Accordance Systems MGC-100 User Manual

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BROADBAND VISU AL
COMMUNICATIONS
ARCHITECTURE

The MGC-100 is a robust telecom
architecture that maximizes system
availability.

• Designed to incorporate new networks

and new standards as they emerge,all in
a single platform

• All ports, regardless of their networks,

can use all advanced features therefore
protecting investment

• On-line diagnostics to anticipate any

potential problem

• Front panel LED lights for fast

problem isolation

• All modules are: - Front-accessible

- Hot-swappable

- Self-configuring

• Full redundancy with up to three

hot-swappable,load-sharing
power supplies

• NEBS compliant chassis available

• High speed multimedia bus

MULTI-NETWORK
CONNECTIVITY

The MGC-100 provides IP,ISDN and ATM
connectivity in a single platform.

• Connects directly with H.323

(IP) networks

• Supports H.320 (ISDN) and

H.321 (ATM) networks

• Designed to incorporate new standards

as they emerge such as 3GPP, all within
a single platform

• All supported networks can access and

utilize the MGC-100’s advanced features

• NO external gateways necessary

MGC-100

™

Rich Media Communications

is a real-time virtual communications experience…anytime,anywhere. The Accord Product Line
provides the tools that make virtual communications a reality,enhancing the way people communicate and interact.With the
Accord Product Line the user is ensured of a networking solution which makes rich media applications such as business
conferencing,telemedicine,distance learning,visual enabled e-commerce,visual call centers and visual chat rooms a reality.

The MGC-100 provides the most advanced
features of any MCU.

Now you can produce your conference
any way you want,making the remote
meeting experience more like a
face-to-face meeting.

Continuous Presence

• Up to 21 different layouts

• Layouts changeable ‘on-the-fly’

• Each window within each layout can be

set as fixed or voice activated

Multi-Wa y T ranscoding

• Allows sites with different frame rates,

connection speeds,audio algorithms,
resolutions,and network protocols to
transparently connect with one another

• Ensures that all sites connect at their

optimal capabilities

• Ensures that conferences start on time

by simplifying the connection process

• Ensures conference reliability

Greet and Guide™ (ISDN and ATM)

• Customizable conference welcome

screens and audio greeting messages

• Operator(s) can guide users through

every part of the conference:

- Greet users as they connect

- Drag and drop participants

between conferences

- Create subconferences

Powerful Management System

The MGC-100 provides the most flexible
suite of system and conference
management applications of any MCU.
Three different management applications
are offered to provide the power and
flexibility required for both local and
remote access and support.

• WebCommander™ empowers users

to schedule and manage their own
conferences using Netscape or Microsoft
Web browsers

• MGC Manager™ provides

comprehensive operator control ­from conference scheduling and
management to system configuration,
diagnostics and maintenance

• Touch Tone Conference Manager

(TTCM) empowers users to manage
their own conferences using a standard
touch-tone telephone

Easy Maintenance

The MGC-100 reduces the need for
on-site maintenance through advanced
remote system monitoring tools.

•

Remote diagnostics and problem resolution

• Remote software downloads

• Support for multiple MGC systems

Reliability

The Accord Product Line's MGC-100 is
the only carrier class solution for video
and voice communications providing NEBS
Level 3 compliance,making it the choice
for mission critical applicatons.

The Accord Product Line’s MGC is the only Multipoint

Control Unit (MCU) which functions both as a multimedia

processor and a H.3xx gateway. It supports ITU-T standards

for multipoint multimedia bridging devices and variable port

bandwidth ranging from 56Kbps to 2Mbps.

Advanced Features That Make A Difference!

US OFFICE

Atlanta,Georgia,USA

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EUROPEAN OFFICE

Hare Hatch,Berkshire,UK

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ISRAEL OFFICE

Petach-Tikva,Israel

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ASIA OFFICE

Beijing,China

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Product Specifications are subject to change. Ref:06/01

System Capacity

MGC-100

™

ISDN ATM IP

Max No.Sites 96 80 144*
Max No.Simultaneous Conferences 32 28 48
Max No.CP conferences 16 13 16

Videoconferencing • H.320,H.323, H.321,T.120
Telephony • PSTN,VoIP
Multi-way • H.231,H.243 Cascading and Chair Control

• H.281 FECC (Far End Camera Control)

Video • H.261,H.263, H.263+
Audio • G.711,G.722.1, G.723, G.728, Siren 7 (16, 24, 32Kbps)
Data • H.243 LSD,T.122/T.125 (MCS),T.123, T.124 (GCC)
Communications • H.221,H.242
Channel aggregation • H.221,BONDING Mode 1, H0

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Data rates • 56Kbps - 2Mbps
Clock synchronization • Synchronizes to external network

NETWORK INTERFACES

25 Mbps ATM (FVC) • PRI-T1 (ISDN signaling) • V.35/RS-449/EIA-530
55 Mbps ATM (FVC) • E1/T1 Leased Line • RS-366 dialing
100/10 Mbps Ethernet • PRI-E1 (ISDN signaling) • KG Support

ENVIRONMENT

Operating temperature • 10 to 40˚C (50 to 104˚F)

• 3400 BTU per hour

Storage temperature • -25 to 70˚C (-20 to 158˚F)
Relative humidity • 15 to 90% non condensing
Operating altitude • Up to about 3,000m (10,000ft)
Storage altitude • Up to about 12,000m (40,000ft)
Operating ESD • +8 kV
Storage ESD • +15 kV

PHYSICAL

NEBS • Level 3 Compliant
Height • 40.8 cm (16 inches)
Width • 58.4 cm (23 inches)
Depth • 50.2 cm (19 inches)
Weight • Net 43kg (94lbs), including packaging 64kg (140lbs)
Power Supply x 3 load sharing • 110-240 VA C

50/60 Hz

-48 DC

* Available second half 2001

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