Smartlink Multimedia Conference Server Installation guide

SMARTLINK

MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCE SERVER

RELEASE 5.1

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the

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Multimedia Conference Server in

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Notice to UK Users

The SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server is

approved for indirect connection to the public

telecommunications network in the UK under

approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003.

Users of the SmartLink Multimedia Conference

Server in the UK must pay close attention to the

following statements. Failure to do so may

invalidate any approvals for indirect connection

to the public telecommunications network.

1. The SmartLink Multimedia Conference

Server is approved for indirect connection to

the public telecommunications network in the

UK under general approval number

NS/G/1234/J/100003.

2. Direct connection to the public

telecommunications network is not approved

and any such connection must be through a

product approved for such a connection.

3. The SmartLink Multimedia Conference

Server may be configured with an E1/ISDN

module

(BABT approval nS/3941/15/N/603327) for

direct connection using DASS-2 signaling to

exchange lines in the UK public

telecommunications network.

The E1/ISDN module is intended to be

accessible by authorized personnel only, and

must only be installed by authorized

personnel in such a way that it meets the

requirements for user and network protection.

Additionally, the E1/ISDN module, as fitted in

the SmartLink Multimedia Conference

Server, shall meet the performance

requirements of the Network Code of

Practice.

4. The power requirements for the E1/ISDN

module are + 5 volts DC and 2 amps

maximum. Users must ensure that

installation of network interface cards do not

cause the maximum voltages and currents

required to drive the interface to exceed the

available supply from the SmartLink

Multimedia Conference Server power supply.

Notice to Pan-European Users

The single- and dual-port E1/ISDN modules

when using the ETS300 protocol meet the

CTR-5 requirements of standard 90/002 S/R2

with the following BABT approval certificate

number: BABT/95/2227, mark CE 168_X_.

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Contents

About This Guide

Before You Begin ix

Installation Steps x

Conventions and Symbols xi

Chapter 1

Preparing for Installation

Unpacking 1–1

Before You Unpack 1–2

When You Unpack 1–2

Taking Inventory 1–3

Verifying Contents 1–3

Identifying Main Components 1–4

Shipped Components 1–4

User-Supplied Components 1–6

Identifying Cables 1–9

Identifying Connection Locations 1–11

SmartLink 1000 1–11

SmartLink 2000 1–13

Placing Components 1–15

Contents

vi

Chapter 2

Attaching Cables and Powering On

Attaching the Monitor and Keyboard to the MCS 2–1

Attaching an MCS Workstation 2–2

Attaching Cables to Modules 2–4

AIU 2–5

BRI 2–6

Dedicated E1 2–7

E1/ISDN 2–8

Aculab E1/ISDN 2–8

Promptus E1/ISDN 2–11

Ethernet Adapter 2–12

HSD 2–13

RS-232 2–14

RS-366 2–15

T1/ISDN 2–16

Powering On the MCS 2–18

Chapter 3

Installing and Configuring Workstation Software

Installing the MCS Workstation Software 3–2

Starting the MCS Workstation Software 3–3

Configuring the MCS Workstation Software 3–4

Connecting to the MCS and Setting the Time 3–8

Hanging Up the Connection to an MCS 3–12

Stopping the MCS Workstation Software 3–12

Contents

vii

Appendix A

Installation Choices

Relocating the MCS A–1

Changing MCS-to-Workstation Connections A–2

Using a Direct Connection A–4

Using a Dialed Connection A–5

Using a TCP/IP Connection A–6

Attaching a Mouse to the MCS A–7

Creating Your Own Account A–8

Working with Workstation Configuration Files A–8

Learning About Workstation Configuration Files A–8

MCS Connection Settings A–11

Workstation Settings A–13

Closing the Current File A–15

Creating a New File A–16

Opening a File A–17

Appendix B

Specifications

Electrical Specifications B–2

Environmental Specifications B–3

Physical Specifications B–4

Contents

viii

Appendix C

Cables

AIU C–2

BRI C–3

COM1 C–5

25-Pin-to-25-Pin (COM2) C–6

Dedicated E1 C–7

E1/ISDN C–9

Aculab E1/ISDN C–9

Single- and Dual-Interface D-Shell Cable C–9

Single- and Dual-Interface BNC Cable C–11

Promptus E1/ISDN C–12

Ethernet Adapter C–14

J1/ISDN C–16

RS-232 C–17

RS-366 C–19

RS-449 C–21

T1/ISDN C–24

V.35 C–26

X.21 C–29

Cable Summary C–32

Index

ix

About This Guide

This guide provides the procedures you need to install a

SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server (MCS).

To use this guide you should have experience with

installing and configuring electrical and

telecommunication equipment. You should also know the

basics of working in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Before You Begin

Before you begin the procedures in this guide, skim

through Chapters 1 through 3 to understand the order of

installing a new MCS. After you set up your initial

installation, you can customize the installation using the

procedures in Appendix A.

When you finish installing the MCS, refer to the

SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server

Administration Guide to learn about configuring

hardware modules and entering site and conference

information.

About This Guide

x

Installation Steps

Unpack

shipment

Customize

installation

Set up MCS

Workstation

Attach

cables

Configure

MCS software

(

Administration

Guide

)

Optional

Conventions and Symbols

xi

Conventions and Symbols

This guide uses the following conventions:

Keys may be used in combinations or sequences. For

example, Ctrl+Esc means to hold down the Ctrl key while

pressing the Esc key.

This guide uses the symbol ➞ between two words to

indicate sequential menu choices. For example,

File ➞Close means to choose File and then to choose Close.

This type style Indicates

bold An emphasized word or phrase

italic An exact title or phrase

special type A button, an icon name, a screen

message, a menu item, a key, or an

example of text that you must type

1–1

1

Preparing for Installation

This chapter tells what you need to know before you

install the MCS. Topics include

❐Unpacking

❐Taking Inventory (page 1–3)

❐Placing Components (page 1–15)

For a diagram of the installation process, see page x.

Unpacking

The number of cartons in an MCS shipment varies

according to the components you ordered.

Note When unpacking the MCS, be sure to save the

hardware configuration sheet and the packing slip. You

use these documents when identifying and configuring

the hardware modules.

Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation

1–2

Before You Unpack

Before you unpack the shipment, follow these steps:

1. Inspect the cartons for shipping damage.

If you see evidence of shipping damage, arrange for

an agent of the carrier to be present when you

remove the equipment.

2. Decide where you want to locate the MCS.

Typically, you place the MCS in a switch room near

telephone and network equipment.

Doing this avoids having to move the MCS after you

unpack it and reduces the chance of losing

components.

When You Unpack

To unpack the shipment, follow these steps:

1. Open the tops of the shipping cartons, and remove

the packing material.

2. Lift the MCS from its carton, and empty the other

cartons.

Place the components in position.

3. Save the cartons and the packing material in case

you ship the equipment to another site.

Taking Inventory

1–3

Taking Inventory

Taking inventory consists of verifying the shipment

contents and identifying components.

Verifying Contents

To verify the shipment contents, follow these steps:

1. Locate the packing slip, which is included with the

shipping documentation.

2. Compare the itemized listing on the packing slip

with the items you ordered and received.

To identify items, see

■Identifying Main Components (page 1–4)

■Identifying Cables (page 1–9)

If you note discrepancies between the packing slip

and the shipment, contact the sender immediately.

3. Inspect each item for damage.

If you find a damaged item, contact the sender

immediately.

Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation

1–4

Identifying Main Components

This section identifies MCS shipped components and the

components you must supply for installation.

Shipped Components

The following main components are shipped with an

MCS:

❐MCS hardware components

■MCS bridge

The MCS bridge hosts the software applications

you use to start and conduct conferences. The

MCS bridge connects to the networks through

network interface units and to MCS

workstations.

For the remainder of this guide, the term MCS

refers to the MCS bridge.

■Monitor and keyboard

The monitor and keyboard connect to the MCS.

You use the monitor and keyboard for system

maintenance tasks, such as software backup and

restoration.

Taking Inventory

1–5

Figure 1–1 shows the hardware components shipped

with every MCS.

Figure 1–1. MCS, Monitor, and Keyboard

Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation

1–6

❐MCS workstation software

The MCS workstation software provides the

applications you use to access and manage an MCS

from an MCS workstation. The software ships on the

diskettes labeled “MCS Workstation User Interface”.

User-Supplied Components

To install the MCS and customize the installation, you

must supply the following components:

❐PC for MCS workstation

You must provide a PC, shown in Figure 1–2, on

which to install the MCS workstation software.

Figure 1–2. MCS Workstation

MCS Workstation

Taking Inventory

1–7

You can install the MCS workstation software on a

PC with the following minimum system

configuration:

■A 50-MHz 80486 computer with 8MB of RAM

■Two serial communications ports:

•COM1 for a mouse

•COM2 for a serial connection to the MCS

■A hard disk with 20 MB of free space

■A disk drive that can read high-density (1.44 Mb)

3½-inch disks

■Windows 95

■A 15” VGA monitor and adapter set to

640-by-480 (or greater) graphics resolution

If you use a resolution greater than 640-by-480,

use a small font display driver.

❐RS-232 cables

If your MCS has an installed RS-232 module, you

must supply the RS-232 cables connecting the

shipped RS-232 octocable to MCS workstations. For

more information about connecting MCS

workstations, see page 2–2.

❐25-pin-to-25-pin (COM2) cable

You can use the COM2 port to connect to an MCS

workstation.

For more information about connecting MCS

workstations, see page 2–2.

Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation

1–8

❐E1/ISDN cables

If your MCS has an installed Aculab E1/ISDN

module, you must supply one or more of the following

cables:

■For a single- or dual-interface

D-shell-compatible E1/ISDN module, you must

provide a line interface unit (LIU)-to-network

cable that connects the shipped LIU to an E1 or

ISDN interface.

■For a single- and dual-interface BNC-compatible

E1/ISDN module, you must supply the cable that

connects the module to an E1 or ISDN interface.

For more information about the E1/ISDN cables, see

page C–9.

❐Direct connection devices

If you plan to connect more than one workstation to

an MCS through direct connections, you must supply

null-modem cables or adapters.

You may need to supply line drivers or similar

devices, depending on your installation. For more

information about direct connections, see “Changing

MCS-to-Workstation Connections” on page A–2.

❐Dialed connection devices

You must supply Hayes®-compatible modems and

appropriate cables for dialed connections. For more

information about dialed connections, see “Changing

MCS-to-Workstation Connections” on page A–2.

❐LAN connection

If you plan to connect to the MCS using TCP/IP, you

must equip your workstation with an Ethernet

adapter and the Windows 95 TCP/IP stack.

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