Grandstream Networks IPVT10 Instruction Manual

Grandstream Networks, Inc.
IPVT10
Video Conferencing Server
Administration Guide

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CAUTIONS
In order to use the equipment correctly and safely, please read the safety cautions carefully before using it
and strictly follow it when using it. "Equipment" refers to the equipment itself and its accessories by default
in this document.
Basic Requirements
•Please keep the equipment dry and avoid violent collisions between the equipment and other objects
during storage, transportation, and usage.
•Please do not disassemble the equipment. Please contact with Grandstream support or designated
distributor when users encounter problems.
•Any individual or enterprise may not change the structure, safety or performance design of the
equipment without Grandstream authorization.
•When using this equipment, users should follow the relevant laws and regulations, and respect the
legal rights of others.
Environmental Requirements
•Before plugging or unplugging the cables of the equipment, users should stop using the equipment and
disconnect the power supply.
•Please keep the equipment away from the heat source or fire such as electric heater, candle and etc.
•Please keep the equipment away from the strong magnetic or strong electric appliances, such as
microwave oven, refrigerator, mobile phone and etc.
•Please place the equipment on the stable worktable.
•Please place the equipment in a ventilated, direct light-free environment. The recommended operating
environment temperature of this equipment is 0℃ to 45℃
•Do not block the openings of the device with any object and leave more than 10cm of heat dissipation
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•Do not place any objects (such as candles or water containers) on the equipment. If foreign objects or
liquids are in the equipment, stop using the equipment and disconnect the power supply immediately,
unplug all the cables connected to the equipment, and contact with Grandstream designated service
center.
•Do not place the equipment near water or a humid area.
•Please keep the equipment clean and away from the dust.
•Do not place the equipment near the objects which are easily combustible, such as foam materials and
etc.
Note: If the device keeps running for a long time, the shell of the device will be heat with a certain
degree. Please do not worry about it, and the equipment can still be working normally.
Terms and Conditions
•Please keep the equipment away from children, in order to avoid dangers such as swallowing.
•Please use the accessories which are coming with the equipment or recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not place the equipment near water or a humid area. If the liquid flows into the equipment
accidentally, please disconnect the power supply immediately, and unplug all cables connected to the
equipment, such as power cable. Then, please contact with Grandstream designated service center.
•The supplied voltage of the equipment has to meet the input voltage requirement of the equipment.
Please use the lightning protection socket which matches the requirements.
•Before plugging or unplugging the cables from the equipment, please stop using the equipment and
disconnect the power supply from the equipment.
•Please keep the hands dry when plugging and unplugging the cables from the equipment.
•Do not step on, pull, or bend the cables excessively of the equipment to avoid equipment failure.
•Do not use the damaged or aged cables with the equipment.
•Please keep the power plug clean and dry to avoid electric shock or other hazards.

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•Please disconnect the power supply from the equipment in a thunderstorm, and remove all the cables
connect to the equipment, such as power supply cable, in order to avoid lightning damage to the
equipment.
•If users do not plan to use the equipment for a long time, please disconnect the power supply and
remove all cables connect to the equipment.
•Do not look at the fiber interface on the equipment to avoid to impaired vision.
•If any abnormal issue occurs, such as equipment smoking, abnormal sound, abnormal odor, please
stop using the equipment and disconnect the power supply from the equipment immediately. Please
unplug all the cables connected to the equipment and contact with Grandstream designated support
center.
•Please avoid the foreign objects (such as metal) enter the equipment from the heat dissipation hold.
•Before connecting other cables to the equipment, connect the ground cable to the host first; When
users try to disconnect the cables from the equipment, please remove the ground cable at the end.
•Please ensure the protection ground cable of the three-phase socket is grounded effectively. The
neutral wire and the live wire are not connected reversely.
•Do not scratch the shell of the equipment. Otherwise, the peeled paint may cause allergy, or equipment
failure (falling into the equipment and causing failure).
•To ensure the safety, when the fuse in the equipment is blown, please replace the fuse with the same
model and size.
Cleaning Instructions
•Before cleaning, please stop using the equipment and disconnect the power supply, and unplug all
cables connected to the equipment.
•Do not clean the equipment shell with cleaning liquids or spray cleaner. Users could use a soft cloth to
wipe the equipment shell.

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Table of Content
DOCUMENT PURPOSE ............................................................................................... 11
CHANGELOG...............................................................................................................12
Version 1.0.2.8 .....................................................................................................................................12
Version 1.0.1.5 .....................................................................................................................................12
Version 1.0.0.15 ...................................................................................................................................12
WELCOME ...................................................................................................................13
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................14
Feature Highlights................................................................................................................................14
IPVT10 Technical Specifications..........................................................................................................15
INSTALLING IPVT10 ....................................................................................................17
Equipment Package Content ...............................................................................................................17
Installation Process..............................................................................................................................17
Equipment Inspection ..........................................................................................................................18
Equipment Appearance ................................................................................................................18
Equipment Specifications .............................................................................................................20
Mounting IPVT10 Equipment to Cabinet .............................................................................................20
Connecting IPVT10 Server ..................................................................................................................22
Connecting Network Cables .........................................................................................................22
Connecting Power Supply cables.................................................................................................22
Powering on IPVT10 ............................................................................................................................23
CONFIGURING IPVT10................................................................................................25
Configuration Instructions ....................................................................................................................26
First-time Configuration ................................................................................................................26
Configuration Parameters Modification ........................................................................................26

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Upgrading Service ........................................................................................................................27
Factory Reset ...............................................................................................................................27
Login the Configuration Page ..............................................................................................................27
Accessing the Configuration Page directly via a Browser ............................................................27
Accessing the Configuration Page via IPVideoTalk Portal ...........................................................29
Update Login Password.......................................................................................................................30
Forgot Password..................................................................................................................................31
Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................................................31
Server Status .......................................................................................................................................33
Cluster Host Server Configuration .......................................................................................................35
Network Settings...........................................................................................................................35
Configure Service NAT Interfaces ................................................................................................39
Time Configuration .......................................................................................................................40
Configure SIP Trunk Service Address ..........................................................................................41
Configure SMTP Mailbox..............................................................................................................45
Configuring Conference Management Platform Information ........................................................46
Cluster Settings ............................................................................................................................47
Slave Server Management ...........................................................................................................48
Configure IPVT10 Server Region .................................................................................................49
Region Management ....................................................................................................................50
Cluster Code.................................................................................................................................51
Configure Slave Server........................................................................................................................52
Network Settings...........................................................................................................................52
Configure Service NAT Interfaces ................................................................................................54
Time Configuration .......................................................................................................................55
Cluster Settings ............................................................................................................................55
Advanced Settings ...............................................................................................................................56
Reboot ..........................................................................................................................................56

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Enable/Disable SSH .....................................................................................................................56
Factory Reset ...............................................................................................................................57
Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................57
License Management...........................................................................................................................58
View License Information..............................................................................................................58
Update License.............................................................................................................................59
Debug ..................................................................................................................................................60
System Logs .................................................................................................................................60
Packet Capture .............................................................................................................................60
TYPICAL NETWORK SOLUTIONS..............................................................................62
Scenario 1: Internal Network ...............................................................................................................62
Scenario 2: External Network ..............................................................................................................63
Scenario 3: External Users to Internal Server .....................................................................................64
Scenario 4: Internal Network and External Network ............................................................................65
Scenario 5: Internal Network and some External Users......................................................................66
CONFIGURE GVC32XX CONFERENCE CLIENTS.....................................................68
Configure Service IP Address ..............................................................................................................68
START CONFERENCES ..............................................................................................69
EXPERIENCING IPVT10 VIDEO CONFERENCING SERVER.....................................71

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Table of Tables
Table 1: IPVT10 Features in a Glance ........................................................................................................14
Table 2: IPVT10 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................15
Table 3: IPVT10 Installation Process ..........................................................................................................17
Table 4: IPVT10 Front Panel Description....................................................................................................18
Table 5: IPVT10 Back Panel Description ....................................................................................................19
Table 6: IPVT10 Equipment Specifications .................................................................................................20
Table 7: Checking the indicators after powering up IPVT10 .......................................................................24
Table 8: IPVT10 Server Meetings Performance .........................................................................................25
Table 9: Steps for First-time Configuration..................................................................................................26
Table 10: Modify Configuration Options ......................................................................................................26
Table 11: The default login user name and password.................................................................................27
Table 12: Parameters Descriptions .............................................................................................................35
Table 13: Configure Network Routing Rules ...............................................................................................38
Table 14: Service Port Configuration ..........................................................................................................39
Table 15: Configure SMTP Mailbox.............................................................................................................45
Table 16: Configure Conference Management Platform.............................................................................47
Table 17: Parameters Descriptions .............................................................................................................52
Table 18: Service Port Configuration ..........................................................................................................54

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: IPVT10 Package Content ............................................................................................................17
Figure 2: IPVT10 Front Panel .....................................................................................................................18
Figure 3: IPVT10 Back Panel......................................................................................................................19
Figure 4: Connecting Ethernet Cables to Ethernet Interfaces ....................................................................22
Figure 5: IPVT10 powered on .....................................................................................................................23
Figure 6: IPVT10 Web GUI - Login .............................................................................................................28
Figure 7: Connect IPVT 10 with a PC Directly ............................................................................................29
Figure 8: Accessing the IPVT10 Configuration Page via IPVideoTalk Portal .............................................30
Figure 9: Modify Password..........................................................................................................................30
Figure 10: Server/Conference Status – Host Server ..................................................................................33
Figure 11: Server/Conference Status – Slave Server .................................................................................34
Figure 12: Service IP Address Config – Internal Network Adapter .............................................................36
Figure 13: Service IP Address Config – Internal Network Adapter .............................................................37
Figure 14: Configure Network Routing Rules .............................................................................................38
Figure 15: Use Custom Certificate ..............................................................................................................38
Figure 16: Service Port Configuration .........................................................................................................40
Figure 17: Time Settings .............................................................................................................................41
Figure 18: SIP Trunk Service Configuration - Access .................................................................................41
Figure 19: SIP Trunk Service Configuration - Call ......................................................................................44
Figure 20: Configure SMTP Mailbox ...........................................................................................................45
Figure 21: Configure Conference Management Platform ...........................................................................47
Figure 22: Cluster Settings..........................................................................................................................48
Figure 23: Check Slave Server’s Information .............................................................................................49
Figure 24: IPVT10 Server region ................................................................................................................50
Figure 25: Move scheduled meetings prompt.............................................................................................50
Figure 26: Region Management .................................................................................................................51
Figure 27: Service IP Address Config – Network Adapter ..........................................................................52
Figure 28: Service Port Configuration.........................................................................................................54
Figure 29: Time Settings .............................................................................................................................55
Figure 30: Cluster Settings..........................................................................................................................56
Figure 31: Clear Data..................................................................................................................................57
Figure 32: Upgrade Service ........................................................................................................................58
Figure 33: View License Information...........................................................................................................59
Figure 34: Upload License Key File ............................................................................................................59
Figure 35: Download System Logs .............................................................................................................60

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Figure 36: Packet Capture ..........................................................................................................................61
Figure 37: Network Deployment Diagram – Internal...................................................................................62
Figure 38: Configure Internal Network Adapter...........................................................................................62
Figure 39: Network Deployment Diagram – External .................................................................................63
Figure 40: Configure External Network Adapter .........................................................................................63
Figure 41: Network Deployment Diagram – External Users to Internal Server ..........................................64
Figure 42: Configure External Network Adapter and NAT ..........................................................................64
Figure 43: Network Deployment Diagram – Internal Network and External Network.................................65
Figure 44: Configure External Network Adapter and Internal Network Adapter .........................................66
Figure 45: Network Deployment Diagram – Internal Network and Some External Users ..........................67
Figure 46: Configure External Network Adapter and Internal Network Adapter - II ....................................67
Figure 47: Configure Service IP Address ....................................................................................................68
Figure 48: Service Configuration ................................................................................................................69
Figure 49: Login Meeting Management Platform........................................................................................69
Figure 50: Manage Meeting Histories .........................................................................................................70

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DOCUMENT PURPOSE
This document covers the topics of device installation, configuration and technical specifications, as well
as IPVideoTalk Cloud service items, user’s clients, service management and advanced features. To learn
more information about IPVT10, please visit link www.ipvideotalk.com to get more information.
This guide covers following topics:
•Product Overview
•Installing IPVT10
•Configuring IPVT10
•Typical Network Solutions
•Configure GVC32xx Conference Clients
•Start Conferences
•Experiencing IPVT10 Video Conferencing Server

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CHANGELOG
Users could log in to the product page to get more firmware update logs:
http://www.ipvideotalk.com/version.html
Version 1.0.2.8
•Add the region management function to the device. [Configure IPVT10 Server Region] [Region
Management]
Version 1.0.1.5
•Added resetting the login password to the default password. [Forgot Password]
•Added Setup wizard for first time use. [Setup Wizard]
•Added Server status Dashboard. [Server Status]
•Added support for Cluster Host/slave server. [Cluster Host Server Configuration] [Configure Slave
Server] [Setup Wizard]
•Added support for rebooting IPVT10 via the Web UI. [Reboot]
•Added support for SSH service on IPVT10’s Web UI. [Enable/Disable SSH]
•Added “Clear user data and storage space” prompt during Factory reset. [Factory Reset]
•Added support for IPVT10 License management. [License Management]
•Added support for “Debug” for any troubleshooting needs. [Debug]
Version 1.0.0.15
•This is the initial version.

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WELCOME
Thanks for purchasing Grandstream Network IPVT10 full-HD conferencing system.
This document introduces the IPVT10 installation process and usage instructions, including environment
setup, start meetings and operations, scheduling meeting and etc.
For more information about IPVT10 and IPVideoTalk service, please visit the product page at:
http://www.ipvideotalk.com
This manual is applicable to IPVT10 equipment administrators.
Note: Any change that is not authorized by Grandstream Network Inc., or any operation that is not
following this IPVT10 user guide will void the manufacturer’s warranty of IPVT10.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
IPVT10 is an on-premise video conferencing server designed for enterprises seeking a powerful and secure
video conferencing solution. It offers one easy-to-use platform that combines all aspects of an enterprise
video conferencing platform, including room and web-based options and conferencing management.
IPVT10 provides a centralized solution to manage an entire businesses' conferencing needs through one
single server and interface. This on-premise video conferencing server is ideal for internal conferencing
between small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those with multiple locations, for example,
communication between headquarters and multiple branch offices. It is also ideal for organizations who
need to communicate with remote employees and those who perform remote training and/or education
through video conferencing.
Feature Highlights
The following tables contain the major features of the IPVT10:
Table 1: IPVT10 Features in a Glance
IPVT10
•Supports up to 200 participants and 10 simultaneous conference
sessions.
•Audio and video recording capabilities with 500GB local storage.
•1080P 30 fps H.264/VP8 for video stream, dual stream for presentation.
•Supports up to 120 video feeds and 200 participants per single
conference session.
•Live broadcast using Facebook/YouTube Live features.
•Easy-to-use one-touch start meeting functionality.
•Smooth video display and clear voice under packet loss of up to 30%.
•Integrates with access devices including GVC/GXV series, PC/Mac with
WebRTC, Android/iOS, and SIP phones.
•Uses encryption protocols like HTTPS, TLS/SRTP in SIP networking,
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IPVT10 Technical Specifications
The following table resumes all the technical specifications including the protocols/standards supported,
server module, audio/video features, MCU functional features, meeting and device management for IPVT10.
Table 2: IPVT10 Technical Specifications
Server Modules
MCU Unit, Registrar Server, Traversal Server, IPVideoTalk Meeting Server, Device
Server, Contacts Server, Storage Server, SIP Trunk Server, WebRTC Server.
MCU Performance
Up to 120 participants 1080p 30fps H.264 real-time audio and dual-stream video
access.
Up to 200 participants’ real-time dual audio access and 1080p 30fps H.264/VP8
video receiving.
Up to 10 meetings room at the same time.
Video Features
H.264, H.265, VP8. 1080P 30fps, Dual Stream. Supports all devices with different
codec/bitrate/resolution/framerate to access meetings.
Audio Features
G.722, G.711a/u, Opus, Up to 48KHZ wide-band audio mixing.
Network Suitability
Smooth video display under packet loss of up to 30%.
Clear voice function under packet loss of up to 30%.
Bandwidth dynamic adaptive adjustment between 64Kbps and 6Mbps.
Safety Features
HTTPS ensures security when WebRTC browser accesses MCU.
Supports TLS/SRTP encryption in SIP networking.
Supports WebRTC WSS/DTLS-SRTP encryption.
Video Display Layout
Supports 4/9/16/25/36/49 Tile Layout mode, 1+N (N=3, 5, 7) Layout mode.
Support speaker mode with voice active speaker.
Meeting Management
Meeting Now, Schedule Meeting/Webinar, Webinar provides customized
registration page.
Meeting info synchronization to devices.
Emails Notifications
Meeting invitation emails, reminders before meeting starts, statistics email after
meeting.
Live Function
Live feature on Facebook & YouTube platforms.
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Access Meeting
Devices
Supports GVC series video conferencing system, and third-party SIP video
conferencing system.
Supports GXV series video phones, and third-party SIP phones.
Supports PC/Mac using WebRTC browsers, mobile devices using IPVT Mobile
app.
Supports PSTN/PBX access Meeting via IVR service.
Meeting Control
Supports multiple hosts and designated speakers, open/close video,
enable/disable audio.
Supports sharing desktop or applications, chat/participants list access permission
control.
Q&A feature, poll voting system (pending) and video layout setting.
Meeting Records
Store meeting audio/video recording files, meeting report files, meeting chat files,
etc.
500GB for local storage.
Statistics Features
Summary report of all history meetings.
Single meeting statistics includes: attendees information, meeting duration,
timeline of attendees joining meeting.
NAT Traversal
ICE, Turn, Stun, various NAT firewall traversing technology.
Server Scalability
Multiple units expansion, Load-balanced working mode for Multiple Server
(pending).
Multi-language
English, German, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and etc.
Protocols / Standards
H.264, H.265, VP8, BFCP, IETF SIP, G.722, G.711a/u, Opus, IPv4, UDP,
TCP/TLS, RTP, RTCP, SMTP, HTTP(s)/WSS, SSH, DNS, DTMF, NTP, SRTP,
DTLS-SRTP, SSL, H.323 and H.239 (pending).
Power Supply
550W (Redundancy PSU).
Suitable Cabinet
2U rack design, support 19-inch cabinet and guide rail.
Physical size
Dimension: 430mm (W) x 650mm (L) x 88mm (H).
USB Interfaces
3x USB 3.0 (2 rear, 1 via header); 3x USB 2.0 (2 rear, 1 via header).
Network Interfaces
2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports; 1x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port.
Display Ports
1 x VGA port.
Temperature and
Humidity
Operation 0°C to 45°C, Humidity: 10 % to 90% Non-condensing.

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INSTALLING IPVT10
Equipment Package Content
Users need to open the package, check the equipment and parts to ensure the integrity and availability of
the equipment.
Installation Process
Users need to follow the steps described in the table below in order to correctly complete the installation of
the IPVT10:
Table 3: IPVT10 Installation Process
Index
Steps
Instructions
1
Equipment Inspection
Open the package, check the equipment and
accessories, and inspect the hardware structure
of the IPVT10.
2
Install to Cabinet (Optional)
Install IPVT10 to the cabinet
3
Connect to Network
Connect to the network with the Ethernet cable.
4
Connect to power supply
Connect to the power supply with the power
adapter.
5
Power On
Inspect the running status of the equipment.
1x Quick Installation Guide
1x GPL Statement
1x IPVT10 Equipment
Figure 1: IPVT10 Package Content
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Equipment Inspection
Users need to open the package, check the equipment and parts to ensure the integrity and availability of
the equipment.
Equipment Appearance
•IPVT Front Panel
Figure 2: IPVT10 Front Panel
Table 4: IPVT10 Front Panel Description
NO.
Name
Description
Equipment Switch
When the equipment is not running, press the switch to turn on the
equipment, and when the equipment is running normally, long press the
switch (5 seconds) will turn off the equipment.
Reboot Switch
When the equipment is running normally, pressing this switch will reboot
the equipment.
Power Indicator
•When the equipment is ON and connected to the power supply: the
light is solid green.
•When the equipment is OFF and the power supply is not connected
with the equipment: the light is off.
Hard Disk Indicator
•When the hard disk is running normally: the light is off.
•When the hard disk is reading and writing: the light is solid blue.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Connection
Indicator
•When the network connection is normal: the light is flashing yellow.
•When the network connection is abnormal or the network is not
connected with the equipment: the light is off.
Ethernet Interface
1 Indicator
•When the network connection is normal: the light is flashing yellow.
•When the network connection is abnormal or the network is not
connected with the equipment: the light is off.
Ethernet Interface
2 Indicator
•When the network connection is normal: the light is flashing yellow.
•When the network connection is abnormal or the network is not
connected with the equipment: the light is off.
Failure Indicator
•Normal condition: the light is always off.
•When the equipment is faulted: the light is flashing red.
USB Interface 1
USB 2.0.
USB Interface 2
USB 3.0.
•IPVT Back Panel
Figure 3: IPVT10 Back Panel
Table 5: IPVT10 Back Panel Description
NO.
Name
Description
Power Supply
Interfaces
Two Power Supply Interfaces are available on the IPVT10, the users
need to connect the power cables to the two interfaces to keep powering
the device and to avoid shutting it down in case one of the power supply
is defective.
IPMI Interface
Intelligent Platform Management Interface.
COM Interface
RS-232 serial communication interface
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7