Product Description
The Sentinel 400 bundles the capabilities of a Session Border Controller and a Media Gateway. Robust, field-upgradable, and ready for third-party software integration, this multi-service business platform is designed ";"to address a variety of applications including security, demarcation point, SIP normalisation, and survivability.
Key Features
Carrier-Grade Voice Quality
T.38 and clear channel fax over IP High performance processing of up to 250 ";"voice channels
Easy Configuration and Management
Zero-touch configuration - Intuitive Web GUI
Robust Security
Enterprise communication encryption
SIP-enabled firewall inspects and authorises communications and prevents DoS attacks
Networking
Dual-stack IPv6 and IPv4
NAT, firewall, and router capabilities
Field Upgradability
Scalable and modular design allows adding interface cards as enterprise needs Third-party application integration
Survivability
The Session Border Controller Mediatrix Sentinel ensures the quality of service by establishing calls through a secondary server or through the PSTN when the primary server is temporarily unavailable.
Network Demarcation
Create a clear separation between the enterprise&rsquo";"s and the operator&rsquo";"s networks by hiding the topologies and credentials, and by blocking unauthorised users.
SIP Normalisation
Mediatrix Sentinel normalises SIP signaling protocols supported by vendors into a single well-defined interface that can be adapted to any specific IMS or Softswitch implementation.
Integration with Third-Party Applications
Sentinel Session Border Controller provides an open environment for system integrators to bundle their own applications into a business-class multi-service platform, optimising CPE investment while addressing the complete solution for customer needs.
Applications
Operators
- Facilitate TDM replacement projects, fully migrating to SIP or integrating the current legacy equipment
- Ensure security, protection against fraud, and interoperability for SIP trunk deployments
- Provide survivability and QoS in Hosted Unified Communications/PBX deployments
- Interoperable with Cisco, Mitel, and Unify UC platforms
Integrators
- Safely connect branch offices and mobile workers to the enterprise PBX or UC system
- Integrate third-party applications in a single box for niche markets
- Perform SIP normalisation translating ";"any vendor implementation into a single well-defined SIP interface