Scopia v5.5 release notes

[k.devraj]

Hi guys,

Can someone help me with release notes of the latest SCOPIA firmware (v5.5). All i want to know about the change in port count with encryption and higher bandwidth. Is it still there...or have they improved it?

thnks

[outlooker]

"1. New Features

�� SCOPIA Desktop is integrated with iVIEW Suite, including access to new virtual room feature from

the User interface Entry page.

�� SCOPIA Desktop works in conjunction with new SCOPIA MCU and MVP version 5.5.

�� The following features are added to the conference room:

�� Raise hand—When a moderator mutes a participant, the participant can request permission to

speak.

�� Chat—Enables participants to chat with other participants in the meeting both publicly and

privately.

�� Waiting room—Is a security feature. A participant entering a meeting, before a moderator joins

it, can chat or view a list of participants. No audio, video or presentation is sent until the

moderator joins the meeting and enters the moderator PIN.

�� Added the ability to disable Desktop Sharing as an administrative option.

�� The new Continuous Presence High Definition service available on SCOPIA MCU allows

SCOPIA Desktop and High Definition endpoints to participate in the same meeting.
�� Support for H.239 presentation with LifeSize endpoints running LifeSize software version 3.0.

�� The User and Administration interfaces are available in Portuguese."


--RADVISION SCOPIA Desktop version 5.5 Release Notes November 12, 2007

[outlooker]

"1. New Features in version 5.5

SCOPIA MCU version 5.5 includes the following new features:

�� High Definition Continuous Presence support

�� Double the port capacity for standard rate services on SCOPIA100 12 and 24

�� HTTPS support in the web interface

�� MCU web interface supports Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 7"

--RADVISION SCOPIA MCU version 5.5 Release Notes November 12, 2007

[k.devraj]

thnks outlooker, however i was looking for RADVISION's port count status in encrypted conferences. would be happy if u can help me wth that as well.

regds

[outlooker]

Well, I did not find any clue about ports capacity affected by H.235; I think we can assume there is no change, as MCU 5.X claims 96 ports, and MCU 4.X supports 100 ports. With MVP 5.X, there is no reason for MCU 5.X being weak than MCU 4.X, and the MVP blade has still a great potential to be improved.


"
ABOUT H.235

ENCRYPTION FOR

H.323 CALLS

The encryption conforms to the H.235 standard and supports the following

encryption algorithms:

�� DES: with an encryption key of 56 bits

�� AES: with an encryption key of 128 bits

Encryption on the MCU can operate in one of the following modes:

�� Disabled—No encryption. The supported capability for this mode is

Priority 1: no encryption.

�� Best effort—This mode implements a “best effort” encryption

algorithm. If an endpoint supports encryption, it connects in an encrypted

way. If not, it connects without encryption. The supported capabilities

for this mode are:

�� Priority 1: AES 128

�� Priority 2: DES 56

�� Priority 3: No encryption

�� Encryption required—This mode only connects encrypted calls.

Encryption is either AES 128 or DES 56. Non-encrypted calls are not

allowed to connect. The supported capabilities for this mode are:

�� Priority 1: AES 128

�� Priority 2: DES 56

�� Strong encryption required—This mode only allows AES 128

encrypted calls. Endpoints that do not support AES 128 are not allowed

to connect. The supported capability for this mode is Priority 1: AES 128.

The following channels support encryption:

�� Audio channel

�� Video channel

�� Far End Camera Control (FECC)

Note All channels (audio, video, FECC, incoming, and outgoing) on the same

call must have the same encryption levels. If the encryption on all channels cannot

be achieved, the call disconnects.
"
-- User Guide 5.5

[k.devraj]

thnks once again outlooker....my only concern was that, in earlier versions of MCU, the datasheets mentioned loss in port capacity with encrypted calls above 768K. this has not been mentioned in the latest datasheets.

was trying to understand what change occurred..was it only the firmware ..or the hardware itself is upgraded with new DSP chips for better processing?

it would be great if could you please help me with the user guide for ver. 5.5

Many thanks.

[Sean Lessman]

or the hardware itself is upgraded with new DSP chips for better processing?

Looking at the caps set for 5.5, I do not think this is the case.

As far as I know, the limitation above 768kbps dropping the port count is still there.

Sean

[outlooker]

k.devraj,

Here is the online help for MCU 5.5, almost same as the user guide:

http://www.radvision.com/OnlineHelp/mcu/400/5.5/admin/en/wwhelp/wwhimpl/js/html/wwhelp.htm

[k.devraj]

thnks outlooker.