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Polycom Digital Signage
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(PDS ) 2000 Server
Getting Started Guide
1.0 | August 2010 | 3725-78600-002A2
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Trademark Information Polycom®, the Triangles logo, ReadiManager®, SoundPoint®, SoundStation®, ViaVideo®, VoiceStation®, Vortex®, and VSX® are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. Convene™ , Global Management System™, iPower™, MGC™, People+Content™, People On Content™, Polycom Conference Suite™, Polycom Converged Management Application™ (CMA™), Polycom Distributed Media Application™ (DMA™), Polycom HD Voice™, Polycom PathNavigator™, Polycom VideoPlus™, Polycom VoicePlus™, PVX™, RAS™, Re
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Contents Contents 1 About Polycom Digital Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Polycom Digital Signage Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Polycom Digital Signage Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Polycom Digital Signage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Polycom Digital Signage Remote Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Polycom Digital Signage Web
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Digital Signage Getting Started Guide A Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 iv Polycom, Inc.
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1 About Polycom Digital Signage This chapter explains the Polycom Digital Signage architecture. This chapter contains the following sections: • Polycom Digital Signage Solution • Architecture Overview • Customer Support Polycom Digital Signage Solution The Polycom Digital Signage solution is a combination of powerful applications, including the following components: Polycom Digital Signage Player The Polycom Digital Signage Player is a powerful broadcast rendering engine that delivers the
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Architecture Overview Polycom Digital Signage Remote Manager The Polycom Digital Signage Remote Manager application works with the Polycom Digital Signage Server to enable administration of networks of players. Polycom Digital Signage Web Controller The Polycom Digital Signage Web Controller software lets users easily update and manage content on the Players in a Polycom Digital Signage network, with point-and-click simplicity. Polyco
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Customer Support About Polycom Digital Signage The content is automatically distributed to Polycom Digital Signage Players via the Polycom Digital Signage Server, which acts as the central hub for the Polycom Digital Signage system. The Polycom Digital Signage Player renders content in real time for display to a monitor, with the Polycom Digital Signage Agent linking Players to the Server. The Polycom Digital Signage Agent also monitors the status of the Polycom Digital Signage Player,
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Customer Support 4 Polycom, Inc.
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2 Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup This chapter explains how to set up the Polycom Digital Signage (PDS) Server as part of the Polycom Digital Signage solution. This chapter includes the following sections: • Hardware Installation Procedures • Safety Notice and Warnings • Ratings • Electrical and General Safety Guidelines • Unpacking the Appliance • Site Preparation • Rack Installation • Rear Panel Connections • Front Panel Operation Hardware Installation Procedures To configu
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Safety Notice and Warnings Safety Notice and Warnings Environmental Warning Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice is required by California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This product/part includes a battery that contains Perchlorate material. Ratings V: 100 - 240 VAC (auto-range) Hz: 60/5
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Electrical and General Safety Guidelines Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup CAUTION To avoid electrical shock, check the power cords as follows. • This product is to be installed in Restricted Access Location only. • Use the exact type of power cords required. • Use power cord(s) that came with safety certifications. • Power cord(s) must comply with AC voltage requirements in your region. • The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least 125% of th
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Electrical and General Safety Guidelines Disposing of Battery Backup Units - If Applicable WARNING If the BBU is damaged in any way, toxic chemicals may be released. The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment. Federal, state, and local regulations prohibit the disposal of rechargeable batteries in public landfills. Be sure to recycle the old battery packs properly. Comply with all applic
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Electrical and General Safety Guidelines Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup CAUTION • To prevent the unit from overheating, never install the appliance in an enclosed area that is not properly ventilated or cooled. For proper airflow, keep the front and back sides of the appliance clear of obstructions and away from the exhaust of other equipment. • Be aware of the locations of the power switches on the chassis and in the room, so you can disconnect the power supply if an accid
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Unpacking the Appliance CAUTION Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures can prevent ESD damage to critical components. • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for use. • Touch a grounded
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Site Preparation Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup Hardware Kit: screws, cone washers, and cage nuts (from left to right) • 8 (Eight) M5 x 12 flat head screws • 2 (Two) 10-32 x 3/4” pan head screws • 22 (Twenty-two) M4 x 4 truss head screws • 8 (Eight) M5 x 12 cone washers • 10 (Ten) M5 Cage nuts NOTE: Use the hardware supplied with your specific rack if different from the hardware supplied in this kit. The 4-post rack assembly consists of: • A set of long, fixed rack brackets th
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Rack Installation Always keep the rack’s front door and all panels and components on the appliances closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. • Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Leave enough clearance, approximately 25 inches in the front, and 30 inches in the back of the rack to enable you to
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Rack Installation Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup NOTE: The following installation procedures for are for use with the rails and hardware provided in your ship kit. If different style rails are being used, or if your rack requires different hardware, refer to the instructions provided with your rail or rack ship kit. NOTE: When removing the appliance from the 4-post rack, you will need to press down on the right locking tab and lift up on the left locking tab in order to re
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Rack Installation • Make sure the rack / rail assemblies and screws are aligned in the rack not only in the front and back, but are level in height on the left and right sides for proper alignment for appliance installation. Two M5 x 12 flat head screws and two cone washers (rear) Outer fixed chassis rails Two cage nuts (rear) 4-post rack Two M5 x 12 flat head screws and two cone washers Three cage nuts (front) Step 3 • Align the fixed c
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Rack Installation Polycom Digital Signage Server Hardware Setup NOTE: The following installation procedures are for use with the rails and hardware provided in your ship kit. If different style rails are being used, or if your rack requires different hardware, refer to the instructions provided with your rail or rack ship kit. NOTE: When removing the appliance from the 2-post rack, you will need to press down on the right locking tab and lift up on the left locking tab in order to releas
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Polycom Digital Signage Server Getting Started Guide Rack Installation • Tighten each of the the single screws on the small fixed brackets (located on either side of the rack) to secure the brackets in the rack and ensure appliance stability. A A A M5 x 12 flat head screws * (two front and rear) A B B Step 3 • Align the fixed chassis rails on the appliance with the fixed rack rail brackets installed in the rack. • Carefully slide the appliance into the rack until you hear the locking tabs
