Polycom MGC/MGC+ Unified Conferencing Bridges
Solution Overview
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VERVIEW OF
MGC-25,
MGC+50
AND
MGC+100
Polycom MGC-25
The MGC-25 is an economical and easy to use multi-network conferencing bridge, which while smaller in capacity
than the MGC-50 and MGC-100, provides enormous value by supporting all the same features as the larger
platforms. The MGC-25 is intended for either small bridging networks, such as work group environments, or large
enterprise with distributed network requirements.
Highlights
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2U, 19” closed chassis
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Orderable in 10 pre-set configurations
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Supports IP(SIP, H.323) and ISDN/PSTN
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Capacity - Up to 24 IP ports @ 384kpbs
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Fast Set Up Wizard
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Continuous Presence and Video Transcoding
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Virtual Meeting Rooms with entry queue “greet and guide”
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IVR/DTMF conference management
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Supports dial in, dial out, on-demand and scheduled conferencing
Polycom MGC+50 (ReadiConvene)
The Polycom MGC+50 multipoint conference bridges are high performance, highly scalable MCU and gateway
platforms that are world-renowned for reliability and quality.
The MGC+50 conference bridge solution, complete with integrated gateway, is targeted at general enterprise as well
as specialized vertical markets (education, government, healthcare, financial, insurance, manufacturing, engineering,
retail, etc.) who are looking for a robust and flexible conference bridge. Easy to install and deploy with the new “install
wizard” and pre-configured “meeting rooms”, the MGC-50 is suitable for mid-sized to large networks. As with all
Polycom MGC platforms, the MGC+50 supports IP (SIP and H.323) and ISDN/PSTN on a single platform.
Both the MGC+50 chassis and the MGC+100 chassis include an extra slot for the “IAM” module, which provides
embedded voice/video conference management and scheduling software, comprised of the ReadiManager SE200
software suite.
Highlights
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Modular, 8 universal slot chassis
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IP (SIP, H.323) ISDN/PSTN, integrated gateway
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Up to 95 IP ports at 384kbps; 192 sites at 384K (e.g. 4 x audio+48, 4 x IP+48) in voice switched mode
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Hot swap modules
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Ease of use features include pre-configured virtual meeting rooms, with optional entry queues
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IVR/DTMF conference management
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Continuous Presence and Video Transcoding
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Supports dial in, dial out, on-demand and scheduled conferencing
Polycom MGC+100 (ReadiConvene)
The Polycom MGC+100 multipoint conference bridge offers the utmost in scalability, reliability and redundancy, and
is targeted towards large, growth-oriented enterprise and service provider customers. Both the MGC+50 and
MGC+100 share the same features and functionality, with the MGC+100 offering twice the port capacity and
redundant power. Both platforms also support High Definition video (up to 2Mbps).
