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Cisco TelePresence
MCU 5300 Series
Installation Guide
D14876.02
October 2013

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  • Page 1 Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Installation Guide D14876.02 October 2013...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Task 1: Connect the devices using the stacking cable Task 2: Configure the master device Task 3: Configure the slave device Task 4: (Optional) Register the master with Cisco VCS Control Task 5: (Optional) Configure Cisco TMS to recognize the cluster Remove a slave from Cisco TMS...
  • Page 3: General Information

    Console cable (blue) Power cable Rack mounting kit If you intend to cluster MCU 53x0s, a Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Stacking Cable must be ordered separately. Please contact your reseller or go to www.cisco.com. Port and LED location The following diagrams show the positions of ports and LEDs on the MCU 53x0.
  • Page 4: Rear Panel Led Behavior

    Right LED illuminated orange when there is activity on the interface Net B Green/Orange Left LED illuminated green when the interface has established a link Right LED illuminated orange when there is activity on the interface Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Installation Guide Page 4 of 14...
  • Page 5: Connecting The Mcu 53X0

    Failing to configure both sides of the Ethernet connection in the same way can result in packet loss, leading to poor audio and video quality. Only connect to Ethernet Port B if you need to connect the MCU to a second subnet. Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Installation Guide Page 5 of 14...
  • Page 6: Configuring The Mcu 53X0

    DHCP server is not available. If you want the IP address of the MCU 53x0 to be assigned by your DHCP server, omit this step. To assign a static IPv4 address to Port A, use the following command: static A <IP address> <netmask> [<default gateway address>] Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Installation Guide Page 6 of 14...
  • Page 7: Task 6: Discover The Ip Address Of The Mcu 53X0

    Note: We recommend that you change the admin account to use a password as soon as possible. To do that, go to Home and click Change password. Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Installation Guide Page 7 of 14...
  • Page 8: (Optional) Clustering Mcu 53X0S

    You may combine an MCU 5310 with an MCU 5320 in the cluster, provided that they are running identical software versions. In this case, the MCU 5320 must be configured as the master. You will also need a Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Stacking Cable which must be ordered separately. Please contact your reseller or go to www.cisco.com.
  • Page 9: Task 4: (Optional) Register The Master With Cisco Vcs Control

    Control), just as you would use a single MCU. To do this you must register the master MCU with the Cisco VCS Control. The Cisco VCS will not indicate that the MCU is part of a cluster; the device type will continue to show as MCU.
  • Page 10 (Optional) Clustering MCU 53x0s 5. Click Force Refresh. Cisco TMS refreshes its details of the device and the Max Number of Video Calls will increase to show the increased port count. Note: Refreshing an MCU that has been configured as a slave will not cause Cisco TMS to decrease its record of that device's port count.
  • Page 11: Checking For Updates

    Checking for updates Checking for updates It is a good idea to regularly check for updates to the device's main software image on the Cisco web site. This section describes how to upgrade the device using the web interface. To check for, and download, updates: 1.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting And Technical Support Information

    Your contact email address or telephone number. A full description of the problem. To view a list of Cisco TelePresence products that are no longer being sold and might not be supported, visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/prod_end_of_life.html and scroll down to the TelePresence section.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Optimum operating environment 21°C to 23°C 45% to 50% (non-condensing) Anti-static precautions When servicing or removing components or connections, first attach an anti-static wrist strap to an appropriate earth point. Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series Installation Guide Page 13 of 14...
  • Page 14 MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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