LifeSize Multipoint 230 User manual

LifeSize® Multipoint 230™
Installation Guide

July 2009
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Contents iii
About This Manual
Related Documentation v
Conventions Used in this Manual v
1LifeSize Multipoint 230 Functionality
About the LifeSize Multipoint 230 1
Main Features 2
Call Capacity 6
About LifeSize Multipoint 230 Architecture 6
About LifeSize Multipoint 230 Topologies 6
Centralized Topology 6
Cascaded Conferences 6
2LifeSize Multipoint 230 Platform Overview
LifeSize Multipoint 230 Chassis 10
LifeSize Multipoint 230 Chassis Main Features 10
Front and Rear Views of the LifeSize Multipoint 230 Chassis 11
LifeSize Multipoint 230 Media Blade Panel Features 12
Shelf Manager 13
Shelf Manager Main Features 13
Shelf Manager Panel Features 13
3Performing Initial LifeSize Multipoint 230 Configuration
Initial Configuration and Boot Phases 15
CONTENTS

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Setting the IP Address for Both Blades 16
Setting Ethernet Speed and Duplex Parameters 18
Changing the Global User Name and Password 19
4Cable Connections and Pin-outs
9-Pin Serial Port Terminal Cable 21
RJ-45 8-Pin IP Network Port 22
100 Mbps Ethernet 22
1 Gbps Ethernet 23
Index 25

About This Manual v
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 Installation Guide describes how to install,
configure and monitor the LifeSize Multipoint 230.
RELATED
DOCUMENTATION
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 documentation set is available on the LifeSize
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM and includes manuals and online helps.
The manuals are available in PDF format.
Note You require Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 or later to open the PDF
files. You can download Acrobat Reader free of charge from www.adobe.com.
CONVENTIONS
USED IN THIS
MANUAL
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 is sometimes referred to as “the LifeSize
Multipoint” in this manual. This manual uses the following conventions:
Convention Description
Blue Headings in Upper Case Level 1 headings introducing major sections.
!Pointing hand icon introduces a procedure.
orange link Live links appear in orange.

LifeSize Multipoint 230 Functionality 1
1
LIFESIZE MULTIPOINT 230
FUNCTIONALITY
"About the LifeSize Multipoint 230 on page 1
"Main Features on page 2
"Call Capacity on page 6
"About LifeSize Multipoint 230 Architecture on page 6
"About LifeSize Multipoint 230 Topologies on page 6
ABOUT THE
LIFESIZE
MULTIPOINT 230
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 enables multimedia, multiparty collaboration in
applications such as group conferencing, distance learning, training and video
telephony. The LifeSize Multipoint supports multimedia, multiparty
communications in the board room, at the desktop, in the home, or on the road
over wireless.
The LifeSize Multipoint provides core IP-centric functionality, a wide range of
layouts, powerful audio and video transcoding, support of web-initiated data
collaboration, and software upgradeable technology. The system can be fully
customized according to the needs of the administrator.
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Main Features
MAIN FEATURES Table 1-1 Summary of LifeSize Multipoint 230 Features
Feature Description
Superior video processing Video and audio processing is carried out
per user rather than per conference. Each
user connects using unique, optimized
audio and video settings to enjoy the best
audio and video quality supported by his/
her endpoint and network.
Seamless interoperability The LifeSize Multipoint is built on the
strong foundation of the LifeSize H.323
and SIP software, ensuring full compliance
and unmatched interoperability with IP and
ISDN networks.
The LifeSize Multipoint enables H.323 and
SIP devices to participate in the same
conference session.
When used with the LifeSize Gateway, the
LifeSize Multipoint also enables ISDN and
V.35 wireless devices to participate in the
same conference session.
Intuitive web-based management and
control
Both the LifeSize Multipoint 230 system
and actual conference sessions are
managed, configured, and dynamically
modified through an intuitive, web-based
interface that offers easy, high-level
conference control and administrative
flexibility for an enhanced user experience.
Unlimited number of conferences The number of supported conferences is
limited only by the number of ports
provided by your license.
In-meeting indicators A range of messages and icons are
displayed on the endpoint monitor during
conferences when certain operations occur,
including when a participant joins or leaves
a conference, an audio-only participant
speaks, and a participant’s personal video
layout changes.

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Main Features
Personal layouts per participant Fully customizable personal video layouts
for each conference participant.
Single LAN connection Only a single Ethernet connection is
required for the entire LifeSize Multipoint
230 system. The connection is via the
upper blade.
The upper Media Blade manages the
platform, including call signaling and
processing, application interface, network
management, and audio and video
processing. The lower Media Blade
functions as the slave.
Snapshot files for Customer Support One-click creation of a file of bundled logs
and configuration files which you can send
to LifeSize Customer Support for
debugging.
Supported protocols "H.323 version 4
"SIP RFC 3261 for the Session
Initiation Protocol
"H.243 for conference control
"RFC 2833 for in-band DTMF
with SIP
"H.281 for far end camera control
(FECC)
"H.235 for IP-based media
encryption
"H.239 for standard simultaneous
transmission of live video and
presentation sharing feeds.
"SDP (RFC 3264, 2327)
"H.320
Note The LifeSize Multipoint supports
calls from H.323 and SIP endpoints in the
same conference. Call signalling is handled
on all ports regardless of the protocol type.
Feature Description

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Main Features
Audio transcoding codecs "AAC-LC/LD
"G.711 A/µ Law
"G.722
"G.722.1
"Siren 14/G.722.1 C
"G.729 A and B
Unmatched video quality The LifeSize Multipoint delivers
exceptionally high quality video and audio
processing, using latest industry standards
and leveraging upon advanced software
upgradeable DSP chips.
The LifeSize Multipoint achieves the best
video quality by supporting the following
video capabilities:
"High definition and standard
definition participants in the
same conference.
"H.263 and H.264 in the same
conference
"A choice of 20 layouts
"Up to 12 Mbps on each stream
without affecting capacity
"Resolutions from QCIF to 720p
in the same conference without
affecting capacity
"VGA, SVGA, XGA (supported
for presentation channel only)
Feature Description

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Main Features
Security and privacy "Administrator and operator
password protection for
accessing the LifeSize Multipoint
web interface.
"Optional PIN protection for
joining a conference and web
access.
"Additional PIN protection for
conference Moderator Control.
"The LifeSize Multipoint uses
H.235-based encryption to
achieve secure communication
with endpoints that support this
standard.
In-conference control using DTMF or
H.243
During a conference, participants may use
their endpoint remote control or keypad to
perform actions such as mute, volume
control, changing video layouts and
inviting participants. Users interact with
the LifeSize Multipoint via DTMF
signaling or the on-screen GUI of
H.243-compliant endpoints.
Optional no self see The administrator can configure the
LifeSize Multipoint service to remove the
self-view for each conference participant.
This feature enables more effective use of
the video screen.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
messages
The LifeSize Multipoint includes
pre-recorded greetings to conference
participants and announcements as each
new participant joins the conference. You
can record messages to provide custom
greetings and announcements.
Feature Description

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Call Capacity
CALL CAPACITY The LifeSize Multipoint provides a flat capacity of 30 ports, regardless of the call
bit rate or resolution. Each video call consumes a single port.
High Definition calls can connect at up to 720p at 30fps.
Enhanced Definition calls can connect at up to 4CIF/352p at 30fps.
In some cases, the frame rate of calls using 4CIF might drop but not to less than
15fps.
ABOUT LIFESIZE
MULTIPOINT 230
ARCHITECTURE
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 enables both voice-only and video conference calls
for H.323, SIP, H.320 and regular PSTN network telephones. H.323 and SIP
devices can connect to a conference directly through the LifeSize Multipoint 230.
Other devices such as voice telephones and video conferencing terminals (H.320)
can connect to a conference via a gateway, such as the LifeSize Gateway.
The LifeSize Multipoint supports devices that can send and receive video
streams, as well as those that cannot send but only receive video streams. This
means that terminals without a video camera or video capturing capabilities can
participate in a conference as voice-only participants while benefiting from
seeing the other participants.
ABOUT LIFESIZE
MULTIPOINT 230
TOPOLOGIES
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 can work in a centralized or cascaded topology.
This section describes these two options.
"Centralized Topology on page 6
"Cascaded Conferences on page 6
CENTRALIZED
TOPOLOGY
In a centralized topology, the LifeSize Multipoint performs media processing for
all connected terminals, regardless of their location. The LifeSize Multipoint can
handle multiple conferences simultaneously.
CASCADED
CONFERENCES
The LifeSize Multipoint allows you to combine two or more conferences
resulting in a larger conference with many more participants. This is called
cascading. Cascading creates a distributed environment that helps reduce the
drain on network resources. In addition, the processing resources required by the
LifeSize Multipoint are distributed between participating MCUs. Costly
telephone or ISDN line usage can be further reduced with the mediation of a
gateway.
Cascading occurs when one conference with “x” number of participants invites
another conference with “y” number of participants. The two conferences
effectively become one large conference. The bandwidth required across a
cascaded conference link is only that of one audio/video stream between the two

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About LifeSize Multipoint 230 Topologies
conferences. This is significantly less than the accumulated bandwidth of all the
participants. Each separate LifeSize Multipoint participating in a conference
retains control of its individual conference resources and participants.

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About LifeSize Multipoint 230 Topologies

LifeSize Multipoint 230 Platform Overview 9
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LIFESIZE MULTIPOINT 230 PLATFORM
OVERVIEW
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 platform is a high performance, multi-functional
chassis that supports mix-and-match functionality. This highly configurable and
scalable design provides maximum flexibility for configuring platforms to meet a
wide variety of functional and performance application requirements.
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 platform includes these components:
"The LifeSize Multipoint 230 chassis
"Two LifeSize Multipoint Media Blades
"A LifeSize Shelf Manager
We describe each component in these sections:
"LifeSize Multipoint 230 Chassis on page 10
"LifeSize Multipoint 230 Media Blade Panel Features on page 12
"Shelf Manager on page 13
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LIFESIZE
MULTIPOINT 230
CHASSIS
"LifeSize Multipoint 230 Chassis Main Features on page 10
"Front and Rear Views of the LifeSize Multipoint 230 Chassis on page 11
LIFESIZE
MULTIPOINT 230
CHASSIS MAIN
FEATURES
The LifeSize Multipoint 230 chassis is a 3U chassis which can hold two LifeSize
LifeSize Multipoint 230 Media Blades and a shelf manager.
The upper LifeSize Multipoint functions as the master blade, providing the single
management interface and controlling both blades in the chassis. The LAN
connection is via the upper blade. The lower LifeSize Multipoint functions as the
slave.
Table 2-1 Chassis Main Features
Field replaceable units (FRUs) All boards, Power Supply Units and fan
drawers are field replaceable units
Hot swap All FRUs are hot-swappable—removing or
replacing an FRU (except a Power Supply
Unit) does not affect the operation of other
FRUs.
Grounding and electrostatic discharge "The chassis includes an external
GND 4mm stud as per the TUV
requirement).
"The chassis includes 4mm
banana jacks for a 4.5mm plug or
a standard 0.166" plug, as per the
PICMG 3.0 specification.
Cooling The chassis supports a single failed fan in
the fan tray.
Power supply "Default AC power supply as the
default choice.
"Universal 90-264 VAC power
ports.AC power entry includes
regular IEC320-C14 filtered AC
inlet and double pole switch
located in the rear.
"Thermal shutdown if the unit
heats up beyond its limits.

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LifeSize Multipoint 230 Chassis
FRONT AND REAR
VIEWS OF THE
LIFESIZE
MULTIPOINT 230
CHASSIS Figure 2-1 Chassis Front Panel
Figure 2-2 Chassis Rear Panel
STATUS
STATUS
RESET
HOT SWAP
RESET
HOT SWAP
PWR ALARM
STATUS
FAN ALARM-R
FAN ALARM-L
MEDIA BLADE
MEDIA BLADE
CONTROL BLADE

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LIFESIZE
MULTIPOINT 230
MEDIA BLADE
PANEL FEATURES Figure 2-3 Media Blade Front Panel
Table 2-2 Media Blade Panel Features
STATUS
RESET
HOT SWAP
MEDIA BLADE
521 6
4
3
Component Description
1 STATUS LED Lights green to indicate normal operation. Lights red to
indicate that an error has occurred and that the Media
Blade requires resetting.
2 Serial connector A DB-9 connector that allows you to connect a PC
terminal for local configuration, maintenance and
debugging.
3 100/1000 BASE-T
Ethernet connectors
RJ-45 connectors that provide the primary LAN
connection for the IP network port.
4 Ethernet connector
Link/Activity LEDs
The top part of each Ethernet connector contains two LED
indicators. The right LED lights green when the local IP
network link is active. The left LED lights green if the
connection speed reaches 1000 Mbps, and lights orange if
the connection speed reaches 100 Mbps.
5 RESET button Allows you to reset the Media Blade manually.
6 HOT SWAP LED Lights blue when the latches of the board are unlocked and
it is safe to remove the board from the chassis, and during
reset. Goes off when the board is completely detached.

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Shelf Manager
SHELF MANAGER "Shelf Manager Main Features on page 13
"Shelf Manager Panel Features on page 13
SHELF MANAGER
MAIN FEATURES
The shelf manager administers the chassis and its component power supply units,
fans and boards.
Shelf manager functionality includes:
"Monitoring chassis temperature
"Controlling fan speed
"Providing alarm indications to the upper Media Blade over the Ethernet
via the LifeSize Multipoint 230 chassis backplane
SHELF MANAGER
PANEL FEATURES
Figure 2-4 Shelf Manager Front Panel
Table 2-3 Shelf Manager Panel Features
PWR ALARM
STATUS
FAN ALARM-R
FAN ALARM-L CONTROL BLADE
Component Description
STATUS LED Lights green to indicate normal operation.
FAN ALARM - L LED Lights red if the tacho-speed in one or more
fans in the left fan tray falls below
900 rpm.
FAN ALARM - R LED Lights red if the tacho-speed in one or more
fans in the right fan tray falls below
900 rpm.
PWR ALARM LED Lights red if there is a failure in one of the
AC power supplies.

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