Features and Capabilities

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:

·       Is standards-based and compatible with all major vendors' endpoints

·       Is highly configurable and field upgradable

·       Offers a broad range of HD MCU entry points for customers

·       Is software-selectable between HD or SD video ports

·       Provides an upgradable unit with growth capacity using software port licenses

With the MCU 5300 Series, you get:

·       The ability to stack two MCUs together for increased capacity

·       Continuous presence for users on every port

·       Easy-to-use, versatile management interface

·       More than 50 custom layouts

·       Video resolutions up to 1080p, at 30 frames per second (fps)

·       A low-risk, cost-effective solution for HD multipoint video conferencing

Specifications at a Glance

·       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. Delivers up to 4 Mbps of bandwidth per site