Cisco Unified Video Advantage Video Telephony Solution

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1 Data Sheet Cisco Unified Video Advantage Video Telephony Solution Cisco Unified Video Advantage provides Cisco Unified IP Phone users with the ability to add video to their communications experience. With Cisco Unified Video Advantage, video telephony is now just a phone call. The Cisco Unified Communications system of voice and IP communications products and applications enables organizations to communicate more effectively-helping them to streamline business processes, reach the right resource the first time, and impact the top and bottom line. The Cisco Unified Communications portfolio is a key part of the Cisco Business Communications Solution-an integrated solution for organizations of all sizes which also includes network infrastructure, security, and network management products, wireless connectivity, and a lifecycle services approach, along with flexible deployment and outsourced management options, end-user and partner financing packages, and third-party communications applications. INTERACTIVE FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATIONS Cisco Unified Video Advantage brings video telephony functionality to Cisco Unified IP Phones (7900 Series and Cisco IP Communicator softphone application). It is a video telephony solution consisting of Cisco Unified Video Advantage software and Cisco VT Camera II, a video telephony USB camera. Users make calls from their Cisco Unified IP phones using the familiar phone interface, and calls are displayed with video on their PCs without requiring any extra button-pushing or mouse-clicking. When registered to Cisco Unified CallManager, the Cisco Unified Video Advantage-enabled phone has the features and functionality of a full-featured IP videophone. System administrators can provision a Cisco Unified IP Phone with Cisco Unified Video Advantage just as they would any other Cisco Unified IP Phone, greatly simplifying deployment and management. Enterprise customers now have a costeffective, scalable, and visually interactive IP communications solution. IMPORTANT FEATURES AND BENEFITS Cisco Unified Video Advantage is unique in that video telephone calls are just like regular phone calls. Features such as call forward, transfer, conference, and hold are now available with video and are all initiated through the IP phone. IP telephony and IP video telephony are delivered to every employee using a unified dial plan and a common directory over a single Cisco Unified Communications infrastructure. All contents are Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 6

2 The video codec and bandwidth selection in Cisco Unified Video Advantage is completely controlled by Cisco Unified CallManager or Cisco Unified CallManager Express, thus the user needs no special experience or knowledge about video capabilities or settings. Users no longer need to predetermine if the other end of the call is a video endpoint or phone. Whether the calls are audio only, or both audio and video, call completion rates increase, improving productivity. Enabling interactive face-to-face communications at the desktop enhances productivity and the quality of communications, streamlines business decision-making, and improves teamwork. By reducing the need for in-person meetings, Cisco Unified Video Advantage enables companies to save money on travel expenses and time associated with going to meetings. Cisco Unified Video Advantage is designed to deliver enhanced modes of communication while protecting existing telephony investments. Figure 1. Local and Remote Views OPTIMIZED BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Cisco Unified Video Advantage features the latest technology and advancements available with true IP communications today. Businesses can now take full advantage of their IP networks to extend enterprise-class voice and video to everyone in their organization. It is a dynamic solution that is designed to grow with new system capabilities. CISCO UNIFIED VIDEO ADVANTAGE FEATURES Cisco Unified Video Advantage is intuitively designed, easy to use, and delivers convenient access to a host of features: Phone association choice Users can choose to place Cisco Unified Video Advantage video calls with either a Cisco Unified IP Phone or Cisco IP Communicator. Camera on/off Users can choose to view incoming video only by turning off their camera. Video check Users can check their video before calls are placed or received. Mute video on audio mute option When users mute the audio on the phone, video is automatically muted until the audio is resumed. Easy access to video controls Controls for showing the console, video window options, and video window position are conveniently available from the video windows. All contents are Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 2 of 6

3 Video signal indicators Quality of incoming and outgoing video signals are graphically displayed. Connectivity and status indicators Graphics indicate the state and availability of the connections to the associated phone device and camera, including muted calls and no available video. Figure 2. The Cisco Unified Video Advantage Console VIDEO FEATURES Supported USB webcams: Cisco VT Camera and Cisco VT Camera II (Cisco Unified Video Advantage 2.0 release and later) H.263 and H.264 video codecs - 50 kbps to 1.5 Mbps bit rates Video formats (up to 30 frames per second): 352 x 288, 320 x 240, 176 x 144, and 160 x 120 Interoperable with most third-party H.323 video terminals from verified IP video telephony partners MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR H.263 VIDEO ONLY Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Pentium P4 1.9-GHz or higher compatible processor (Streaming SIMD Extensions support required); 2.8 GHz or higher recommended 256 MB RAM minimum, 512 MB RAM or more recommended 100 MB free disk space Video capable graphics card at 800 x 600 x 16-bit screen resolution, 1024 x 768 x 16-bit or better recommended USB 1.1 or 2.0 (Windows 2000 supports full-speed only) MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR USE WITH CISCO IP COMMUNICATOR AND H.264 VIDEO Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Pentium P4 2.4 GHz or higher compatible processor (Streaming SIMD Extensions support required); P4 2.8 GHz or higher recommended 256 MB RAM minimum, 512 MB RAM or more recommended 200 MB free disk space Video capable graphics card at 800 x 600 x 16-bit screen resolution, 1024 x 768 x 16-bit or better recommended USB 1.1 or 2.0 (Windows 2000 supports full-speed only) All contents are Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 3 of 6

4 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Cisco Unified CallManager Release 4.0(1) Service Release 2a Cisco Unified CallManager Release 4.1(3) Service Release 1 required when using Cisco Unified Video Advantage with H.264 and Cisco IP Communicator Cisco Unified CallManager Express 4.0 PC with Cisco Unified Video Advantage connected to the access ports of video-enabled Cisco Unified IP phones: * Cisco Unified IP Phone 7940 Series release 6.0(4)-SCCP load Cisco Unified IP Phone 7960 Series release 6.0(4)-SCCP load Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series release 6.0(2)-SCCP load Cisco IP Communicator 2.0 required when using Cisco Unified Video Advantage associated with Cisco IP Communicator * Check Cisco Unified IP Phone data sheets for updated Cisco Unified Video Advantage support information. CISCO VT CAMERA II SPECIFICATIONS Enhance communications, simplify installation, and reduce administrative support requirements with the included Cisco VT Camera II. 640 x 480 VGA sensor for improved video quality Fixed focus USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 compliant interface with 6 foot cable Privacy shade included Versatile base allows camera to be mounted on a flat panel display or positioned on a flat surface Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant All contents are Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 4 of 6

5 CISCO VT CAMERA II COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY Table 1 lists Cisco VT Camera II compliance and safety specifications. Table 1. Specification Cisco VT Camera II Compliance and Safety Specifications Description Regulatory Compliance CE Marking indicating compliance with the 89/366/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives, which includes the following safety and EMC standards UL CAN/CSA-C22.2 No Safety UL EN IEC AS/NZS FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class B ICES-003 Class B EN55022 Class B CISPR22 Class B AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B EMC CISPR24 VCCI Class B EN55024 EN EN EN EN ORDERING INFORMATION Table 2 lists part numbers for Cisco Unified Video Advantage. Table 2. Part Numbers for Cisco Unified Video Advantage Description Cisco Unified Video Advantage with Cisco VT Camera II Part Number CUVA-V2= With each order, customers will receive a Cisco VT Camera II kit. System administrators must download the software from Detailed instructions can be found in the administration guide. CISCO UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND SUPPORT Using the Cisco Lifecycle Services approach, Cisco Systems and its partners offer a broad portfolio of end-to-end services to support the Cisco Unified Communications system. These services are based on proven methodologies for deploying, operating, and optimizing IP communications solutions. Upfront planning and design services, for example, can help you meet aggressive deployment schedules and minimize network disruption during implementation. Operate services reduce the risk of communications downtime with expert technical support. Optimize services enhance solution performance for operational excellence. Cisco and its partners offer a system-level service and support approach that can help you create and maintain a resilient, converged network that meets your business needs. All contents are Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 5 of 6

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