Cisco Cisco TelePresence MX700
New feature and functionality descriptions CE8.0.0
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Multistream
Multistream is a feature that enables the endpoint to send and receive multiple streams of video at
different resolutions. This takes down transcoding load on the TelePresence Server and lets the
endpoint use lower quality streams for smaller resolution images depending on the layout selected on
the endpoint. Audio and presentation are still transcoded by the Multistream enabled TelePresence
Server.
This feature will enhance the user experience while in a conference with multiple participants. The
main benefits of this feature are:
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A two-screen system i.e. Cisco TelePresence MX700 and MX800 Dual, will be able to utilize
both screens for video participants when participating in a Multistream enabled conference.
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Layout control is more flexible and can be selected on the endpoint locally. This experience is
enhanced when using a two-screen system.
The above example shows a two-screen system in a conference where Multistream is not enabled.
The endpoint is receiving only one transcoded stream from the Cisco TelePresence Server.
The above example shows the same conference with Multistream enabled.
When connecting a third screen on SX80, MX700, MX800 and MX800 Dual systems or a second
screen to MX200 G2, MX300 G2 and SX20 systems, the additional screen is reserved for presentation
only and will not display video participants in a Multistream enabled conference.
If Multistream is enabled on the endpoint it will automatically use Multistream whenever possible in a
conference that supports Multistream. If Multistream is not available in the conference it will fall back
to transcoding. The same might happen if the bandwidth is too low or if the endpoint is experiencing