Huawei VP9650 Technical specifications

HUAWEI VP9650
V600R006C10
Product Description
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Date 2018-08-10
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Contents
1 Product Positioning and Features...............................................................................................1
1.1 Product Positioning.........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Features............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Application Scenario.....................................................................................................................4
2.1 Cascaded Network..........................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 On-Premises Network.....................................................................................................................................................5
3 Product Structure........................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Chassis............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Boards...........................................................................................................................................................................13
4 Features and Benefits..................................................................................................................19
4.1 Universal Transcoding..................................................................................................................................................19
4.2 Large Capacity..............................................................................................................................................................19
4.3 Open and Convergent................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.4 Ease of Use................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.5 High Network Adaptability and Reliability..................................................................................................................23
4.6 Unparalleled Security................................................................................................................................................... 23
5 Operation and Maintenance......................................................................................................25
5.1 Using theBuilt-in Web Interface...................................................................................................................................25
5.2 Using the CLI............................................................................................................................................................... 26
6 Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................28
6.1 Physical Parameters......................................................................................................................................................28
6.2 Performance and Capacity............................................................................................................................................29
6.3 Ports and Protocols....................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.4 Standards Compliance.................................................................................................................................................. 30
7 Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................................... 32
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1 Product Positioning and Features
1.1 Product Positioning
The HUAWEI VP9650 Multipoint Control Unit (VP9650 for short) is a new generation of
Multipoint Control Units (MCUs) with support for dynamic port allocation, smooth
expansion, and 4K30 universal transcoding.
The VP9650 can be used for large sized enterprises: As the media exchange platform of the
conference system, the VP9650 supports smooth expansion and applies to the government,
taxation, power, and finance industries as well as medium and large sized enterprises.
1.2 Product Features
Powerful Capability for Ultimate Conference Experience
l4K 30 fps full encoding and decoding
The VP9650 supports independent encoding and decoding for each video channel. With
the H.265 4K video encoding and decoding technology, the VP9660 supports 4K 30 fps
full HD. The VP9650 supports 4K 30 fps full encoding and decoding for up to 12 video
channels.
lContinuous presence per port
The VP9650 provides continuous presence per port. This allows endpoints to join the
same conference at any protocol and bandwidth, and each endpoint user can have the
best possible experience for their endpoint capability and bandwidth. Participants in a
conference can have different continuous presence views.
lAAC-LD three-channel audio technology
The VP9650 supports the latest Advanced Audio Coding-Low Delay (AAC-LD/LC)
protocol, contributing to CD-quality audio for voice communication. With three-channel
of AAC-LD audio technology, the VP9650 achieves sound localization.
lTranscoding for presentation sharing
The VP9650 provides transcoding for presentation sharing, allowing endpoints with
various presentation receiving capabilities to join the same conference and view the
conference presentation. Thanks to transcoding for presentation sharing, functions of
displaying presentations in continuous presence and dynamic management of
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presentation bandwidth are available, enabling all participants to view the presentation
and helping ensure the optimal conference experience.
lResource-free presentation transcoding
The VP9650 is able to provide transcoding for presentation sharing without use of any
port resources, saving customers' port investment.
lDynamic port allocation
The VP9650 provides dynamic allocation of port resources, which improves resource
usage efficiency and return on investment (ROI). Resource occupied by endpoints at
different resolutions:
–H.264: 1-channel 1080p 60 fps = 2-channel 1080p 30 fps = 2-channel 720p 60 fps =
4-channel 720p 30 fps
–H.265: 1-channel 4K 30 fps = 1-channel 1080p 60 fps = 2-channel 1080p 30 fps =
2-channel 720p 60 fps = 4-channel 720p 30 fps
An H.265 port can be used as an H.264 port.
Open, Convergent, and Easy to Use
lEndpoints at any protocols
The VP9650 allows network connections from endpoints at H.323 and SIP .
lMultiple integration solutions
The VP9650 is interoperable with Huawei telepresence, traditional HD and SD
videoconferencing, mobile, and audio-only endpoints, Huawei videoconferencing and
surveillance convergence solution, and the RSE6500, and connects to Huawei Home
Presence terminals.
lEasy to use
The VP9650 provides a graphical built-in web interface to simplify O&M, and supports
multiple conference joining modes and conference control functions.
Secure and Reliable
lPowerful network adaptability
The VP9650 uses Huawei's proprietary super error concealment (SEC) 3.0 to ensure
uninterrupted video delivery even if the packet loss rate reaches 20%. The VP9650
supports audio jitter buffer (AJB) technology to implement dynamic adjustment based on
jitter information, ensuring the best audio-visual experience.
lAdvanced encryption technology
The VP9650 supports multiple media, signaling, and management encryption protocols,
including:
–H.235 (AES)
–Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP)
–Transport Layer Security (TLS)
–Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
–Secure Shell (SSH)
–Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) V3
The VP9650 also provides identity authentication and encrypted communication.
This helps to prevent account forgery and protect against the interception of
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conference messages during transmission, ensuring conference information security
to the highest level.
lMultiple backup technologies
The VP9650 adopts backup for the entire system, service board, network port, power
supply, and chipset, which ensures the smoothness of a video conference.
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2 Application Scenario
The VP9650 provides multiple ports for a variety of broadband and narrowband data
connection types, such as IP data connection, facilitating network setup.
2.1 Cascaded Network
Cascaded networks are gaining in popularity as videoconferencing technology is advancing
and users demand increasingly larger system capacity. Cascading technology breaks the
capacity limits of a single MCU and enables MCUs to be distributed in different areas and
large-scale videoconferencing networks across regions to be set up.
Figure 2-1 shows a cascaded network.
Figure 2-1 Cascaded network
On a cascaded network, MCUs are cascaded. A multi-layer dedicated network is a large-scale
network consisting of country, state, and city levels or state, city, and town levels.
lCascading between VP9000 series MCUs and CloudMCUs and cascading between
VP9000 series MCUs and ViewPoint 8000 MCUs are supported.
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lAll levels of MCUs are managed by the SMC2.0.
lMultiple channels can be set up between the upper- and lower-level MCUs, and multiple
media streams can be transmitted simultaneously. Therefore, the participants can view
video from any other site.
lHigh-bandwidth services are available with transrating capability.
lRecording servers can be deployed for conference recording, live broadcasting, and on-
demand playback.
2.2 On-Premises Network
Huawei's videoconferencing solution is a comprehensive video conference solution that
supports immersive remote conferences, desktop and mobile video access, and enterprise
streaming media applications. The solution is developed to serve customers from
governments, enterprises of all sizes, and a variety of industries, including transportation,
public safety, and finance.
Figure 2-2 shows the on-premises network.
Figure 2-2 On-premises network
Figure 2-3 shows the enterprise on-premises conference-only network.
Figure 2-3 On-premises network (conference-only)
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On an on-premises network, the SMC2.0, MCU (VP9600 series MCU or CloudMCU),
videoconferencing endpoints, and IP network are deployed. The MCU functions as the media
switching platform in the system.
lThe VP9600 series MCUs can be deployed independently or together with CloudMCU.
lThe VP9600 series MCUs locate in the media switching layer to allow access from a
variety types of terminals in the lower layer and is managed by the SMC2.0.
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3 Product Structure
The VP9650 is a cabinet MCU. The VP9650 incorporates the chassis, power module, dust
filter, fan assemblies, and boards.
3.1 Chassis
The VP9650 provides a maximum of one central control board and two service boards, which
are inserted into the VP9650 horizontally. The VP9650 provides 1+1 AC or DC power
modules. Figure 3-1 shows the VP9650.
CAUTION
Do not insert both AC and DC power modules into the VP9650.
Figure 3-1 VP9650
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Chassis Structure
Figure 3-2 shows the chassis components of the VP9650.
Figure 3-2 VP9650 chassis components
1 Dust filter slot 2 Board slot 3 Power module slot
4 ESD hole 5 Fan assembly slot 6 Chassis handle
Heat Dissipation System
The VP9650 heat dissipation system incorporates the following:
lFan assembly: dissipates the heat of the board inside the chassis.
lFan supplied with the power module: dissipates the heat of the power module.
The VP9650 fan assembly is located on the right part of the chassis. The fan assembly
provides a fan monitoring board, which can generate alarms when faults occur in the fan.
NOTICE
For heat dissipation, do not leave any slots empty. If a slot has no board installed, install
a filler panel.
The fan supplied with the power module is at the bottom of the chassis. The air channel
of the power module is separated from the fan assembly. The air enters into the power
module from the front side and vents out from the rear side for heat dissipation.
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As shown in Figure 3-3, the fan assembly provides two indicators and no power switch.
Figure 3-3 VP9650 fan assembly
1 FAN OK indicator 2 FAN FAIL indicator 3 Captive screw
Table 3-1 describes the fan assembly indicators.
Table 3-1 Fan assembly indicators
Indicator Status Description
FAN OK Steady green The fan is operating
correctly.
Off The fan is malfunctioning.
FAN FAIL Steady red The fan is malfunctioning.
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Indicator Status Description
Off The fan is operating
correctly.
Power Module
The power modules are located at the bottom of the VP9650 chassis, as shown in Figure 3-2,
and provide 1+1 AC or DC power backup.
NOTICE
lTo isolate the VP9650 from its power supply, remove the power cables from all power
modules.
lDo not insert both AC and DC power modules in the VP9650.
lTo achieve power backup, connect power cables to all power modules and set the power
switches to ON.
lIf DC power modules are provided, the VP9650 provides 1+1 power module backup.
lIf AC power modules are provided, the VP9650 provides 1+1 power module backup
only when the input voltage is equal to or higher than 176 V, and replacing either of the
power modules does not affect the ongoing service.
NOTICE
If the input voltage is lower than 176 V, both the two power modules are required to fully
power the VP9650.
lLocation and appearance
Figure 3-4 shows the AC power module. The AC power module provides a power
socket on the left of its front panel. The power socket uses an International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) C14 inlet and has a power plug lock. The dust filter
is in the center of the front panel. The fan supplied with the power module is installed
inside the power module shielded by a dust filter fixed outside.
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Figure 3-4 AC power module
1 Label with the rated voltage
and current
2 Power plug 3 Power plug lock
4 Decorative panel 5 Power module
handle
6 Integrated fan (with a dust
filter outside)
7 Power indicator 8 Power switch 9 Captive screw
Figure 3-5 shows the DC power module. A DC power module provides a power socket in the
lower left corner of the module's front panel and is connected to a cable with a cord end
terminal. The dust filter is in the center right of the front panel. The fan supplied with the
power module is installed inside the power module shielded by a dust filter fixed outside.
Figure 3-5 DC power module
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1 Power indicator 2 Label with the rated voltage and
current
3 Captive screw
4 Port for removing the
power cable
5 Wiring terminal socket 6 Power module handle
7 Power switch 8 Integrated fan (with a dust filter
outside)
9 Decorative panel
lWiring terminal sockets
Table 3-2describes the wiring terminal sockets.
Table 3-2 Wiring terminal sockets
Wiring Terminal
Socket
Cable Name Cable Color
RTN (+) Battery ground (BGND)
cable
Black
NEG (-) -48 V DC power cable Blue
lIndicators
Table 3 describes the indicators in the power module. The real time status of the power
module can be ascertained by viewing these indicators.
Table 3-3 Power module indicators
Indicator Status Description
IN Steady green The power module input is
abnormal.
Off The power module input is
abnormal.
OUT Steady green The power module output
is normal.
Off The power module output
is abnormal.
FAIL Steady green The power module is
malfunctioning.
Off The power module is
operating correctly.
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Dust Filter
The dust filter filters dust and maintains airflow in the chassis to dissipate heat for
components inside. Figure 3-6 shows the dust filter.
Figure 3-6 Dust filter
NOTE
To ensure adequate dissipation and ventilation and to prevent the dust filter from being blocked, clean
the dust filter periodically. The recommended frequency is three months. If the dust-proof environment
is poor, clean the dust filter more frequently. If possible, replace the dust filter yearly.
3.2 Boards
A board is an integrated circuit board that provides a certain function. The board types
available for an MCU depend on the MCU model.
Board Types
The MCU boards can be classified into different types according to their functions. The
boards of different types cannot replace each other. Table 3-4 describes the functions of
different boards.
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Table 3-4 Board types
Board Type Description
Main control board Used for service control and processing of signals and media
streams.
Service board Used for processing of media streams.
HCCA Board
The HEVC Central Control Board A (HCCA) board is the main control board of the VP9650.
As the core processing unit of the VP9650, the HCCA board is mandatory. Figure 3-7 shows
the board slots.
Figure 3-7 VP9650 board slots
Figure 3-8 VP9650 board slots 2
Insert the HCCA board into slot 1 shown in Figure 3-7. If inserted into another slot, the board
cannot function.
lBoard front panel
Figure 3-9 shows the HCCA board front panel.
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Figure 3-9 HCCA board front panel
1 FE port
NOTE
lFE is the abbreviation
for fast Ethernet. The
transmission rate on an
FE port is 100 Mbit/s.
2 GE1 port
NOTE
GE is the abbreviation for
gigabit Ethernet. The
transmission rate on a GE port
is 1000 Mbit/s.
3 Optical ports: SFP1 (upper)
and SFP0 (lower)
4 ACT indicator 5 RUN indicator 6 ALM indicator
7 RST button 8 GE0 port 9 RS-232 serial port
CAUTION
lThe IP addresses of the FE, GE0, and GE1 ports must be in different network segments.
Otherwise, network errors will occur.
lGE0 port IP addresses of all boards must be in the same network segment. GE1 port IP
addresses of all boards must be also in the same network segment.
lPorts
The HCCA board front panel provides one button and ports, as shown in Figure 3-9.
Table 3-5 lists the button and ports.
Table 3-5 Button and ports in the board front panel
Component Description
FE maintenance port lThis port is used for internal debugging. The IP addresses
of the FE port and the GE0 or GE1 port must be in different
network segments.
lIf you fail to use the GE0 port to log in to the MCU
command-line interface (CLI), use the FE port.
GE0 port This is a service network port used for signaling and media
stream communications.
GE1 port The GE0 and GE1 ports are backups for each other. If a
network cable is removed from either of the ports, the MCU
automatically switches the service to the other port.
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Component Description
Optical port lThis port supports the access of an optical fiber, and it
functions like a GE port.
lDo not connect cables to both the GE and optical ports. If
that happens, the optical port takes precedence.
RS-232 serial port This port is used to execute serial port commands and internal
debugging.
RST button This button is used to reset the board.
CAUTION
For service provision, connect the GE0 or GE1 network port to a gigabit switch.
lBoard indicators
Table 3-6 describes the indicators in the board front panel. The real time status of the
board can be ascertained by viewing these indicators.
Table 3-6 Indicators in the board front panel
Indicato
r
Status Description
ACT Steady green The board is the active board.
ALM Off The board is operating correctly.
Steady on The board is malfunctioning.
RUN Steady green The board is powered on but is malfunctioning.
Off The board is not powered on or the board fails
to start.
Slow blinking (about 0.5
Hz, once every 2 seconds)
The board is operating correctly according to
the configuration.
Quick blinking (about 4 Hz,
four times per second)
The board is loading programs.
GE/FE Steady green The network port connection is normal.
Green off No connection is established on the network
port or the connection is faulty.
Blinking orange Data is being received or sent through the
network port.
Orange off No data is being received or sent through the
network port.
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NOTE
After the VP9650 starts properly, the RUN indicators on all the boards are supposed to be in the same
state. If the states are different, the handshake between main control and service boards may fail, and
you need to check the version numbers for all boards. If the version numbers are different, update the
boards to the latest version. If the version numbers are the same, remove and re-insert the boards.
Media+ Board
The media+ board transcodes audio and video streams. Insert media+ boards in slots 2 and 3
shown in Figure 3-7. Media+ boards are optional.
NOTE
The media+ board does not provide the ACT indicator. The other indicators listed in 4.2-Boards are the
same as those on the HCCA board.
RSE-M Board
The RSE-M board is an optional service board of the VP9650. This board can be inserted into
any service board slots and offers the following functions: Allows conference recording, live
broadcast, and video on demand (VoD). You are advised to insert it into slot 3. Allows users
to manage programs, users, and the system and to control the recording process from the
board web interface. Collaborates with a service management system, such as the HUAWEI
Service Management Center (SMC) 2.0, to provide a complete videoconferencing recording
solution.
Table 3-7 describes the indicators in the RSE-M board front panel.
NOTE
The RSE-M board's front panel is the same as the HCCA board's except for the board name.
Table 3-7 RSE-M board indicators
Indicator Status Description
ACT Steady green There is power input, but the hard disk is not
reading or writing data.
Quick blinking
(about 4 Hz, four
times per second)
The hard disk is reading or writing data.
Off The board is loading programs.
ALM Off The board is operating correctly.
Steady red or
quick blinking
The board is malfunctioning.
RUN Steady green The board is powered on but is malfunctioning.
Off The board is not powered on or the board fails to
start.
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