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Polycom VMC 1000 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 (e.g. a book or sound recording). Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Polycom, Inc. is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Editing the Network Configuration ....... . 21 Restarting the VMC 1000 Appliance ....... . 21 Next Steps .
  • Page 4 Monitoring the Status of the VMC 1000 Appliance ....30 Port Information for the VMC 1000 ....... . 31 Setting Up the Network Configuration with a Serial Port (Optional) .

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Vmc 1000 Appliance

    Setting Up the VMC 1000 Appliance Overview This guide explains how to configure the VMC 1000 appliance as part of the Polycom video conferencing solution. Hardware Installation Procedures To configure the VMC 1000 appliance as part of the Polycom video conferencing solution, you must have the:.

  • Page 6: Ce Mark Warning

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide CE Mark Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 7 Setting Up the VMC 1000 Appliance WARNING • To avoid electrical shock, check the power cords as follows. • This product is to be installed in Restricted Access Location only. • Use the exact type of power cords required. •...

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Appliance

    For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard. Unpacking the Appliance Before you begin • Place the VMC 1000 appliance on a stable flat surface in the selected location. Polycom, Inc.

  • Page 9: The 4-Post Rack Assembly Consists Of

    Setting Up the VMC 1000 Appliance Verify that the ship kit includes the following for installing the appliance in your rack: • Two power cords • A crossover cable • Screws, cone washers and cage nuts (shown below) • 4-post and/or 2-post rack rail bracket assemblies Hardware Kit: screws, cone washers, and cage nuts (from left to right) •...

  • Page 10: Site Preparation

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Site Preparation Setup location, rack and appliance precautions • Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 11: Rack Installation

    Setting Up the VMC 1000 Appliance Rack Installation 4-Post Rack Installation Unpack the appliance and locate the mounting hardware. NOTE: The following installation procedures for are for use with the rails and hardware provided in your ship kit. If different style rails are being used, or if your rack requires different hardware, refer to the instructions provided with your rail or rack ship kit.

  • Page 12: 2-Post Rack Installation

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide • Make sure the rack / rail assemblies and screws are aligned in the rack not only in the front and back, but are level in height on the left and right sides for proper alignment for appliance installation.
  • Page 13 Setting Up the VMC 1000 Appliance NOTE: The following installation procedures are for use with the rails and hardware provided in your ship kit. If different style rails are being used, or if your rack requires different hardware, refer to the instructions provided with your rail or rack ship kit.
  • Page 14 Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide • Tighten each of the the single screws on the small fixed brackets (located on either side of the rack) to secure the brackets in the rack and ensure appliance stability.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    Setting Up the VMC 1000 Appliance Rear Panel Connections USB Port Serial Port Mouse Port PCI Expansion Slots Keyboard Port VGA Port AC Power Inlets Two Power Cords Ethernet Cable Power Good LEDs Network Interface Connector Power Supply Locks Connect Cables Connect the power cords.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Operation

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Front Panel Operation Power Button Power on the appliance. Remove the front bezel by pressing in on the right side of the bezel to release it. To power the appliance on, press the power button located on the far right on the front side of the appliance.

  • Page 17: Licensing The Vmc 1000 Appliance

    VMC 1000 appliance. • PC to initialize and configure the VMC 1000 appliance. • Network cross over cable to connect the PC to the VMC 1000 appliance. • Provided IP address to log into the VMC 1000 appliance. Polycom, Inc.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Pc To The Vmc 1000 Appliance

    • A NIC card Connecting a PC to the VMC 1000 Appliance This section explains how to connect the VMC 1000 appliance. Connecting the PC to the VMC 1000 appliance: Turn on the VMC 1000 appliance. From the PC, go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections.

  • Page 19: Getting The Vmc 1000 Serial Number

    Make sure your PC and the VMC 1000 appliance are still connected using a cross-over cable.. Open Internet Explorer on your PC. In the URL field, enter the default static IP address for the VMC 1000 appliance: http://192.168.1.200/setup. For the username, enter Administrator.

  • Page 20: Getting The Product License Key From Polycom Support

    Support” on page 16. Getting the Product License Key From Polycom Support Before you can configure the VMC 1000 appliance, you must register it and obtain a product license key. To get the product license key from Polycom Support: Gather all the paper licenses that came with the VMC 1000.
  • Page 21 As a result, the last key code generated is the only license you are required to enter into the VMC 1000. 10 Record the last key code generated for later entry into the VMC 1000 appliance.

  • Page 22: Adding The Product License Key To The Vmc 1000 Appliance

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Adding the Product License Key to the VMC 1000 Appliance In order for the VMC 1000 to work, you must add the product license key you downloaded from Polycom Support to the VMC 1000.

  • Page 23: Getting A Permanent Vmc 1000 License File From Polycom Support

    Getting a Permanent VMC 1000 License File From Polycom Support The VMC 1000 ships with a temporary license file, which you can use until you get a permanent one. To obtain a permanent license file with no expiration date, use the following procedure.

  • Page 24: Uploading The Permanent Vmc 1000 License File

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Uploading the Permanent VMC 1000 License File To complete the licensing process for the VMC 1000, you must upload the permanent VMC 1000 license file. To upload the permanent VMC 1000 license file: From the VMC Initialization &...

  • Page 25: Editing The Network Configuration

    If you have more than one DNS server, separate each one using a comma delimiter. Click Save and Reboot. Remove the cross over cable from the VMC 1000 and connect the VMC 1000 to your corporate network. NOTE: Reset your PC back to its original settings.
  • Page 26 Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Polycom, Inc.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Vmc 1000 Appliance

    Configuring the VMC 1000 Appliance Overview This guide explains how to configure the VMC 1000 appliance as part of the Polycom video conferencing solution. This chapter contains the following sections: • Configuring the VMC 1000 Appliance • Monitoring the Status of the VMC 1000 Appliance •...

  • Page 28: Logging Into The Administrator Ui

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Logging into the Administrator UI To log into the VMC 1000 Administrator UI: Make sure the VMC 1000 appliance is plugged into your network and turned on. From your network connected PC, open Internet Explorer.

  • Page 29: Synchronizing The Vmc 1000 Time Settings From The Management App

    Use the Time Settings page to synchronize time on the VMC 1000. You can either synch the time of the VMC 1000 with your PC or with an NTP server. To synchronize the VMC 1000 time settings with your PC: From the VMC Initialization &...

  • Page 30: Other Configurations

    Other Configurations Setting Alerts for CPU, Disk, and Memory Usage The VMC 1000 allows you to set up a notification system for when your CPU, disk space, or memory usage on the appliance meets or exceeds a pre-assigned level. When these levels are met or exceeded, VMC 1000 sends an e-mail to the system administrator to take the appropriate action.
  • Page 31 The Other Configuration page appears. In the CPU Usage Alert row, click the Edit button. In the Value field, enter the percent of used VMC 1000 CPU resources before a system administrator is alerted by mail. The default value is 50.
  • Page 32 In the Memory Usage Alert row, click the Edit button. In the Value field, enter the value (in megabytes) of available system memory on the VMC 1000 before a system administrator is alerted by mail. The default value is 200.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Viewer Portal

    Configuring the VMC 1000 Appliance In the Email “From” address row, click the Edit button. Enter the mail address for the VMC 1000 appliance that sends the alert. Click the Save button. In the Email host row, click the Edit button.

  • Page 34: Restarting The Vmc 1000 Appliance

    Click Save. The VMC 1000 server time zone displays for all broadcasts. Restarting the VMC 1000 Appliance In order for the configuration to be complete, you must restart the VMC 1000 appliance. To restart the VMC 1000 appliance: From the VMC Initialization & Licensing menu, click System Status.

  • Page 35: Port Information For The Vmc 1000

    Configuring the VMC 1000 Appliance Port Information for the VMC 1000 Your network’s firewall could interfere with the VMC 1000 and the RSS 2000 or RSS 4000’s ability to share data using certain ports. The following table explains important port requirements you should observe when setting up data sharing between the VMC 1000 and the RSS 2000 or RSS 4000.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Network Configuration With A Serial Port (Optional)

    Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Setting Up the Network Configuration with a Serial Port (Optional) Optionally, using a serial port connection between your PC and the VMC 1000, you can: • Display the IP address of the VMC 1000.
  • Page 37 Configuring the VMC 1000 Appliance 11 Enter polycom. The Video Media Center window appears. Polycom, Inc.
  • Page 38 NOTE: Changing the password here only changes the password for this serial connection. It DOES NOT change the password for the VMC 1000 Administrator — Change the IP address of the VMC 1000 by entering: set lan1 static <IP address> mask <IP address> gw <gateway address>...

  • Page 39: Next Steps

    Configuring the VMC 1000 Appliance Next Steps After you have logged into the VMC 1000, use the Administrator interface to configure your users to broadcast and view programs. For more information about configuring users, see the Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Administrator Guide.
  • Page 40 Video Media Center - VMC 1000 Getting Started Guide Polycom, Inc.

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