Connecting Cables To The Rmx 1500 - Polycom Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500 Deployment Manual

Connecting Cables to the RMX 1500

Before plugging network cables in, ensure sure that the network infrastructure containing all the
devices (including the RMX) has two different networks: one for Management; the other for Signaling
& Media. Separation can be achieved either by two physical networks or by two virtual networks
(VLANs).
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When an NTP Server is used for the RMX Time, the Shelf Management cable must be connected to
the shelf port.
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The LAN 1*, LAN3, LAN4 and Modem ports are not be used and the plastic caps covering those
ports should not be removed.
* With Multiple network and LAN redundancy configurations, LAN 1 port is used. For more
information, see the RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500/2000/4000 Administrators
Guide, Multiple Services and LAN Redundancy.
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— To connect the cables:
Connect the Media cable to LAN 2 port.
— Optional. If LAN Redundancy or Multiple Networks options are used, connect the
LAN cable to LAN 1. For more information, see RMX 1500/2000/4000
Administrator's Guide for Maximum Security Environments, "LAN Redundancy" on
page 12-26
Connect the Network cables to:
— the MNG (Signaling) port
— the MNGB (Management Network) port.
Optional. For ISDN/PSTN connections, connect the E1/T1 cables to their PRI (1-4)
ports.
E1/T1 PRI
Power Cable
Connection(s)
Chapter 1-First Time Installation and Configuration
LAN 2 - media;
MNG - signaling;
MNG B - management & Shelf
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