LifeSize Bridge 2200 User manual

LifeSize®Video Center 2200
Installation Guide
September 2010

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September 2010
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LifeSize Video Center 2200 Components
LifeSize Video Center 2200 is a 1U (44.45 mm, 1.75”) rack-mountable server that ships with
the following components:
• LifeSize Video Center 2200 server
• Face plate and key
• Rack rail hardware
•Powercord
For best performance, use a Category 6 Ethernet cable (not included) to connect
LifeSize Video Center 2200 to your network. At minimum, Category 5e is required.
Note: For the most current product information, refer to the Release Notes for
LifeSize Video Center at lifesize.com/support.
Deployment Considerations
Choose a location in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat,
electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated. Choose an area near a grounded
power outlet. If you intend to mount the server in a new or existing rack, refer to “Installing
LifeSize Video Center 2200 into a Rack” on page 5.
LifeSize recommends that you install the server on a non-lossy gigabit ethernet network for
optimal performance.
LifeSize Video Center 2200 Installation
Before you install LifeSize Video Center 2200, read the document LifeSize Video Center
Safety and Regulatory Notices for important safety information. The document is available
on the documentation CD and from lifesize.com/support.
Setting up Server Components
1. Remove all components from the product packaging and place them in the desired
position in your environment.
2. Rack installation: Refer to “Installing LifeSize Video Center 2200 into a Rack” on page 5.
3. Insert the network cable into the left network port as you face the back panel of the
server (refer to the figure in step 4). Insert the opposite end of the network cable directly
into a computer you will use to configure the server network settings.
Note: The right network port is reserved for future use.

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4. Insert the power cord into the back of the server and the opposite end into a power
outlet on the wall.
5. Press the power button on the front of the server. Refer to “Power and Reboot”
on page 9.
6. Attach the face plate:
a. Fit the left side of the face plate into the slots on the front of the server.
b. With the release button pressed, place the right side of the face plate against the
front of the server, and release the button to lock it into the slots.
c. Lock the face plate to the chassis with the key.
7. Complete the steps in “Configuring Network Settings” on page 8.

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Installing LifeSize Video Center 2200 into a Rack
Use the included rack rail hardware to install LifeSize Video Center 2200 into your rack. The
rack mounting procedure can vary because of differences among racks. Therefore, refer to
the installation instructions included with your rack in conjunction with these instructions.
Consider the following as you plan the rack installation:
LifeSize Video Center 2200 ships with the following rack rail hardware:
• Two front inner rails (pre-attached to the server chassis)
• Two rear inner rails for the chassis
• Two rack rails for the rack
• One bag of brackets and screws
You must attach the rear inner rails to the server chassis, and the rack rails to the rack.
Rack Stability Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. In a single rack
installation, attach stabilizers to the rack. In multiple rack installations, couple
the racks together.
Air Flow and
Access Leave approximately 63.5 centimeters (25 inches) of clearance in front of the rack, and approximately 76 centimeters (30 inches) of clearance in back of the
rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
Ambient
Operating
Temperature
If you install LifeSize Video Center 2200 in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than the ambient temperature of the room. The maximum rated operating
temperature is 35 degrees Celsius.
Circuit
Overloading Consider the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and
power supply wiring. Give appropriate consideration to equipment nameplate
ratings when addressing this concern.
Reliable
Ground Because a reliable ground must be maintained at all times, ensure that the rack itself is grounded. Pay particular attention to power supply connections
other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (the use of power strips,
for example).

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Installing the Rear Inner Rails
1. Beginning with the rail for the right side of the chassis as you face the chassis, align the
two square holes on the rail against the hooks on the right side of the chassis.
2. Securely attach the rail to the chassis with the flat head screws provided.
3. Repeat these steps to install the left rear inner rail to the left side of the chassis.
The chassis rails have locking tabs that lock the server into place when it is pushed fully into
the rack (its normal operating position). These tabs also lock the server in place when
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack
when you extend it for servicing.
Installing the Rack Rails in Non-Telco Racks
1. Position a chassis rail guide (rack rail) in the desired location in the rack, keeping the
sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.
2. With screws appropriate for the rack, attach the assembly securely to the rack using the
brackets provided with the rack rails.
3. Attach the other assembly to the opposite side of the rack, making sure that both
assemblies are at the same height and that their rail guides face inward.

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Installing the Rack Rails in Telco Racks
Use two of the provided L-shaped brackets on either side of the rack (four total) to attach the
rack rails to a telco-type rack:
1. Using screws appropriate for the rack, attach a bracket to the front and rear of one side
of the rack at the same height.
2. Position the rail for that side of the rack so that the server will be stable when locked into
place. Keep the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.
3. Attach the rack rail to the brackets on the rack, using the screws provided.
4. Repeat the process for the opposite rail.

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Placing the Server into the Rack
After you have attached rails to both the chassis and the rack unit, place the server into the
rack.
1. Line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
2. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides. (You
may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting.)
3. Push the server completely into the rack until you hear the locking tabs click.
Configuring Network Settings
The server has the following default network settings:
IP address : 192.168.1.25
Network Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.1.1
Configure the server for your network as follows:
1. With the computer still connected directly to the server, do the following
a. Configure the same network mask as the server.
b. Set the computer’s IP address to an address in the 192.168.1.x network, for
example 192.168.1.2.
2. Open a web browser on the computer and enter the IP address, 192.168.1.25. For a list
of compatible browsers, refer to the Release Notes for LifeSize Video Center.
3. Log in with the following credentials:
Username: administrator
Password: admin123
4. Select Administer : System Settings.
5. In Network Settings, click Modify for Primary NIC.
6. Change the settings in the Edit Network Interface page to configure your server to
work on your network. LifeSize recommends a static IP address.
7. Click Apply Changes.
8. Disconnect the ethernet cable from the computer (and reconfigure the computer to work
with your network). Connect the server to your network with the ethernet cable.

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9. From a computer on the same network on which the server is now configured to
operate, open a browser and enter the IP address you supplied in step 6 to re-access
the server. If you cannot reconnect using thenew IP address, access the server console
directly. Refer to “Using the Console Command Line Interface to Access the Server”
on page 10.
Changing the Default Administrator Password
LifeSize recommends that you change the administrator password after you log in for the
first time.
Clicking the administrator username at the top of any page opens the profile for the
administrator account. From the profile page, click Change password.
Network Considerations
LifeSize recommends the following for optimal performance:
• Ensure that the recording bit rate for individual recordings is set properly for your
network to avoid packet loss. Access the bit rate settings after installation at Administer
: User and Content Management : Global recording properties – Edit.
• If necessary for your network, set aggregate bit rate limits after installation at
Administer : System Settings : Bandwidth limits – Edit. These settings determine
the total number of simultaneous recordings and live streams that are allowed.
Note: Refer to the LifeSize Video Center Administrator Guide for more information
about global recording properties and bandwidth limits.
• Ensure that the server and the recording-enabled LifeSize video communications
systems reside on the same LAN.
Firewall Considerations
View the ports the server uses for HTTPS, streaming, and recording at Administer :
System Status. Ensure that your firewall software is configured to allow traffic through the
ports listed in the Port Usage section.
Power and Reboot
The face plate covers the reset and power buttons on the server chassis. You must remove
the face plate to use these buttons.
The reset button on the front panel reboots the server. The power button controls the main
system power. Turning off the system power removes the main power but standby power
continues to be available to the system whenever it is connected to the power line.

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LED Status
The LED indicators on the server indicate the following conditions:
Troubleshooting
Using the Console Command Line Interface to Access the Server
Follow this procedure if you cannot access the server through the web interface:
1. Connect a monitor directly to the VGA output on the back of the server.
2. Connect a keyboard directly to the server, either with the USB or PS/2 connectors.
3. When prompted, enter the following credentials:
Username : administrator
Password : admin123
Note: The console username and password cannot be changed. This ensures that
you can always access the server when you are locked out of the web interface.
Consider the physical security implications for your organization.
LED Icon Indicator
Overheat/Fan
Failure When flashing, indicates a fan failure. When on continuously, the LED indicates the server is overheated, which may be caused by
cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room
temperature being too high. Ensure that the chassis cover is
installed securely. This LED remains flashing or on continuously
for as long as the condition persists.
NIC2 When flashing, indicates network activity on LAN2. (Reserved for
future use.)
NIC1 When flashing, indicates network activity on LAN1.
HDD Indicates channel activity for all hard disk drives. When flashing,
this LED indicates SATA drive activity.
Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system’s power supply
unit. This LED is illuminated when the system is operating.

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A command line interface opens. Enter help for a list of commands:
network
ssh-access
reboot
shutdown
reset-password
help
Enter help command for help using that command.
Modifying the Network Settings
If you have changed the default network settings for the server but cannot access it on the
LAN with the IP address supplied when you made the changes, you can view and modify the
settings with the network command.
Display the current network settings:
network show eth0
Change the network settings:
network set eth0 static <ip-address> <network-mask> <network>
<broadcast-ip> <gateway-ip> [mtu]
For example, to reset the server to factory defaults, enter the following:
network set eth0 static 192.168.1.25 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.0
192.168.1.255 192.168.1.1 1500
Resetting the Default Web Interface Administrator Password
Use the reset-password command to reset the password for the administrator user in the
web user interface to admin123.

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Replacing Faulty Drives
The server stores videos on two SATA drives in Linux MD RAID10 (RAID 10) array
configuration, so that the data is mirrored on the drives. If one drive fails, the remaining good
drive contains a copy so that no data is lost.
The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from
the chassis, and to promote proper airflow for the system. Therefore, all of the carriers,
whether they house drives or not, must remain in the chassis during operation.
If RAID State indicates a faulty drive, back up the remaining drive immediately to prevent
data loss. Refer to the LifeSize Video Center Administrator Guide for information about
maintenance mode and backing up videos and settings.
You can replace a faulty drive by contacting your authorized LifeSize Partner or LifeSize
Technical Services for an RMA (returned merchandise authorization) and replacement drive,
depending on your service plan.
Note: Use only authorized LifeSize replacement drives. LifeSize Video Center 2200 does
not support larger capacity drives or more than two drives.
De-registering a Drive
After backing up the drives, de-register the faulty disk from the RAID array.
1. Click the Administer tab.
2. In the Storage section, click View RAID Details.
3. Locate the faulty disk and click Remove Disk to de-register the disk from the RAID
array. Verify that the drive state is Removed in all RAID devices.
4. Power off the server. Refer to the LifeSize Video Center Administrator Guide for
instructions.

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Removing the Face Plate
1. Unlock the face plate on the chassis with the key.
2. Press the release button.
3. Remove the face plate.
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Removing a Drive Carrier
Before physically removing the faulty drive, you must de-register the drive in the RAID array.
Refer to “De-registering a Drive” on page 12. After the faulty drive is de-registered from the
RAID array, use the power button to shut down the server before attempting to remove the
drive.
Note: The server may take a few minutes to shut down as it cycles through a series of
steps to ensure that it shuts down safely.
1. To remove a carrier, press the release button beside the drive LEDs. A handle releases
from its locked position.
2. Swing the handle out and use it to pull the unit straight out.
Note: Do not touch the SATA backplane with any metal objects and ensure no ribbon
cables touch the backplane.

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Installing a Drive Carrier
Caution: Ensure that the remaining functioning drive is in the left-most slot of the
server as you face it. The new drive should be in the second slot from the left.
1. Insert the carrier into the carrier slot and press it into place in the SATA backplane.
2. Swing the handle closed until it locks into place with an audible click.
3. Ensure that LifeSize Video Center 2200 is plugged in, and use the power button to
restore power. Replace the face plate. (Refer to step 6 of “LifeSize Video Center 2200
Installation” on page 3.)
4. Use the following procedure to register the newly installed drive in the RAID 10 array.
Registering a Drive
After you have replaced the faulty drive, restart the server. Register the new drive in the
RAID array.
1. Click the Administer tab.
2. In the Storage section, click View RAID Details.
3. Locate the new disk, which is listed as Removed, and click Add Drive. After the drive
has successfully been partitioned and added to the RAID array, the drive’s state
changes to Synchronizing as it is populated with the data from the other drive.
When finished, the drive’s state changes to OK.