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Clustering MCUs
Before you start
Up to two MCU 5300s can be clustered to increase capacity. The cluster will provide
the sum of the capacities of the individual units, for example, if you cluster two
MCU 5310s that each support 5 x 1080p participants, you will have a cluster that
supports 10 x 1080p participants.
One of the MCUs acts as the master unit and the second as a slave. In order to cluster
MCUs you will need a stacking cable which must be ordered separately. Please
contact your reseller or go to www.cisco.com.
Any combination of 5300 series MCUs (5310 and 5320) in the cluster is supported.
Note that the media port mode of the cluster is as configured on the master.
Step one: Connect the MCUs using the stacking cable
Plug each end of the stacking cable into the Link sockets on the rear of the MCUs. If
your cable has a protective tape or cap on the end, remove them so the metal
conductors are visible within the plug. Check the orientation of the plug when
inserting it into the Link socket. To remove the cable, pull the release mechanism to
detach the plug. Do not pull directly on the plug.
Step two: Configure the master MCU
One of the MCUs must be configured as the master MCU and the other as a slave.
1
Log in to the web interface of the MCU you have selected as the master.
2
Go to
Settings > Media ports
3
In the
Clustering configuration
menu.
4
Click
Apply changes
5
Click
to restart the MCU and apply the changes.
OK
6
Go to
Status > Cluster
as the master.
Step three: Configure the slave MCU
1
Log in to the web interface of the other MCU.
2
Go to
Settings > Media ports
.
section, select
.
to confirm that the MCU has been correctly configured
.
Clustering MCUs
from the drop down
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