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Polycom, Inc. 0 [Type the document title ] Polycom Document Title 1 Wave 7 | December 2012 | eDOC2501B Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Conferencing Solutions Deployment Guide.
Polycom Real Presence SVC-Based Conf erencing Solut ions Deployment Gui de Polycom, Inc. © 2012 Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved. Polycom, Inc. 6001 America Center Drive San Jose CA 95002 USA No par.
T able of Contents Polycom, Inc i T able of Content s Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 About the Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Conferencing Solutions Deployment Guide .
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Conferencing Solutions Deployment Guide ii Polycom, Inc Making an SVC-Based Conference Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Using the Polycom RealPresence Desktop and the Polycom RealPresence Mobile Applications .
1-1 1 Overview About the Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Conferencing Solutions Deployment Guide This guide describes the Pol ycom® RealPresen ce® SVC-based conferencing solution.
Chapter 1-Overview 1-2 Chapter 5 , “Making an SVC-Based Conference Ca ll” di scusses the processes and user experience of making an SVC-base conference call.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 1-3 PSTN Public Switched T elephone Network RP AD RealPresen ce Access Director SAC Polycom Scalable Audio Coding SBC Sessio.
Chapter 1-Overview 1-4.
2-1 2 SVC Conferencing Solution Overview This chapter describes the Polycom RealPres ence SVC Conferencing solution, a general description of SVC, and using the SVC conferencing solution.
Chapter 2-SVC Conferenci ng Solution Overview 2-2 The following diagram illustrates an example of the various devices and bandwidths that can be used in an SVC-based video conferencing environment: Us.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 2-3 The following diagram illustra tes an SVC-based conference: For instance, an SVC endpoint might want to receive three video streams at different frame rates and resolutions, and create a conference la yout with the received video streams.
Chapter 2-SVC Conferenci ng Solution Overview 2-4 Some of the advantages of SVC conferencing are: • Offers high-resolution video c onferencing with low end-to-end latency, improved error resiliency and hi gher system capacities. • Allows the SV C-enabled video en dpoints to manage display layouts, support mul tiple resolutions and data rates.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 2-5 The following diagram i llustrates an exampl e of a mixed AVC/SVC conferencing mode: In this example, an SVC endpoint ( 1 ) r eceives three video streams at different frame rates and resolutions, and creates the conference la yout with the received video streams.
Chapter 2-SVC Conferenci ng Solution Overview 2-6 The following table illust rates how participants are displayed in vid eo layouts for both SVC and AVC endpoints: Ta b l e 2 - 1 Video Layouts for Mix.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 2-7 In the AVC endpoints video layout for 10 part icipants, the current speak e r is displayed and the other seven panes ar e the participants who have previously spoken in the conference.
Chapter 2-SVC Conferenci ng Solution Overview 2-8.
3-1 3 SVC Conferencing System Architecture This chapter describes the Polycom RealPresen ce SVC Conferencing System Architecture, a general description of SVC, and us ing the SVC conferencing solution.
Chapter 3-SVC Conferencing System Architecture 3-2 The SVC-based conferencing system architectu re diagram is divi ded into the following sections: •" User Plane” •" Access Plane” .
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 3-3 Alternatively, the Acme Packet SBC (Session Bord er Controll er) can be deploye d in the enterprise environment to provide secure d communications across IP network borders.
Chapter 3-SVC Conferencing System Architecture 3-4 Management and Provisioning Plane This level contains the Polycom® RealPr esence® Resource Manager component.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 3-5 Conference Template in the RealPresence Virtualization Manager (DMA). For details on configuring the RealP resence Virtu.
Chapter 3-SVC Conferencing System Architecture 3-6 RealPresence Resource Manager The RealPresence Resource Manager system is an integrated scheduling and device management platform for video conferen cing that can include these features: • Endpoint management, including prov isioning, updating , monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 3-7 Interoperability The following table describes the Polycom co mponents and endpoints supported in the SVC solution: A T .
Chapter 3-SVC Conferencing System Architecture 3-8 The RealPresence Collabor ation Server auto matically assigns AV C and SVC resources and can be expanded as needed. Upgrad ing the RealPresence Collaboration Server software enables managing and operating SVC-based conferences in addition to AVC-based conferences.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 3-9 Deploying the RealPresence V irtualizat ion Manager (DMA) in the Enterprise Environment The RealPresence Virtualization Manager (DMA ) is used as the primary video conferencing call controller.
Chapter 3-SVC Conferencing System Architecture 3-10 Supported Features in the Re alPresence Collaboration Server This section describes the features supported or not supported in the varying RealPrese.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 3-11 Presentation Mode Content Graphics only , H.264 Cascade & SVC Optimized Graphics only , H.264 Cascade & SVC Optimized Graphics only , H.264 Cascade & SVC Optimized Lecture Mode Skins 9 1.
Chapter 3-SVC Conferencing System Architecture 3-12.
4-1 4 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the Polycom components for SVC-based conferencing. The RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX), the RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s and the RealPresence Virtualization M anager (DMA) are the only Polycom components that require configur ation for SVC-based conferen ces.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-2 The New Profile – General dialog box opens. By default, the Profile is s et to AVC Only Conferencing Mode . 3 In the Conferencing Mode list, select SVC Only to de fine an SVC Profile.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-3 The profile tabs and options change a ccording ly and only su pported options are available for selecti on.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-4 5 Click the Advanced tab. The New Profile – Advanc ed dialog box opens. Routing Name Enter the Profile name using ASCII characters set.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-5 6 Define the following supporte d parameters: 7 Click th e Video Qual ity tab.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-6 8 Define the following par ameters: 9 Click the Network Servi ces tab. The New Profile - Network Serv ices tab opens. Registration of conferencing entities such as ongoing conf erence s, Meeting Rooms, and SIP Factories with SIP servers is done per c onferencing entity.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-7 10 Define the following parameter s: 11 Click OK to complete the Profile definition.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-8 Configuring the RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s for SVC Only Conferences This section describes how to configure the Rea lPresence Col l aboration Server 800s for SVC- based conferences. To define a n SVC Only Profile: 1 In the RMX Management pane, click Conferen ce Profiles .
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-9 4 Define the Profile name and, if required, the Profile - General parameters: T a ble 4-5 New SVC Profile - General Para.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-10 5 Click the Advanced tab. The New Profile - Advance d dialog box is displayed. Routing Name Enter the Profile name using the ASCII characters set.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-11 6 Define the following supporte d parameters: 7 Click th e Video Qual ity tab.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-12 8 Define the following par ameters: 9 Click the Audio Settings tab. The New Profile - Audio Set tings dialog box is displayed.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-13 10 Define the following supporte d parameters: 11 Click th e IVR tab. The New Profile - IVR dialog box is displayed.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-14 13 Click the Network Servi ces tab. The New Profile - Network Serv ices dialog box is displayed. Registration of conferencing entities such as ongoing conf erence s, Meeting Rooms, and SIP Factories with SIP servers is done per c onferencing entity.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-15 14 Define the following parameter s: 15 Click OK to complete the Conference Pr ofile definition. A new Profile has been cre a ted and added to the Conference Profiles list .
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-16 Configuring a Mixed CP (A VC ) and SVC Conference on the RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s The RealPresence Collabor ation Server 800s can be configure d for a mixed AVC (CP) and SVC conference.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 4-17 The following table describes the resource capacity allocations for the RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s. For example, in a mixed AVC/SVC conference, 10 HD port s and 30 SVC ports can be the maintaining ratio of one HD port to three SVC ports.
Chapter 4-Configuration 4-18 Configuring the RealPresence V irtualization Manager (DMA) To configure the RealPresence Vi rtua lization Manager (DMA) for SVC- based conferences: 1 In the Edit Conference Template: Factory Template dialog box, click RMX Ge neral Settings .
5-1 5 Making an SVC-Based Conference Call This chapter describes how to place an SVC- based conference call using the RealPresence SVC-Based Conferencing solution.
Chapter 5-Making an SVC -Based Conference Call 5-2 Using the RealPresence Desktop or the RealPresence Mobi le applications, the participant can initiate a point-to-point call by: • Selecting a parti.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 5-3 Multipoint Conferences For SVC-based conferences, only SVC-enabled en dpoints, such as the Re alPresence Desktop and Rea.
Chapter 5-Making an SVC -Based Conference Call 5-4 The following table illustrates how parti cipants are display ed in video layou ts in an SVC- based conference: Ta b l e 5 - 2 Video Layouts for Mult.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide 5-5 9 10 11 T ab le 5-2 Video Layouts for Multipoint Conferences (Continued) Number of Particip ants RealPresence Desktop Re.
Chapter 5-Making an SVC -Based Conference Call 5-6.
A-1 A Appendix - SVC-Based Conferencing Solution S pecifications Solution S pecifications The following table describes the SVC-based conferencing so lution supported capabilities: Ta b l e A - 1 Supported Solution Ca pabilities Feature Description Video Protocol H.
Chapter A-Appendix - SVC-Based Co nf erencing Solution Specifications A-2 Video Layout • RealPresence Desktop: • 1+3 • 1+4 • 1+7 • 1+10 • RealPresence Mobile (iPad): • 1+3 • 1+5 • Re.
Polycom® RealPresence® SVC-Based Confer encing Solutions Deployment Guide A-3 Supported Conferencing Features • Multipoint Video H.264 SV C call between SVC endpoints and a single MCU • Maximum .
Chapter A-Appendix - SVC-Based Co nf erencing Solution Specifications A-4 MCU Supported Resolutions The MCU automatically selects the resolu tion an d frame rate according to the conference line rate. Table A-3 details the maximum resolution and frame rates supported by the MCU for each conference line rate.
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