Specifications

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not the technology. And thanks to the simplicity and reliability of this solution, you can focus your IT resources on
strategic projects instead of operational tasks.
The Cisco TelePresence solution delivers the industry’s leading in-room experience, so users can conduct
business as easily and naturally as in person, but more cost-effectively. The solution offers intercompany
capabilities for secure face-to-face communications across enterprise networks, interoperability with
standards-based video conferencing, and scalable, cost-effective multipoint capabilities with support for up to
48 sites in a single meeting.
The Cisco TelePresence solution uses intelligent network architecture, with innovative services and integrated
security—and industry-leading reliability. It takes advantage of the real-time collaborative communications
services built into the network, delivering quality of service, security, and high availability. You can deploy and
scale the application quickly, with a low total cost of ownership, for immediate productivity gains. Your
organization can depend on this solution as a strategic communications platform that provides an in-person
experience with the quality, simplicity, and reliability of a telephone call.
Key Features
• The solution is available as an entire portfolio of rooms and endpoints in a variety of configurations to meet all
meeting and collaboration needs, from one-on-one meetings to very large team meetings or classroom
applications.
• The solution is simple to use and it integrates with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes for one-button-to-push
meeting initiation.
• Meeting participants can share documents, photos, video, and physical objects through Cisco TelePresence
Auto-Collaboration.
• Cisco TelePresence systems can participate in multipoint meetings by using the Cisco TelePresence
Multipoint Switch.
• The Cisco TelePresence solution provides comprehensive security through media and signaling encryption
for point-to-point and multipoint calls. Built-in encryption maintains the immersive meeting experience without
adding discernable latency.
• Participants can meet with other organizations through intercompany Cisco TelePresence meetings.
• The solution interoperates with existing, standards-based video conferencing equipment.
• The Cisco TelePresence environment incorporates advanced audio, high-quality video, and room
environmentals.
The Cisco TelePresence System 500 brings the virtual in-person experience of
Cisco TelePresence meetings directly into the private office. Creating a new
category called Cisco TelePresence, the Cisco TelePresence System 500
allows individuals, subject matter experts, and executives to join Cisco
TelePresence calls with equal stature—appearing life-size on Cisco
TelePresence System 3000 and other endpoints.
The Cisco TelePresence System 500 is ideal for joining large, multilocation
group meetings, such as operational reviews, status update meetings, and
quarterly customer presentations. It also supports personal meetings such as
negotiations, job interviews, and personnel reviews.
Specifications
Cisco TelePresence System 500
Feature Cisco TelePresence System 500
Product compatibility
• Cisco TelePresence System 1000 with CTS software version 1.4 or later
• Cisco TelePresence System 3000 with CTS software version 1.4 or later
• Cisco TelePresence System 3200 with CTS software version 1.4 or later
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.0 or later
• Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch 1.0 or later
• Cisco TelePresence Manager 1.4 or later
Software compatibility
Cisco TelePresence System software Version 1.4 or later
Protocols
Cisco Discovery Protocol, SIP, IP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Secure Shell
(SSH) Protocol, 802.1p/q, and Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP)
Connectivity
Ethernet (1 LAN, RJ-45 connection -- 100/1000m), internal 4-port Ethernet switch, and high-
definition video connector
Programming interfaces
Web-based user interface; IP address assignment can be statically configured or configured
through the Cisco TelePresence administrator Web interface