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  • Page 1 sales@artisantg.com artisantg.com (217) 352-9330 | Visit our website - Click HERE...
  • Page 2 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Software version J3 D13373.04 This document is not to be reproduced in whole or in part without permission in writing from:...
  • Page 3 TANDBERG MPS User Manual COPYRIGHT © 2006, TANDBERG – All rights reserved D13373.04...
  • Page 4 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Trademarks and copyright All rights reserved. This document contains information that is proprietary to TANDBERG. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of TANDBERG.
  • Page 5 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Contact us If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please see the Online Support section at www.tandberg.net. It is also possible to send a fax or mail to the attention of: Product and Sales Support TANDBERG ASA P.O.Box 92...
  • Page 6 Through people’s use of TANDBERG’s products, the environment will benefit from less use of polluting transport.  TANDBERG’s wide use of the concepts of outsourcing makes the company itself a company with a low rate of emissions and effects on the environment.
  • Page 7 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Operator Safety Summary For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the equipment and keep this manual for future reference. The information in this summary is intended for operators. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions both on the apparatus and in the operating instructions.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual Contents 1 Introduction ..............................9 1.1 TANDBERG MPS at a glance ........................10  Installation ..............................1 2.1 Unpacking ..............................15 2.1 Rack Mounting ..............................16 2.2 Connecting cables ............................17 2.3 Starting the system ............................19 2.1 Initial configuration ............................20  Using the MPS .............................1 3.1 Using the MCU ..............................22...
  • Page 9 8.1.4 V.35 Serial Interface Card (SIC-32) ......................113 8.1.5 Power Supply TANDBERG MPS 800 ......................115 8.1.6 Inserting additional Network Interface Cards with TANDBERG MPS 800 ..........116 8.1.7 Inserting additional Network Interface Cards with TANDBERG MPS 200 ..........118 8.2 Features ..............................120...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    MPS 200.  Up to 160 video sites and 48 telephony calls with the MPS 800 and up to 40 video sites and 32 telephony calls with the MPS 200 can be supported at the same time in some configurations, each benefiting from the same superb audio and video quality The TANDBERG MPS can also be used purely as an audio-bridge.

  • Page 11: Tandberg Mps At A Glance

    Front view The TANDBERG MPS chassis is 19” rack-mountable. On the front of the chassis is a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for initial configuration and basic system information. You will also find 4 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for power status.
  • Page 12 You will also find 4 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for board status. With the TANDBERG MPS 800, there is support for up to 8 Media Processing Boards. With the TANDBERG MPS 200, there is support for up to 2 Media Processing Boards. Please see section ‘8 Technical Description’ for further details on the Media Processing Boards.
  • Page 13 The TANDBERG MPS 800 is shipped with 2 hot-swappable power units for configurations of 1 to 3 Media Processing Boards. If the unit has more than 3 Media Processing Boards the TANDBERG MPS 800 has to be equipped with 3 hot-swappable power units. The power units are installed at the back of the chassis. You will also find the power switch/connector at the back of the chassis.
  • Page 14 The maximum bandwidth for ISDN on each of the Media Processing Boards is 7680 kbps. With 4 E1/T1 ISDN Interface Card installed in a MPS 800, and 8 Media Processing Boards the maximum bandwidth is 61440 kbps. One V.35 Serial Interface Card could handle maximum 61440 kbps, in maximum 32 calls.

  • Page 15: Installation

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual  Installation Precautions: • Never install communication equipment during a lightning storm. • Never install jacks for communication cables in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch uninstalled communication wires or terminals unless the communication line has been disconnected at the network interface.

  • Page 16: Unpacking

     Make sure that the TANDBERG MPS is accessible and that all cables can be easily connected.  For ventilation: Leave a space of at least 10cm (4 inches) behind the TANDBERG MPS's rear panel and 10cm (4 inches) in front of the front panel.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual .1 Rack Mounting The TANDBERG MPS comes with 4 screws and 4 nuts for mounting in standard 19” racks. The chassis is equipped with brackets. Before starting the rack mounting, please make sure the TANDBERG MPS is placed securely on a hard, flat surface.

  • Page 18: Connecting Cables

    ���er�e� ����e� for details. If you want to connect the TANDBERG MPS to two separate IP networks you must use the second ‘Enet2’ interface on the back of the System Controller Board, in addition to the ‘Enet1’ interface on the front side.
  • Page 19 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Ethernet switch Ethernet switch Figure 2‑2. ���� 2�� ����e��i�g ���er�e� ����e� ���� 2�� ����e��i�g ���er�e� ����e� D13373.04...

  • Page 20: Starting The System

    Then set the power switch button on the back of the chassis to ‘1’, see Figure 2‑3. ���� ��� ��wer �wi��� and Figure 2‑4. ���� 2�� ��wer �wi��� for where to find the power switch on MPS 800 and MPS 200.

  • Page 21: Initial Configuration

    Panel, follow the instructions below: 1. Switch on the TANDBERG MPS by setting the power switch button on the back to ‘1’, see Figure 2‑3. ���� ��� ��wer �wi��� and Figure 2‑4. ���� 2�� ��wer �wi��� for details. The system is ready for configuration...

  • Page 22: Using The Mps

    The TANDBERG MPS can also be controlled via SSH or Telnet by using a comprehensive set of API commands. This enables the TANDBERG MPS to be controlled by a different user interface, such as an AMX or Crestron control systems.

  • Page 23: Using The Mcu

    .1.1 MCU Conference overview Overview The following Web page, called ‘Overview’ will be shown when the correct password has been entered and shows all MCU conferences currently active on the TANDBERG MPS. Figure 3‑1. ��U ���fere��e �verview General Displays some useful basic information about the current IP address(es) and gatekeeper address(es) and SIP status.
  • Page 24 40. ISDN Channels 1 of 52, indicate that 1 ISDN channels are used on the TANDBERG MPS. The total number of supported ISDN channels in this configuration is 52. Total Bandwidth 6976kbps of 30720kbps indicate that 6976kbps bandwidth is used on the TANDBERG MPS.
  • Page 25 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Telephones Shows the number of connected telephones and the maximum number of allowed telephones in the conference. ISDN Channels Shows the total number of ISDN channels used in the conference. IP Bandwidth Shows the total IP bandwidth used in the conference.

  • Page 26: Set Up A New Conference

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual .1. Set up a new conference There are several ways to enter the ‘Create Conference’ from the ‘Overview’ – ‘MCU’ pane:  Click on the ‘Create New Conference’ button in the Conference Overview pane.  Use the drop down list and choose a ‘Create New’ conference and click on the ‘ok’ button.
  • Page 27 When defining a conference, a specific billing code can be assigned to it. All calls in this conference will be associated with this billing code. Management tools, such as the TANDBERG Management Suite, can then use it for billing purposes. Video Conference Layout Used to select a specific Conference Layout for the conference.
  • Page 28 TANDBERG MPS User Manual �+2 ��p�i� T�p‑B����m �+2 ��p�i� B����m‑T�p �+2 ��p�i� T�p �+2 ��p�i� B����m 12+1 ��p�i� �e��er 12+1 ��p�i� T�p Lef� 12+2 ��p�i� 16 ��p�i� 2+1 ��p�i� Wide 3 ��p�i� Wide 3+1 ��p�i� Wide 4 ��p�i� Wide 4+1 ��p�i� Wide 6 ��p�i�...
  • Page 29 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Dual Video Stream The MCU supports Duo Video and H.239. Both Duo Video and H.239 is supported in the same conference. When set to Off, Duo Video and H.239 will not be supported in this conference.
  • Page 30 If set to on all participants in the conference must support at DES or AES encryption (available on all TANDBERG endpoints using software version B4.0 or later). Participants not supporting encryption will be shown the ‘Encryption Required’ screen for 60 seconds before they are disconnected from the conference.
  • Page 31 TANDBERG MPS User Manual D��� will only allow participants with DES 56 bit encryption capabilities. Participants without this capability will not be able to join the conference. Protect If set to On only predefined Protected Numbers are allowed to dial into the conference. See...
  • Page 32 TANDBERG MPS User Manual The welcome screen and sound can be customized in the ‘File Management’ section under ‘MCU Configuration February 2006...

  • Page 33: Manage An Active Conference

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual .1.1 Manage an active conference To view conference 1 in detail, open ‘Conference 1’ as shown in Figure 3‑4. ���fere��e . Figure 3‑4. ���fere��e ����u� Conference Status Number Shows the conference ISDN, IP, H.323 ID and SIP URI for dial in number/address. Each conference has separate dial in numbers.
  • Page 34 Shows a snapshot of the Duo Video transmitted from the MCU to the participants. Click on the picture to enlarge it in a separate window. For more details on Conference Layouts, see the ‘Conference Configuration’ section in chapter ‘3 Using the MPS’. NOTE In an encrypted conference, Conference Snapshots are not available.
  • Page 35 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Add Participants To add new participants to the conference, press ‘Add Participants’. The ‘Add Participants’ window will be shown. Figure 3‑5. Add p�r�i�ip���� Select the participant(s) from the Phone book and press ‘Call Participants’. If a participant is not listed, use the ‘Manual Dial’...
  • Page 36 Network Interface Card (V35) in slot 4 Network ID: Port 31 Number: j.doe@sip.tandberg.net Alias registered in the SIP server. Call type: Dial profile: Store frequently used numbers in the phone book or a management system (e.g. the TANDBERG management system – TMS). February 2006...
  • Page 37 The DID numbers must be available MPS dial in numbers, either available on the ISDN PRI, or available by H323 prefixes. To use dial in direct numbers a DID has to be configured for this MPS. For more details see ‘MCU Configuration’...
  • Page 38 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Basic view Provides a basic overview of all the participants in the conference. Figure 3‑7. B��i� view. Participants Shows the name of the participants. Status Shows the status of the connection. Establ Out Shown during call setup between the participant and the MCU.
  • Page 39 TANDBERG MPS User Manual The conference administrator has manually muted the participant. The audio input level for each participant is displayed in the Audio Input Level indicator. Audio Input Level indicator. Video Shows the video status for each participant. The participant is transmitting video.
  • Page 40 To un-mute a participant again, press the ‘Un Mute’ button. This button is only shown if the video has been muted by the conference administrator. To add a participant to the TANDBERG MPS phonebook press the ‘Phonebook’ button. Audio Input Level Shows measured input level from each of the conference participants.
  • Page 41 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Advanced view Gives detailed information on the audio in, audio out and video in protocols and the bandwidth used by these protocols. For full participant details, click in the participant name and a ‘Call Info’ page is shown.
  • Page 42 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Participant The participant number or system name. Move to conference Move the participant to another conference. The conference must be started in advance and should have the same basic settings. It is not possible to move a H323 call to an encrypted conference.

  • Page 43: Using The Gateway

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual . Using the Gateway ..1 Features Encryption (Secure conference Secure conference AES (128 bit) and Secure conference DES (56 bit) are both supported through the gateway. Downspeeding When requested quality (bandwidth) cannot be established, a connection is established on as high quality as possible or if channels are dropped during a videoconference, the connection is automatically maintained without interruption.
  • Page 44 Gateway overview Overview The following Web page, called ‘Overview’ will be shown when the correct password has been entered and shows all Gateway calls currently active on the TANDBERG MPS. Figure 3‑11 G��ew�� ���� �verview GW Calls Shows each active call through the gateway.

  • Page 45: Manage A Gateway Call

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual Status Idle No active call, call just been disconnected. Establ out Gateway is calling out to destination. Alerting Call is being connected. Connected Call is connected. Clear out Call is being disconnected. Number ISDN or IP number.

  • Page 46: Phone Book

    . Phone Book By selecting the ‘Phone Book’ tab, you can add new or edit existing Phone Book entries in the MPS. The Phone Book can be used to dial out to a participant and can contain up to 99 single entries and 16 group entries.
  • Page 47 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Network Module Used to specify which Network Interface Card to use for outgoing calls. Optional for ISDN calls. Mandatory for V.35 calls. Network ID Used to specify which V.35 port to use (mandatory). For IP calls it specifies which IP network to use (optional).
  • Page 48 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Remove To remove a participant from the Participants list in the Group Entry, select the participant and press ‘Remove’. Create New To save the new group, press ‘Create New’. Cancel Will discard all changes made and return to the ‘Phone Book’ page.

  • Page 49: System Status

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual  System Status To view current TANDBERG MPS status, open ‘System Status’ as shown in the Figure 4‑1. ��y��em ����u�. Figure 4‑1. �����em ����u�. PRI Status  G.703 Status  V.35 Status  MediaBoard Information ...

  • Page 50: Pri Status

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual .1 PRI Status To view status of the PRI Board, open ’PRI Status’ as shown in the Figure 4‑2. ��I ���rd ����u� Figure 4‑2. ��I ���rd ����u�. Figure 4‑2. �RI ���rd ����u� Figure 4‑2. �RI ���rd ����u�...

  • Page 51: Status

    This page gives status information about available channels and which calls are connected and recently disconnected. A RedAlarm alert may indicate that the cable is faulty or disconnected. A Sync alert may indicate that the MPS or your G.703 network is not correctly configured. D13373.04...

  • Page 52: Status

    Displays the current clock rate for each individual Serial port. When a port is active in a call this will display the call rate that the port is connected at. If used for external clocking on the MPS this will display the rate of the clock that the MPS is receiving from the network.

  • Page 53: Mediaboard Information

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual . MediaBoard Information To view the status of the Media Processing Boards, open ‘MediaBoard Information’ as shown in the Figure 4‑5. �edi� ���rd ����u�. Figure 4‑5. �edi� ���rd ����u� IP Address Shows the IP Address of the Media Processing Board.

  • Page 54: Status

    H. Gatekeeper Status Shows status and IP address of the Gatekeeper for Network#1, which the TANDBERG MPS is registered to. ‘Inactive’ means the TANDBERG MPS is not registered to a gatekeeper. ‘Registering’ means the TANDBERG MPS is having problems registering with the selected gatekeeper.

  • Page 55: Sip Status

    Figure 4‑7. ��I� �����u� Mode Shows if the SIP service is enabled or not. Server status: Show status towards the configured SIP server i.e. whether or not the MPS can find a server Possible states are: INACTIVE server DNS FAILED...
  • Page 56 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Server Authentication Shows if server NTLM or Digest authentication is turned “on” or “off” Registration One status line for each possible conference, all with their own unique SIP URI. Possible states are: INACTIVE, No SIP URI’s have been logged on to server.

  • Page 57: System Information

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual . System Information To view TANDBERG MPS system information, open ‘System Information’ as shown in the Figure 4‑�. ��y��em i�f�rm��i��. This page provides information on installed software and hardware, system configuration and resources. Figure 4‑�. �����em i�f�rm��i��.
  • Page 58 TANDBERG MPS User Manual System Unit Product Type Shows the TANDBERG product type Product Id Shows the TANDBERG product id Uptime Shows the uptime since last boot in seconds UptimeStr Shows the uptime since last boot in days, hours, minutes and seconds...
  • Page 59 GW Call Shows the maximum number of gateway calls available on the MPS Max BChan PRI Shows the maximum number of B channels available for the gateway on the MPS Hardware Serial Number Shows the serial number for the MPS...
  • Page 60 TANDBERG MPS User Manual BChan PRI Shows the number of B channels used by the gateway Conference Shows the number of conferences used by the MCU Telephony Shows the number for telephone calls used by the MCU Video Telephony Shows the number of video calls used by the MCU...

  • Page 61: System Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 5 System Configuration To Configure the TANDBERG MPS, open ‘System Configuration’ and ‘MCU Configuration’, shown in the Figure 5‑1. System configuration. Figure 5‑1. System configuration. H.320 Configuration  PRI Configuration  G.703 Board Configuration  IP Configuration ...

  • Page 62: Network Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 5.1 H.320 Network configuration Figure 5‑2. H.320 board configuration Card (1 to n) (1 to n) 1 to n) Select which type of H320 (ISDN) network each ISDN network card is connected to; PRI or G.703 (Leased line). Description: A compulsory textual description to easier identify each card.

  • Page 63: Pri Configuration

    The TANDBERG MPS will send its own number to the far end. This is only useful when each conference have specified a dial-in number. (Default) The TANDBERG MPS will not send its own number to the far end. Please note that the network may still send your number to the far end.
  • Page 64 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Parallel Dial Channels will be dialed and connected in parallel when setting up a BONDING call. (Default) Channels will be dialed sequentially, which may increase setup time. Turns sending of HLC information element in setup message on (video calls only).
  • Page 65 Number Range Start The PRI lines connected to the TANDBERG MPS should have at least one number each, to allow dial in from ISDN. If the PRI line has a range of numbers, the start number must be entered here. (Default: empty) The number range must be inclusive.
  • Page 66 Used for most E1-PRI configurations. If your network equipment does not support this feature, turn it off. T1 Cable Length Specifies the cable length between the TANDBERG MPS and the CSU for each of the PRI lines (only valid for T1 networks). Possible values are: •...

  • Page 67: Board Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 5.3 G.703 Board configuration Leased Line is a non-dialling protocol and should be used when only a codec are connected in a point to point connection or through an ISDN switch supporting G.703 Leased Line mapping. NOT� Please ensure that G.703 is enabled for the correct ISDN cards in the H320-configuration as described in �e��i��...
  • Page 68 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Note: It may be necessary to specify the call rate explicitly when dialling a G.703 call id to ensure that the correct call rate is used. 5 calls 4 calls 3 calls 2 calls Start Channel 1...

  • Page 69: Ip Configuration

    The MCU will connect to the LAN using 100 Mbps/Half Duplex. 100Full The MCU will connect to the LAN using 100 Mbps/Full Duplex. Note: If forcing the TANDBERG MPS to anything other than Auto then the Ethernet switch must also be forced to match. D13373.04...
  • Page 70 When ready to store the new settings, press ‘Save’. These settings will take effect when the system is restarted. Restart This button will restart the TANDBERG MPS. Any changes made after pressing ‘Save’ in the IP Configuration will then take effect.

  • Page 71: Mediaboard Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 5.5 MediaBoard Configuration To configure the IP settings on the Media Boards, open ‘MediaBoard IP’ as shown in the Figure 5‑6. �edi����rd configuration. Figure 5‑6. Mediaboard configuration For each of the Media Processing Boards the following configuration must de done: Network ID The Media Processing Board is connected to the same IP-network as the System Controller Board Interface 1.
  • Page 72 TANDBERG MPS User Manual IP Gateway The IP Gateway defines the Gateway address. Your LAN administrator will provide the correct value for this field. Save When ready to store the new settings, press ‘Save’. These settings will take effect when the system is restarted.

  • Page 73: Serial V35 Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 5.6 Serial V35 Configuration To configure the V.35 settings on the TANDBERG MPS, open ‘Serial V.35’ as shown in the Figure 5‑7. V.35 ���rd configuration. Figure 5‑7. V.35 board configuration Call Control, port 1- Dial Manual Manual should be used when no handshake signals are available and the external equipment requires a constantly connected line.
  • Page 74 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Incoming Connection Bandwidth, port 1- Incoming Connection Bandwidth may be set to 64kbps, 128kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, 320kbps, 384kbps (default), 512kbps, 768kbps, 1152kbps, 1472kbps, 1536kbps and 1920kbps Restrict, port 1- When set to on, call rates are incremented in steps of 56 kbps.

  • Page 75: Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 5.7 H.323 Configuration To dial directly in to a conference from H.323 requires the use of H.323 numbers. This means that the TANDBERG MPS must be registered to a Gatekeeper. See the Figure 5-8. H.323 configuration and below for details.
  • Page 76 TANDBERG MPS User Manual H.323 Gatekeeper Status shows current status of Gatekeeper registration. Save Press ‘Save’ to activate the new settings. February 2006...

  • Page 77: Snmp Configuration

    Identifies the IP-address of the SNMP manager. Up to three different SNMP Trap Hosts can be defined. Your LAN administrator should provide the correct values for these fields. System Contact Used to identify the system contact via SNMP tools such as TANDBERG Management Suite or HPOpenView. D13373.04...
  • Page 78 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Location Used to identify the system location via SNMP tools such as TANDBERG Management Suite or HPOpenView. Save Press ‘Save’ to activate the new settings. February 2006...

  • Page 79: Sip Configuration

    IP address. The default port is 5060 for TCP and UDP, but another one can be provided. Server Address: <text field> �x�mp�e�: “sipserver.example.com” “sipserver.example.com:5060” “10.0.0.2” “10.0.0.2:5061” Server Type The correct SIP server type must be set to let the MPS communicate with the SIP server. D13373.04...
  • Page 80 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Transport Sets the default transport protocol towards the SIP server. The most convenient transport protocol differs from server to server. i.e. when server type is set to “Nortel”, the transport default should be UDP, TCP when Microsoft LCS server.

  • Page 81: Qos Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 5.10 QoS Configuration Figure 5‑11. QoS Configuration. Quality of Service The network must support Quality of Service, QoS, for these settings to work. Note that you can configure the Quality of Service mode differently for Network #1 and Network #2.
  • Page 82 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Max. Reliability Will choose the route where minimum packet loss is prioritized. Min. Cost Will choose the cheapest connection available. February 2006...

  • Page 83: Miscellaneous Configuration

    Figure 5‑12. Miscellaneous configuration. Configuration To change the system name of the TANDBERG MPS, enter the new system name in the ‘System Name’. Services The IP services HTTP and HTTPS can be independently disabled to prevent access to the TANDBERG MPS.

  • Page 84: Software Upgrade

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual .1 Software Upgrade New software to the TANDBERG MPS can be installed via the Software Upgrade web page, see the Figure 5‑13. ���f�w�re upgr�de. This page also shows the current software version, the hardware serial number and the installed options and option keys.
  • Page 85 Press ‘Browse’ to select the firmware upgrade file and press “Install Firmware” to proceed with the firmware upload. NOTE There are two different version of the TANDBERG MPS software file. One standard software file (s41000jxx.tar.gz), and one software file (s41001jxx.tar.gz) without Encryption (without AES and DES support). D13373.04...

  • Page 86: Mcu Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 6 MCU Configuration Dial In Numbers  Network Profiles  Conference Template  Personal Conferences  Files  February 2006...

  • Page 87: Dial In Numbers

    Figure 6‑1. ��U di�� i� �um�er� NOTE To use the ISDN numbers, there must be a PRI board and a PRI option available on the MPS. The numbers that are set as conference numbers must also be within the given PRI number range.
  • Page 88 The Single Dial In Number is a feature that allows the MPS to set up multiple conferences, in a ad hoc manner. This is triggered by a user dialling in to a single number. The MPS will the provide a set of IVR services that enables a user to  Create a new conference on the fly...
  • Page 89 SIP proxy. Dial In Prefix The TANDBERG MPS now also allows a more flexible numbering scheme on H323 based networks. This is possible by the registration of prefixes to a connected H323 Gatekeeper. Most Gatekeepers supports H323 E.164 Alias prefixes, and some also support the H323 ID prefixes.

  • Page 90: Network Profiles

    6.2 Network Profiles Network Profiles enables the user to specify a protocol and a service prefix for TANDBERG MPS dialling. Example: If you have to use ‘0’ on ISDN in order to call outside your location, create a profile called ‘Ext’ with a prefix set to ‘0’...

  • Page 91: Conference Template

    It is possible to define and choose between ten different Conference Templates when creating a new conferences, see Figure 6‑3. ���fere��e �emp���e. These predefined settings will be used as default settings when creating new conferences based on this specific template. The TANDBERG MPS enables the setup of 10 different conference templates.

  • Page 92: Personal Conferences

    The only requirement of personal conference is that it is addressed by one or more unique number. This can be an ISDN number (Must be available on the MPS PRI range), a H323 id, an e164 alias or a SIP URI. When you dial into this unique number, from a video endpoint, the MPS will automatically try to assign resources for the Personal Conference.
  • Page 93 SIP URI To be able to utilize this field, you must be able to configure the SIP proxy to forward certain SIP URI to the MPS. In this filed, a unique SIP URI for the conference could be entered. Note that the full SIP URI should be entered.

  • Page 94: Files

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual . Files The File Management allows viewing or changing pictures and sounds shown to the participant when connecting to the TANDBERG MPS, see Error! Reference source not found.. Figure 6‑5. Fi�e m���geme��. NOTE Please refer to the ‘Legal File Types’ field at the bottom of the Web page for information about legal file formats.
  • Page 95 TANDBERG MPS User Manual  Conference ID Create Sound  Conference ID No match Sound  Downspeed Sound  Encryption Sound  Password Activate Sound  Password Confirm Sound  Password Create Sound  Password Wrong Sound  Ambiguous Conference Id Sound  Now, Enter Conference Id Sound...

  • Page 96: Gateway Configuration

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 7 Gateway Configuration Dialling Rules  Settings  Files  February 2006...

  • Page 97: Dialling Rules

    General In order to enable the Gateway functionality in the MPS, the Gateway SW option must be set. The option key is set in the web interface in the [System configuration] tab under [Upgrade]. An option key for the Gateway can be obtained through the regular TANDBERG channels.
  • Page 98 • When the call is connected audio and video are transmitted through the gateway. • TANDBERG endpoints allow storing the complete dial string in the phonebook to automate dial through. Setting up Dialling Rules Type: DID, IVR or IVR-TCS4 (see above for details) Bandwidth: This value sets the maximum call rate for the given Gateway service.
  • Page 99 Once the necessary configurations are entered, click [Add] to activate the dialling rule. There is no limitation in the MPS as to how many Dialling rules you want to set up. However, bear in mind that the total number of registrations on the Gatekeeper can be limited.
  • Page 100 TANDBERG MPS User Manual V. Gateway The J3 software supports an H.323 to V.35 gateway. To address the V.35 ports in a dialling rule, the physical V.35 ports have a proprietary numeric representation with two digits for each the module number and interface number.

  • Page 101: Settings

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual . Settings Experience has shown that some features - even though they are standardized - might cause interoperability problems with legacy video conferencing products. If you disable features on this page, the gateway can be used as a filter to ensure interoperability with legacy products.
  • Page 102 Bandwidth percentage is the maximum allowed bandwidth resources consumed by the Gateway (given in percent of total MPS bandwidth). If this value is set to 0 (zero), the Gateway will not have any resources available (same as actually disabling the Gateway). If this value is set to 100 (hundred), no Gateway calls will be refused as long as the MPS has resources available.

  • Page 103: Files

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual . Files Figure 7‑3. Fi�e m���geme��. File Management The File Management allows viewing or changing of pictures and sounds shown to the caller when connecting to the gateway. To view/hear the currently installed files, press the name of the ‘File’ on the left side of the window. The file will then be shown/played.

  • Page 104: Technical Description

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 8 Technical Description Network Interfaces  Features  February 2006...

  • Page 105: Network Interfaces

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 8.1 Network Interfaces This section will give you an overview of the network interfaces of the TANDBERG MPS. System Controller Board  Media Processing Board  ISDN Network Interface Card (IIC-8)  V.35 Serial Interface Card (SIC-32) ...

  • Page 106: System Controller Board

    IP-routing between them can be joined in a conference. At least one Media Processing Board must then be connected to each network. The 2xLAN interfaces will also give the TANDBERG MPS support for two Gatekeepers - one on each network.
  • Page 107  2 X LAN / Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100 Mbps on the back  1 x COM port Note: The Enet2 interface is only in use if you are connecting the MPS to two separate IP networks. No other sockets on the rear system controller board are in use.

  • Page 108: Media Processing Board

    For IP video calls without encryption it can handle 15360 kbps. If your TANDBERG MPS is connected to two different IP Networks utilizing both of the Ethernet ports on the System Controller Board, you need to pre-define the Media Processing Boards to Network #1 or Network #2.
  • Page 109 TANDBERG MPS User Manual A Media Processing Board can be purchased with or without the Advanced Video Option (AVO). NOTE All media boards should be connected to the IP network and be given an IP address to work properly. The Advanced Video Option gives support for the following:  Continuous Presence...

  • Page 110: E1/T1 Network Interface Card (Iic-8)

    Figure �‑5. �1/T1 i��erf��e ��rd The MPS 800 supports up to 4 E1/T1 Network Interface Cards. The MPS 200 supports up to 2 E1/T1 Network Interface Cards. Please see section 8.1.2 Media Processing Board for call rate restrictions on ISDN.
  • Page 111 Length’ in the PRI configuration menu specifies the distance from the MCU to the CSU or last repeater. The TANDBERG MPS supports the PRI protocols AT&T Custom, National ISDN, Japan/Taiwan ISDN and ETSI (Euro ISDN). The AT&T, Japan ISDN and National protocols will give a total of 23 B-channels per port while the ETSI protocol will give a total of 30 B-channels per port.
  • Page 112 TIP TX The cable of use should be a straight through configuration. NOTE: TANDBERG recommends always using at least category 5 cabling. PRI T1 (US only) Network Service Facility (NSF) can be configured to mode “off” (i.e. NSF not used –...
  • Page 113 ‘bottom’ of the last PRI in use. This will ensure that the MCU always have available channels on the first PRI number (which normally should be the MCUs main number). The TANDBERG MPS supports simultaneous dial in to the same conference on ISDN. D13373.04...

  • Page 114: Serial Interface Card (Sic-32)

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 8.1. V. Serial Interface Card (SIC-) V. Serial Interface Card (SIC-) Figure �‑7. V.35 �eri�� i��erf��e ��rd Each V.35 Serial Interface Card gives:  32 x V.35 ports with optional RS366 Dialling  Each port support rates from 64kbps up to 1920kbps  Each port can either be dual-clocked (RS449, RS530, and V.35), or single clocked for X.21 applications...
  • Page 115 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Figure �‑�. T�e TANDB�RG ���� ��� V.35 i��erf��e ��rd� To get more information on the cables needed to connect to the 26pin DSUB, refer to the following Cable Specification Documents:  V.35 Cable specification, D1231201  V.35 and RS366 Cable specification, D1230501  X.21 Cable specification, D1230101...

  • Page 116: Power Supply Tandberg Mps 800

    8.1. Power Supply TANDBERG MPS 800 The TANDBERG MPS 800 is shipped with 2 hot-swappable power units. They are installed at the back of the chassis. If the MPS has more than 3 Media Processing Boards the TANDBERG MPS is shipped with 3 hot-swappable power units.

  • Page 117: Inserting Additional Network Interface Cards With Tandberg Mps 800

    8.1. Inserting additional Network Interface Cards with TANDBERG MPS 800 There is support for up to 4 Network Interface Cards in the software version J3 and above, on the TANDBERG MPS 800. The Figure �‑1�. I��er�i�g �ddi�i���� ��I �1/T1 i��erf��e ��rd�, ���� ��� shows how to install additional PRI E1/ T1 ISDN Interface Cards.
  • Page 118 TANDBERG MPS User Manual The Figure �‑11. I��er�i�g �ddi�i���� V.35 i��erf��e ��rd�, ���� ��� shows how to install additional V.35 Serial Interface Cards. Figure �‑11. I��er�i�g �ddi�i���� V.35 i��erf��e ��rd�, ���� ��� Note A Media Processing Board must be in front of each V.35 Serial Interface Card.

  • Page 119: Inserting Additional Network Interface Cards With Tandberg Mps 200

    8.1. Inserting additional Network Interface Cards with TANDBERG MPS 00 There is support for up to 2 Network Interface Cards in the software version J2 and above, of the TANDBERG MPS 200. The Figure �‑13. I��er�i�g �ddi�i���� ��I �1/T1 i��erf��e ��rd�, ���� 2�� shows how to install additional PRI E1/ T1 ISDN Interface Cards.
  • Page 120 TANDBERG MPS User Manual You can also have a mix of PRI E1/T1 ISDN Interface Cards and V.35 Serial Interface Cards. See how the PRI E1/T1 ISDN Interface Cards and the V.35 Interface Cards are installed in the rear of the chassis in the Figure �‑15. ��I �1/ T1 ��d V.35 i��erf��e ��rd�, ����...

  • Page 121: Features

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 8. Features In this section we will describe TANDBERG MPS features that are not covered in the previous sections of the User Manual. 8..1 Quality of Service features (QoS) All QoS features must be enabled in your IP network in addition to correct MPS configuration.

  • Page 122: Video Features

    Automatic Continuous Presence (CP) resolution switching Voice Switched Mode In Voice Switched mode or when someone has the floor the TANDBERG MPS will send the same format as the one received if all sites are capable of receiving it. If one of the sites cannot receive the preferred video format (or if a site asks for a video format not supported by the...

  • Page 123: Custom Video Formats (Digital Clarity Tf )

    Duo Video/H.239 may be sent in both CP and Voice Switched mode. The TANDBERG MPS will transmit the same format as the one received if all the sites are capable of receiving it. The Video Format will fallback as described above (for Voice Switched mode).

  • Page 124: The Itu Standard H.264

    IPLR is a special algorithm developed at TANDBERG that will make efforts to reconstruct the lost packets and reduce the visual effects caused by packet losses. If the TANDBERG MPS experiences packet loss from an endpoint, it will ask the endpoint to handle packet loss. This requires Intelligent Packet Loss Recovery functionality on the endpoint.

  • Page 125: Latency & Jitter

    Jitter causes packets to arrive out of order or at the wrong times, which again leads to packet loss. TANDBERG MPS can manage packets with jitter up to 200ms. If excessive packet loss is detected, the TANDBERG MPS will downspeed the connection until acceptable packet loss is achieved.

  • Page 126: Distributed Mcus

    In this case the TANDBERG MPS dialling out will be defined as the master MCU and all other MCUs as slaves. The connection between the MCUs (or the Endpoints) can be IP, ISDN or V.35.

  • Page 127: Miscellaneous

     IP packet sizes  Secure Conference (Encryption)  System Management  9.1.1 Layer  Ports used in H. meetings The following TCP and UDP ports are relevant for the TANDBERG MPS. Function Port Type Direction Gatekeeper RAS 119 ...

  • Page 128: Ip Packet Sizes

    20 bytes IP-header, 8 bytes UDP-header and 12 bytes RTP-header (i.e. 40 bytes in total). Packet loss: Packet loss is displayed in the conference overview of the TANDBERG MPS, see ‘3.1.1 MCU Conference overview’. The number shown is the average of audio- and video- packets that are lost during the last 2 seconds.

  • Page 129: Secure Conference (Encryption)

     If encryption mode is set to Auto, the TANDBERG MPS accepts both AES and DES encryption.  The TANDBERG MPS administrator can also force the MCU to require only e.g. AES encryption. In this case, all participants must have AES in order to join the conference.

  • Page 130: System Management

    Controller Board-ipaddress)  The TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS) may also be used to manage the system and the TANDBERG Scheduler may be used to schedule conference meetings (Optional).  XML and SOAP interface for full management of MPS through remote application.

  • Page 131: Security

    Disable Services For security reasons you may want to disable some of the services provided by the TANDBERG MPS. If wanted the following services may be disabled/enabled (either through the web-interface or with API commands):  Telnet (only with API commands)

  • Page 132: Appendices

    TANDBERG MPS User Manual 10 Appendices Appendices:  Appendix 1: Technical Specifications  Appendix 2: Product Approvals February 2006...
  • Page 133 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Appendix 1: Technical Specifications System Capacity Number of video endpoints: 160 Number of audio only endpoints: 48 Up to 24 simultaneous conferences Supports H.264 at 768kbps, 30fps, CIF Endpoints Supported IP (H.323) video endpoints ISDN (H.320) video endpoints V.35 (H.320) video endpoints...
  • Page 134 TANDBERG MPS User Manual Other Supported ITU Standards H.221, H.231, H.235v2 & v3, H.241, H.242, H.243, H.245, H.320, H239, H.323, BONDING (ISO 13871), Q.931 MCU Features Dial in / dial out capabilities ISDN / IP Downspeeding at call setup Automatic Continuous Presence switching Voice Switched Best Impression –...
  • Page 135 19-inch rack mountable ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ The communication substrate built into this product suits a technical standard. Equipment name: TANDBERG MPS ISDN card Recognition number: C0-00900 ‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ System features vary depending on network selection and software package. All specifications are subject to change wi���u�...
  • Page 136 Follow-Up Inspection Scheme, these agencies also perform production inspections at a regular basis, for all production of TANDBERG’s equipment. The test reports and certificates issued by the approval agencies show that the TANDBERG MPS complies with the following standards.
  • Page 137 Appendix : LCD Display Menu Structure LCD Display Menu Structure ; Status page on MPS LCD ; Conf - number of active conferences ; Part - number of active participants ; IP SC Link - system controller ethernet link indicator ;...

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