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’s and the operator’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