The Adtran 924e Total Access Multi-T1 Business Gateway offers a comprehensive carrier-class equipment solution from which to build a network (though it is also quite capable of integrating into existing infrastructure). Here's a look at seven ways the Total Access 924e provides benefits that place it a cut above the competition.
Benefits of the Adtran 924e
1) Session Initiation Protocol Gateway - SIP is to VOIP what HTTP is to the world wide web. Whereas the HTTP standard is based on Uniform Resource
Locators (URLs), SIP is based on Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs). The similarities continue, as SIP also makes use of the venerable TCP/UDP data transmission standards. A globally accepted standard that is sure to be a fundamental part of the technology for years to come, SIP functionality is incorporated in Adtran's 924e.
2) Fully functional IP router - In addition to serving as a primary gateway, the 924e also provides robust internal IP routing, making it perfect for providing internet access to a large network. This simplifies network design and enhances performance, eliminating potential fail points for consistent data transfer. In addition, the inclusion of the IP router with the SIP gateway functionality means the Adtran 924e takes full advantage of the similarities between SIP and traditional internet communications, making the overall solution that much more integrated.
3) On-board firewall - The SIP-gateway functionality and the IP router combined with the on board firewall are what make it a truly comprehensive gateway/router solution for even the most demanding networks. Instead of having to purchase, configure, and maintain three separate pieces of equipment (and ensure optimal compatibility and interoperability between the three components), installation and maintenance is stripped down to a single component providing immediate and long term benefits.
4) Multi-T1/Dual Ethernet/24 FXS Analog Capacity - The Adtran Total Access 924e can handle up to four T1 connections, providing enough bandwidth for high demand clients and application. The two ethernet interfaces and 24 FXS analog interfaces
give it the versatility to operate in a wide range of configurations, including those that include legacy equipment. This is important because it as the market move towards more customized specific solutions for various applications, the Adtran 924e will be able to serve as the focal point for a maximum amount of different bandwidth demands and configuration needs.5) Integrated DSX-1 Connection - The 924e offers an on board DSX-1 connection for PBX connectivity. This allows the gateway to efficiently integrate into various PBX solutions, again without requiring additional equipment to interface the PBX with the gateway. As with the integrated gateway/router/firewall, this
feature makes installation, configuration, and long term maintenance that much simpler, and eliminates potential places for network performance to be interrupted or degraded5) Voice Quality Monitoring - The integrated Voice Quality Monitoring (VQM) functionality ensures
that the Quality of Service (QoS) of VOIP applications remains consistent and reliable. The quality performance of an organization's VOIP network can have a significant impact on perception of that company's credibility and professionalism.6) Command Line Interface - The powerful features of the Adtran 924e can be accessed using a Command Line Interface (CLI) that duplicates the familiar industry standard. This means that network administrators will immediately be able to get the most from the 924e with needing to supplement their knowledge of commands and syntax, increasing the immediate and long term value of the 924e as an investment.
This gateway is a prime example of the benefits of using Total Access equipment, and is among the leaders as technology moves towards solutions that are more comprehensive, yet extremely versatile. The 924e is an intelligent investment in a network built for optimal performance and long term reliability.
