Polycom 4000 ® ® Hardware Guide Version 7.0.1 | September 2010 DOC2559B...
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(e.g., a book or sound recording). Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Polycom, Inc., is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Information in this document is subject to change...
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1999/5/CE. Hér með lýsir Polycom (UK) Ltd yfir því að RMX 4000 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC Ar šo Polycom (UK) Ltd deklarē, ka RMX 4000 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
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Slovensky [Slovak]: Suomi [Finnish]: Svenska [Swedish]: The Polycom RMX™ 4000 complies with the Russian Ministry of Communication requirements stated in certificate 2795. Expiration date 17/03/2014. Complies with IDA standards DA101619 Niniejszym Polycom (UK) Ltd oświadcza, że RMX 4000 jest zgodne z...
Connecting the RMX 4000 to -48DC SELV Power ... 1-19 Types of DC Circuit Breakers installed on the RMX 4000 ... 1-20 Connecting Cables on the RMX 4000 ... 1-21 First-time Power-up ... 1-22 Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide...
This Hardware Guide provides information on the RMX 4000 and its components. This system utilizes a modular “universal slot” platform, whose components are designed for high performance, capacity and reliance. Main Features The Polycom RMX 4000 offers the following features: • Linux® based • Chassis based on the ATCA standard •...
DC Input/Range, BTU Power Consumption AC Maximum Power consumption DC Maximum Power consumption Polycom RMX 4000 Specifications 6U (26.56 cm.) 19” (48.26 cm.) 15.74” (40 cm.) Up to 40 Kg. G.711, G. 719, G.722, G.722.1, G.729A, G.723.1, Siren14, Siren 22.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Table 1-1 Environment Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Operating altitude Operating ESD RMX 4000 System Capacities Conferencing Capacities The following table summarizes the different system capacities. Table 1-2 System Functions Maximum number of Video participants in a...
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Chapter 1- Hardware Description Table 1-2 System Functions Maximum number of IP Services Maximum number of ISDN Services Maximum number of IVR Services Maximum number of Recording Links Maximum number of IVR Video Slides Maximum number of Log Files (1Mb max.) Maximum number of CDR Files Maximum number of Fault Files Number of Participant alerts...
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Resource Capacities per Card Assembly MPMx Card Two MPMx card assemblies are available: MPMx -S (Single) and MPMx-D (Double) each offer different resource capacities, as summarized in Table 1-3: Table 1-3 Resource Type Voice H.263 CIF H.263 4CIF15...
Chapter 1- Hardware Description Resource Capacities per Card Type (MPM, MPM+ and MPMx) Each MPMx card increases the resource capacities. HD720p60 and HD1080p30 symmetric resolutions are supported with MPMx. Table 1-5 summarizes resource capacities of the various cards that can be installed in an RMX.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide MCU Card Configuration Mode Guidelines MPMx and MPM+ Modes • MPMx and MPM+ cards installed in the system cannot be used simultaneously. Therefore, the RMX can operate in either MPM+ or MPMx Card Configuration Mode.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description Safety Requirements This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of the system. Site Safety Requirements For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the equipment. • Look carefully for potential hazards in your work area: moist floors, ungrounded power cables, frayed power cords, missing safety grounds and so forth.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide General Installation Precautions Attention: The RMX 4000 can weigh up to 40kg when all slots are occupied. Two people are required to lift the MCU out of the box and also when installing it in a rack.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description • Always keep the rack’s trays and card’s slots closed when not servicing, to maintain proper cooling. Installing the RMX 4000 The following procedures have to be performed to install the RMX 4000 in your site: •...
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Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Make sure that boxes contain all the required parts. Remove the boxes and top Stratocell®. Holding the handle on each side, lift the RMX 4000 from the box, and place it on a flat surface or install it in a rack. Remove any packaging material prior to positioning the RMX 4000.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description Installing the RMX in a Rack or as a Standalone Either place the RMX 4000 on a hard, flat surface such as a desktop or mount it on a 19”/23” rack. Standalone RMX 4000 Installation Place the RMX 4000 on a flat surface or desktop. The RMX 4000 must rest on the four feet at the base of the MCU and must be shifted or moved into position using the two handles attached to the front.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Placing the RMX 4000 in a 19” Rack When the RMX is to be rack mounted chassis runners must be installed on the rack as shown in Figure 1-2. Two chassis runners are included in the Rack Installation Accessories kit and are attached facing inward from the outside of the 19”/23“rack mount.
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Chapter 1- Hardware Description Fasten the RMX to the rack with 8 screws into the holes provided on the RMX’s front as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Rack mounting screws must be supplied by the rack’s manufacturer. The airflow of the RMX 4000 is from right to left. Be sure that the areas on the left and right side of the system are clear for proper ventilation.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Placing the RMX 4000 in a 23” Rack Mounting the RMX 4000 on a 23” rack requires that first the handles and then the 19” brackets be removed from the MCU. This is shown in Figure 1-4.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description The airflow of the RMX 4000 is from right to left. Be sure that the areas on the left and right side of the system are clear for proper ventilation. When the unit is installed on a rack, the rack must be properly grounded to the central office ground.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Place the RMX in a rack and tighten the 8 screws securing the RMX to the rack. Connecting the RMX 4000 to Power Sources You can connect either an AC Inlet or to DC power according to the power system required at your site: •...
Do not connect the green or green-yellow wire to the system single-point ground screw. • Customers are required to only use AC power cables supplied by Polycom. • The size of the protective earthing conductor should be a minimum of 10AWG.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Connecting the RMX 4000 to -48DC SELV Power On the DC Power Rail Modules (PRM’s), set the two circuit breakers to OFF. For more information on circuit breaker types, see "Types of DC Circuit Breakers installed on the RMX 4000” on page Ensure that the cables from the Main that supplies electricity to the DC power units are OFF or disconnected.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description Connect the green or green-yellow wire to the system single-point M6x15 “Ground” bolt. The rating of the protective earthing conductor should be a minimum of 10AWG. If the unit is rack mounted, the single-point ground on the MCU must be connected to the rack with a single conductor and fixed as to prevent loosening....
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Connecting Cables on the RMX 4000 To connect the cables (AC and DC systems): • RTM-IP 4000: — Connect the Management Network cable to LAN 2. — Connect the Signalling cable to LAN 3. — Connect the Shelf Management cable to LAN 6.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description For more information about specific card connections, see: • "RTM-IP 4000” on page • "RTM ISDN” on page • "RTM LAN” on page First-time Power-up For first entry installation, you must insert the USB key containing the modified IP addresses in USB port on the RMX’s back panel.
RMX 4000 Components On the RMX 4000 components are located on both the front and rear of the MCU as listed in Table 1-8, "Polycom RMX 4000 Component Description". For more information see the descriptions of the "RMX 4000 Front Panel”...
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Blank Panels Fabric Switch Module (FSM 4000) RMX 4000 DC Front View Polycom RMX 4000 Component Description Description The CNTL4000 module controls and manages the RMX 4000. The CNTL 4000 module has an ComExpress Pentium-M 1.4GHz processor, a hard disk drive, Compact Flash and DDR RAM.
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Fan Drawer Multi Processor Module+ (MPM+) Card Polycom RMX 4000 Component Description (Continued) Description The AC Power Supply drawers are located below the MPM+/MPMx Cards and are connected to the backplane by means of a power connector. Operating at 100-240 volts AC 50/60 Hz all power supplies have built-in load sharing capabilities.
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Multi Processor Module x (MPMx) Card 1-26 Polycom RMX 4000 Component Description (Continued) Description The MPMx cards, perform the various RTP, audio and video processing functions on the RMX 4000 unit. TI processors are at the core of each MPMx card which are available in the following assemblies: •...
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide RMX 4000 Rear Panel The RMX 4000 rear panel contains the RTM-IP 4000 card and either (or both) RTM ISDN/RTM LAN card(s). In order for an MPM+/MPMx card to function (i.e. video) one of the RTM boards, either a LAN or ISDN card MUST be present in a rear panel slot opposite to an MPM+/MPMx card.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description Circuit Switch Figure 1-10 RTM-IP 4000 A single RTM-IP 4000 card provides system management based on the ATCA standard and connects to the backplane. Through the shelf manager, it controls and monitors the system fans and regulates the AC power supplies.
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Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide LAN 1- Modem Connection Figure 1-11 • LAN 4, LAN 5 and the Serial ports are only for debugging and not for customer use. • Do not remove the protective plastic caps from LAN 1, LAN 4 and LAN 5 ports.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description Table 1-9 Item Standby button RTM ISDN The RTM ISDN card connects directly to an MPM+/MPMx. The RTM ISDN card routes data between the MPM+/MPMx cards and components of the system, converts ISDN T1/E1 media to IP packets and provides connectivity to external ISDN networks.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide With the RMX 4000, you can either have a dedicated E1 or T1 Type Network Service. It is not possible to have a mixed E1 and T1 ISDN Network Service. ISDN/PSTN Clock Source Each RTM ISDN card has its own primary and secondary clock source.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description AC Power Entry Module (PEM) An AC PEM includes a power inlet, EMI filter and backplane connectors. Power input to the system is fed via a PEM (Power Entry Module) through backplane into the power supply. Each AC power module has its own dedicated power cable.
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Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Table 1-10 Slot ID/No. 9-11 13-16 19-21 RMX™ 4000 Slot Numbering Card/Component Requirement Logo Panel Not Available (NA) CTNL 4000 unit Mandatory (CPU 1) AC Power Supply An RMX with AC power has 3 power supplies installed.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description RMX 4000 LEDs The RMX includes LEDs located on the front panel and rear panel. In the front panel, the LEDs reflect the state of the components. The LEDs on the rear panel indicate the state of the external connections and the status of the RTM-IP 4000 card.
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Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Table 1-11 Component Fabric Switch Module (FSM 4000) MPM+/MPMx Card RMX 4000 Front Panel LED’s (Continued) LED ID LED Color Green Amber Green Amber Blue Description ON - Major error on card. Flashes - During card startup.
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Chapter 1- Hardware Description Table 1-11 Component CNTL 4000 Unit 1-36 RMX 4000 Front Panel LED’s (Continued) LED ID LED Color Green Amber Blue Description ON - Major system error. In case of an active alarm this light is ON, and the RDY green is OFF.
Chapter 1- Hardware Description Table 1-12 Component ShMG (Shelf Manager) LEDs RTM LAN The following LEDs appear on the RTM LAN: Table 1-13 Function Name LAN 1 & 2 LEDs 1-38 RMX 4000 RTM-IP 4000 LEDs (Continued) LED Color Name Green Blue RMX 4000 RTM LAN LEDs...
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide RTM ISDN The following LEDs appear on the RTM ISDN: Table 1-14 Function Name LAN LEDs (LAN 1-6) ShMC LED RMX 4000 RTM ISDN LEDs LED Color Name Green 1 Gb Amber Blue Description ON with an active network connection, flickers with Packet activity.
Component Replacement The RMX 4000 is designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Most components are swappable and are accessible directly via the front panel or the rear panel. The MPM+/MPMx, power supplies and Fan tray are Hot Swappable. The Fan tray must be replaced immediately or the temperature spike in the RMX shall initiate a shutdown.
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Chapter 2- Component Replacement • Fabric Switch Module (FSM 4000), see “Replacing the Fabric Switch Module (FSM 4000)” on page 2-18. Warning! • All maintenance tasks are to be performed by qualified, authorized personnel. • Use only replacement parts supplied by your dealer. •...
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Using the Modified PMC Compatible Ejector Lever On the RMX 4000 most components are fitted with identical ejector levers that are used to release or fasten the component’s to their slot. This ejector lever can be moved to 3 positions: •...
Chapter 2- Component Replacement Replacing the CNTL 4000 Module The CPU module is the management system of the RMX 4000. Use the following procedure to replace a CNTL 4000 Module: Ensure that the power switch/circuit switch on the RMX 4000 is turned OFF (O).
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Replacing an AC Power Supply Module Two units supply power to the RMX 4000 (3rd optional - AC only), each unit with its own power cord. Use the following procedure to replace a Power Supply unit: Please verify the type of power supply used on your RMX 4000.
Chapter 2- Component Replacement Carefully slide the Power Supply unit out from the front slot. Slide in the replacement Power Supply unit. Push the Power Supply unit firmly into the Backplane, making sure it is properly seated in its slot, and that the latch is in a locked position. Tighten the captive screws on the front panel of the Power Supply unit to the chassis.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Carefully slide the PEM unit out from the rear slot. Slide in the replacement PEM unit. Push the PEM unit firmly into the Power Supply, making sure it is properly seated in its slot. Tighten the captive screws on the rear panel of the PEM unit to the rear chassis.
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Chapter 2- Component Replacement Using a star screw driver, disconnect the two wires connected to the Terminal block (-48 VDC & RTN) of the failed DC PRM unit. Unscrew the captive screws on the rear panel of the PRM unit that secures the unit to the chassis.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Replacing the Fan Drawer Eight fans are mounted in the Fan drawer, where the airflow is from right to left. Should one of these fans fail as indicated by a Fan LED, you are required to replace the Fan drawer.
Chapter 2- Component Replacement Inserting an Air Filter (Optional) in the Fan Drawer In the fan drawer, an Air Filter can be added as an option. You must order this part through your next level of support. Ensure that the power switch/circuit switch on the RMX 4000 is turned OFF (O).
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Open the filter tray, by unscrewing two screws on the tray. Insert the air filter into the filter tray. Close the filter tray, by tightening the two screws on the tray. Insert and slide in the Fan drawer.
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Chapter 2- Component Replacement If applicable, loosen the captive screws and remove the slot cover. Power down the card by partially opening the ejector levers until the blue HS LED on the card and the Control Unit start to flash. Warning! Once the removal sequence is initiated the process cannot be terminated and the HS LED flashes.
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Carefully slide the MPM+/MPMx card out through the front panel. Installing the Replacement MPM+/MPMx Card On the card to be installed, move the ejector levers to their fully open position. Slide in the replacement MPM+/MPMx card.
Chapter 2- Component Replacement Installing an MPM+/MPMx Card on the RMX 4000 On the RMX 4000 when upgrading from MPM/MPM+ to MPMx on the RTM-IP 4000 all connections require Ferrite cables. If applicable, loosen the captive screws and remove the slot cover. On the card to be installed, move the ejector levers to their full open position.
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Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide On the card to be installed, move the ejector levers to their fully open position. Slide in the replacement RTM ISDN card. Insert the card into the slot until the ejector levers touch the front edge of the card cage.
Chapter 2- Component Replacement Replacing the RTM-IP 4000 RTM-IP 4000 connections require Ferrite cables when connecting to MPMx cards. The RTM-IP 4000 card on the rear of the RMX 4000 provides connectivity to all the MCU modules. Use the following procedure to replace the RTM-IP 4000 card: Ensure that the power switch/circuit switch on the RMX 4000 is turned OFF (O).
Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide 10 Tighten the captive screws on the rear panel of the RMX 4000 that secure the RTM-IP 4000 card. 11 Reconnect the cables. 12 Turn ON the RMX 4000. Replacing the RTM LAN The RTM LAN card on the rear of the RMX 4000 provides connectivity to all the MCU modules.
Chapter 2- Component Replacement Ensure that the metal ejector levers are fully retracted into their housings. 10 Tighten the captive screws on the rear panel of the RMX 4000 that secure the RTM LAN card. 11 Reconnect the cables. 12 Turn ON the RMX 4000. Replacing the Fabric Switch Module (FSM 4000) Ensure that the power switch/circuit switch on the RMX 4000 is turned OFF (O).
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Polycom RMX 4000 Hardware Guide Ensure that the metal ejector levers are fully retracted into their housings. Tighten the captive screws on the rear panel of the RMX 4000 that secure the Fabric Switch Module (FSM 4000). 10 Turn ON the RMX 4000.
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