What are the key things to consider when choosing a right switch for VoIP?

There can be a lot of apprehension and uneasiness when switching to VoIP. These emotions are understandable as the dependability of businesses on their voice system is profound. A successful VoIP migration is heavily dependent on choosing the right infrastructure that will support the demanding requirements of voice. When shopping for switch infrastructure, consider asking the following questions to help you find that perfect switch you can depend on.

Is this switch “voice aware”?

Because VoIP is delay sensitive, network issues can result in poor voice quality, which can in turn hinder your business flow. For this reason, the LAN infrastructure needs to be able to recognize and prioritize voice over less important tasks. The root of prioritization is in your switch. ADTRANs NetVanta Switches offer “voice-aware” features that guarantee voice quality from your VoIP networks.

Does this switch simplify VoIP rollouts and management?

Getting started with a VoIP system calls for extensive VoIP deployment expertise, and if you don’t have the right IT support, it can become both an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. ADTRAN’s NetVanta Switches make it easy to deploy and manage your VoIP setup with features that include built-in setup wizards and zero-touch phone setup so that your rollouts are faster. Moreover, Adtran switches provide comprehensive intelligence tools, on-demand reports, and powerful monitoring tools for quick troubleshooting if issues were to arise. What is even better is that ADTRAN switches can be managed on the go from any device at any time through ADTRAN’s cloud-managed service, ProCLOUD.

Does this switch guarantee maximum network uptime?

When choosing the right switch, this question is ideal. You need a switch that is reliable and offers enhanced features to ensure maximum uptime. ADTRAN’s NetVanta Switches meet these standards. Select switches come with surge protection and backup power options to eliminate power concerns. You can rest easy knowing that your network will remain up and running even in the event of a power outage. Moreover, the NetVanta Switches provide faster recovery from unexpected network issues by automatically backing up switch configurations to ProCloud.

When talking about the ADTRAN NetVanta Switches, the answer to all of the questions above is, Yes! NetVanta Switches offer better voice quality, they maximize up time and they are easy to set-up and manage, making them the best switches for VoIP, period. To learn more about NetVanta Switches, call us at 1-800-398-VoIP.