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The IP Client Manager combines the rich feature set and high reliability of
the Meridian SL-100 with the next-generation capabilities of IP telephony.
Delivering lower costs and enhanced services, regardless of a user's
location, the IP Client Manager extends the reach of IP telephony to local
and remote IP-based environments. Organizations using the IP Client
Manager can migrate to IP telephony through seamless integration with
existing customer groups, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Call Centers.
IP Client Manager gateway functionality
The IP Client Manager acts as a gateway when it interfaces with the
Meridian SL-100 in that it provides an interface between the IP network and
the PSTN. The IP Client Manager gateway provides the interface between
the Meridian SL-100 and a managed IP network. A pair of CPU cards and
the associated TDM and Digital Signaling Processor (DSP) cards make
up the gateway.
The IP Client Manager connects to the Line Group Controller (LGC),
Line/Trunk Controller (LTC)/Remote Cluster Controller (RCC) through a
T1 link.
The IP Client Manager acts as a "lights out" server (that is, it has no monitor,
keyboard or mouse). Once connected and powered up, technicians perform
all maintenance remotely from a PC on the Administration LAN.
Supported clients
The IP Client Manager enables a user to initiate and make IP telephony
calls and to use a wide range of features from a Meridian SL-100. In SE08,
the IP Client Manager supports the following two types of clients:
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Ethernet switch
Ethernet switches connect the IP Client Manager to the Administration and
Client LANs. Although the IP Client Manager requires only one Ethernet
switch to operate, Nortel recommends that you configure two Ethernet
switches to provide Administration LAN redundancy.
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— Call Center
The IP Softphone 6350 application, which is an IP telephony software
client installed on a PC, running a Windows 2000 operating system,
attached to a LAN. The IP Phone 6350 works with a headset and
adapter which plugs into a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on the PC.
The Nortel IP Phone 200x series, which connect directly to a client LAN
or a telephony switch module. Currently, the IP Client Manager supports
the 2002 and 2004 models.
Note 1: With one Ethernet switch, if there is a failure the two CPU cards
will not communicate with each other through the Administration LAN.
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