Table Of Contents
Conference Bridge Configuration
Adding a Software Conference Device
Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Adding a Hardware Conference Device
Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Updating a Conference Device
Deleting a Conference Device
Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration Settings
Conference Bridge Configuration
Conference Bridge for Cisco CallManager is a software and hardware application designed to allow both Ad-Hoc and Meet-Me voice conferencing. Each conference bridge is capable of hosting several simultaneous, multiparty conferences.
Both hardware and software conference bridges can be active at the same time. Software and hardware conference devices differ in the number of streams and the types of codec they support. For software conference devices, you can adjust the number of streams. Hardware conference devices, however, support a fixed number of streams.
Note 
The hardware model type for Conference Bridge contains a specific Media Access Control (MAC) address and device pool information.
Use the following topics to configure conference bridges:
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration Settings
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Conference Bridges, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Adding a Software Conference Device
This section describes how to add a software conference device. For Conference Bridge hardware configuration, see the "Adding a Hardware Conference Device" section.
Before You Begin
Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding with the steps:
•Make sure servers are configured. See the "Server Configuration" section.
•Make sure device pools are configured. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
•Make sure the Cisco IP Voice Media Streaming Application service is installed on the server. This optional software service runs on a server and allows software conferencing or software Media Termination Point (MTP).
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Enter the appropriate settings as described in Table 25-1.
Step 3 Click Insert.
Step 4 Click OK.
The window refreshes, showing the information, including the status, for the device you just added.
Step 5 To reset the conference bridge device and apply your changes, click the Reset button.
A message displays stating that this action resets the conference bridge device.
Step 6 Click OK.
Related Topics
•Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Software Conferences Devices, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Table 25-1 describes the software conference bridge configuration settings
Table 25-1 Software Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Field
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Description
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Conference Bridge Type
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Choose Cisco Conference Bridge Software.
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Host Server
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Use this required field to choose a host server that contains the Cisco IP Voice Media Streaming Application service you wish to use.
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Conference Bridge Name
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Enter a name in this required field for the conference device, up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
Note If the specified device name is longer than 15 characters, the device cannot successfully register with the Cisco CallManager.
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Description
|
Enter a description for the software conference device.
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Device Pool
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Use this required field to choose a device pool to which you want this conference device assigned. You can choose one of the available device pools, or you can choose the default device pool.
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Location
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Choose the appropriate location for this conference bridge. The location specifies the total bandwidth available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth consumed by this conference bridge.
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Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Updating a Conference Device
•Software Conferences Devices, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Adding a Hardware Conference Device
This section describes how to add a hardware conference device. For Conference Bridge software configuration, see the "Adding a Software Conference Device" section.
Before You Begin
Configure the Device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Enter the appropriate settings as described in Table 25-2.
Step 3 Click Insert.
Step 4 Click OK.
The window refreshes and displays the conference device you just added. The device should appear in the list on the left side of the window.
Step 5 To reset the conference bridge device and apply your changes, click the Reset button.
A message displays stating that this action resets the conference bridge device.
Step 6 Click OK.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Hardware Conference Devices, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Table 25-2 describes the hardware conference bridge configuration settings.
Table 25-2 Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Field
|
Description
|
Conference Bridge Type
|
Select Cisco Conference Bridge Hardware.
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MAC Address
|
Enter a unique device MAC address in this required field. MAC addresses comprise 12 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F).
Example
1231123245AB
|
Description
|
This field automatically generates from the MAC address you provide.
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Device Pool
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Choose a device pool or choose Default.
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Location
|
Choose the appropriate location for this conference bridge. The location specifies the total bandwidth available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth consumed by this conference bridge.
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Special Load Information
|
Enter any special load information, or leave blank to use default.
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Related Topics
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Updating a Conference Device
Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
This section describes how to add a Cisco IOS conference device.
Before You Begin
Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Enter the appropriate settings as described in Table 25-3.
Step 3 Click Insert.
Step 4 Click OK.
The window refreshes and displays the conference device you just added. The device should appear in the list on the left side of the window.
Step 5 To reset the conference bridge device and apply your changes, click the Reset button.
A message displays stating that this action resets the conference bridge device.
Step 6 Click OK.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Table 25-3 describes the Cisco IOS conference bridge configuration settings.
Table 25-3 Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
Field
|
Description
|
Conference Bridge Type
|
Select Cisco IOS Conference Bridge.
|
MAC Address
|
Enter the host name of the Cisco VG200 in the format MTPxxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx represents the MAC address of the Cisco VG200.
Example
MTP1231123245AB
|
Description
|
This field automatically generates from the MAC address you provide.
|
Device Pool
|
Choose a device pool or choose Default.
|
Call Count (Max Streams)
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Enter the maximum number of simultaneous callers or voice streams allowed on the conference bridge.
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Related Topics
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Updating a Conference Device
Updating a Conference Device
This section describes how to update a Conference Device.
Note In order to perform this procedure, make sure the service is installed.
Before You Begin
Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding with the steps:
•Configure the servers. See the "Server Configuration" section.
•Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
•Configure the Conference device. See the "Adding a Software Conference Device" section.
Procedure
Step 1 Click Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Choose the conference bridge device you want to update from the Conference Bridges list.
The window refreshes showing the device you want to update.
Step 3 Update the appropriate settings as described in Table 25-1, Table 25-2, or Table 25-3.
Step 4 When you have completed your changes, click Update.
A message states that the changes take effect when you reset the conference bridge.
Step 5 Click OK.
Step 6 To reset the conference bridge device, click the Reset button.
A message displays stating that this action resets the conference bridge device.
Step 7 Click OK.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Conference Bridges, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Deleting a Conference Device
This section describes how to delete a Conference Device.
Note To perform this procedure, make sure the service is installed. You cannot delete devices assigned to the Media Resource Manager (MRM).
Before You Begin
Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding with the steps:
•Configure the servers. See the "Server Configuration" section.
•Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
•Configure the conference device. See the "Conference Bridge Configuration" section.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Choose the device you want to delete from the Conference Bridges list.
The window refreshes, showing the device you selected.
Step 3 Click Delete.
A message displays stating that you are about to permanently delete the device, and that this action cannot be undone.
Step 4 If you want to continue with the deletion, click OK; otherwise, click Cancel.
The window refreshes again, and the conference device you deleted is removed from the list of devices, and all active calls terminate.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Hardware Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Configuration Settings
•Updating a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
This section describes how to update Conference Bridge Parameters.
Before You Begin
Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding with the steps:
•Configure the servers. See the "Server Configuration" section.
•Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
•Configure Cisco CallManager. See the "Cisco CallManager Configuration" section.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Click Conference Bridge Parameters from the top, right corner of the window.
Step 3 Choose the Cisco CallManager on which you want to update the conference parameters and click Next.
The maximum number of users configured for both an Ad-Hoc conference and a Meet-Me conference using Unicast appear under the Conference Bridge Parameters heading.
Step 4 Change the maximum number of users accordingly and click Update.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Conference Bridges, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
This section describes how to add a Meet-Me Number/Pattern.
Before You Begin
Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding with the steps:
•Configure the servers. See the "Server Configuration" section.
•Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Click Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration, from the top, right corner of the window.
The window refreshes and the Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration window appears.
Step 3 Enter the appropriate settings as described in Table 25-4.
Step 4 Click Insert.
The window refreshes, and the new Meet-Me Number/Pattern appears in the list on the left side of the window.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Partition Configuration
•Conference Bridges, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
This section describes how to update a Meet-Me Number/Pattern.
Before You Begin
Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding with the steps:
•Configure the servers. See the "Server Configuration" section.
•Configure the device pools. See the "Device Pool Configuration" section.
•Configure the meet-me number/pattern. See the "Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern" section.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Click Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration from the top, right corner of the window.
The Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration window appears.
Step 3 Choose the Meet-Me Number/Pattern you want to update from the Meet-Me Numbers/Patterns list.
The pattern you chose appears in the pattern field.
Step 4 Update the appropriate settings as described in Table 25-4.
Note You can change the number or pattern as needed (example, changing 5000 to 500X).
Step 5 Click Update.
The window refreshes, and the pattern is updated with the new route partition information.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Partition Configuration
•Conference Bridges, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Deleting a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
This section describes how to delete a Meet-Me Number/Pattern.
Before You Begin
Make sure the following prerequisites are met before proceeding with the steps:
•Configure the servers.
•Configure the device pools.
•Configure the meet-me number/pattern.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Service > Conference Bridge.
Step 2 Click Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration from the top, right corner of the window.
The Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration window appears.
Step 3 Choose the Meet-Me Number/Pattern you want to delete from the Meet-Me Numbers/Patterns list.
Step 4 Click Delete.
A message displays stating that you are about to permanently delete this pattern and that this action cannot be undone.
Step 5 Click OK to continue, or Cancel to cancel the deletion.
Related Topics
•Adding a Software Conference Device
•Adding a Hardware Conference Device
•Adding a Cisco IOS Conference Bridge Device
•Updating a Conference Device
•Deleting a Conference Device
•Updating Conference Bridge Parameters
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Conference Bridges, Cisco CallManager System Guide
Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration Settings
Table 25-4 describes the meet-me number/pattern configuration settings.
Table 25-4 Meet-Me Number/Pattern Configuration Settings
Field
|
Description
|
Directory Number or Pattern
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Enter a Meet-Me Numbers/pattern or a range of numbers (such as 8000 to 8009).
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Partition
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Select a partition. See the "Partition Configuration" section for more information.
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Related Topics
•Adding a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
•Updating a Meet-Me Number/Pattern
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