MCU

AgileVideo MCU is a high-definition video conferencing multipoint control unit (MCU) based on H.323/SIP/WebRTC since 2005. The highest video resolution is up to 1080p. As a video conference bridge, any prevalent H.323, SIP endpoints and browser can join MCU conference. MCU is easy-to-use, secure, and cost-effective, integrating video and audio conferencing together. MCU can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud depending on the organization's infrastructure preferences and requirements.

Protocols

• H.323
• SIP
• WebRTC
• H.239/BFCP
• H.235/TLS/SRTP
• RTP/RTCP
• H.224/H.281

Video Standards

• H.264 Baseline/H.264 High Profile
• VP8
• H.263
• H.261

Video Resolution

• SD
• HD 720P
• HD 1080P

Audio Standards

• G.711
• G.722
• G.728
• G.722.1
• G.722.1C
• Opus

Call Bitrates

• Up to 4 Mbit/s for each site in all conference modes

Transcoding and Transrating

• Automatic audio / video transcoding and transrating on all calls
• Any bandwidth, any video or audio codec can be used on any video call within the same conference

MCU Features

• H.323/SIP dial in, or dial out from Web server
• Browser WebRTC Client Dial in
• Standalone or using Gatekeeper
• Advanced Continuous Presence
• Automatic selection of best layout
• Video layout selection using remote control or web pages
• Over 10+ custom layouts
• Active speaker selection using remote control or voice activated
• Floor assignment through web page
• Conerence password and lock
• Text identification of sites
• RTMP push
• MP4 video record

Quality of Service

• DSCP

Compliance

• Poly
• Cisco
• LifeSize
• Huawei
• Aver
• AVAYA
• Google Chrome

MCS

version 5.9 update May, 2018 (Patent No. ZL 2015 1 0456113.7)

MCS (MCU Cluster Server) is an advanced clustering solution that enables multiple MCU units to work together as a unified system. It provides high-availability video conferencing infrastructure through intelligent resource allocation, automatic failover protection, and seamless scalability. MCS transforms individual MCU units into a robust, enterprise-grade conferencing cloud that can support hundreds of simultaneous HD connections while ensuring service continuity and operational efficiency.

Use Cases

• Deploy private cloud services: support 300+ 2M HD720P calls in one or multiple conferences, improving system utilization.
• Resilience: If one MCU fails, the meeting can switch to another MCU within 10 seconds, terminals stay online.
• Smooth upgrade: Start with an 8-port MCU license, then upgrade by adding another 8-port MCU, combining into a 16-port MCU.

Key Features

• Load balancing: The system automatically allocates conferences or calls to MCUs based on load.
• Auto cascade: As the number of terminals increases, MCS automatically allocates multiple MCUs for the meeting without manual intervention.
• Online expansion: Add MCU hosts and expand system capacity without stopping meetings.
• Online maintenance: Support MCU maintenance or software upgrades without stopping meetings.
• Failure recovery: When an MCU fails (disconnected, shutdown, upgrade, etc.), the system automatically reroutes meetings or calls to available MCUs without affecting ongoing meetings.