Specifications

28 Reference Architecture | Dell
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Unified Communication Solution with Microsoft® Lync® Server 2013 for Single Site
Implementation | Version 1.0
For detailed information on Sonus SBC 1000 configuration, please refer to the Sonus Online Support
Portal.
3.5 End-User Client Connectivity
End-user client connectivity is achieved via the Lync 2013 desktop or mobile clients, Lync Web App, Lync
Windows Store App, Lync Phone Edition or through specialized Lync devices. The Lync 2013 desktop
clients can be installed on Windows-based desktops, laptops or hybrids, such as the Dell™ XPS 12
Ultrabook™. The Lync 2013 mobile clients are available for Windows Phone devices, Apple iOS devices
(including the iPhone and iPad) and many popular devices running Google Android. Specialized Lync
devices, such as the PolyComm CX series, are designed to integrate with Microsoft Lync, and some of
these devices run the Lync Phone Edition natively on them. These devices can be connected through a
wired connection or wirelessly.
3.5.1 Wired Connectivity with Dell Networking Switches
The Dell™ Networking 7000 series switches are managed layer 3 GbE switches that provide wire-speed
throughput. Select Dell Networking 7000 series models offer 24 or 48 ports of Power over Ethernet (PoE)
support to connect to devices with power requirements of up to 30 watts without the need for a separate
power cable. This enables powering Dell Dell W-Series Access Points as well as specialized Lync 2013 VoIP
clients, such as the PolyComm CX600, to be powered on by directly connecting to the Dell Networking
7000 switches.
3.5.2 Wireless Networking with Dell Networking W-Series
The Dell™ Networking W-Series provides full-featured mobility controllers and access points that are
secure, reliable and flexible. The Dell™ W-Series W-3200 controller and W-AP135 access point provide a
mobility solution for Lync 2013 over wireless. Both controller and access point should be connected to a
Dell PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) switch. This switch can also be connected to other internal Lync client
devices or be connected to a separate set of client access switches. Internal clients are those devices that
are logged into the corporate domain and external clients are those that belong to visitors and are placed
on a “guest” wireless network.
Configuration of the controller and access point can be done through a browser-based interface once the
management interface of the controller is configured on the network via a serial connection and the
controller’s CLI. The management interface allows IT administrators to perform a number of different
tasks, including viewing and editing controllers and access points used in the topology.
To enable Lync wireless clients to authenticate, it is recommended to set up a RADIUS server through the
Microsoft Windows Network Policy Server role and to configure the controller as a RADIUS client.
Additionally, in order to ensure quality of service (QoS) for Lync, specific system configurations are
required. These settings are described in the
Dell Networking W-Series Wireless LAN Mobility Controller
Optimizations for Microsoft Lync white paper.