LifeSize Multipoint
Product Name - LifeSize Multipoint

Description - LifeSize® Multipoint™ is a high definition Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) designed to support high quality multi-site conferencing.
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High Definition Multipoint Control Unit
LifeSize® Multipoint™ is a high definition Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) designed to support high quality multi-site conferencing.

Connect with multiple participants in locations around the world or across the campus while maintaining the highest quality high definition video solution.

LifeSize Multipoint is available in two product configurations:
LifeSize Multipoint12™ – 12 Port MCU
LifeSize Multipoint24™ – 24 Port MCU

Standards Compliant
All LifeSize products are designed to be standards compliant and interoperable with multi-vendor systems. LifeSize Multipoint is tested with multi-vendor systems and will provide the best quality possible.

Reliable and Scalable
LifeSize Multipoint supports a highly reliable architecture providing a true high definition experience at 720p, 30 frames per second and 16:9 resolution. The multipoint conferencing unit is available in 12 and 24 port capacities designed for use in distributed or centralized environments providing maximum flexibility and scalability.

Intuitive Management
Manage the multipoint conference unit with a secure, simple to use, web-based user interface accessible from any location through a standard web-browser.

The Result
The result is the highest quality multi-site video communication experience where the technology is transparent and people meet effectively.

Features and Benefits:
High definition multipoint control unit, 1280 x 720, 30fps quality
Standards-based solution
Scalable architecture in 12 or 24 port capacities
Plug and play devices
Web-based user interface for centralized management

Models
LifeSize Multipoint-12
LifeSize Multipoint-24

Both models include the latest versions of:
LifeSize Gatekeeper
LifeSize Multipoint Extension
(Separate server required for both applications)

Configurations

LifeSize Mulitpoint-12
24 Audio Ports (12 with AAC-LC)
12 HD Voice Activated video ports (up to 2Mbps)
4 HD Continuous Presence video ports (up to 2Mbps)
12 SD Continuous Presence / Voice Activated video ports (up to 2Mbps) 24 video ports CP / VA at 384Kbps or less

LifeSize Mulitpoint-24
48 Audio Ports (24 with AAC-LC)
24 HD Voice Activated video ports (up to 2Mbps)
16 HD Continuous Presence video ports (up to 2Mbps)
24 SD Continuous Presence / Voice Activated video ports (up to 2Mbps) 48 SD video ports CP / VA at 384Kbps or less

Protocols
H.323
SIP

Video Protocols
H.261
H.263
H.264

Video Resolution
HD
4CIF
CIF
QCIF

Presentation Video Resolution
HD
VGA
SVGA
XGA

Audio Protocols
AAC LC
G.711
G.722
G.722.1
G.723.1
G.728
G.729 (AB)

Data Protocols
H.239 DualVideo
T.120

Encryption
H.235 AES/DES1

Management
SNMP – multiple
HTTP – embedded web server

Advanced Video Processing for all ports in Standard Definition mode
Continuous presence, displaying up to 16 conference participants on one screen
Video transcoding (H.261, H.263, H.264)
Rate matching
Text overlay (i.e. conference participant’s name)
26 layout options including Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Dynamic rollover
Lecture mode1

When using H.235 encryption, MCU port capacity remains unaffected for calls up to 768Kbps. For calls at higher rates, the port capacity drops to half.

Power
AC Voltage 100 – 240V, 50-60 Hz, 5A

System Design
Physical Dimensions
Rack mountable (1U)
Height: 43 mm / 1.7 in
Width: 426 mm / 16.75 in
Depth: 355.6 mm / 14 in
Weight: 7.5 Kg / 16.5 lbs

Environmental Data
Operating temperature: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) Operating humidity: 15% to 85%, non-condensing Storage temperature: -40°C (-40°F) to 70°C (158°F) Storage humidity: 10% to 90%

Sales & Marketing Documentation
PDF Data Sheet

User Documentation
PDF User Guide 5.6

Setup & Maintenance Documentation
PDF Installation Guide 5.6
PDF Multipoint Extension Administrators Guide 5.6