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AETHRA
®
SpA
via Matteo Ricci, 10
60126 Ancona (Italy)
Tel39.071.218981
Fax +39.071.887077
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Capacity
• Optimized capacity provides optimized capacity and port
cost to each conferencing application working point
(High Definition, Standard Definition, and Desktop)
Signaling Protocols
• H.323, SIP
• H.320 and H.324M (through GWs)
Audio Support
• Audio codecs - G.711, G.722, G.722.1, G.723.1,
G.728
1
, G.729AB
1
• Custom participant entry/exit tones
• DTMF tone detection (in-band, H.245 tones, and
RFC2833)
Video Support
• Continuous Presence High Definition support - H.264 @
720p up to 30fps
• Video codecs - H.261, H.263, H.264
• Live video resolutions - QCIF, CIF/SIF, 4CIF, 288p, 384p,
400p, 448p, 480p, 576p, 720p
• Presentation video resolution - VGA, SVGA, XGA, 720p
• Video bandwidth - up to 2Mbps
• Advanced video processing: video transcoding, rate
matching, text overlay, 28 layout options, dynamic
layout according to number of conference participants
and lecture mode
Data Collaboration and Presentation Sharing
• H.239 and DuoVideo for presentation sharing
Security
• H.235 AES/DES encryption for secure conferencing
2
• Password protected Web GUI user access with
multiple levels:
- Administrator, Operator, and User
• PIN protected conferences
• HTTPS for secured management
Web-Based Monitoring and Control
• Simple, user-friendly Web interface enabling MCU
configuration and conference operation
Custom IVR Messages
• IVR messages can be recorded to provide custom
greetings and announcements
Conference Control from the Endpoint
• H.243 conference control
• DTMF-based conference control
QoS
• QoS support with DiffServe, TOS, IP Precedence
Desktop Connectivity via Aethra Desktop Server
3
• Live connection (Audio, Video, Data) / Data only
connection and streaming mode.
• Built-in NAT and Firewall traversal
• Virtual rooms support
• Easy scheduling via Microsoft
®
Outlook
™
• Web-based scheduling
Management via AeDS
4
• Gatekeeper functionality (H.323 support)
• B2BUA - Back to Back User Agent (SIP support)
• Supports multiple devices for load balancing and failover
• User configurable dial-plan
• Full H.245 routing and control for call monitoring
and authorization
• Complete network status and statistics
• Network-wide view of calls and conferences
• Central terminal configuration
• Display of events and errors received from elements
for error management
• Easy Web based scheduling and ad hoc videoconferencing
• Microsoft
®
Outlook
™
scheduling for complete office
integration
Physical Dimensions
• 19-inch, rack-mountable closed unit of 1U height (4.5 cm)
Environmental Requirements
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Storage temperature: 25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F),
ambient
• Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Power Module
• Input 100-240 VAC Autodetect 50/60Hz
Warranty
• One year return-to-factory
• Extended warranties and support services are available
on request
Technical Specifications
Code 071071103GB Rev. 0 (12/07)
AETHRA MCU 12+
12/24 port MCU
AETHRA MCU 24+
24/48 port MCU
Video Participants @ CP HD up to 2Mbps
Video Participants @ VA HD up to 2Mbps
Video Participants @ CP up to 2Mbps
Desktop Participants up to 384Kbps
Additional Streaming Users
Audio Participants
AeDS Management ports (Gatekeeper,
Scheduler, Network Manager)
Notes:
1 Capacity is limited to 48 ports
2 When using encryption video capacity is unaffected for calls up to 768Kbps and drops by 50% for calls at higher rates
3 Aethra Desktop software is included with the product and requires installation on an external standard PC server
4 AeDS software is included with the product and requires installation on an external standard PC server
4
12
12
24
72
72
25
16
24
24
48
144
72
50
AETHRA MCU+ SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
