General information
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General information
About the TANDBERG Video Communications Server
(VCS)
The TANDBERG VCS enhances the video experience and provides seamless communication
between SIP and H.323 devices utilizing IETF and ITU standards. The VCS is the center of
the video communication network and connects all H.323 and SIP endpoints, infrastructure,
and management devices. The VCS provides unrivaled scalability and redundancy to video
communications, and is integral to TANDBERG interoperability with unified communications
and Voice over IP systems. The VCS can be deployed with either the Control application or
the Expressway™ application, with various optional packages including FindMe™ and Dual
Network Interfaces.
VCS Control
The VCS Control provides internal video control and administration for all SIP and H.323
devices. It is normally deployed within your wide area network with endpoints that are behind
the same firewalls or NAT devices.
The VCS Control replaces the need to have separate H.323 gatekeeper, SIP registrar and
H.323-SIP gateway servers.
VCS Expressway™
The VCS Expressway provides standards-based firewall traversal for SIP and H.323 devices
allowing secure traversal of any firewall or NAT device. It provides registration of traversal-
enabled devices and STUN Discovery and STUN Relay services.
The VCS Expressway is normally deployed within your DMZ.
Package contents
To avoid damage to the unit during transportation the TANDBERG VCS is delivered in a special
shipping box, which should contain the following components:
TANDBERG VCS
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Getting Started Guide (this document)
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CD containing VCS Administrator Guide and other documentation
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registration card
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rack ears and screws
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cables:
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power cables
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Ethernet cable
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shielded serial cable.
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Report any discrepancies to your TANDBERG representative immediately.
We recommend that the shipping box is kept in case the VCS needs to be returned.