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CNX Conference Bridge

CNX Conference Bridge

Audio conference bridge for VoIP and conventional PBX environments


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.

Features

  • 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

 

Specifications

    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)


Software Features

    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.

 


Software downloads

Current Software Release
Download ZIP   CNX CF Card Full DRA Software 1.3.1, Version 1.3P1 , English , ZIP , 25549000 KB
Download ZIP   CNX British English Language Pack Rev00 , version 1.3 P1 , English , ZIP , 1775000 KB
Download ZIP   CNX Canadian French Language Pack Rev00 , Version 1.3 P1 , English , ZIP , 2172000 KB
Download ZIP   CNX Mexican Spanish Language Pack Rev00 , V 1.3 P1 , Spanish , ZIP , 2209000 KB



Brochures
Download PDF   CNX Product Brief English , English , PDF , 630 KB
Download PDF   CNX Introduction English , English , PDF , 810 KB
Download PDF   CNX Conference Bridge Datasheet English , English , PDF , 210 KB



Installation instructions
Download    CNX Installation and Setup Guide, PDF, 531 KB
Download    CNX Language Packs and Annoucements, PDF, 1270 KB
Download    CNX Loading Language Packs, PDF, 340 KB



User manuals
Download PDF   CNX Conference Bridge Release Note , V1.3P1 , English , PDF , 667 KB
Download PDF   CNX Release Notes 1.3 , English , PDF , 1160 KB
Download PDF   CNX Administrator Guide , English , PDF , 4900 KB
Download PDF   CNX - Configuring a Meridian PBX , English , PDF , 200 KB
Download PDF   CNX - Configuring a Magix PBX , English , PDF , 200 KB
Download PDF   CNX Quick Reference Card Spanish , Spanish , PDF , 115 KB
Download PDF   CNX Quick Reference Card French , English , PDF , 120 KB
Download PDF   CNX Quick Reference Card English , English , PDF , 120 KB


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