Cisco TRC5 CTS-RMT-TRC5= User Manual

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Deployment Details

August 2012 Series

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Deployment Details

This deployment guide focuses on multipurpose room systems and mul-
tipoint conferencing, which are the key components in helping customers 
realize the full benefits of virtual collaboration.

Configuring Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server

1.  Configure VCS connectivity to the LAN

2.  Prepare the Cisco VCS platform

3.  Configure the Cisco VCS

4.  Configure a VCS cluster master peer

5.  Prepare a VCS cluster non–master platform

6.  Configure a VCS cluster non–master peer

7.  Configure VCS subzones

8.  Configure VCS default bandwidth

Process

The Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) is used for call 
control and bandwidth control. Before getting started, you need to collect 
certain information specific to your site. You can fill in the following table. 

IPV4 address

10.4.48.130

IPV4 subnet

255.255.255.0

IPV4 default gateway

10.4.48.1

System name

VCSc1

DNS server address

10.4.48.10

DNS local host name

VCSc1

DNS domain name

cisco.local

NTP server address

10.4.48.17

Time zone

Pacific -8 

SNMP community name

cisco

Remote syslog server

10.4.48.13

Procedure 1 

Configure VCS connectivity to the LAN

The VCS can be connected to a Nexus switch in the Data Center or a 
Catalyst switch in the Server Room. In both cases, QoS policies are added 
to the ports to maintain video quality during conferences. Please choose the 
option that is appropriate for your environment.

Option 1.  Connect the VCS to a Nexus 2248UP

Step 1:  

Login to the Nexus switch with a username that has the ability to 

make configuration changes. 

Step 2:  

If there is a previous configuration on the switch port where the VCS 

is connected, remove the individual commands by issuing a 

no

 in front of 

each one to bring the port back to its default state.