Chapter 1 - Before You Begin

Scope of Manual

This manual describes the MGC-50 and the MGC-100 hardware and installation procedure. It is intended for service engineers, system administrators and system operators who need to install, configure and maintain the MGC unit.

Detailed information on using the system, including starting and shutting down the system, is provided in the MGC Manager User’s Guide.

This manual assumes the user has the following knowledge:

Familiarity with the Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows 2000®, Windows NT®, and Windows XP® environment and interface

Basic knowledge of videoconferencing concepts and terminology The MGC Hardware and Installation Manual includes the following topics:

Chapter 1 - Before You Begin

Provides a general description of the MGC unit, its main features and description of the MGC Hardware and Installation Guide.

Chapter 2 - MGC Unit Hardware Installation

Installing the MGC unit and connecting it to the operator workstations.

Chapter 3 - System Architecture

Describes the system architecture and the data flow.

Chapter 4 - Hardware Description

Describes the various components that make up the MGC unit.

Chapter 5 - Maintenance

Describes the controls and LED indicators and provides maintenance procedures.

Appendix A - Interfaces Pin Assignment

Describes the pinout of the various MGC unit connectors.

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Polycom MGC-50/MGC-100 installation manual Scope of Manual, Before You Begin