1. Polycom® MGC Video Multipoint Control Unit (MCU)
Video Conferencing
BENEFITS
Unified Conferencing
• Unique Multimedia Solution Video, voice
and data conferencing in one platform with
integrated web collaboration
A simplified approach to video,
• Multi-Way Transcoding Endpoints connect
at their optimal capabilities and conference
voice, web and data conferencing.
connectivity is improved Polycom redefines multipoint video conferencing with a premier
• Full Audio Transcoding Improved multi-network, reliable and easy-to-use video conferencing bridge
audio quality that comes standard with
your system and gateway. Polycom’s Video MCU is built on the industry-leading
• Advanced Continuous Presence MGC platform, the only solution to provide video, voice, web and
Customize your meetings with 23 layouts data conferencing over multiple networks – IP and ISDN – using
to choose from
one platform.
• Virtual Conference Suite
Reservationless/Adhoc This single platform approach provides customers with investment
conferencing capabilities
protection, cost effective resources, and a single management
• Data Collaboration Support
solution for unified conferencing.
For mixed networks
(ISDN and IP) conferences
• Comprehensive Management Suite
Browser-based and desktop-based
applications tailored to meet
all your scheduling and
management requirements

2. MGC Video Multipoint Control Unit (MCU)
Multipoint Video Solutions Advanced Multipoint Features Available
just for IP for Every Network – IP and ISDN
The MGC platform provides enhanced conferencing features
Today, many video conferencing
regardless of the network you are using. The multi-network
users are migrating to IP or new
capability of the MGC platform also enables a similar feature set
users are implementing IP only
across all networks, providing better utilization of resources,
video networks. Polycom has
investment protection and ease of use for the end user.
developed video multipoint features
specifically for MGC Platform Benefits
IP networks. Features such as IP
• Same feature set across all networks
Continuous Presence and QoS are
• Cost effective and easy migration from ISDN to IP
included with Polycom’s multipoint
• Support of video, voice, web and data from one platform
IP solutions and deliver enhanced
• Flexible
support for IP conferencing.
- IP Only
Also to ensure interoperability with
- ISDN Only
Cisco Networks, Polycom’s Video
- Mixed
MCU is certified on the IP video
• Scalable
conferencing solutions track for the
• Feature-Rich
Cisco AVVID Partner Program.
• Easy to Support
Leading Solutions for IP:
- QoS Support for IP Networks
- IP Continuous Presence
- T.120 functionality for IP sites
- Cisco AVVID Certified Transcoding
Advanced
Carrier Class IP T1/E1 Continuous Presence
Architecture
FEATURES
SUPPORTED
ON ANY Virtual Conference
Management NETWORK Suite
and Scheduling
ISDN ATM
T.120 Data Lecture Mode
Collaboration
Polycom’s Video MCU - Taking Advantage of the MGC
Platform and Providing the Unified Conferencing Experience

3. MGC Video Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) Specifications
Transcoding QoS for IP IP Continuous Presence
Polycom Transcoding Benefits: Polycom’s Video MCU provides Packet IP Continuous Presence comes standard
• Simplifies Calling Commander, an inherent QoS service with every IP Video MCU
• Shortens Call Set-Up Time available with the MGC Platform.
• Improves Call Connectivity Rates Packet Commander, IP precedence • Two layouts available: 2-way and
• Provides Optimum Conference and IP DifSrv support are standard a traditional quad layout
Quality features that provide IP quality of • Flexible layouts – change layouts
• Eliminates the Need for Endpoint service – a requirement for Network on the fly
Pre-Certification Managers implementing voice and • Flexible windows – Fixed windows
• Improves Connectivity for Adhoc video over IP networks. or voice-activated windows
Video Conference Calls • High quality IP Continuous Presence
What does Packet Commander do? with 30 fps support
End users can focus on the meeting • Reorders incoming packets if they
content not meeting setup arrive to the MCU out of order Lecture Mode
• Intercepts any duplicate packets Lecture Mode provides the conference
The Polycom Video MCU provides • Optimizes audio and video packets lecturer with more flexibility. Lecture
complete Transcoding. Transcoding is a by inserting a blank video frame Mode allows the lecturer to view all
unique core technology of the Polycom to uphold the integrity of the video the participants of the conference while
Video MCU that enables the MCU to stream or inserting white noise the participants only view the lecturer.
intelligently recognize all the inherent to uphold the integrity of the This is another feature that makes
capabilities of endpoints and connect voice stream video conference meetings more like
them at their OPTIMAL capability. • Monitors the video and audio face-to-face meetings.
streams and synchronizes the
Polycom Transcodes: video and audio packets Lecture Mode Features:
• Networks – IP/H.323, ISDN/H.320 • A lecturer can view participants
Advanced Continuous Presence
• Network Speed – 128kbps up to in Continuous Presence
2Mbps Continuous Presence allows you to view or voice activated conference
• Resolution - QCIF or CIF multiple sites on the screen at the same • A lecturer can choose the time
• Video Algorithms – H.261 and H.263 time, making your video conference interval of switching between
• Frame Rate - 7.5fps - 30fps meetings seem more like face-to-face participants
• Data Rates - 6.4 - 46.4Kbps MLP, meetings. Polycom’s advanced • Available with Transcoding and
64 - 128Kbps HMLP continuous presence is unique because Continuous Presence
• Audio Algorithms Polycom provides the most Continuous • Suspend Lecture Mode when one
(Standard on all Systems) Presence layouts and allows the user to of the participants begins to speak
- G.711, G.722, G.722.1, G.723, dynamically modify their multipoint • Activate or de-activate during
G.728, Siren 7 video call depending on the meeting. the conference
Polycom Advanced Continuous
Presence Features:
• Available for any network type – IP
or ISDN
• 23 different layouts available
including self view layout and
same view layout
• Landscape or portrait layouts
• Change layouts on the fly
• Modify each Continuous Presence
window either fix a site into a certain
window or allow the window to be
voice-activated
• Supported in lecture mode
• Supports sites running up to 30 fps

4. Polycom® MGC Video Multipoint Control Unit (MCU)
Video Conferencing
Virtual Conference Suite T.120 Data Collaboration Technical Specifications
Virtual Conference Suite is a set of T.120 Data Collaboration is an integrated Audio Support:
features that simplify conferencing and solution within the MGC Platform, • G.711a, G.711u, G.722, G.722.1,
provides users with reservationless requiring no additional server. Data G.723.1, G.728, Siren 7
conferencing capabilities. Collaboration with T.120 allows users to
share applications and documents in Video Support:
Virtual Conference Suite Features: real-time during your videoconference. • H.261, H.263, H.263+
• Meeting Room – Resources on the
MCU are available to the user • Available for mixed network Network Interface Support:
whenever they need to have a videoconferences (IP and ISDN)
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
conference. This allows end users to • 2 PRI Interface ISDN & Dedicated,
have reservationless/adhoc meetings Management & Scheduling Options
T1/E1
without reserving resources on the The Polycom Video MCU provides a • 4 PRI Interface ISDN & Dedicated,
MCU in advance. complete suite of management and T1/E1
• Single Number per Conference – scheduling solutions. • 8 PRI Interface ISDN & Dedicated,
The MCU will set aside one number T1/E1
for the conference instead of giving • MGC Manager – a windows-based • V.35/RS-449/EIA-530
each participant or site a different management and scheduling package
dial-in number. - Included with the MGC Platform. 8-Slot Chassis:
• Auto Detect – Detect participant • WebCommander – a web-based • Height 40.8cm (16 inches)
capabilities without predefining the management and scheduling package • Width 38.1cm (15 inches)
conference. • The MGC platform includes a fully • Depth 50.2cm (19 inches)
• Auto Extend – If the sites in a featured API for fast integration with • Optional 19 inch rack mount kit
conference have not disconnected third party applications • Power – 120-230VAC, 50/60Hz
from the call, the MCU will
automatically extend the conference.
16-Slot Chassis:
• Auto Terminate – If all the sites in the
conference have disconnected, the • Height 40.8cm (16 inches)
MCU will disconnect the conference • Width 58.4cm (23 inches)
and free up the resources. • Depth 50.2cm (19 inches)
• Weight 43Kg
• Power – 3 load sharing 110-240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 48 DC
• NEBS Compliance
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Please consult your Polycom representative for
specific feature availability
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