Polycom ViewStation FX4000 User Manual page 29

Table 1-1. Key Features of the ViewStation FX and VS4000
Multipoint
Videoconferencing
Mixed Protocol Dialing
Dial-In Calling
Cascading
Four-Monitor Support
High-resolution Graphics
Streaming
Public and Private Networks
Web Management
Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Ports
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Chapter 1 - Welcome to the ViewStation FX/VS4000
The ViewStation FX and VS4000 contain an
embedded four-port MCU for easy, on-demand,
multipoint conferencing. Up to four sites can
participate (over IP and ISDN in the same call) at
384 Kbps video for a continuous presence, voice
activated, or a chair control call using the one-button
address book dialing.
Mixed Protocol Dialing enables up to four sites over
IP and ISDN in the same call.
While in a video call, other endpoints (IP, ISDN, or
POTS) can dial into the call or easily be added by a
call from the host.
The Cascading feature allows you to add more video
and audio participants to a multipoint video call,
without the need for a bridge. Each of the
second-level ViewStation FX units in a four-site
multipoint videoconference can call up two more
video and one audio site. Up to ten total video sites
and four total audio sites can participate in the call
using the built-in MCU.
Four-monitor support allows each of four endpoints
in a multipoint call to be seen on a separate monitor.
The ViewStation FX and VS4000 support
high-resolution (1024x768) live graphics with Visual
Concert ™ FX.
The streaming feature allows the ViewStation FX or
VS4000 system to multicast the videoconference to
viewers over IP.
The ViewStation FX and VS4000 support both public
and private networks through ISDN BRI, ISDN PRI,
V.35/RS-449, and Ethernet networks.
With embedded Web capabilities and remote
management, IT managers can perform diagnostics
and software upgrades.
Through the dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port you
can make IP calls, connect PCs, and allow Global
Management System™ access and management.
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