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Summary of Contents for RADVision Scopia Elite 6000 Series
- Page 1 Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Installation Guide Version 8.0 For Solution 8.0...
- Page 2 If there is any software on removable media described in this publication, it is furnished under a license agreement included with the product as a separate document. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact RADVISION Ltd and a copy will be provided to you.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adding a Power Supply Unit to the MCU ............18 Mounting the MCU onto the Rack Using Rails............20 Mounting the Rails................20 Mounting the MCU onto the Rails............... 22 RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Table of Contents | i... - Page 4 Configuring the TCP/UDP/TLS Port for SIP on the Scopia Elite MCU....... 42 Configuring Security Access Levels for the Scopia Elite MCU........43 Verifying the MCU Installation................ 44 RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Table of Contents | ii...
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Page 5: About The Scopia Elite Mcu
Technical Specifications ..............page 5 About Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU The new Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU is Radvision’s flagship platform for high definition multi- party conferencing. The Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU harnesses revolutionary processing power for the most demanding conferencing applications through the latest DSP technology. - Page 6 • Seamless interoperability The Scopia Elite MCU is built on the solid foundation of Radvision’s H.323 and SIP software, ensuring full compliance and unmatched interoperability with IP, ISDN, and 3G networks. The Scopia Elite MCU unites H.323 and SIP devices in the same conference session.
- Page 7 Temporal Scalability and Forward Error Correction (FEC). The FEC component improves video quality and reduces the number of video freezes in packet loss conditions. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 About the Scopia Elite MCU | 3...
- Page 8 The no self-see (NSS) option is enabled by default, but can be disabled with an advanced command. This feature enables more effective use of the video screen. • Interactive Voice Response (IVR) messages RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 About the Scopia Elite MCU | 4...
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Page 9: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications This section details the system specifications of the Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU you purchased. Refer to this data when preparing system setup and afterwards as a means of verifying that the environment still complies with these requirements. - Page 10 For information on the default capacity of your MCU and how to increase it, see “Increasing MCU Capacity by Changing Resolution” on page RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 About the Scopia Elite MCU | 6...
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Page 11: Planning Your Mcu Deployment
Increasing MCU Capacity with Video Switching ......... page 11 • Ports to Open for the Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU ........page 12 Planning your Distributed or Centralized Topology for MCU When your organization has more than one site, like a headquarters and several branches, Scopia Solution offers a unique method of cutting video bandwidth costs. - Page 12 Scopia Solution infrastructure transparently directs you to the correct meeting on the correct MCU. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Planning your MCU Deployment | 8...
- Page 13 Default to using a local MCU first, and only cascade conferences if required. • Prioritize cascading wherever possible, to keep bandwidth costs to an absolute minimum. • Avoid cascading as often as possible. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Planning your MCU Deployment | 9...
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Page 14: Increasing Mcu Capacity By Changing Resolution
MCU. Capacity is measured in terms of ports, where a port is typically a single participant's connection to a videoconference. The default port capacity for each Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU model is as follows: • Scopia Elite MCU 6105 offers 5 ports. -
Page 15: Increasing Mcu Capacity With Video Switching
Switching is the process of redirecting video as-is without transcoding, so you see only one endpoint's image at a time, usually the active speaker, without any video layouts or continuous presence (CP). RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Planning your MCU Deployment | 11... -
Page 16: Ports To Open For The Scopia Elite 6000 Series Mcu
DMZ. When opening ports on the Scopia Elite MCU, use the following as a reference: • If you are opening ports that are both in and out of the Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU, see Table 2-3 on page •... - Page 17 Mandatory if deployed with (TCP) Management, configure the MCU via the XML API Scopia Management or third-party via the XML API configuration applications RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Planning your MCU Deployment | 13...
- Page 18 Cannot configure MCU Mandatory if using (HTTP the MCU Administrator HTTPS over SSL) and Conference Control web user interfaces; used for software upgrade RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Planning your MCU Deployment | 14...
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Page 19: Preparing The Mcu Setup
Place the shipping box on a horizontal surface paying attention to the This Side Up symbol on the shipping box. See Figure 3-1 on page RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Preparing the MCU Setup | 15... -
Page 20: Inspecting For Damage
If you suspect any damage from shipping, contact your local freight carrier for procedures on damage claims. If you observe any physical defects in the items you ordered, contact Radvision Technical Support for Return Material Authorization (RMA) form. - Page 21 Keep a record of the parts and serial numbers. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Preparing the MCU Setup | 17...
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Page 22: Setting Up The Mcu
The MCU is shipped with only one PSU fitted, while the second slot is covered by a metal grid. Remove the grid by unscrewing the two screws, one above and one below the device. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 18... - Page 23 Insert the new PSU into position and secure it by pressing it firmly into place until the release tab clicks. Figure 4-2 Adding a PSU in Scopia Elite MCU 6140 Step 3 Reconnect the power cord. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 19...
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Page 24: Mounting The Mcu Onto The Rack Using Rails
Adjusting rail length and attaching to rack Step 2 Attach the rail to the posts using the screws provided (see Figure 4-4 on page 21). RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 20... - Page 25 Attaching the rails to the rack Step 3 Attach the inner rails to the rear of the device (see Figure 4-5 on page 22). RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 21...
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Page 26: Mounting The Mcu Onto The Rails
Slide the MCU onto the rails until the holes on the MCU front panel align with the front posts. Figure 4-6 on page RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 22... -
Page 27: Connecting Cables To The Device
On the rear side of the device, connect the power cable to the AC power connector (see Figure 4-7 on page 24). RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 23... -
Page 28: Setting The Ip Address Of The Device
Dedicated subnet mask for the device • IP address of the default router which the device uses to communicate over the network RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 24... - Page 29 Press the On/Off switch on the front side of the device (see Figure 4-8 on page 26) to power on the device. Verify the power LED is lit green. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 25...
- Page 30 Select: Step 8 Enter 2 to change the network configuration. Step 9 Enter the new information at each prompt: • IP address RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 26...
- Page 31 MCU, whose default value is also 1Gbps. You can change the default value from the MCU web administrator interface by navigating to Configuration > Network > Port Settings. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Setting up the MCU | 27...
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Page 32: Performing The Mcu Initial Configuration
English unless you choose a different language. Procedure Step 1 Launch your browser and enter the IP address or the name of the MCU. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 28... -
Page 33: Changing A User Password
You must ensure that the service prefix numbers are not identical to the first digits of any of your network endpoint phone numbers or aliases. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 29... -
Page 34: Setting The Mcu Interface Languages
The Scopia Elite MCU supports the same languages for the Administrator and Conference Control interfaces, and a different set of languages for the text overlay. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 30... -
Page 35: Setting The Mcu User Interface Language
The Setup tab is displayed. Step 2 Locate the Basics section. Step 3 Select a language in the Default user interface language list. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 31... -
Page 36: Setting A Text Overlay Language
The text overlay feature is set to English by default. Procedure Step 1 Select Configuration Step 2 Select Customization. Step 3 Select the required language. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 32... -
Page 37: Configuring Network Protocols For The Mcu
Disabling the H.323 protocol in the MCU requires the device to restart. Procedure Step 1 Select Configuration Step 2 Select Protocols. Step 3 Locate the H.323 section. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 33... -
Page 38: Configuring Sip Server Settings
Depending on connection types supported by the SIP server, MCU supports these transport connection types for sending messages to SIP server: • • • Procedure Step 1 Select Configuration Step 2 Select Protocols. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 34... - Page 39 • The transport connection type for sending registration requests to the registrar according to the type supported by the SIP registrar. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 35...
- Page 40 The Status tab of the Administrator interface opens. Locate the Status Map section. This section is a graphic representation of the MCU chassis. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 36...
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Page 41: Configuring Ports On All Models Of The Scopia Elite Mcu
MCU by defining the lower end of the port range, known as the base port. The Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU uses 360 ports for audio and 1080 ports for video . Note You cannot reduce the number of UDP ports occupied by the MCU for RTP/RTCP. -
Page 42: Configuring The Tcp Port Range For H.245 On The Scopia Elite Mcu
Configuring the TCP Port Range for H.245 on the Scopia Elite MCU The Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU has designated TCP ports 1024-1324 for H.245. You can set the base port, which is the lower end of the port range. H.245 is a Control Protocol used for multimedia communication that enables transferring information about the device capabilities, as well as opening/closing the logical channels that carry media streams. -
Page 43: Configuring The Http Port On The Scopia Elite Mcu
Step 5 Select Close. Configuring the HTTP Port on the Scopia Elite MCU The Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU has designated port 80 for HTTP. You can configure a different port to use HTTP if necessary in your environment. Procedure... -
Page 44: Configuring The Udp Port For Ras On The Scopia Elite Mcu
Configuring the UDP Port for RAS on the Scopia Elite MCU The Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU has designated port 1719 for RAS. You can configure a different port to use RAS (for example, if port 1719 is busy). Port 1719 is also used to communicate with the gatekeeper (to configure the UDP port for the gatekeeper, see “Configuring the UDP Port for the Gatekeeper on the Scopia Elite MCU”... -
Page 45: Configuring The Udp Port For The Gatekeeper On The Scopia Elite Mcu
Configuring the UDP Port for the Gatekeeper on the Scopia Elite MCU The Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU has designated port 1719 for gatekeeper use. You can configure a different port to enable communication with the gatekeeper (for example, if port 1719 is busy). -
Page 46: Configuring The Tcp Port Q.931 On The Scopia Elite Mcu
Configuring the TCP Port Q.931 on the Scopia Elite MCU The Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU has designated port 1720 for Q.931. You can configure a different port to use Q.931 (for example, if port 1720 is busy). Q.931 is a telephony protocol used for establishing and terminating the connections in H.323 calls. -
Page 47: Configuring Security Access Levels For The Scopia Elite Mcu
If you are performing either debugging or troubleshooting operations, SSH should be enabled. • If you are customizing your language settings, FTP should be enabled. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 43... -
Page 48: Verifying The Mcu Installation
After you installed the device and performed its initial configuration, you need to verify that it is installed and configured correctly. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 44... - Page 49 Exit the conference by disconnecting the call. Step 5 Access the MCU Administrator web interface to verify all status icons are green on the home page. RADVISION | Installation Guide for Scopia Elite 6000 Series MCU Version 8.0 Performing the MCU Initial Configuration | 45...
- Page 50 This document is not part of a contract or license as may be expressly agreed. RADVISION is a registered trademark of RADVISION, Ltd. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners. All rights reserved © 2013 RADVISION, Ltd.
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