Polycom RMX DOC2557C Installation instructions

Polycom
®
RMX
®
1500
Hardware Guide
Version 7.0.2 |November 2010 |DOC2557C

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Table of Contents
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Main Features .......................................................................................... 1-1
RMX 1500 Specifications ....................................................................... 1-2
RMX 1500 System Capacities ................................................................ 1-3
Conferencing Capacities ........................................................ 1-3
Resource Capacities ................................................................ 1-4
Site Requirements ................................................................................... 1-6
Safety Requirements ...................................................................... 1-6
Rack Mount Safety Precautions .................................................... 1-6
Installation Precautions ................................................................. 1-7
Installing the RMX 1500 ................................................................. 1-8
Unpacking the RMX 1500 ...................................................... 1-8
Mounting the RMX 1500 in a Rack ...................................... 1-9
Connecting the RMX 1500 to a Power Source .......................... 1-10
Connecting the RMX 1500 to AC Power ........................... 1-11
Connecting Cables to the RMX 1500 .......................................... 1-12
First-time Power-up ..................................................................... 1-12
RMX 1500 Components ....................................................................... 1-14
RMX 1500 Front Panel ................................................................. 1-14
Opening the RMX 1500 Front Panel .................................. 1-14
Front Panel Components ..................................................... 1-15
RMX 1500 Rear Panel ................................................................... 1-16
RTM IP 1500 .......................................................................... 1-16
RTM ISDN 1500 .................................................................... 1-18
ISDN/PSTN Clock Source .................................................. 1-19
RMX 1500 Power Supply ............................................................. 1-19
Power Supply LEDs ............................................................. 1-19
RMX 1500 LEDs .................................................................................... 1-20
RMX 1500 Front Panel LEDs ....................................................... 1-20
RMX 1500 Rear Panel LEDs ........................................................ 1-21
RTM IP 1500 LEDs ................................................................ 1-21
RTM ISDN 1500 LEDS ......................................................... 1-23
Power Supply LEDs ............................................................. 1-23

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Component Installation & Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing the RTM ISDN 1500 Card ............................................ 2-2
Component Replacement ...................................................................... 2-4
Replacing the RTM ISDN 1500 ..................................................... 2-5

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Hardware Description
This Hardware Guide provides information on the RMX 1500 and its
components. This system utilizes a modular platform, whose
components are designed for high performance, capacity and reliance.
Main Features
The Polycom RMX 1500 offers the following features:
•Linux®based
• Chassis based on the ATCA standard
• Support for standard network interfaces (H.323, SIP video, ISDN,
PSTN and LAN)
• New hardware technologies
• Telco grade high availability, on-line upgrading and dynamic
resource allocation
• Easy integration of conference elements into external network
management
• Enhanced Continuous Presence (multi-image video)
• IVR (Interactive Voice Response) module

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RMX 1500 Specifications
Table 1-1 Polycom RMX 1500 Specifications
Physical
Height 1U (4.44 cm.)
Width 19” (48.26 cm.)
Depth 23.6” (60 cm.)
Weight Up to 12 Kg.
Media Protocols
Audio G.711, G. 719, G.722, G.722.1, G.729A, G.723.1,
Siren14, Siren 22.
Video H.261, H.263, H.264.
Network Interfaces
IP, ISDN, PSTN and LAN H.323, SIP, ISDN, PSTN and LAN
Power Supply
AC Input/ Range, BTU Voltage range: 100-240 VAC ±10%, 47-63 Hz.
Maximum BTU output: 3400 per hour.
Power Consumption
AC Maximum Power
consumption 350 Watts.
Environment
Operating temperature 0°– 40°C (22°– 104°F).
Storage temperature -40°– 70°C (-40°– 158°F).
Relative humidity 15% - 90% no condensing.
Operating altitude Up to 4,500 m (15,000 ft.).
Operating ESD 4 kV.

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RMX 1500 System Capacities
Conferencing Capacities
The following table summarizes the different system capacities.
Table 1-2 System Functions and Capacities RMX 1500
System Functions Capacity
Maximum number of Video participants in a conference 90
Maximum number of PSTN participants in a conference 120
Maximum number of VOIP participants in a conference 360
Maximum number of Audio calls per second 5
Maximum number of Video calls per second 2
Maximum number of Conferences 400
Maximum number of Meeting Rooms 1000
Maximum number of Entry Queues 40
Maximum number of Profiles 40
Maximum number of Conference Templates 100
Maximum number of SIP Factories 40
Maximum number of IP Services 1
Maximum number of ISDN Services 2
Maximum number of IVR Services 40
Maximum number of Recording Links 20 (default)
Maximum number of IVR Video Slides 150
Maximum number of Log Files (1Mb max.) 4000
Maximum number of CDR Files 2000
Maximum number of Fault Files 1000
Number of Participant alerts Unlimited

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Maximum number of concurrent RMX Web Client
connections to the MCU 20
Maximum number of Users 100
Maximum number Address Book entries 4000
Maximum number of gateway profiles 40
Maximum number of Reservations (Internal Scheduler) 2000
Table 1-2 System Functions and Capacities RMX 1500
System Functions Capacity

Table 1-3 System Resource Capacities per Resolution in CP Mode
Resource Type/Video Resolution Resources with MPMx
CIF H.263 60
CIF 30 H.264 90
CIF 60 H.264 60
SD 30/ 4CIF H.264 60
4CIF H.263 30
720p30/ 4CIF 60/ SD 60 30
1080p30fps/720p60 15 (Symmetric)
VOIP 360
PSTN 120
ISDN 60 (at 128 Kbps) - 4 E1/T1
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Resource Capacities
Table 1-4 System Video Resource Capacities per Line Rate in VSW Mode
Resource Type/Video Resolution Resources with MPMx
VSW 2Mb 80
VSW 4Mb 40
VSW 6Mb 20

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Site Requirements
This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe
installation and operation of the system.
Safety Requirements
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely
before operating the equipment.
• Look carefully for potential hazards in your work area: moist floors,
ungrounded power cables, frayed power cords, missing safety
grounds and so forth.
• Locate the main circuit breaker within the room.
• Locate the emergency power OFF switch within the room.
• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit.
• Use only the power cord supplied with the system.
• The power cord should only be connected to a power outlet that has a
protective ground contact.
• Ensure that the power cord is easily accessible from the back of the
system at all times.
• Place the equipment in a well-ventilated area where the vents are free
from obstruction.
• Do not place heavy objects directly on top of the RMX 1500 unit.
• Do not use liquids around your equipment.
Rack Mount Safety Precautions
The following precautions should be followed with regards to rack mount
safety:
• Keep the area around the RMX 1500 clean and free of clutter.
• Decide on a suitable location for the equipment rack that will hold the
RMX 1500 unit. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is
well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and
electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed
near a grounded power outlet.
• 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.