Chapter 1 – Polycom® RSS™ 4000 Introduction
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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:
1 Check the package to ensure its completion.
2 Open the package and check the items included. The following items
should be included:
― One Polycom® RSS™ 4000 server unit
― Two power cables
― Two RJ-45 network cables
― One DB9 serial port cable
― A CD
― A license and a user registration card
3 Take 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.