The Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series is a range of state-of-the-art multipoint control units (MCUs) that can grow with your video usage over the long term. The MCU 5300 Series offers a low entry point and a broad range of products for midsized and smaller businesses.
The MCU 5300 Series is the industry's first hardware-stackable MCU appliance, now enabling customers to expand entry-level configurations through a unique combination of software port licenses and the ability to connect a second unit through a stacking cable. With this exceptional level of field upgradability, you can minimize disruption to your conferencing services while thoroughly protecting your initial investment. The Cisco TelePresence MCU 5300 Series:
With the MCU 5300 Series, you get:
Compatible Endpoints |
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323 endpoints |
Automatic Transcoding and Transrating |
For both audio and video |
Resolution |
Upscale SD resolution with ClearVision technology |
Integrating Products |
Integrates with Cisco TelePresence Management Suite, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (v8.6 or later) for impromptu conferencing, and Cisco TelePresence Conductor |
Performance Features |
Cisco TelePresence Universal Port technology, which helps ensure each participant receives the best possible experience |
Bandwidth |
Up to 4 Mbps with both H.263 and H.264 for each site in all conference modes, including advanced continuous presence |
Video standards |
H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.263++, and H.264 |
Video resolution |
- From QCIF up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) |
Frame rates |
Up to 60 fps |
Audio standards |
G.711, G.722, G.722.1, G.728, G.729 Annex A/B, MPEG-4 AAC-LC, MPEG-4 AAC-LD, and Polycom Siren14/G.722.1 Annex C |
Audio features |
- Wideband audio mixing; |
Protocols |
H.323, SIP, H.235 (Advanced Encryption Standard [AES]), Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol (SRTP), Transport Layer Security (TLS), H.239 (dual video), BFCP, H.243 (chair control), Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP), HTTP, Secure HTTP (HTTPS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), IPv4, and IPv6 |
Quality of service (QoS) |
Configurable differentiated services code point (DSCP) or type of service (ToS)/IP Prec |
Interfaces |
- RJ-45 Ethernet, 10-/100-/1000- Mbps full and half duplex, manual or auto sensing; |
Physical dimensions |
- H x W x D: 1.75 x 17.4 x 16.7 in. (44.5 x 442 x 423 mm) (1RU); |
Weight |
17.6 lb (8 kg) |
Power |
- 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz; |
Environmental data |
- Operating temperature: 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) ambient; |