AltiGen comm MAXCS 82 Softswitch Deployment Guide

 
MAXCS 8.0 All-Software Solution Deployment Guide  Page 11 of 39 
6. Click Start Test in that section. 
 
7. Run the test for two minutes. While the test is running, watch the DPC Latency Assessment Instant 
latency values. The Instant latency values should remain less than 4000 us most of the time. 
 
8. After two minutes have passed, click Stop Test.  Record the results for Max latency. 
9. Leaving the threads value the same, click Start Test to run the test a second time, and observe the 
Instant...

 
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2. In the Test Mode section, set CPU Usage Threshold to 30%. 
3. Click Start Test in the Codec Assessment section.  
4. Record the number of supported G.711 and Combo codecs in the test results. Then enter those 
numbers in the Max G.711 Codec and Max Combo Codec fields (in the Codec Assessment section). 
5. After the tool finishes this codec assessment, it shows the results. These values are the maximum 
quantities you should consider...

 
MAXCS 8.0 All-Software Solution Deployment Guide  Page 13 of 39 
4. Click Start Test in the System Load section. 
5. Just as you did on page 11, run the test for two minutes. While the test runs, closely monitor the 
Instant latency values, which should remain less than 4000 us most of the time. 
6. After two minutes have passed, click Stop Test.  Record the results for Max latency. 
7. Click Start Test to run the test a second time, and observe the Instant latency values again to see if 
the values...

 
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12. A window shows you the password; click OK. 
13. You are reminded to upgrade other components, click OK. 
14. When you are prompted whether to restart the system, select Yes, I want to restart my computer 
now, and then click Finish.  The server reboots.  
Step 4: Add the System Key  
Next, you will add the client’s System Key to MaxAdministrator. 
1. In W indows, click Start > All Programs > MaxCommunication Server ACM >...

 
MAXCS 8.0 All-Software Solution Deployment Guide  Page 15 of 39 
 
7. In the License Configuration panel, check the box Use Soft System Key. 
8. Click Enter the System Key. 
   

 
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9. Enter the System Key, which was provided by AltiGen Communications.  This string usually begins 
with the prefix “SS.”  You must enter this key in uppercase letters.  Click OK. 
10. If you do not see the string in the field, click Refresh.  The key will now appear in the System Key field.  
Step 5: Register Licenses 
Next, you will upload the license file(s) for this client. 
1. In the License Configuration panel, click Add License. 
2....

 
MAXCS 8.0 All-Software Solution Deployment Guide  Page 17 of 39 
 
By default, the system grants 60 conference members in a maximum of 40 bridges.  
You can change the number to as many as 120 members in a maximum of 40 bridges, and you can activate 
other HMCP resources. 
1. In MAXCS Administrator, open the Boards panel and double-click HMCP. 
 
2. Click Board Configuration. 
 
3. In the Assigned to This Board fields, enter the codec values from the results of the HMCP 
Certification tool (refer back...

 
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The next section describes the parameters in this dialog box. 
4. After adjusting these values, you may need to reboot the system so that the changes can take effect. 
HMCP Resources Parameters 
This panel shows the total number licensed (if applicable), total currently assigned, and the number assigned 
to this HMCP board for Voice Processing Resources (VPR), station conference members, MeetMe conference 
members, and agent supervision...

 
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About Media Pass-Through Support 
One MaxCS 8.0 enhancement for system performance and voice quality is the Media Pass-through feature. 
While the Media Pass-through feature is enabled, the HMCP driver does not need to do encoding and 
decoding on both channels.  
In addition to benefits to direct calls, pass-through applies during call recording, silent monitoring, and 
coaching. 
G.722 pass-through is enabled by default.  
Media...

 
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3. To enable the feature, select the checkbox and specify which codec to use (G.729 or G.711 Mu-Law). 
Click Ok. 
 
Codec Preference - Incoming Calls 
When the Codec Preference feature is enabled, the system uses the following logic for handling incoming calls, 
based upon the content of the first SIP INVITE request. 
Incoming Calls - Preferred Codec G.729 
First SIP Invite Request Content Codec Used for the Call 
SIP Trunk supports G.729...