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The Aastra CNX Conference Bridge provides a flexible, cost effective solution
for small and medium sized enterprise conferencing requirements. Allowing
participants to access a conference via both PSTN and VoIP networks, the Aastra
CNX connects to existing PBX and Local Area Networks and uses a simple Web
interface for easy management and control.
Product Features
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- Inexpensive in-house alternative to hosted solutions
- Four T1/E1 ports and two 10/100 ethernet ports allow for a combination of up
to 30 callers and 15 active conferences using traditional telephone and VoIP
connections, upgradeable up to 60 callers and 30 active conferences
- Connects to the PSTN, existing PBXs, IP PBXs and VoIP systems
- Supports permanent or scheduled conferencing, with or without moderator
- Web interface used for initial configuration and conference call
scheduling/planning
- Diagnostic and reporting tools included
- Roll Call and Entry/Exit Indications
- Enhanced conference management for moderators
- Automatic email notification to moderators upon conference setup
- Comprehensive security features
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Product Specification
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Capacity 30 concurrent users, 15 conferences (30-port unit) 60
concurrent users, 30 conferences (60-port
unit)
Features Motorola PowerPC running Linux® 2 Compact
Flash slots 4 T1/E1 ports for connection to PBXs or the PSTN 2 10/100
ethernet ports for connection to public and private IP networks DB9 serial
console port 100-240 VAC (47-63 Hz) Amp Max. auto-sensing power
supply
Voice Processing Features Dedicated DSPs supporting up
to 60 VoIP channels using G.711 and G.729 a/b codecs, with G.168 echo
cancellation, voice activity detection, silence suppression and comfort noise
generation Hardware-based audio mixer with automatic gain control, acoustic
and electrical echo cancellation, adaptive noise suppression and dominant
speaker selection Touchtone (DTMF) detection, suppression and
generation
Environmental Operating temperature: 0°-40° C
(32°-104° F) Relative humidity: 10%-85% non-condensing Heat generation:
400 BTU/hour (30 Watt max PSU) Noise: 28 dBA
max
Dimensions Width: 12 inches (30.5 cm) Depth: 9 inches
(22.9 cm) Height: 1 Rack Unit (1.75 inches, 4.4 cm) Weight: 6 lbs (2.73
kg)
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Software Features
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Protocols Support ISDN PRI for PBX and PSTN interconnection: -
ANSI National ISDN 2 - ETSI NET5* - Nortel DMS-100 Custom - Lucent 5ESS
Custom SIP call control H.323 call control (as an endpoint, not as an
MCU)* RTP and RTCP for VoIP media streams, with RFC 2833 DTMF
detection SMB (Samba) for integration with Microsoft® Windows servers* NIS
for integration with Unix®and Linux®servers* SMTP for integration with email
systems
Conference Capabilities Registered users may book
one-time and recurring bridges using a web browser. An administrator may
create personal bridges with individual phone numbers for reservationless
use. The Aastra CNX automatically sends out email invitations to conference
moderators. Conferences are identified by a unique passcode. Separate PINs
are automatically generated for moderators and participants. Telephony
interface features include: - roll-call - mute/unmute self -
mute/unmute all - eject from conference - enable/disable lecture mode -
lock/unlock conference - request extra ports - request time
extension - terminate conference.
Security Web access to
Aastra CNX administrative and conference booking portal via Secure HTTP (using
Secure Sockets Layer) Authentication of users and administrators from an
internal database, Microsoft®Windows server or
Unix®/Linux®server.* Auto-generation of separate moderator and participant
PIN codes Optional restriction of administrative and/or VoIP access to an
internal IP interface. All pertinent booking and usage data, including caller
id, are collected and available for subsequent audit.
Administration
and Management Configuration and administration via a web
interface Conference booking and usage data collected in comma-separate value
format for export to spreadsheet or database for subsequent
analysis
Language Support Web and telephony interfaces support
internationalization, initially available in: - English - French
Canadian - Spanish*
Support and Upgrades Software releases
are field upgradeable 30-port unit is field-upgradeable to 60 ports.
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