What is SLICE 2100? Expansion TRANSip Power Embedded Controller & MSC Modules

What is SLICE 2100?

SLICE 2100 is a converged VoIP solution that functions as both a softswitch and gateway, delivering up to 2,000 IP registered subscribers per unit. SLICE 2100 is a natural addition to the SLICE product line that has the capability of handling analog, digital and IP interfaces to provide a unified communications solution.

SLICE 2100 is a compact communications platform that supports many traditional signaling protocols including C7, SS7, DTMF, MFC/R2, MF/R1, FGC, FGD, ISDN PRI/BRI, and EURO ISDN. SLICE 2100 is TRANSip-equipped and can be used as a call manager and media gateway as needed. SLICE 2100’s V4.0 software offers virtually unlimited SIP trunking and enhanced Centrex features (IP and TDM).

The basic SLICE 2100 has two T1/E1 digital spans, two RS-232 ports, two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports, two PCMCIA slots for updates and database backup and one hot-swappable cooling module. It also has two rear-accessible positions for your choice of interface modules, described in section E on the following page.

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Expansion

SLICE 2100 architecture allows the stacking of up to three SLICE 2100 units by using the RJ-45 connectors that are located on the front of the units without using any extra resources. When stacked, up to three SLICE 2100s can operate as a single integrated system, tripling your maximum IP subscribers to 6,000 and the maximum number of digital trunks to 18 E1/T1s.

TRANSip Power

The MSC board is embedded within the unit. To enable TRANSip in SLICE 2100, simply activate the necessary TRANSip feature (password is required) that enables the fully integrated call manager and media gateway. Additional features like T.38 and V.150.1 may be turned on separately based on the customer needs.

Embedded Controller and MSC Board

SLICE 2100 with TRANSip acts as a call manager and a media gateway controller. Call translator database information is stored in the controller and call processing is handled with this unit as well. The controller communicates directly with the embedded MSC board, allowing TDM to IP conversions as well as successful signaling.

The MSC board handles IP to TDM conversions as well as helping the controller to keep track of the IP call records. This fully integrated relationship between the controller and the MSC board allows enhanced features like:

  • Lawful Intercept
  • Number and Feature Portability
  • Billing Records
  • Flexible Routing
  • Customized Tones for SIP Phones

Interchangeable Plug-in Modules for SLICE 2100

SLICE 2100 features two rear-accessible positions for your choice of interface modules. These modules allow service providers to configure each SLICE 2100 to meet their specific needs. The modules include the following:

Subscriber Module: features 12 loop lines and 2 ISDN BRI-S lines

Analog Trunk Module: Features 10 loop or magneto lines, 2 ISDN BRI-S lines, 2 E&M/SF trunks, and 2 GSRD/LSRD trunks

Multi-E1/T1 Module: Adds 4 E1/T1 spans to the SLICE 2100, for a total of 6 E1/T1 trunks per unit.

Media Gateway Module: The SLICE 2100 already features a built-in Media Gateway with up to 128 timeslots, but adding this module to one of the SLICE 2100’s rear bays enables an additional 128 timeslots, which allows more simultaneous TDM-IP calls and enables extra bandwidth for gateway applications. The IP registrants only use timeslots if they need to access the voice-related services like access to announcements or an analog phone.

Radio Interface Module: Provides an interface to two-way radios allowing the radio user to access most of the SLICE 2100's features normally accessible to a standard station user. This module allows any phone in the REDCOM system to dial out to a radio net, or allows a remote radio to dial directly into the system and ring a phone, make an outside call, or call another remote radio system.

 
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