Polycom VSX Series manual Connecting to the LAN, Positioning Component Systems

Setting Up Your System Hardware

Positioning Component Systems

The VSX 7000e and VSX 8000 systems are designed to be placed on a tabletop or in an equipment rack.

If you received a network interface module with your system, you may find it convenient to install it before positioning the system. Refer to the installation sheet that you received with the network interface module.

To position the system:

1.Install the mounting brackets on the system if you need to mount it in an equipment rack, or install the self-adhesive feet if you will place the system on a table or shelf.

2.Place the system in the desired location. Leave enough space to work, so that you can connect the cables easily.

3.Place the camera on or near the monitor displaying the far site so that people look towards the camera during calls.

Connecting to the LAN

All VSX systems can be connected to a LAN to make IP calls.

You must connect the system to a LAN to:

•Make IP or SIP calls

•Use the Global Directory Server

•Use VSX Web or People+Content IP

•Update system software using the Polycom Softupdate program

The back panel view for your system shows the location of the LAN connector. Refer to the previous section, System Back Panel Views. The setup sheet for your system also provides this information.

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