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Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming
and Recording Server
Release 9.0.2
August 2017

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  • Page 1 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Release 9.0.2 August 2017...
  • Page 2 RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST YOU the express behalf of Avaya. End User agrees to indemnify and hold AND ANYONE ELSE USING OR SELLING THE SOFTWARE harmless Avaya, Avaya's agents, servants and employees against all WITHOUT A LICENSE.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction......................7 ..........................7 Purpose Chapter 2: Introducing Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording........8 ........................8 New in this release ............... 8 Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server ................12 Example of a direct DMZ deployment ............. 14 Example of a high performance audio deployment ................
  • Page 6 Contents ..73 Adding and Modifying Equinox Streaming and Recording Servers in Equinox Management ..............76 Configuring the Avaya Equinox Recording Gateway Chapter 4: Resources......................77 ........................77 Documentation ............. 81 Finding documents on the Avaya Support website ..........................81 Training ..........................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Purpose This document contains information about how to perform Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server administration tasks, including how to use management tools, how to manage data and security, and how to perform periodic maintenance tasks. This document is intended for people who perform Equinox Streaming and Recording system administration tasks such as backing up and restoring data and managing users.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Introducing Avaya Equinox Streaming And Recording

    (WCS). If you would like users outside of the enterprise to access the videoconference, you must deploy the WCS in a DMZ or use a reverse proxy server. Equinox Streaming and Recording and WCS also support a Network Address Translation NAT Firewall configuration in a DMZ deployment.
  • Page 9 Management includes the desired location, and a conference point close to the MCU/Media Server can be selected. If there are no conference points matching the location passed by Equinox Management, then any conference points without a location are treated as a single pool of conference points, and one of those is selected.
  • Page 10 A virtual delivery node (VDN) delivers content to a global content delivery network (CDN) provider for cloud-based viewer playback. The appliance and the network of the CDN act as one delivery mechanism. Therefore, the VDN appliance and the CDN together create the Equinox Streaming and Recording VDN solution.
  • Page 11 Avaya Equinox Recording Gateway. You can deploy the Avaya Equinox Recording Gateway using the Avaya Equinox Management interface. The Avaya Equinox Recording Gateway is similar to an Avaya Equinox Media Server but does not accept regular client connections and is only used for August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 12: Example Of A Direct Dmz Deployment

    When a user records a conference, Avaya Equinox Management identifies the type of recording that is required by the user. It routes the media to the appropriate gateway, if one is required. Avaya Equinox Management also determines the most appropriate capture rate, resolution, frame rate, and encode rate for the Equinox Streaming and Recording Conference Point.
  • Page 13 Figure 1: Example of a Direct DMZ Deployment Figure 2: Components in an All-In-One Deployment with Virtual Software Related links Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server on page 8 August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 14: Example Of A High Performance Audio Deployment

    Figure 3: Example of a High Performance Audio Deployment on page 14 displays an example of a Equinox Streaming and Recording deployment that includes high performance audio. The deployment has audio and collaboration. Figure 3: Example of a High Performance Audio Deployment...

  • Page 15: Example Of A Distributed Deployment

    Equinox Streaming and Recording to host large numbers of recordings. A configuration with multiple media nodes can also provide redundancy. In a typical distributed deployment, the Equinox Streaming and Recording Manager resides on a separate, dedicated server. The various media nodes can operate as CPs, DNs, or virtual delivery nodes (VDNs).
  • Page 16 When you run the configuration utility (or wizard), you choose between three deployment options for the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server (Equinox Streaming and Recording). You can choose to house all three functions on a single server. Alternatively, you can choose to house the management function on one server and the recording and delivery functions on another server or servers.
  • Page 17 17 Media Node only on page 17 All-in-one If your Equinox Streaming and Recording deployment is an all-in-one system, all Equinox Streaming and Recording components reside on a single server. Related links Deployment choices for centralized and distributed solutions...

  • Page 18: Example Of A Cloud Deployment

    Windows Image (WIM) and install Equinox Streaming and Recording on your own server. If you are providing your own server, the specifications must match those of the Avaya- provided servers. For more information about obtaining and installing the Equinox Streaming and...
  • Page 19 The resolution negotiated is based on the configuration of the MCU/Media Server service as well as the Equinox Streaming and Recording profile. By limiting the profile to 480p or less, you can do 30 simultaneous recordings (trading off higher quality recordings versus the ability to do more recordings).

  • Page 20: The Avaya Common Server And Customer-Provided Servers

    You can also run the configuration utility at any time from the Start menu or from the desktop shortcut. The Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Configuration Utility can detect the size of the disk and can identify whether it is a high end server or a low end server.

  • Page 21: The Pre-Installed Demonstration Port And Additional Licenses

    That is to say, it is available when you buy your hardware (Common Server 3) from Avaya. It is not available for the Windows Imaging Format (WIM) that you install when you provide your own hardware.

  • Page 22: System Requirements

    • Safari 6 or later (Mac) JavaScript must be enabled. Before you log on to Equinox Streaming and Recording Manager user pages (in other words, Avaya Equinox Unified Portal), your client system must meet the system requirements listed in Table 4: Requirements on page 22.

  • Page 23: Minimum Specifications

    24 applies for the WIM installed to run as a Media Node or as a All-in-one system. When you install the WIM to run as an Equinox Streaming and Recording Manager to run as a Manager, the requirements are lower. See Table 6: Requirements for the WIM installed to run as a Manager page 24.
  • Page 24 PERC Release 3 6-core RDIMM) x DVD H730 Haswell ™ Dell PowerEd ™ R630 Related links Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server on page 8 August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Installing The New Streaming And Recording Server

    Chapter 3: Installing the new streaming and recording server Installation checklist Follow the steps in this checklist to install the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server (Equinox Streaming and Recording). Tip: It is a good idea to print out this checklist and to mark each task as you complete it.

  • Page 26: Physically Connecting The New Server

    You require a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor. You also require several IP addresses and up to six category 5e LAN cables. Ensure that you received the following items with your Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server (Equinox Streaming and Recording): •...

  • Page 27: Installing The Dell Poweredge R630 Server

    Please check with the Avaya application product manager or appropriate documentation to confirm support. • Do not contact Dell for service. If the server is purchased from Avaya, customer first point of contact is Avaya. All support, warranty, repair, and maintenance must be scheduled through Avaya.
  • Page 28 Avaya application product, not the server model. The decision on whether to include a turnkey offer with a DC power supply is the responsibility of each Avaya application Product Manager. The name of the Product Managers for each application is at the bottom of the application page on the Avaya Global Sales portal.
  • Page 29 Dell PowerEdge R630 Owner’s Manual Documents included in the shipping container Title Product Information Guide Rack Installation Instructions Related links Physically connecting the new server on page 26 August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 30 Allows you to insert USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0- compliant. Optical Drive One DVD+/-RW drive. Note: DVD devices are data only. Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 31 More information can be found in the Front-panel features and indicators section of the Dell Owner’s Manual. Related links Physically connecting the new server on page 26 ™ ™ Back view of Dell PowerEdge R630 Server August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 32 Enterprise Dedicated management port. Port Note: The port is available for iDRAC8 Express features only. Avaya systems do not come with an Enterprise license. (Not normally used in Avaya systems.) PCIe Expansion Allows you to connect a low profile PCIe expansion card.
  • Page 33 18.6 kg (41 lb) configuration) Related links Physically connecting the new server on page 26 Dell R630 server temperature and humidity requirements Specification Value Temperature range Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 34 Installing the server in the rack About this task Note: Although not used frequently, Avaya customers are required to have a monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse available for use by installation and/or servicing technicians. Before you begin Get the Rack Installation Instructions that are shipped with the hardware for more information. If not shipped with the hardware, see the Dell documentation Web site for instructions.

  • Page 35: Installing The Hp Proliant Dl360 G9 Server

    26 Installing the HP ProLiant DL360 G9 Server HP Server overview The Avaya Common Servers category includes HP servers that support several Avaya software solutions, some requiring more hardware, and memory requirements beyond the standard August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server...
  • Page 36 • Remote access and use of HP iLO hardware management tools for the HP servers are employed by a limited number of Avaya applications. If HP iLO is supported, that application’s documentation will define its configuration and use. Please check with the Avaya application product manager or appropriate documentation to confirm support.
  • Page 37 Registration on page 28 Registration • Registration is mandatory to receive support from Avaya, as described in the Avaya’s SFAP or SAP policy. Avaya SFAP policy is available at https://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/ 100075395. Also, you can go to the Avaya Support website at http://support.avaya.com...
  • Page 38 Quick Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions (located in rail 740122-002 kit box) Related links Physically connecting the new server on page 26 Front view of HP ProLiant DL360 G9 Server August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 39 Rear view of HP ProLiant DL360 G9 Server Description Slot 1 PCIe3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) Slot 2 PCIe 3 x8 (8, 4, 1) Slot 3 PCIe 3 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1) (Not used in Avaya configurations) Power supply 2 Power supply 1 Video connector...
  • Page 40 Slot 1 is low profile / half length x8 profile slots Removable Slim line SATA DVD-RW optical drive No additional options supported. media (used in all Avaya configurations) Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 41 15.31 kg (33.36 lb) two processors, two power supplies, two heatsinks, one Smart Array controller, seven fans) Related links Physically connecting the new server on page 26 August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 42 2.7 @ 100VAC Total Watts 269 W Note: These numbers are based on the following typical Avaya configuration: • qty=2 – E5-2620v3 six core processors • qty=8x4 GB – Memory (1Rx4 PC4-2133P –R Kit) • qty=3 – 2.5” SFF SAS HDDs...
  • Page 43 Where applicable, additional information and clarifications appear in the Avaya recommendation column. Perform each task in the order specified. Note: Avaya customers are required to have a monitor and USB keyboard available for server maintenance. Task...
  • Page 44 Connect the User Guide: Network connections, power cords peripheral Setup See Avaya application installation documentation. devices to the • Connecting server. peripheral Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 45 • Connecting the power cord to the power supply Power up the User Guide: Once the server is powered on, see Avaya application server. Power up the installation instructions. server Server comes pre-installed with Avaya approved firmware, settings and RAID configuration. Do not go to the HP website for any updates unless instructed by Avaya.

  • Page 46: Starting The New Server

    If you have the Avaya-provided server (The Avaya Common Server), the Microsoft Windows 2012 R2 license is already configured on your server. If you are providing your own hardware, Avaya provides a temporary license for Microsoft ™ Windows 2012 R2, which you should replace with a permanent license after the installation. The Windows Imaging Format (WIM) prompts it after the boot.

  • Page 47: Configuring The New Server

    Virtual Delivery Node (VDN) or an external storage device called a storage area network (SAN), without disrupting the server configuration. If you have not previously installed a DN, the configuration utility erases any previous configurations on the Equinox Streaming and Recording server.
  • Page 48 6. On the Deployment Type screen, perform one of the following actions: • If you have selected All-in-One on the Select Configuration screen, select Enterprise deployment or Multi-tenant to match your Equinox Management deployment. Figure 8: Deployment Type • If you have selected Content management components only on the Select Configuration screen, select Enterprise deployment or Multi-tenant to match your Equinox Management deployment.
  • Page 49 12. On the Complete Configuration screen, click View Addresses to display the MAC addresses of the Equinox Streaming and Recording server. You require these MAC addresses in order to license the Equinox Streaming and Recording server. The MAC addresses are also stored in C:\assrconfigtool \MAC_Addresses.txt.

  • Page 50: Running The Configuration Utility To Configure A Vdn

    1. On the Equinox Streaming and Recording host server (which contains the DN), run the configuration utility and select Perform Maintenance Tasks. If you are installing Equinox Streaming and Recording for the first time, follow the steps in Configuring the new server on page 47.

  • Page 51: Licensing Checklist

    1. On the Equinox Streaming and Recording host server (which contains the DN), run the configuration utility and select Perform Maintenance Tasks. If you are installing Equinox Streaming and Recording for the first time, follow the steps in Configuring the new server on page 47.

  • Page 52: Setting The Ip Address Of The Recording Component (Conference Point)

    About this task You should set an IPv4 address. Before you begin Obtain the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server license keys from the Avaya Product Licensing and Delivery System (PLDS). Procedure 1. Double-click on the Hyper-V Manager shortcut on the desktop.
  • Page 53 4. (Optional) If you are using DHCP, retrieve your IP address and make a note of it. a. Run ifconfig. b. Look at inet addr for eth0. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 54 Figure 11: Retrieving the IP Address 5. Type network to open the configuration screens. 6. On the Terminal window, highlight Device configuration and press Enter. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 55 9. Use the Tab key to navigate to the other fields and enter the following details: • Static IP • Netmask • Default gateway IP • Primary DNS Server • Secondary DNS Server August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 56: Setting The Ip Address Of The Delivery Component (Delivery Node)

    52. Next steps Return to the Licensing checklist on page 51 to see your next task. Related links Licensing checklist on page 51 August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 57: Restarting Services

    2. On the Services screen, right-click Apache Tomcat 7.0 Tomcat7 and select Restart from the menu options. 3. Right-click Apache2.4 and select Restart from the menu options. 4. Right-click Avaya Equinox Streaming & Recording Transcoder and select Restart from the menu options. Next steps...

  • Page 58: Applying The License To The Recording Component (Conference Point)

    Applying the license to the delivery component (Delivery Node or Virtual Delivery Node) There can only be a single virtual delivery node (VDN) in a deployment. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 59 The DN or VDN is ready for use. The login screen is displayed. Next steps Return to the Installation checklist on page 25 to see your next task. Related links Licensing checklist on page 51 August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 60: Configuring External Addresses For Public Interfaces

    Configuring external addresses for public interfaces About this task To secure the Equinox Streaming and Recording public interfaces, proper certificates have to be generated. The certificates have to match the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or the IP address of the machine. Avaya recommends setting the use of FQDNs.

  • Page 61: Registering Each Of The Components

    Android mobile devices may not operate correctly. Registering each of the components After you have applied a license to each of the components of the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server, you must register them with the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Manager.
  • Page 62 • Username: administrator • Password: administrator c. (Optional) If this is the first time that you have logged in, you are prompted to update your password. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 63: Unregistering Each Of The Components

    25 to see your next task. Unregistering each of the components If you plan to move a device to a different Equinox Streaming and Recording environment, unregister the device before changing its location. If you do not unregister the device using the Equinox Streaming and Recording Manager, you must unregister it using its local web interface before you can register it to the new Equinox Streaming and Recording environment.

  • Page 64: Configuring Delivery Nodes

    Equinox Streaming and Recording stops creating new recordings and triggers an alert when capacity on the master DN reaches 90%. Equinox Streaming and Recording stops any recordings in progress and triggers an alert when capacity on the master DN reaches 95%. If the capacity on an...
  • Page 65 DN. Technically, this should never happen because of the intelligent expiration and deletion rules. Avaya recommends performing regular backups on the master DN. You do not have to perform backups on the edge DNs. Equinox Streaming and Recording enables you to redistribute and synchronize any media if you have to restore a master DN using the Replace with new DN field in the Advanced Options panel.
  • Page 66 DN with the largest storage capacity. If your deployment only contains a single DN, that DN is automatically added as the master DN. Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 67 These settings only impact MMS streams. You can specify Multicast Only and still deliver HLS streams. 7. (Optional) Click Advanced Options and configure the settings as described in Table 10: Advanced Options on page 68. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 68: Identifying The Master Delivery Node

    Identifying the master delivery node About this task You can assign master delivery node status to a delivery node when you add it to the Equinox Streaming and Recording deployment. In a deployment with many delivery nodes, you may need to check which delivery node is the master delivery node.

  • Page 69: Configuring Virtual Delivery Nodes

    A virtual delivery node (VDN) delivers content to a global content delivery network (CDN) provider for cloud-based viewer playback. The appliance and the network of the CDN act as one delivery mechanism. Therefore, the VDN appliance and the CDN together create the Equinox Streaming and Recording VDN solution.

  • Page 70: Configuring Conference Points

    Configuring conference points You must configure a conference point to capture H.323 video content and deliver live and on demand webcasting. The Equinox Streaming and Recording conference point includes an embedded transcoder to convert H.323 calls into Windows Media or .MP4 format.
  • Page 71 Management includes the desired location, and a conference point close to the MCU/Media Server can be selected. If there are no conference points matching the location passed by Equinox Management, then any conference points without a location are treated as a single pool of conference points, and one of those is selected.

  • Page 72: Specifying Polling Intervals And The Network Address

    You must also specify the network on which the Equinox Streaming and Recording resides. The polling interval should be in proportion to the number of devices. The fewer the devices, the shorter the intervals. For example, if you have over 200 delivery nodes, Avaya recommends setting the polling to 5 minutes.

  • Page 73: Adding And Modifying Equinox Streaming And Recording Servers In Equinox Management

    Servers in Equinox Management About this task This section explains how to configure Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server settings in Equinox Management. For example, you can configure the URL of the Avaya Scopia Desktop Server that users connect to in order to see broadcasts.
  • Page 74 2. In the Devices tab, select Streaming & Recording Server. 3. If you are modifying the Equinox Streaming and Recording Server, select the link in the Name column, or select Add to create the Equinox Streaming and Recording Server profile.
  • Page 75 Solution products. This field is not used by the Equinox Streaming and Recording Server or by the new Unified Portal. Avaya plans to remove it in the next release of Equinox Management. You can enter any HTTP URL. Only the legacy User Portal Scheduler uses this field. For this specific use, enter the actual HTTP URL of the Unified Portal.

  • Page 76: Configuring The Avaya Equinox Recording Gateway

    Avaya Equinox Recording Gateway. You can deploy the Avaya Equinox Recording Gateway using the Avaya Equinox Management interface. When a user records a conference, Avaya Equinox Management identifies the type of recording that is required by the user. The Audio Service and Audio Service with Web Collaboration meeting types are used when a user requests the recording of an audio-only or audio and web collaboration conference.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4: Resources

    Plan for and deploy Avaya Scopia XT Partners, Services, XT Desktop Server for IP Office Desktop Server for IP Office and Support personnel Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 78 Power Suite Administrator Guide for Avaya Perform administration tasks for Avaya System Equinox Streaming and Recording Equinox Streaming and Recording Server administrators Server Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 79 Reference Guide for Avaya Equinox Understand how to configure Avaya Equinox System Management SNMP Traps Management to send information to a administrators, Customers, Partners, Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 80 Video Gateway for Microsoft Lync ® User Guide for Avaya Scopia Understand the features of and use Avaya Customers ® Desktop Client Scopia XT Desktop Client Table continues… August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

  • Page 81: Finding Documents On The Avaya Support Website

    7. Click Enter. Training The following courses are available on the Avaya Learning website at http://www.avaya- learning.com. After logging in to the website, enter the course code or the course title in the Search field and press Enter or click >...

  • Page 82: Support

    • Links to other pertinent information If you are an authorized Avaya Partner or a current Avaya customer with a support contract, you can access the Knowledge Base without extra cost. You must have a login account and a valid Sold-To number.

  • Page 83: Glossary

    Auto-Attendant works with H.323 and SIP endpoints. Avaya Equinox The Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Manager provides a web- Streaming and based interface to configure and manage Equinox Streaming and Recording Manager Recording Server software, devices, services, and users.

  • Page 84: August

    Glossary hardware platform and provides access to all content in the Equinox Streaming and Recording Server environment. Avaya Equinox The Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Manager provides a portal Streaming and for administering content. When you log in to the web interface, you can Recording Manager access the Administrator portal.
  • Page 85 Conference Point Conference Point The Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Conference Point is a video conferencing gateway appliance that captures standard or high definition video conferences. It transcodes, creates, and records the video conferences in a streaming media format. You can use it to capture H.323 video for instant video webcasting or on-demand publishing.
  • Page 86 Layout include the maximum number of participants it can display on the screen (up to 9 on the XT Series, or up to 28 on Scopia Elite MCU and/or Equinox Media Server). The largest image always shows the active speaker.
  • Page 87 A gateway is a component in a video solution which routes information between two subnets or acts as a translator between different protocols. For example, a gateway can route data between the headquarters and a partner site, or between two protocols like the Equinox TIP Gateway, or the 100 Gateway. GLAN GLAN, or gigabit LAN, is the name of the network port on the XT Series.
  • Page 88 These compression algorithms demand higher computation requirements, which are offered with the dedicated hardware available in Equinox Solution components. Using H.264 High Profile in videoconferencing requires that both the sender and receiver's endpoints support it. This is different from SVC which is an adaptive technology working to improve quality even when only one side supports the standard.
  • Page 89 H.460 enhances the standard H.323 protocol to manage firewall and NAT traversal using ITU-T standards. H.460–compliant endpoints can directly communicate with Equinox H.323 Edge. The endpoints act as H.460 clients and Equinox H.323 Edge acts as an H.460 server. A HD ready device describes its high definition resolution capabilities of 720p, a video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
  • Page 90 VPN. Management Management refers to the administration messages sent between components of the Equinox Solution as they manage and synchronize data between them. Management also includes front-end browser interfaces configuring server settings on the server. Management messages are usually transmitted via protocols like HTTP, SNMP, FTP or XML.
  • Page 91 You can invoke a meeting type by dialing its prefix in front of the meeting ID. Meeting types are created and stored in the Avaya Equinox Media Server, with additional properties in Equinox Management. Moderator...
  • Page 92 NetSense NetSense is a proprietary Equinox Solution technology which optimizes the video quality according to the available bandwidth to minimize packet loss. As the available bandwidth of a connection varies depending on data traffic,...
  • Page 93 PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) to allow maximum flexibility of camera angles enabling participants to see all those in the meeting room or just one part of the room. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 94 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol for starting, managing and ending voice and video sessions over TCP, TLS or UDP. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 95 Recipients can only view the content; they cannot participate with a microphone or camera to communicate back to the meeting. There are two types of streaming supported in Equinox Solution: unicast which sends a separate stream to each viewer, and multicast which sends one stream to a range of viewers.
  • Page 96 UC (Unified UC, or unified communications deployments offer solutions covering a wide Communications) range of communication channels. These include audio (voice), video, text August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 97 To save bandwidth, consider multicast streaming. Unified Portal Unified Portal is a graphic user interface (GUI) for Avaya Equinox Solution users. Using this GUI, users can schedule and attend meetings. They can also access their recordings and broadcasts. It is the typical way that users interact with and access Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording .
  • Page 98 The Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Virtual Delivery Node (VDN) is a device to push content to an external Content Delivery Network (CDN). The method for publishing content to a CDN is tightly coupled to the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording platform which allows a company's video assets to be managed from a central location.
  • Page 99 Often a zone is assigned a dial prefix, and usually corresponds to a physical location like an organization's department or branch. August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...
  • Page 100 .................82 Dell R630 ..............30 temperature requirements ........... gateway ................R630 ................GRIP ..................training ................. hardware dimensions ............41 weight height R630 ................August 2017 Installing the Avaya Equinox Streaming and Recording Server Comments on this document? infodev@avaya.com...

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