LifeSize UVC Platform

The LifeSize UVC platform is the industry's first integrated virtual software platform for video conferencing infrastructure that combines the capabilities of multiple products and delivers them through a single interface.

LifeSize UVC Platform is a new approach to purchasing and deploying video conferencing infrastructure in organizations. LifeSize UVC Platform is the industry's first integrated virtual software platform for video conferencing infrastructure that combines the capabilities of multiple products and delivers them through a single interface. UVC is a cutting-edge technology that allows for maximum management flexibility. With an integrated platform and deployment model for any IT environment, LifeSize UVC Platform gives administrators the flexibility to buy exactly what they need now and upgrade later as needed. In addition, flexibility is demonstrated by the ability to choose the deployment model that best suits their environment - software (UVC LifeSize Virtual Machine Software) or hardware (LifeSize UVC 1100 Hardware-Appliance). Using Lifesize UVC Platform differs from other solutions on the market in that it simplifies the installation and provisioning of individual hardware units. In addition, all elements are already included, so there is no need to purchase them separately. All UVC applications are integrated into the Lifesize UVC Platform and are available for use throughout its lifecycle. It can be used as a single application or as multiple applications simultaneously. The Lifesize UVC Platform can be deployed as a virtual machine (software) or as a rack-mounted hardware solution. It is a virtualized infrastructure solution that combines multiple infrastructure components on a single software platform with a single management system and a common user interface. With its various throughput options, the LifeSize UVC Platform is ideal for companies of all sizes. The solution is cost-effective for both tens of users (small and medium-sized businesses) and thousands of users (large enterprises).
Today, the UVC platform contains the following applications:
• LifeSize UVC Video Center – for video recording and streaming;
• LifeSize UVC Multipoint is the first fully virtualized, standards-compliant group video conferencing solution that can be used for on-demand video meetings from any device – room systems, laptops, tablets or smartphones;
• LifeSize UVC Video Engine for Microsoft Lync – Works with the LifeSize 220 Series, LifeSize Unity, and LifeSize Passport room video systems to provide a high-quality, highly flexible, and cost-effective solution for continuous presence, high-definition video communications with Microsoft Lync;
• LifeSize UVC Transit Server/Client - for passing through firewall/NAT systems;
• LifeSize UVC Access – for routing and call control (“gatekeeper”).

LifeSize UVC Platform Specifications:

Deployment options:
LifeSize UVC Platform Virtual Machine Software (Free Download)
LifeSize UVC 1100 Rackmount Hardware Solution (Purchased)
The deployment process is the same for virtual machines and hardware solutions.
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UVC Software for Virtual Machine UVC Hardware Solution

LifeSize UVC software for virtual machine:
Supported in VMware ESXi 4.0 and later
Virtual CPUs: 4, Virtual RAM:
6 GB, hard disk space: 100 GB
Network interfaces: Ethernet adapter with speed 10/100/1000 Mbps
Linux OS with enhanced security
Possibility of customization by the administrator

Setting up LifeSize UVC 1100 equipment:
Rackmount case (1U)
Dimensions: 439mm (W) x 43mm (H) x 505mm (D)
Two GigE network adapters, 2 x RJ-45
Hard drives with redundancy, MD RAID 10
Power supply: Power voltage: 100-240V AC,
50-60 Hz, max 5 A

Storage (UVC 1100 hardware solution):
Large storage (1TB included) for HD video
MD RAID 10 support in Linux; resilient to any disk failures
Stores up to 2600 hours of HD video at 768 kbps (UVC Video Center)

Environmental requirements for LifeSize UVC 1100:
Operating temperature: from 10 to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 20 to 95%, non-condensing
Storage temperature: from -40 to 70 °C
Storage humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
Weight: 17.2 kg
Continuous Load = 249 Watts (850 BTU/hr)
Idle = 135W (461 BTU/hr)

Feature sets:
Standard Edition (entry-level features)
Enterprise Edition (advanced features)

Integrated solution:
Multiple UVC applications can be deployed on a single hardware solution
or virtual machine
UVC Transit Server and UVC Transit Client must be installed in separate instances.
To improve performance under intensive use UVC Video
Center must be installed in separate instances
Ability to trial any LifeSize UVC product from the platform
LifeSize UVC Platform

Authentication and authorization:
Support for integration with corporate Active Directory/LDAP directories
Managing Local Users

Integrated web interface:
Integrated web user interface for all UVC applications
Configuring multiple applications in one instance
Multilingual web user interface - supports 10 languages

System management:
Firmware update tool
REST APIs (in UVC Video Center) support
integration with third-party products
Starting or stopping UVC applications via the web interface
Manage network configuration for all applications
Web interface for monitoring key system parameters such as
availability and load of the processor, local disk and network storage (NAS)

Integrated Licensing:
Web-based license management for product activation
Support for online and offline license activation
Adding capacity to existing products
Ability to upgrade from Standard Edition to Enterprise Edition

Safety:
Access via HTTPS based web interface
SSH access for diagnostics
Support for static NAT deployment
Ability to restrict services to perform maintenance
Support for deployment in DMZ or private LAN