Polycom SVP020, SVP010, SVP100 User Manual

SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server

SVP100, SVP020, SVP010

Administration Guide

for Mitel and Cisco

January 2008 Edition 1725-36031-001 Version G

SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server: Administration Guide for Mitel and Cisco

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About This Guide

This document explains how to configure and maintain one or more SpectraLink 8000 SVP Servers (models SVP100, SVP020, SVP010) within IP telephony environments.

Polycom Model Numbers

This document covers the following registered model number:

SVP100

Customer Support Hotline

Polycom wants you to have a successful installation. If you have questions please contact the Customer Support Hotline at (800) 775-5330. The hotline is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time.

Icons and Conventions

This manual uses the following icons and conventions.

Caution! Follow these instructions carefully to avoid danger.

Note these instructions carefully.

Label

This typeface indicates a key, label, or button on SpectraLink hardware.

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Contents

0 About This Guide......................................................................3

1 SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview ....................................9

Polycom Model Numbers..................................................................3

Related Documents.............................................................................3

Customer Support Hotline ................................................................4

Icons and Conventions.......................................................................4

SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) and Quality of Service ............9

SVP Server Models............................................................................10

The Timing Function ........................................................................10

Multiple SVP Servers/Master SVP Server ....................................10

Multiple SVP Server Capacities ......................................................11

Notes on System Configuration......................................................13

System Diagram ................................................................................14

System Components .........................................................................15

The Front Panel of the SVP Server..................................................17

2 Installing the SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server..............................19

Required Materials............................................................................19

Locate the SVP Server.......................................................................19

Install the SVP Server .......................................................................20

3 Configuring the SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server..........................23

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Connecting to the SVP Server .........................................................23

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The NetLink SVP-II System Menu .................................................24

Network Configuration....................................................................25

SendAll .........................................................................................26

SVP Server Configuration................................................................29

SVP-II Mode.................................................................................30

Ethernet Link ...............................................................................32

System Locked.............................................................................32

Maintenance Lock .......................................................................32

Inactivity Timeout (min)............................................................32

QoS Configuration ......................................................................33

Reset System ................................................................................33

Reset All SVP Servers .................................................................33

QoS Configuration ............................................................................34

DSCP Tag .....................................................................................34

Change Password..............................................................................36

4 Swapping/Adding/Deleting SVP Servers.................................37

Adding an SVP Server......................................................................37

Removing an SVP Server .................................................................37

Changing the Master SVP Server ...................................................38

5 Software Maintenance............................................................39

Software Updates..............................................................................39

6 Troubleshooting via System Status Menu .................................41

Error Status ........................................................................................42

Network Status..................................................................................43

Software Version...............................................................................45

Gatekeeper Database ........................................................................46

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Contents

7 Safety Notices ........................................................................49

8 Index .....................................................................................51

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SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview

The SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server is an Ethernet LAN device that works with access points (APs) to provide QoS on the wireless LAN. Voice packets to and from the SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones are intercepted by the SVP Server and encapsulated for prioritization as they are routed to and from an IP telephony server.

SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) and Quality of Service

SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) is the SpectraLink quality of service (QoS) mechanism that is implemented in the wireless telephone and AP to enhance voice quality over the wireless network. SVP gives preference to voice packets over data packets on the wireless medium, increasing the probability that all voice packets are transmitted efficiently and with minimum delay. SVP is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b standards.

SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones support basic WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) if also supported by the AP as part of the 802.11e protocol. If the AP supports WMM, the wireless telephone automatically discovers and uses it. WMM does not replace the SVP Server.

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SVP Server Models

The SVP Server is available in three models. Which model is selected for your facility depends on current and expected capacity. All SVP Servers within a subnet must be the same model type.

• SVP100: Serves 80 calls simultaneously.

• SVP020: Serves 20 powered-on handsets.

• SVP010: Serves 10 powered-on handsets.

See the following capacity tables for multiple SVP Server system capacities.

All SVP Server models are installed, configured and administered according to the instructions in this document. The model information is available on the Troubleshooting via System Status Menu, section Software Version.

Software Version screen. See Chapter 6

The Timing Function

SVP Servers provide the connection or "gateway" to the IP PBX for the wireless telephones and the "timing" function for active calls. This "gateway" function is distributed across the SVP Servers.

The number of active SVP Servers is determined dynamically. Whenever SVP Servers are added to or removed from the system, the distribution of the "timing" function for active calls is affected.

Multiple SVP Servers/Master SVP Server

Multiple SVP Server environments are those which have more than one SVP Server. Up to four SVP010 models or up to two SVP020 models may be installed in any one subnet. Up to 16 models of SVP100 Servers may be installed in any one subnet. All SVP Servers must be in the same subnet.

In a system comprised of multiple SVP Servers, a master SVP Server must be identified. The master SVP Server must have a static IP

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address. The wireless telephones and the other SVP Servers locate the master by using a static IP address, DHCP, or DNS.

The master SVP Server performs important coordinating functions. The loss of a non-master SVP Server does not significantly affect the operation of the remaining SVP Servers but results in the re boot of all handsets. However, the loss of the master SVP Server results in a loss of all communication between all of the SVP Servers. This also means that the loss of the master SVP results in the loss of all active calls and wireless telephones cannot check in until communication with the master is reestablished.

Multiple SVP Server Capacities

The system capacity of each SVP Server model is shown in the tables below. Note that SVP Server models may not be combined within one subnet.

SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview

SpectraLink SVP010 and SVP020 Server capacity

The system capacity of the SVP010 and SVP020 is measured by number of powered-on handsets. If this number exceeds the maximum, the handset that cannot be served will display an error and will not connect to the SVP Server. Other handsets will not be affected.

Number of handsets Number of

SVP Servers

1 10 20 2 20 40 3 30 N/A 4 40 N/A

SVP010 SVP020

SpectraLink SVP100 Server Capacity

The capacity of the SVP100 Server is determined by active calls. The table below shows the capacity of an IP gateway in a multiple-SVP Server environment. The table shows the total possible calls at 100% active calls. However, since it is unlikely that all handsets will be in use at the same time, the table then analyzes the number of handsets that could be installed in any given system where 10%, 15%, or 20% of the handsets are in active calls at any one time. The calculations are

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not linear due to the Erlang1 calculation for telephony traffic. The possible installed handsets figures are approximate and meant as a guideline and not as an absolute recommendation for any facility.

Number of

SVP

Servers

Number of

calls

possible

per Server

Total possible

installed handsets

@ 100% in active calls

Erlang

Possible installed handsets

@ 10% in

active calls

@ 15% in

active calls

@ 20% in

active calls

1 80 80 65 500 433 325 2 64 128 111 1000 740 555 3 60 180 160 1500 1067 800 4 58 232 211 2000 1407 1055 5 57 285 262 2500 1747 1310 6 56 336 312 3000 2080 1560 7 56 392 367 3500 2447 1835 8 55 440 415 4000 2767 2075

9 55 495 469 4500 3127 2345 10 55 550 524 5000 3493 2620 11 55 605 578 5500 3853 2890 12 54 648 621 6000 4140 3105 13 54 702 674 6500 4493 3370 14 54 756 728 7000 4853 3640 15 54 810 782 7500 5213 3910 16 54 864 836 8000 5573 4180

An Erlang is a unit of telecommunications traffic measurement. Strictly speaking, an Erlang represents the

continuous use of one voice path. In practice, it is used to describe the total traffic volume of one hour. Erlang traffic measurements are made in order to help telecommunications network designers understand traffic

patterns within their voice networks. This is essential if they are to successfully design their network topology and establish the necessary trunk group sizes.

Erlang traffic measurements or estimates can be used to work out how many lines are required between a telephone system and a central office (PSTN exchange lines), or between multiple network locations.

Please visit www.erlang.com

for additional information.

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Notes on System Configuration

In an IP system using subnets to differentiate telephony areas, each subnet must have its own APs. Each subnet may require an SVP Server to maintain voice quality, but this depends on traffic volume and router capacity.

Multiple SVP Server environments are those which have more than one SVP Server. A master SVP Server must be identified in a multiple-SVP Server environment.

SVP Server models may not be combined within one subnet. More than one SVP Server model type may be used within a facility if installed on different subnets.

Wireless telephones cannot roam with uninterrupted service between subnets unless specific LAN components are present. Certain AP/Ethernet switch combinations establish a layer-2 tunnel across subnets that enables the handsets to roam. Without this capability, any call in progress will be dropped when the user moves out of range and the handset must be power cycled in order to resume functionality in the new subnet area.

SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview

Please see Best Practices for Deploying Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi Telephony for detailed configuration information when installing

multiple SVP Server models across several different subnets.

IP multicast addresses are used when SpectraLink i640 and 8030 Wireless Telephones are installed. This requires that multicasting be enabled on the subnet used for the SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones, SVP Server, and telephony gateways.

Routers are typically configured with filters to prevent multicast traffic from flowing outside of specific domains. The wireless LAN can be placed on a separate VLAN or subnet to reduce the effects of broadcast and multicast traffic from devices in other network segments.

The SVP Server requires a Cat. 5 cable connection between its network port and the Ethernet switch. The SVP Server autonegotiates to the type of port on the Ethernet switch and supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, full-duplex and half-duplex port types.

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System Diagram

The following diagram shows multiple SVP Servers residing on a network with an IP telephony gateway and IP telephony server, wireless LAN APs, and Ethernet switch:

access point

TFTP

server

SpectraLink 8000

SVP Server

SpectraLink 8000

SVP Server

SpectraLink 8000

SVP Server

SpectraLink

Wireless Tele

Wireless

hones

access point

optional

POS

Wireless Tele

Device supplied by

SpectraLink

IP gateway

SpectraLink

hones

(IP telephony system example)

Ethernet switch

PSTN

PBX

Ethernet cable Phone cable

(showing

optional multiple

SVP

Servers)

IP phones

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System Components

SpectraLink e340/h340/i640 and 8020/8030 Wireless Telephones

Employees can carry wireless telephones to make and receive calls as they move throughout the building. The wireless telephones are to be used on-premises; they are not cellular or satellite phones. Just like wired telephones, they can receive calls directly, receive transferred calls, transfer calls to other extensions, and make outside and long distance calls (subject to the restrictions applied in your facility.)

Access points

SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server Overview

Supplied by third party vendors, APs provide the connection between the wired Ethernet LAN and the wireless (802.11) LAN. APs must be positioned in all areas where wireless telephones will be used. The number and placement of APs will affect the coverage area and capacity of the wireless system. Typically, the requirements for use of SpectraLink 8000 Wireless Telephones are similar to those of wireless data devices. Contact Polycom, or a certified Polycom distributor, for specific information about your facility’s needs.

The SpectraLink system must connect to APs that utilize SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP). Contact Polycom, or a certified Polycom distributor, to verify that your AP and its software version are supported.

Ethernet switch

A component in the wired Ethernet LAN infrastructure. Switches interconnect multiple network devices, including APs and other components. Ethernet switches are required to provide the higher performance network connections needed to handle combined voice and data traffic.

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Router

A router is an optional component in the wired Ethernet LAN infrastructure that separates a wired LAN into segments so that

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network traffic is restricted to those segments that are directly involved in the communication. Installation of a network router is recommended in larger networks, where there may be significant network traffic not related to the wireless LAN. A router will isolate the wireless LAN from the associated wired LAN so that they are not impacted by each others’ traffic. The SVP Servers, the APs, and their associated Ethernet switch must all be on the same “side” of the router.

SpectraLink 8000 SVP Server

The SVP Server manages call network traffic as detailed in this document.

Administrative computer

An administrative computer is required for setup and maintenance of the SVP Server. This computer may be temporarily connected directly to the component or to the network; a dedicated computer is not required. Some installations use a laptop to configure and maintain system components.

TFTP server

Required in an IP system to distribute software to the wireless telephones and SVP Server. May be on a different subnet than the IP gateway, IP telephony server, and APs.

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