Patton Smartnode 4961 Series VoIP ESBC

Patton Smartnode 4961 Series VoIP Enterprise Session Border Controller and IAD

The Patton Smartnode 4961 Enteprise Session Border Controller router and gateway supports both VoIP and analog PBX's while they connect simultaneously to the PSTN and ITSPs. The SN4961 is available in both single and quad T1/E1/PRI ports and up to 120 VoIP Channels. Specific models also offer G.SHDSL or X.21 connection to the WAN and Failover Relay. Most SN4961 models are field upgradeable so additional VoIP Channels can be unlocked with a license keycode. The SN4961 improves on the Smartnode 4960 with the addition of a high precision 5ppm clock source enabling first-line IP telephony services in demanding ISDN and DECT environments with reliable FAX and modem performance.

Patton Smartnode 4961 Overview

As enterprises move toward SIP-based Unified Communications, the SmartNode™ 4961 offers a seamless transition by simultaneously supporting VoIP and circuit-switched access to SIP and traditional telephony. Preserve your investment in legacy phone equipment while taking the next step toward Unified Communications. Least-cost call routing in Patton’s proven SmartNode™ VoIP solutions optimizes monthly expenses while flexible dialed-numbering plans maintain established business processes.

The Unified Communications Agent™ (UCA) provides any-to-any multi-path switching (simultaneous SIP, H.323, ISDN, and POTS calls with routing and conversion between TDM/PSTN and IP/Ethernet networks—plus T.38 and SuperG3 FAX) combined with dial-backup and IP-link redundancy for VoIP-and-data survivability. Provide VoIP-over-VPN security with voice encryption via IPsec with AES/DES strong encryption and automated keying via Internet Key Exchange (IKE), plus SIP Registrar for presence/reachability.

Advanced router functionality includes Patton’s DownStreamQoS™ delivering the clear advantage of secure, uninterrupted voice-and-data communication. Session border controller capabilities include transcoding for up to 64 channels. Reduce WAN-access bandwidth requirements by converting high-bandwidth G.711 calls on your LAN into lower-bandwidth G.723 calls for WAN transport. Ensure business continuity. Combining PSTN breakout with IP-link redundancy, SmartNode™ ensures voice-and-data survivability for reliable enterprise-class communications.

Patton’s unique high-precision clock enabling first-line IP telephony services in demanding ISDN and DECT environments with reliable FAX and modem performance. Additional options include built-in broadband access via 11.4-Mbps, 4-wire G.SHDSL.bis or serial X.21 reduces hardware costs, simplifies network architecture, and streamlines service and deployment.

Patton Smartnode 4961 Features:

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