Contents
- Release Notes for Voice and Video Firmware 8.7 for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215
- Introduction
- System Requirements
- Platform
- Audio and Video Accessories
- Port usage
- Interoperability Support
- Finding Documentation
- New and Changed Information
- Release 8.7
- Installation Notes
- Limitations and Restrictions
- Telephone Selection
- Multiple Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Devices
- Multiple Hosted Virtual Desktops for a User
- Computer Telephony Integration
- Video Conference Support
- Echo Cancellation
- Cameras and Other Applications
- Camera Hot Swap
- Request to Add Video
- 911 Notice IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ
- Important Notes
- Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Copyright
- Gstreamer Error Message
- Caveats
- Using the Bug Toolkit
- Open Caveats
- Resolved Caveats
- Release 8.7(1)
- Closed Caveats
- Release 8.7(1)
- Troubleshooting
- Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Release Notes for Voice and Video Firmware 8.7 for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215
Introduction
Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 requires the Cisco Voice and Video Firmware add on to work with Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync 8.6 or later, or Cisco Unified Personal Communicator Release 8.6 or later. The Citrix receiver, which opens in the Mozilla Firefox web browser, provides the connection to the hosted virtual desktop (HVD). Data, such as configuration and logging, travels over this virtual channel, which is contained within the ICA connection. All audio and video streams travel directly from a thin client to another thin client or a telephone, without going through the HVD.
For more information, see the Release Notes for the following products:
Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync
Cisco Unified Personal Communicator
These release notes describe new features, requirements, restrictions, and caveats for Cisco Voice and Video Firmware 8.6 for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215. These release notes are updated for every maintenance release but not for patches or hot fixes. Before you install Cisco Voice and Video Firmware for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215, we recommend that you review this document for information about issues that may affect your system.
System Requirements
Platform
- Hardware: Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 and Virtualization Experience Client Manager For more information, see the Release Notes documents for your Base Platform release and the Release Notes for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client Manager.
- Hosted Virtual Desktops (HVD) running Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) or Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit), Microsoft Office Communicator, and Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync 8.6 or later, or Cisco Unified Personal Communicator 8.6 or later
- Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI):
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager: 7.1.5, 8.0, 8.5, 8.6, or 9.0
- Cisco Unified Presence: 8.6 (not required with Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 or later)
- Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS): R2 or Microsoft Lync Server: 2010
Audio and Video Accessories
For a complete list of devices validated by Cisco to be compatible for use with Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215, see the data sheet:
www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11976/products_data_sheets_list.html
Audio accessories provide the audio path, with volume control and mute functions. Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 provides call control from the UC Desktop client. Call control from an accessory (for example, the ability to answer or end a call) is not supported.
Port usage
Ports Usage 69 Outbound traffic for TFTP.
443 Connections to VMware View Connection server.
1494 Citrix ICA connection for the hosted virtual desktop (HVD).
5060 Outbound TCP connections for SIP.
5061 Outbound TLS connections, for secure SIP.
16384 to 32766 Inbound and outbound connections for RTP (audio and video streams).
80 and 443 Inbound and outbound connections for the VXC Manager agent (netxserv service). Only the VXC Manager server has access to this service.
5800 Inbound connections for VNC Server (vino-server). The default configuration blocks connections that use the VNC protocol.
Interoperability Support
- Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 end-points (virtualized Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync 8.5.6 or later, or virtualized Cisco Unified Personal Communicator 8.5.6 or later)
Note
To control a desk phone, you require virtualized Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync 8.6.1, or virtualized Cisco Unified Personal Communicator 8.6.3.
- Voice Endpoints: Standard and Video Unified IP Phones, Softphone non-virtualized Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync and Softphone non-virtualized Cisco Unified Personal Communicator
- Video Endpoints: Video Unified IP Phones, Softphone non-virtualized Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync, and Softphone non-virtualized Cisco Unified Personal Communicator
- Telepresence CTMS via MXE
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.1.5, 8.0, 8.5, 8.6, or 9.0
- Audio Codecs: G.711 a/u, G.722, G.729 a
- Video Codecs: H.264
Finding Documentation
Provide the following URL to your users:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11976/products_user_guide_list.html
Users can also obtain help directly from their Unified Communications client menu bar:
Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync: Tools > FAQ on Cisco UC
Cisco Unified Personal Communicator: Help > Help Topics
Users can choose the User Guides link to access the English documentation, or choose the Translated Documents link to access translated versions of the Frequently Asked Questions documents.
Note
If your site blocks Internet access to users, you can host the help on your LAN. The help files are included in the VXC6215-UC-Addon package.
For a complete list of documents, see the Documentation Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 at
www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11976/products_documentation_roadmaps_list.htmlNew and Changed Information
Installation Notes
The high-level installation steps are as follows:
- On the HVD, configure the registry settings for the virtual environment.
- On the HVD, install Microsoft Office Communicator or Microsoft Lync and Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync, OR install Cisco Unified Personal Communicator.
Note
Do not install Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync and Cisco Unified Personal Communicator on the same HVD.
- On the thin client, install the Voice and Video Firmware add on for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215.
Note
All software downloads include a Checksum folder, which contains SHA-1 checksums that you can use for verification.
- If your network does not permit access to the Internet, set up the documentation for the end users.
- On the Cisco Unified Communications Manager, create the Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 (VXC 6215) devices for the users.
For step-by-step installation instructions, see the Deployment Guide for Cisco Voice and Video Firmware.
Limitations and Restrictions
Telephone Selection
With this release of the Voice and Video Firmware, Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync Release 8.6.1 and Cisco Unified Personal Communicator Release 8.6.3 users in the virtual environment can choose another telephone (for example, a Cisco IP Phone) to control. This feature is not available with earlier releases of Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync and Cisco Unified Personal Communicator.
Multiple Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Devices
Create only one Virtualization Experience Client 6215 (VXC 6215) device for each user. If multiple Virtualization Experience Client 6215 (VXC 6215) devices exist for a user, the first device registers, but Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync or Cisco Unified Personal Communicator does not control the device.
Multiple Hosted Virtual Desktops for a User
If you create and assign multiple hosted virtual desktops (HVD) for users, ensure that they sign into only one HVD at a time. Multiple HVD accounts could result in a user signing in from different devices, leading to multiple registrations with the Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Multiple registrations are not supported.
Computer Telephony Integration
The following Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync or Cisco Unified Personal Communicator features are available on the Call Strip:
- Add to or remove video from a call.
- Toggle video pause for a call.
- Toggle mute for audio.
- Adjust volume control.
In the event of a connection failure between the thin client and the hosted virtual desktop (HVD), the Citrix receiver closes and the Call Strip and Video window (for a video call) appear on the thin client desktop. If the user is on an active call at the time of the failure, they can finish the call and end it from the Call Strip. If the user ends the call from the Call Strip, all calls on hold end. If the user signs back in to the HVD before ending the active call, they can resume the held calls. If the connection failure occurs with no active call, all held calls disconnect.
Users can choose whether to send or receive video for calls. This setting is located on the Cisco UC Options > Video tab and applies to all calls that the user makes or receives.
With Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 and the Voice and Video Firmware add on, virtual installations of Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync or Cisco Unified Personal Communicator
- Start in Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 mode. Users cannot change the mode.
- Autoselect the Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 device to control. Each user should have only one Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 device.
Users can manage cameras and audio devices by using the Device Selector. The Device Selector icon appears in the notification area.
The volume control for Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync or Cisco Unified Personal Communicator is on the Call Strip.
Video resolution is fixed. Users cannot resize, minimize, or expand the Video window to full screen. Users can move the Video window freely around the desktop; it always appears on top (but not on top of the Call Strip).
Camera Hot Swap
Ideally, users should not unplug the camera during a call unless they first place the call on hold, or use the Call Strip to pause sending video. If a user tries to switch cameras during an active call, they cannot send video for that call or for any subsequent calls.
To resolve this issue, have the user:
Request to Add Video
The behavior of this feature in a virtual environment is slightly different than in a non-virtual environment. Users can receive a Request to Add Video at any time after they answer a call. If the following conditions are true, a Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 user receives a Request to Add Video, immediately after answering the call:
- The video preference of the Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 user is set to Audio-only. The default setting is Send and receive video.
- The Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 user places a call to a non-virtual Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync user.
- The non-virtual Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync user accepts the call by clicking Answer with Video.
The caller can choose whether to accept the Request to Add Video.
911 Notice IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ
During an emergency, soft phone technology may not provide the most timely or accurate location data if used for a 911 emergency call. Calls may be misdirected to the wrong emergency response center or the emergency response center may make errors when determining your location. USE A SOFTPHONE ONLY AT YOUR OWN RISK DURING AN EMERGENCY. Cisco will not be liable for resulting errors or delays.
Caveats
Using the Bug Toolkit
Known problems (bugs) are graded according to severity level. These release notes contain descriptions of the following:
Before you begin
You can search for problems by using the Cisco Software Bug Toolkit. To access the Toolkit, you need these items:
Procedure
- To access the Bug Toolkit, go to http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/action.do?hdnAction=searchBugs.
- Sign in with your Cisco.com user ID and password.
- Enter the ID number in the Search for Bug ID field, and click Go to look for information about a specific problem.
For more information about how to search for bugs, create saved searches, and create bug groups, click Help on the Bug Toolkit page.
Open Caveats
The caveats in the following table describe possible unexpected behavior in the latest Cisco Voice and Video Firmware release. These caveats may also be open in previous releases. This document includes only severity 1, 2, 3, and select severity 4 and 5 open caveats, as well as all customer-found defects. The table is sorted by severity, and then by identifier in alphanumeric order. Defect status is subject to change. For up-to-date information about a defect, search the Bug Toolkit for the bug Identifier, or click the corresponding link for the bug in the following table.
Table 1 Open Caveats for Cisco Voice and Video FirmwareIdentifier
Severity
Component
Headline
CSCty02712 3 dw-comp resolv.conf file does not get recreated during Thin Client reboot CSCty02966 3 sw-platform CUCIMOC / CUPC drops active TP call (via MXE) when video is de-escalated CSCty02967 3 sw-platform In 3-way conf, parties don t see correct conference members CSCty02968 3 sw-platform Capabilities exposed cuase CSF hang/crash (PSTN, inter-cluster calls) CSCty02986 3 sw-platform Video quality issues for video sent from VXC6215 CSCty02994 3 sw-platform Poor video Quality phone after active video call of max allowed duration CSCty03000 3 sw-platform CUPC lost call capability after dial a number when a call is on deskphone CSCty03038 3 sw-platform CUPC throws Failed to start conversation- Error when user tries to place call CSCty03048 3 sw-platform DND not kept when user disconnects from the HVD and Error Notification CSCty03049 3 sw-platform HVDAgent crash and recover on Windows XP HVD - Intermittent CSCty03055 3 sw-platform Stale Conference Call Window CSCty03064 3 sw-platform No video when connect a camera during a video call CSCty03080 3 sw-platform Unable to make a call following a restart of HVD while on an active call CSCty03085 3 sw-platform Very intermittent CUPC crash - seen on XP and Windows 7 CSCty12612 3 sw-platform Camera Stays Active After User Disconnects From HVD CSCty12622 3 sw-platform Video framerate sent by certain cameras averages below 15ps CSCty24685 3 sw-platform Client was unable to place call on hold CSCty41228 3 sw-platform CUPC/CUCILync fails to get Call Control After CUCM Failover CSCty84921 3 sw-platform Tandberg HD Camera drops from device switcher upon plugging in USB DVD CSCtz08050 3 dw-comp PulseAudio stream not automatically moved when new device plugged in CSCtz25658 3 sw-platform No video on virtualized CUPC client when on call to Jabber client CSCtz72372 3 sw-platform (JPMC) Citrix disconnects when starting a session CSCua32649 3 dw-comp vxc6215: INI Parameter "include=path/filename" does not work CSCub13673 3 sw-platform Call Strip and video window lost during disconnect from HVD. CSCub15319 3 sw-platform Loss of Hold/Resume capability during transfer operation by other party CSCub63377 3 sw-platform CUPC client responsiveness degraded over time. CSCub72033 3 sw-platform Behaviours observed when camera being shared by UC and other application Resolved Caveats
This section lists caveats that are resolved but that may have been open in previous releases. This document includes only severity 1, 2, 3, and select severity 4 and 5 open caveats, as well as all customer-found defects. Caveat lists are sorted by severity, and then by identifier in alphanumeric order. Defect status is subject to change. For up-to-date information about a defect, search the Bug Toolkit for the bug Identifier, or click the corresponding link for the bug.
Release 8.7(1)
Table 2 Resolved Caveats for Cisco Voice and Video Firmware Release 8.7(1) Identifier
Severity
Component
Headline
CSCtw57002 2 sw-platform HVD Audio Not Been Redirected To Headset Device Manager Is Unstable CSCtw45413 3 sw-platform HVD Window becomes white and unresponsive after attempting to disconnect CSCtw60191 3 sw-platform Keyboard presses are applied to thin client instead of HVD CSCtw64634 3 dw-comp Volume symbol in 'Volume Control' remains in mute state CSCtx83880 3 sw-platform SOZ: upgrade failed from 9.0.0.98000-19 to 9.0.0.98000-20,22 CSCty02962 3 sw-platform Intermittent: Scrambled image from VTII camera attached to the thin client CSCty02965 3 sw-platform Unable to switch to Cisco USB camera VT II when 2nd Camera set to default CSCty03031 3 sw-platform Jabra Speak 410 handsfree unit - Intermittent Echo issues observed CSCty03045 3 sw-platform Intermittent: Device Switcher camera selection not matching active camera CSCty03046 3 sw-platform DOCS: Publish how to configure the CUCM hostname to IP Address resolution CSCty03069 3 sw-platform End Call Button on a Call Strip CSCty03079 3 sw-platform Call preservation mode - Loss of video and call strip CSCty12613 3 sw-platform Defaultdevices.txt file not being updated when selected camera unplugged CSCty12615 3 sw-platform Call preservation mode - End call button not appearing after HVD reconnect CSCty12616 3 sw-platform Low default volume on Jabra BIZ 2400 headset when plugged in to thin client CSCty12621 3 sw-platform Video window and call strip disappeared when dial second number CSCty24683 3 sw-platform Video does not automatically start after sign out and sign in to Lync CSCty41219 3 sw-platform Citrix Session launches behind Firefox window exposing the underlying CSCty41223 3 sw-platform Loud crackly/interference noise on Jabra BIZ 2400 with Jabra firmware 1 CSCty44569 3 sw-platform VXC6215: Device Switcher Japanese locale is not properly used Closed Caveats
This section lists caveats that are closed with no fix planned. This document includes only severity 1, 2, 3, and select severity 4 and 5 open caveats, as well as all customer-found defects. Caveat lists are sorted by severity, and then by identifier in alphanumeric order. Defect status is subject to change. For up-to-date information about a defect, search the Bug Toolkit for the bug Identifier, or click the corresponding link for the bug.
Release 8.7(1)
This section lists caveats that are closed with no fix planned. This document includes only severity 1, 2, 3, and select severity 4 and 5 open caveats, as well as all customer-found defects. Caveat lists are sorted by severity, and then by identifier in alphanumeric order. Defect status is subject to change. For up-to-date information about a defect, search the Bug Toolkit for the bug Identifier, or click the corresponding link for the bug.
Table 3 Closed Caveats for Cisco Voice and Video Firmware Release 8.7(1)Identifier
Severity
Component
Headline
CSCty03042 3 sw-platform Delay in routing first call. CSCty03056 3 sw-platform Extremely delayed or non appearing incoming call toast. CSCty03062 3 sw-platform Failed to start a conversation error on startup. CSCty12618 3 sw-platform No devices shown on Device Switcher when HVD is put to Sleep. CSCty41222 3 sw-platform Cisco and .log folders are still present on TC with logging turned off. Troubleshooting
For information about troubleshooting, see the following documents:
- Frequently Asked Questions for Cisco UC Integration for Microsoft Lync 8.6.1 and Voice and Video Firmware 8.7 for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 available from: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11976/products_user_guide_list.html
- Frequently Asked Questions for Cisco Unified Personal Communicator 8.6.1 and Voice and Video Firmware 8.7 for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 available from: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11976/products_user_guide_list.html
- Deployment Guide for Cisco Voice and Video Firmware 8.7 for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 available from: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11976/prod_installation_guides_list.html
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