Polycom DMA 7000 User manual

v. 2.3 |February 2011 |3725-76311-020D
Polycom®DMA™7000 System
Getting Started Guide

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End User License Agreement
Use of this software constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Polycom DMA 7000 system end-user
license agreement (EULA).
The EULA is included in the release notes document for your version, which is available on the Polycom Support
page for the Polycom DMA 7000 system.

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Contents
Polycom®DMA™System Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Collect Necessary Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Complete the First-Time Setup Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpack and Install the Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configure the Polycom DMA System Server(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alternate Procedure: Configure the Polycom DMA System Server(s)
Without Using the USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Polycom®DMA™System Server
Setup
The sections below describe the steps required to perform the initial setup of a
Polycom®Distributed Media Application™(DMA™) multipoint conference
platform server or two-node server cluster.
At the end of this procedure, you will have successfully logged into the
Polycom DMA system and be ready to finish configuring the system,
including setting up users and MCUs, integrating with an enterprise directory,
configuring signaling, and completing other configuration tasks.
End User License Agreement
Use of this software constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the
Polycom DMA 7000 system end-user license agreement (EULA).
The EULA is included in the release notes document for your version, which
is available on the Polycom Support page for the Polycom DMA 7000 system.
If you’re installing a new server to expand a single-node system into a two-node
cluster, see “Adding a Second Server” in the Polycom DMA Operations Guide or
online help.

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Collect Necessary Materials
Before you install a Polycom DMA system, collect these materials:
•Polycom DMA system server shipment
•Completed First-Time Setup Worksheet
•PC running Microsoft® Windows® (XP Pro or Vista) with:
—USB port
—Java™ 1.6 or newer
—Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7 or newer, or Mozilla Firefox® 3 or
newer
—Adobe® Flash® Player 9.0.124 or newer
Complete the First-Time Setup Worksheet
Before you begin system setup, fill out the My System Values column of this
worksheet.
First-Time Setup Worksheet
System Configuration
Information My System Values Description
One node or two? For a single-node system, skip the Node 2
section below.
Separate management
and signaling
interfaces, or
combined?
If the same network will be used for both
management (administrative access) and
signaling, skip the signaling IP addresses
and the Shared Signaling Network
Settings section below.
IPv4, IPv6, or both? Complete the appropriate address fields
below for your choice.
Node 1
Management host
name
Local host name of the first (or only)
Polycom DMA system server’s
management (or combined) interface.
Must be a valid host name: the letters a - z
(case-insensitive), digits 0 - 9, and internal
hyphens are allowed.

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Management IPv4 Static, physical IP address(es) for the first
(or only) server’s management (or
combined) interface.
Management IPv6
Signaling IPv4 Static, physical IP address(es) for the first
(or only) server’s signaling interface.
Signaling IPv6
Node 2
Management host
name
Local host name of the second server’s
management (or combined) interface.
Must be a valid host name: the letters a - z
(case-insensitive), digits 0 - 9, and internal
hyphens are allowed.
Management IPv4 Static, physical IP address(es) for the
second server’s management (or
combined) interface.
Management IPv6
Signaling IPv4 Static, physical IP address(es) for the
second server’s signaling interface.
Signaling IPv6
Shared Management Network Settings Required even for single-node installation.
Virtual management
host name
Local host name of the virtual
management host.
Virtual management
IPv4
IP address(es) of the virtual management
host.
Virtual management
IPv6
Subnet mask Network mask that defines the
subnetwork of the system’s management
interface.
IPv6 prefix length IPv6 CIDR value.
IPv4 gateway IP address of the gateway server used to
route network traffic outside the subnet.
Auto-negotiation Yes or no. If no, indicate speed and full or
half duplex.
Shared Sigaling Network Settings Needed only if signaling network is
separate. In that case, required even for
single-node installation.
Virtual signaling host
name
Local host name of the virtual signaling
host.
System Configuration
Information My System Values Description

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Virtual signaling IPv4 IP address(es) of the virtual signaling
host.
Virtual signaling IPv6
Subnet mask Network mask that defines the
subnetwork of the system’s signaling
interface.
IPv6 prefix length IPv6 CIDR value.
IPv4 gateway IP address of the gateway server used to
route network traffic outside the subnet.
Auto-negotiation Yes or no. If no, indicate speed and full or
half duplex.
General System Network Settings
DNS search domains Space- or comma-separated list of fully
qualified domain names to query on the
DNS servers to resolve host names
(optional). The system domain is added
automatically; you don’t need to enter it.
DNS 1 IP address of the primary Domain Name
System server.
Optional, but strongly recommended. At
least one DNS server is required in order
to import global groups from an enterprise
directory and for CMA integration.
DNS 2 IP address of a second DNS server
(optional).
DNS 3 IP address of a third DNS server
(optional).
Domain Fully qualified domain name for the
system (optional).
Signaling DSCP The DSCP value is used to classify
packets for quality of service (QoS)
purposes. If you’re not sure what value to
use, leave the default of 0.
Default IPv6 gateway The interface to use for accessing the
IPv6 gateway, generally eth0. Optionally,
the gateway’s address and the interface,
specified as:
<IPv6_address>%eth0
System Configuration
Information My System Values Description

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Default IPv4 gateway In split network configuration, select which
of the two networks’ gateway servers is
the default.
Your choice depends on your network
configuration and routing. Typically, unless
all the endpoints, MCUs, and other
devices that communicate with the system
are on the same subnet, you’d select the
signaling network.
System Time
Time zone Time zone in which the system resides.
NTP server #1 IP address of the primary NTP time server
(optional, but strongly recommended).
NTP server #2 IP address of a second NTP time server
(optional).
NTP server #3 IP address of a third NTP time server
(optional).
Routing Configuration If you know you need to set up a special
network routing rule or rules, specify the
information below for each rule.
In a split network configuration, routing
rules are necessary for proper routing of
network traffic.
Destination The destination network mask for this
route.
Length The destination CIDR subnet.
Interface In split network configuration, specify the
interface for this route.
Via IP address of router for this route.
Optional, and only needed for non-default
routers.
System Configuration
Information My System Values Description

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Unpack and Install the Hardware Components
The Polycom DMA system uses either one or two Polycom-branded Dell
servers.
To unpack and install the hardware
1If you purchased Polycom RMX conference platforms (MCUs) with your
Polycom DMA system servers, unpack and install them as described in
the Getting Started Guide for the model you purchased.
2Examine the Polycom DMA system shipping containers for damage.
Polycom is not responsible for damage sustained during shipment of this
product.
3Open and review the container packing slips.
4Open the containers and examine the contents. A single-node Polycom
DMA system shipment includes:
—1 Polycom DMA system server
—2 power cords
—1 rack-mount kit (four-post)
—1 bezel key
—1 server documentation set
—1 copy of this Polycom DMA System Getting Started Guide
—1 Polycom DMA system installation disk (included for recovery
purposes; the software on the disk is already installed on the server)
—1 USB memory stick containing the Polycom DMA USB Configuration
Utility
—2 crossover Ethernet cables, short and long (not used for single-server
system)
—Your license documents
If you ordered the optional 2-post rack mounting kit, it’s in a separate box.
A two-node system shipment contains a second set of the above items.
5Examine the contents for damage.
If you find damage, file a claim with the delivery carrier. Polycom is not
responsible for damage sustained during shipment.
6Remove all of the components from their containers.
7Install the Polycom DMA server(s) according to the server
documentation. To rack-mount a server, refer to the Rack Installation
Guide and use the brackets provided.
8Connect the Polycom DMA server(s) to the network:

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aConnect the GB 1 Ethernet port of each server to the enterprise
network to be used for management (or combined) traffic.
This is the eth0 network interface, which must be used for this
purpose.
bFor a split network configuration, connect the GB 3 Ethernet port of
each server to the network to be used for signaling traffic.
This is the eth2 network interface, which must be used for this
purpose.
cFor a two-node system, connect one of the provided crossover cables
between the GB 2 ports of the two servers.
This is the eth1 network interface, which must be used for this
purpose.
Don’t turn on the server(s) at this time.
9Remove the bezel(s) from the server(s).
Configure the Polycom DMA System Server(s)
You configure the Polycom DMA system server(s) using the Polycom DMA
USB Configuration Utility on the USB memory stick.
To configure the Polycom DMA system server(s)
1Connect the USB memory stick containing the Polycom DMA USB
Configuration Utility to a Windows PC.
2When prompted, elect to run the Configuration Utility.
3In the DMA USB Configuration Utility window, click Configure the
System Parameters.
To configure the system server(s) without using the USB memory stick, see
“Alternate Procedure: Configure the Polycom DMA System Server(s) Without Using
the USB Stick” on page 11.
If autorun doesn’t work or is turned off, navigate to the USB memory stick using My
Computer, Windows Explorer, or another file manager. Then start the Configuration
Utility by double-clicking dma7000-usb-gui.exe .

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4On the Network page, select the correct System node configuration and
System split network setting.
5Enter the network values from the First-Time Setup Worksheet.
6If you need to set up a special network routing rule or rules, click
Routing Configuration, create the rule(s), and click OK.
7Click Next.
8On the System Time page:
aSelect the correct System time zone for your location.
We strongly recommend selecting the best location-specific setting,
not one of the generic GMT offset settings.
bLeave Auto Adjust For Daylight Savings checked (deselecting this
may cause problems, especially with NTP servers).
In a split network configuration, routing rules are necessary for proper routing of
network traffic. If you aren’t sure what rule or rules you need, consult the
appropriate IT staff or network administrator for your organization.

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cUnder NTP servers, enter the IP addresses (or domain names) for the
time servers from the First-Time Setup Worksheet.
We strongly recommend specifying at least one and preferably three
time servers. Use NTP stratum 3 quality time servers, if possible.
9Click Done.
The utility confirms that the configuration file was created and returns
you to the initial menu.
10 Verify that the initial menu now states that The USB stick is set to apply
system parameters.
11 Close the program.
12 In your system tray, click Safely Remove Hardware and select Safely
Remove USB Mass Storage Device. When a message tells you it’s safe to
do so, disconnect the USB memory stick from the PC.
13 Make sure that both servers are off.
The Polycom DMA system software is already installed on the server(s), so the
system installation disk isn’t needed to set up a new system. Using it overwrites the
same software already on the server and needlessly lengthens the setup process.
Put the disk away in a safe place in case it’s ever needed to restore the system.

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14 If you need to replace the system software on the server(s) with a
different version, turn on the first (or only) server (the one you want
configured as Node 1) and insert the system installation disk for that
version. Otherwise, continue with the next step.
15 On the first (or only) server (the one you want configured as Node 1),
insert the USB stick into a USB port and boot (or reboot) the server. Leave
the second server off.
If you’re replacing the system software, the server boots from the DVD,
and the installation commences. About 15-20 minutes later, the DVD ejects
and the server reboots.
If you’re not replacing the system software (or if you are, after the reboot),
the server reads its network and system parameters from the USB stick
and applies them.
16 Wait for the front panel LCD to display DMA Ready. Then disconnect
the USB stick and if applicable, remove the disk. If you’re installing a
single-node system, skip to step 18.
17 If you’re installing a two-node cluster, turn on the second server
(Node 2). If you’re replacing the system software, insert the Polycom
DMA system installation disk into the DVD drive, turn off the server, and
turn it back on.
If you’re replacing the system software, the server boots from the DVD,
and the installation commences. About 15-20 minutes later, the DVD ejects
and the server reboots.
If you’re not replacing the system software (or if you are, after the reboot),
the server detects and gets its configuration settings from Node 1, and
joins the cluster. When done, both servers’ LCDs display DMA Clustered.
18 On a PC with network access to the Polycom DMA system, point your
browser to the system’s virtual host name or IP address and log in with
user ID
admin and password admin .
The Polycom DMA system’s management interface appears, displaying
the Dashboard. From its menus, you can complete your system setup:
—Install your license(s).
—Check security configuration settings and change if necessary.
—Add MCUs to the system, add conference templates for the MCUs,
and set conference defaults.
—Configure the system to use a gatekeeper (if H.323 is enabled) and set
up SIP protocols and ports (if SIP is enabled).
—Install security certificates.
—Manage system access, either by adding local users or by integrating
the Polycom DMA system with your enterprise directory, remove the
default admin login, and secure the system.
—Make other desired configuration changes.

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Refer to the online help or the Polycom DMA Operations Guide for the
relevant descriptions and procedures.
Alternate Procedure: Configure the Polycom DMA System
Server(s) Without Using the USB Stick
If for some reason you don’t have or can’t use the Polycom DMA USB
Configuration Utility on the USB memory stick, the following procedure
enables you to complete the initial setup using only a laptop PC and an
Ethernet cable.
This is possible because Polycom DMA system servers are shipped with
default network settings that you can use to connect to the system. The settings
are:
IP address:
192.168.1.101
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0
Default gateway:
192.168.1.1
To configure the Polycom DMA system server(s) using a laptop PC
1Follow the unpack and install procedure (page 6) through step 7. Do not
connect the server(s) to the enterprise network.
2Configure the network settings on your laptop to put it on the same
network segment as the Polycom DMA system server(s) (see the server’s
default settings above). For instance, you can use the following settings:
IP address:
192.168.1.20
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0
Default gateway:
192.168.1.1
3Connect an Ethernet cable between your laptop and the GB 1 interface of
the first (or only) server (the one you want configured as Node 1).
You can use the cable that will later connect the server to the switch
(enterprise network). Be sure you connect to the server’s GB 1 interface,
not the GB 2 or GB 3 interface.
4On the laptop, point your browser to
http://192.168.1.101 (if a
security certificate warning appears, ignore it) and log in with user ID
admin and password admin .
The Polycom DMA system’s management interface appears, displaying
the Dashboard.
5Go to Configuration > System > Network, enter the network values (and
routing configuration, if necessary) from the First-Time Setup Worksheet,

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6If you need to set up a special network routing rule or rules, click
Routing Configuration, create the rule(s), and click OK.
7Click Update. When asked to confirm restarting the system, click Yes.
The system begins to reboot.
8While the server is rebooting, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the
laptop and connect the server’s GB 1 port to the enterprise network to be
used for management (or combined) traffic. For a split network
configuration, connect the GB 3 port to the network to be used for
signaling traffic.
The reboot process takes several minutes. When it’s finished, the front
panel LCD displays DMA Ready.
9From a PC with network access to the Polycom DMA system, point your
browser to the system’s virtual host name or IP address and log in with
user ID
admin and password admin .
10 Go to Configuration > System > System Time and do the following:
aSelect the correct System time zone for your location.
We strongly recommend selecting the best location-specific setting,
not one of the generic GMT offset settings.
bLeave Auto Adjust For Daylight Savings checked (deselecting this
may cause problems, especially with NTP servers).
cUnder NTP servers, enter the IP addresses (or domain names) for the
time servers from the First-Time Setup Worksheet.
We strongly recommend specifying at least one and preferably three
time servers. Use NTP stratum 3 quality time servers, if possible.
dClick Update. When asked to confirm restarting the system, click Yes.
The system begins to reboot. The process takes several minutes. When it’s
finished, the front panel LCD displays DMA Ready.
11 If you’re installing a two-node cluster, verify that Node 2 is off and do the
following:
aConnect the GB 1 Ethernet port of the second server (Node 2) to the
enterprise network to be used for management (or combined) traffic.
For a split network configuration, connect the GB 3 port to the
network to be used for signaling traffic.
bConnect one of the provided crossover cables between the GB 2 ports
of the two servers.
In a split network configuration, routing rules are necessary for proper routing of
network traffic. If you aren’t sure what rule or rules you need, consult the
appropriate IT staff or network administrator for your organization.

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cVerify that the first server (Node 1) is running and its front panel LCD
displays DMA Ready. Then turn on the second server (Node 2).
After the second server boots, it detects and gets its configuration
settings from Node 1 and joins the cluster. When done, both servers’
LCDs display DMA Clustered.
12 Log back into the system and complete your system setup:
—Install your license(s).
—Check security configuration settings and change if necessary.
—Add MCUs to the system, add conference templates for the MCUs,
and set conference defaults.
—Configure the system’s signaling settings to support H.323, SIP, or
both.
—Install security certificates.
—Manage system access, either by adding local users or by integrating
the Polycom DMA system with your enterprise directory, remove the
default admin login, and secure the system.
—Make other desired configuration changes.

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Regulatory Notices
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USA Regulatory Notices
Part 15 FCC Rules
This device is compliant with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Class A Digital Device or Peripheral
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
In accordance with part 15 of the FCC rules, the user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Polycom Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
We recommend that you install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This action
will help to avoid damage to the equipment caused by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.
EEA Regulatory Notices
This Polycom DMA system has been marked with the CE mark. This mark indicates compliance with EEC
Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC. A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from
Polycom Ltd, 270 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4DX, UK.
Canadian Regulatory Notices
Class A Digital Device
This Class [A] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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