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- Page 1 Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server Getting started D14350.04 November 2010...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Contents General information About the Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (Cisco VCS) Installing the Cisco VCS Package contents Before you start Preparing the installation site Preparing the unit Connecting the cables Powering on the VCS Initial configuration Configuration using a serial cable... -
Page 3: General Information
The Cisco VCS enhances the video experience and provides seamless communication between SIP and H.323 devices utilizing IETF and ITU standards. The Cisco VCS is the center of the video communication network and connects all H.323 and SIP endpoints, infrastructure, and management devices. -
Page 4: Installing The Cisco Vcs
Connecting the cables 1. Connect the power cable to the back of the Cisco VCS (see Figure 1). 2. Connect the Ethernet LAN cable from the LAN1 port on the front of the Cisco VCS to your network (see Figure 2). -
Page 5: Powering On The Vcs
IP address is showing in the display panel on the front of the unit If the red ALM LED flashes rapidly it indicates a hardware fault. Contact your local Cisco representative. The yellow HDD LED indicates disk activity and may flicker during normal operation, more so on a busy system. -
Page 6: Initial Configuration
Configuration using a serial cable To set the initial configuration using a PC connected to the Cisco VCS DATA port via a serial cable: 1. Connect the Ethernet LAN cable from the LAN1 port on the front of the unit to your network. - Page 7 13. Disconnect the serial cable and store it in a safe place. After it has rebooted, the Cisco VCS is ready to use. For security reasons you are advised to change the password for the default admin account (if you have not already done so) and the root account from the default of TANDBERG.
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Page 8: Configuration Using The Front Panel
Configuration using the front panel The LCD panel and buttons at the front of the Cisco VCS allow you to configure and check the IP settings as well as to reboot the system (see Figure 3). You are not recommended to perform the initial configuration using the front panel, but you may need to use this method if you do not have access to a PC and serial cable. -
Page 9: Using The Cisco Vcs
Using the Cisco VCS After you have set the initial configuration of the Cisco VCS, the system is ready to use. You can continue to use the serial connection to access and manage the Cisco VCS, or you can connect to the system remotely over IP using either or both: HTTPS (see "Using the web interface"... -
Page 10: Using The Web Interface
3. Login with a username of admin and your system password. You will see a welcome message. For a full list of CLI commands available on the Cisco VCS, see the Command Reference appendix of the Cisco VCS Administrator Guide. -
Page 11: Documentation And Training
Documentation and training Documentation and training All Cisco VCS documentation including the Cisco VCS Administrator Guide, FindMe™ User Guide, Cisco VCS deployment guides and release notes, plus supporting documentation for other products, is available in PDF format from the Support area of our web site at www.tandberg.com. You can download and print these documents locally, if required. -
Page 12: Disclaimers And Notices
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