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Chapter 1 – Polycom® RSS™ 4000 Introduction
Figure 1-1 Polycom® RSS™ 4000's Application in the Video Conference Network
System Hardware Installation
General Safety Precautions
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
•Keep the area around the Polycom® RSS™ 4000 unit clean, free of clutter and well ventilated.
•Decide on a suitable location for the equipment rack that will hold the Polycom® RSS™ 4000 unit and is near a grounded power outlet.
•Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the Polycom® RSS™ 4000 unit from power surges and voltage spikes, and to keep it operating in case of a power failure.
Unpack the Package
To unpack the system package:
1Check the package to ensure its completion.
2Open the package and check the items included. The following items should be included:
―One Polycom® RSS™ 4000 server unit
―Two power cables
―Two
―One DB9 serial port cable
―A CD
―A license and a user registration card
3Take all items out of the package and check if any of them is in poor condition.
If you find damage, file a claim with the delivery carrier. Polycom is not responsible for damage sustained during shipment of this product.