Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500 Quick reference guide

Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500
Deployment Guide
Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500
Deployment Guide
Version 0.15
03/29/2018
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Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500
Deployment Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................3
Hub 500 Port (Back panel) ............................................................................................................................3
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................ 4
Microsoft Skype Room Systems....................................................................................................................4
Hub 500 Package –What’s inside the Box.................................................................................................... 4
Hub 500 Requirements .................................................................................................................................4
Hardware / Software Requirements.........................................................................................................5
License Requirements (Any one option will suffice).................................................................................5
Target Rooms................................................................................................................................................5
Powering On..................................................................................................................................................5
Initial Setup ...................................................................................................................................................5
“Skype” user account................................................................................................................................ 6
“Administrator” user account...................................................................................................................6
Connecting Peripherals.................................................................................................................................6
Configuring Hub 500 .....................................................................................................................................6
First time configuration ............................................................................................................................ 6
Changing credentials................................................................................................................................. 9
Restarting Hub 500 .................................................................................................................................10
Administrator login .................................................................................................................................11
Integrated Display.......................................................................................................................................11
Skype Room Systems Language..................................................................................................................12
External HDMI Displays...............................................................................................................................14
Power Management ...................................................................................................................................15
Content Sharing ..........................................................................................................................................15
Skype for Business / Lync content sharing..............................................................................................15
Wired HDMI content sharing..................................................................................................................15
Powering Off ...............................................................................................................................................16
User Data and Privacy.................................................................................................................................16
Cable Management.....................................................................................................................................16
Push Button Reset (PBR).............................................................................................................................17
Hub 500 Management ................................................................................................................................19
FAQ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Useful links..................................................................................................................................................21

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Introduction
Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500 is a Microsoft Skype Room Systems based conference room device.
The hardware is designed by Lenovo and the software is from Microsoft.
The Hub 500 is an all-in-one integrated unit with a 11.6” touch panel that is capable of rotating
360 degrees. The unit also has integrated microphones and speakers. The Hub 500 ideally sits
on top of a conference room table and provides Skype for Business based audio, video and
content share capabilities.
Note: The Lenovo Hub 500 does NOT use a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet. The 11.6” touch
display is integrated into the design.
Hub 500 Port (Back panel)

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Technical Specifications
Display
11.6” touch display
Anti-glare and Anti-fingerprint coating
360 degrees rotatable
Microphone
Two integrated microphones, built into the top display bezel
Speakers
Dolby premium audio –Dual 4W speakers
Ports
2 HDMI Outputs
1 HDMI Input
4 USB 3.0 ports
1 Power
1 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
Processor / SSD / RAM
Intel i5 7th Generation vPro Processor / 128GB / 8GB
Operating System
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Sensors
Integrated IR Presence/Motion sensor
Software
Microsoft Skype Room Systems V2
Buttons
Power On button on the front
Cable Management &
Security
Secure latch in the back of the unit to secure cables
Kensington lock
Microsoft Skype Room Systems
Skype Room Systems v2 is Microsoft's latest conferencing solution designed to transform your
meeting room into a rich, collaborative Skype for Business experience. Users will enjoy its
familiar Skype for Business interface and IT administrators will appreciate an easily deployed
and managed Windows 10 Skype Meeting app. Skype Room Systems v2 is designed to leverage
existing equipment like LCD panels for ease of installation to bring Skype for Business into your
meeting room.
More information available at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt790550.aspx
Hub 500 Package –What’s inside the Box
1. One Lenovo Hub 500 factory installed with Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Operating System and Microsoft Skype Room Systems Software
2. One Lenovo Power Adapter
Hub 500 Requirements
There are a few requirements that needs to be met to fully start using the ThinkSmart Hub 500.
The requisites are outlined below.

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Hardware / Software Requirements
Type
Recommended
Comments
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Included in the Package
External HDMI compliant displays (1 or 2)
40”+ single HDMI compliant display
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RJ45 Ethernet Cable (Internet/Intranet)
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Compatible power adapter
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Included in the Package
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
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Included in the Package
Skype Room Systems V2 modern app
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Included in the Package
License Requirements (Any one option will suffice)
Options
Type
Requirements
Option 1
On-Premise
Microsoft Exchange 2013+
Microsoft Skype for Business Server 2015+
Built-in PSTN capability in Lync infrastructure for PSTN dialing capability
Option 2
Cloud (with PSTN dialing)
Office 365 Enterprise E5 (Skype and PSTN capability)
Option 3
Cloud
Office 365 Enterprise E1/E3 or Office 365 Skype Premium license
Target Rooms
The Hub 500 is ideal for small to medium size huddle, conference and meeting rooms (4 to 6 or 6 to 8
people). The two microphones on the Hub 500 are tuned for a 360-degree audio capture. The ideal
room size for Hub 500 is 15x15 feet but can potentially be good for up-to 20x20 feet.
Powering On
1. Unpack the Hub 500 from its packaging and place it on a flat surface
2. Connect the provided power adapter to the power source and to the Hub 500
3. Turn on the Hub 500 by pressing the power button located on the front grill
Initial Setup
Once the Hub 500 is powered on, the Hub will go through the BIOS POST and will boot from the internal
SSD to load the Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system. By default, there are two
Windows accounts built into the Hub 500 out of the factory.

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“Skype” user account
This account is the default account from which the Skype Room Systems app (SRS) runs from. This
account is limited to running the SRS app. This account is the default recommended account from
which to run SRS. No administrator privileges are available from this account.
When the Hub boots, it will automatically login into the “Skype” account and will automatically launch
the SRS app. No user intervention required.
“Administrator” user account
This account is the standard Windows administrator account and provides system-wide privileges. This
account is password protected. The default password is “sfb” without quotes. For a typical day-to-day
usage, the administrator credentials are not needed. The admin account is only used for device
management. The default account to run the SRS app is “Skype” and this account will be automatically
logged in when the Hub 500 boots.
Connecting Peripherals
The Hub 500 has four standard USB 3.0 ports in the back and can support running any compatible USB
peripherals. Some of the popular USB peripherals for the Hub 500 are Cameras, satellite or extended
microphones and speakers.
In most cases once a USB device is inserted into the USB port, the Hub will automatically detect and
install the corresponding drivers needed to run the peripherals.
Configuring Hub 500
When the Hub is powered on, the Hub will automatically login to the “Skype” account and will launch
the Skype Room Systems (SRS) app.
First time configuration
When the Hub is turned on for the first time, an appropriate Skype or Lync credentials is required in
order to sign in and use the Hub. Please refer to License Requirements.
The first screen is the Microsoft license agreement page.

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After the license page is the page to configure the Skype for Business or Lync credentials that are
assigned to the Hub. Please talk to your local IT to get a permanent Skype for Business or Lync
credentials that the Hub can use.
Enter the credentials and select “Next”. Leave the settings in the next page to default.
Proceed to finish the setup.

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At this point, the SRS app will attempt to sign-in with the credentials, and once successfully
authenticated, the SRS app will show signed-in state.
At this point, the Hub is signed-in and shows all the scheduled meetings and is ready to use.

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Changing credentials
Click on and select “Settings”
This will open the sign-in page, proceed to change the credentials and click on “Save and Exit”. This will
force the SRS app to login with the new credentials.

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Restarting Hub 500
Once logged-in, the Hub can be restarted by selecting and clicking on “Restart Device”. This will
cause the Hub 500 to restart.
On restarting the Hub will automatically login to the “Skype” account and will launch the SRS app and if
the credentials exist will automatically sign-in to the Lync or Skype infrastructure.