Table 5: Video capabilities for participants hosted by Scopia XT Series MCU Edition
Maximum Resolution
XT5000
Scopia XT1200
Scopia XT Executive
Displayed and
transmitted resolution
(max)
1080p
720p
720p (1080p optional)
Resolution of single
participant's video in
layout (max)
448p
Important:
For MCU9, the capabilities depend on the selected CP layout.
For the best experience when using the Scopia XT Series MCU Edition, we recommend:
• Enabling the High Bandwidth Option (12Mbps), available as a separate license (for details, see
Installing and Enabling Licenses which Extend System Functionality
on page 76). Otherwise, the
MCU sends out a lower resolution at the standard 6Mbps total bandwidth.
• If the Scopia XT Series is used only as an MCU for hosting videoconferences, block the audio and
video input from this Scopia XT Series during the meeting. For details, see
As you add more XT Series endpoints, you can manage them centrally with Scopia Management. This
would enable centralized updating, backing up and control.
Planning the Topology for the Scopia XT Series with Scopia
XT Desktop
Scopia XT Series SMB Edition enables you to locally host videoconferences using its built-in MCU, and
extends your videoconferences to participants joining from a computer (with Scopia Desktop Client) or a
mobile device (using Scopia Mobile).
For example, when you start a videoconference with the XT Series hosting the call, you can add other
participants by asking them to connect via a web link to the Scopia XT Desktop Server, which would
automatically install and launch Scopia Desktop Client on their computers, or Scopia Mobile on their
mobile devices.
The main features of the Scopia XT Series SMB Edition include:
• Remote users can easily connect to a meeting hosted by the built-in MCU on the XT Series, by
connecting via the Scopia XT Desktop Server.
The deployment has very few components. You do not need additional hardware like an external
MCU, Scopia PathFinder for firewall traversal, or Scopia ECS Gatekeeper for routing calls.
• The included Scopia XT Desktop provides built-in NAT and firewall traversal functionality, enabling
secure remote connections from Scopia Mobile and Scopia Desktop Clients.
You can enable this functionality via the XT Series license.
Installation Guide for Scopia XT5000 Series Version 3.2
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