RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX)
Installation Quick Start Guide for RealPresence
Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500
Basic Setup
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The product name, RealPresence® Collaboration Server 1500 and RMX® 1500
are used interchangeably throughout this document.
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Before installing the RMX 1500 and performing the Basic Setup, please read the
General Safety Precautions and regulatory notices described in the
RealPresence® Collaboration Server (RMX)1500 Hardware Guide.
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For a detailed description of Unpacking and Rack mounting instructions, see the
RealPresence® Collaboration Server (RMX)1500 Hardware Guide.
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If your system package includes the RTM ISDN card, it is recommended to install it
before mounting the RMX on the rack. Refer to the RealPresence® Collaboration
Server 1500/2000/4000 Getting Started Guide for Installation instructions.
Front Panel
USB Slot
Keyboard Slot
VGA Slot
Mouse slot
Connecting the Cables to the RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX)
1
Insert the power cable into the power connector on the rear panel of the RMX 1500.
2
Connect the Media cable to LAN 2 port.
3
Connect the network cables to the MNG (Signaling) port & MNG B (Management
Network) port.
Optional. Connect the Shelf Management cable to the Shelf port.
4
5
Optional. Connect the E1/T1 cables to their PRI (1-4) ports.
Rear Panel
Power
Optional. E1/T1 PRI
LAN 2
MNG/MNG B
Cable
Connection(s)
Connection
Connections
The LAN3 & LAN4 ports are not be used and the plastic caps covering those ports
should not be removed.
1
Configuring the LAN Properties on the USB Key
1
Insert the USB key provided with your system into the PC workstation.
The Polycom Documentation window opens.
In Windows 7:
a
Select Open Folder to view files using Windows Explorer.
Double-click the index.hta file.
b
The Language Menu opens.
2
Select the documentation language.
3
In the License Agreement window, click the Accept Agreement button.
In the Product Type screen, select RMX 1500.
4
ON/OFF button
Front
LEDs
5
In the Initial Setup Utility, click the LAN Configuration Utility hyperlink.
The LanConfigUtility dialog box opens.
6
Modify the parameters in the utility's dialog box using the information supplied by
your network administrator.
Click OK.
7
8
Remove the USB key from the PC.
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1500
First-time Power-up and Connection to MCU
1
Insert the USB key containing the modified IP addresses into the USB port on the
RMX's back panel.
2
Power the RMX ON.
The ON/OFF button is lit (ON).
System power-up sequence may take approximately 10 minutes.
Wait for the upload process to complete. It is completed when all the flickering and
flashing LEDs turn off and only the red ERROR LED remains ON.
It remains ON until the Default IP Network Service is configured.
In the browser, enter the IP address of the RMX Control Unit and press Enter.
3
4
After the Welcome screen is displayed, remove the USB key from the RMX.
5
6
Enter POLYCOM.
Enter POLYCOM.
Click Login.
Click the Accept Agreement
check box.
Click to connect to Polycom web
site and register the RMX.
Click Product Registration and
follow the on screen instructions
to obtain the Product Activation
Key.
Enter or paste the Product
Activation Key obtained.
Click OK.
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