In recent years, ADTRAN has begun to emerge from the middle of the networking pack to be a true leader in the modern networking industry. They recognized the potential of Voice over IP (VoIP) and virtualization services early on, and began to build their networking equipment with an eye towards facilitating these now-ubiquitous technologies.
As such, ADTRAN is a compelling option for a business looking for a forward-looking
alternative to more traditional networking companies like Cisco, providing great networking and telephony equipment, and are great and implementing SIP Gateways for businesses who want to be future-ready today.
The ADTRAN 908e Total Access Gateway is a perfect example of ADTRAN's dedication to providing equipment which can handle your current needs while positioning you to take advantage of future upgrades and innovations. Here are a few of the reasons we recommend the 908e as a great all-around option for SMBs looking to expand!
The Best Features of the ADTRAN 908e Total Access Gateway
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Designed from the ground up for VoIP and Virtualization: With ports for four T1 lines, as well as 8 analog FXS interfaces for traditional voice lines, and DSX1 compatibility, the Total Access platform is designed to meet the demands of businesses looking to move to a purely IP-based communications system, able to effortlessly balance voice, video, and data needs.
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Universal Access with AOS: ADTRAN networking hardware is powered by their own AOS operating system, allowing your entire ADTRAN network to be managed quickly and easily from any location. Management and administration is simplified into a single interface through the ADTRAN n-Command console, giving your admins more freedom as well as the power to easily implement global policies.
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Full VoIP Feature Compatibility: No matter what services you currently enjoy with your phone system – such as call forwarding, call waiting, transferring, and caller ID – the 908e Total Access gateway supports them, while still coexisting and interfacing with your existing copper-wire service for as long as you need it.
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Remote Survivability: Even if the external Internet connection suffers an outage, a Total Access gateway can continue to function, routing calls and messages around the local network as long as there is power. An outside communications failure doesn't need to take down your entire communications system.
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Integrated QoS Monitoring: Total Access gateways intelligently monitor the traffic flow, adjusting it to ensure your voice and video calls have the best possible quality. The system also captures dozens of statistics which can be easily graphed through the n-Command console, giving your administrators the data on jitter and packet loss that they need to fine-tune your network to meet all your needs.
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Robust Internal Security: Working as both a Gateway and a Firewall, the 908e employs all the current security standards, as well as utilizing its AOS operating system to monitor for intrusions and questionable behavior throughout a distributed network.
There is a lot of networking hardware out there, and it can be hard finding the exact right piece of equipment to meet your needs. While we try to highlight the best of our product line in this blog, we still welcome your questions and comments. We'll be happy to assist you in fulfilling your networking needs in any way possible!
UPDATE 8-24-16:
Adtran made significant changes to the CPU, interfaces, and even changed the color for their latest 3rd generation unit. Check out all the specs here.
