the 3515 MCU Step 3 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.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Video Processing Module Initial Configuration for the 3515 MCU Changing Advanced Configuration Settings You can use the serial port to change the following 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.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Managing and Monitoring the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Saving Network Configuration Settings Modified network configuration settings are automatically saved when you exit the video processing module Main menu. Procedure Step 1 Ensure you have completed your configuration. Step 2 At the prompt, enter Q to exit the video processing module Main menu.
Chapter 2 Accessing the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Administrator Interface Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU 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 Chapter 3, “Using the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility”.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Registering the Online Help for the 3515 MCU Note 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.
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 MCU24 Release 5.
C H A P T E R 3 Using the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility This section describes the following topics: • Introduction, page 3-1 • Launching the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility, page 3-1 • Upgrading Software, page 3-2 Introduction 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.
Chapter 3 Using the Cisco Software Upgrade Utility Upgrading Software Upgrading Software This section describes how to use the Software Upgrade Utility to upgrade Cisco software installed on Cisco devices. Procedure Step 1 In the General Information section of the Upgrade Utility dialog box, enter the IP address of the device you want to upgrade.
C H A P T E R 4 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Cable Connections and Pin-outs This section describes the following topics: • Unit RS-232 9-Pin Serial Port on the 3515 MCU, page 4-1 • RJ-45 8-Pin IP Network Port on the 3515 MCU, page 4-2 Unit RS-232 9-Pin Serial Port on the 3515 MCU Table 4-1 describes the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit RS-232 9-pin D-type serial port pin-out configuration.
Chapter 4 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Cable Connections and Pin-outs RJ-45 8-Pin IP Network Port on the 3515 MCU RJ-45 8-Pin IP Network Port on the 3515 MCU Table 4-2 describes the pin-out configuration of the RJ-45 IP network port.
C H A P T E R 5 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Technical Specifications This section provides technical specifications for the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU. Technical Specifications Table for the 3515 MCU Table 5-1 Unit Dimensions LED Indicators Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Technical Specifications • 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.
Chapter 5 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table for the 3515 MCU Table 5-1 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Unit Technical Specifications (continued) Operating System • RTOS, VxWorks 5.
C H A P T E R 6 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Safety This section describes the following topics: • Electrical Safety for the 3515 MCU, page 6-1 • ESD Procedures for the 3515 MCU, page 6-2 Electrical Safety for the 3515 MCU To avoid an electric shock or damage to the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit, servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Chapter 6 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Safety ESD Procedures for the 3515 MCU High Voltage Disconnect the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit from the power line before removing the cover. Avoid any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of an opened chassis under voltage. These actions should only be carried out by a skilled person who is aware of the dangers involved. Capacitors inside the chassis may still be charged, even if the unit has been disconnected from the power source.
C H A P T E R 7 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Compliance and Certifications This section describes the following topics: • Safety Compliance for the 3515 MCU, page 7-1 • EMC for the 3515 MCU, page 7-1 • Telecom for the 3515 MCU, page 7-2 • Environmental Compliance for the 3515 MCU, page 7-4 Safety Compliance for the 3515 MCU This section lists the safety standards supported by the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU unit. • UL 60950 • CSA C22.2 No.
Chapter 7 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Compliance and Certifications Telecom for the 3515 MCU Warning • EN 55024 • EN 50082-1 • EN 61000-3-2 • EN 61000-3-3 • EN 61000-6-1 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 section provides RF interference information for the user.
Chapter 7 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Compliance and Certifications Telecom for the 3515 MCU Step 4 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.
Chapter 7 Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU Compliance and Certifications Environmental Compliance for the 3515 MCU Environmental Compliance for the 3515 MCU 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 Release 5.
INDEX video Numerics 1-4 communication interfaces 5-1 19-inch rack 2-4 communication settings mount unit 2-4 Conference Control interface 6-second countdown 9-pin serial-port 2-5, 2-7 Configuration menu 2-1 D ACT LED See LED indicators data collaboration Administrator interface DB-9 1-2, 2-14 Advanced Configuration menu architecture 2-8, 2-10, 2-12 1-6 DTMF 1-3 auto-boot 1-4 1-4 Duo Video codecs 1-4 2-2, 2-13 dual-screen video audio 1-2 2-5 Continuous Presence A 2-6
Index save network configuration settings G set default network properties GK LED See LED indicators set duplex parameters global user name set Ethernet speed 2-14 interoperability 2-9 2-10, 2-12 2-10, 2-12 installation requirements H 2-13 2-2 1-3 IP address H.235 1-3 change for unit H.239 1-3, 1-4 configure for unit H.
Index software upgrade utility procedures P install and launch package contents 2-3 use utility password 3-2 summary of features change configuration software password pin-out configuration RJ-45 IP network port 4-1 ports 2-10 T.
Index Installation and Upgrade Guide for Cisco Unified Videoconferencing 3515 MCU12 and MCU24 Release 5.