Polycom RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500/2000/4000 Administrator’s Guide
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Configuring the Cisco and Polycom Equipment

MLA (Multipoint Layout Application) is required for managing CTS 3XXX layouts whether
Polycom TPX, RPX or OTX systems are deployed or not. MLA is a Windows® application that
allows conference administrators to configure and control video layouts for multipoint calls
involving Polycom Immersive Telepresence (ITP) systems.
Call Detail Records (CDR) are generated on both the CMA Gatekeeper and the CUCM for
reporting and billing purposes.
Content
Polycom and Cisco endpoints can share Content within a Cisco TelePresence environment. The
content sharing experience depends on whether the endpoints are registered with the DMA
or CUCM.
•H.239
—A variety of resolutions and frame rates are supported.
For more information see "H.239 / People+Content” on page 4-1.
—Can be used with SIP and H.323 endpoints, desktop (CMAD), room systems (HDX)
and ITP (OTX, RPX).
—Not supported by Lync clients, IBM clients and Cisco CTS endpoints.
—Cannot be used when HDX endpoints are registered to CUCM.
•TIP
—The resolution is fixed at XGA at 5fps.
—Supported on HDX, Polycom ITP and Cisco CTS systems.
• The following content compatibility options are available:
—Tip not enabled – CTS cannot join the conference, all other endpoints can share
H.239 content.
—TIP video compatibility – CTS receives people video, all other endpoints can share
H.239 content.
—TIP video and content compatibility – CTS and HDX can share TIP content, all
other endpoints receive only the people video.
Table I-4 Endpoint Registration Options - Content Sharing Experience
Multipoint Calls on MCU Content
Sharing People + Content
Endpoints Registered to DMA
HDX/ITP to HDX/ITP Yes Yes
HDX/ITP to Cisco CTS Yes No
Cisco CTS to HDX/ITP Yes Yes
Endpoints Registered to CUCM
HDX/ITP to HDX/ITP Yes No
HDX/ITP to Cisco CTS Yes No,
Cisco CTS to HDX/ITP No No