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SmartNode SN5550 and SN4150 Enterprise Session Border Control- ler, Integrated Access Device, and VoIP Gateway User Manual Important This is a Class A device and is intended for use in a light industrial environment. It is not intended nor approved for use in an industrial or residential environment.
............................26 Applications overview Introduction ................................27 Application for SmartNode SN5550 eSBC......................27 Application for SmartNode SN4150 VoIP Gateway....................28 Installation.
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........................46 Contacting Patton for Assistance Introduction ................................47 Contact information..............................47 Contacting Patton Technical Services for Free Support ...................47 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............47 Warranty coverage ............................47 Out-of-warranty service ..........................48...
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SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual WAN Interface (if applicable)..........................56 Management .................................57 System ...................................57 Physical .................................57 ................................59 Cabling Introduction ................................60...
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About this guide This guide describes the SmartNode SN5550 and SN4150 hardware, installation and basic configuration. For detailed software configuration information refer to the Trinity Command Line Reference Guide and the avail- able Configuration Notes. Audience This guide is intended for the following users: Operators •...
CAUTION Safety when working with electricity The SmartNode device contains no user serviceable parts, and is not be opened by the user. The equipment shall be returned to Patton Electronics for repairs or repaired by qualified service personnel. WARNING Mains Voltage: In systems without a power switch, line voltages are present in the power supply when the power cord is connected.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual Before handling the device, disconnect the telephone network cables to avoid contact with telephone line voltages. When detaching the cables, detach the end away from the SmartNode device first. WARNING Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual In Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte (WEEE) muss sichergestellt sein, dass Altgeräte von anderem Abfall und Schrott getrennt werden und dem Sammel- und Verwertungssystem für Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte in Ihrem Land zum Recycling zugeführt werden.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual Table 1. General conventions (Continued) Convention Meaning {a | b | c} Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by vertical bars ( | ) blue screen Information you enter is in blue screen font.
Chapter 1 General information Chapter contents SmartNode devices overview ..........................16 SmartNode SN5550 eSBC ..........................17 Port descriptions ............................19 Front panel LED definitions ........................20 SmartNode SN4150 VoIP Gateway ........................21 Port descriptions ............................23 Front panel LED definitions ........................24...
The SmartNode SN5550 and SN4150 comprise several models: see the complete SKU list on the correspond- ing product page on www.patton.com. The SmartNode SN5550 eSBC and SN4150 VoIP Gateways are equipped with 2 ISDN BRI S0/T0 and 2 • FXS ports (some Models in addition have 2 FXO ports) providing 4 G.722/G.711 or 4 T.38 calls simultane- ously or with 4 ISDN BRI S0/T0 and 4 FXS ports (some models in addition have 4 FXO ports) providing 8 G.722/G.711 or 8 T.38 calls simultaneously;...
Node SN4150 VoIP Gateway” on page 21 describes the SmartNode SN4150. SmartNode SN5550 eSBC The SmartNode SN5550 eSBC is a compact Enterprise Session Border Controller that supports 4 up to 8 voice calls (FXS and BRI to VoIP and vice-versa) (see figure 2 on page 18), and up to 200 SIP-to-SIP calls (non-transcoded).
F stands for SFP slot being used for Fiber link termination • • EUI stands for external universal input power supply For a complete listing of available models, refer to the SmartNode VoIP page Note https://www.patton.com/products/voip-comparison.asp Figure 2. Examples of SN5550 rear panels SmartNode devices overview...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 1 • General information Port descriptions The SmartNode SN5550 rear panel ports (see figure 2 on page 18) are described in table Table 2. Rear panel ports Port Description 10/100/100 RJ-45 connectors that connect the SmartNode device to an Ethernet device Ethernet ETH 0/0 &...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 1 • General information Figure 3. SmartNode SN5550 front panels Front panel LED definitions Figure 3 shows SmartNode SN5550 LEDs; the LED definitions are listed in table 3 on page SmartNode devices overview...
1 • General information If an error occurs, all LEDs will flash for more than 5 seconds before the Note device reboots. Table 3. SmartNode SN5550 LED Definitions Description Power When lit, indicates power is applied. Blinks fast during bootloader phase and blinks slow during the boot process .
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 1 • General information For a complete listing of available models, refer to the SmartNode VoIP page Note at https://www.patton.com/products/voip-comparison.asp. Figure 4. Examples of SN4150 rear panels SmartNode devices overview...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 1 • General information Port descriptions The SmartNode SN4150 rear panel ports (see figure 4 on page 22) are described in table Table 4. Rear panel ports Port Description Ethernet ETH 0/0 & ETH 0/1 RJ-45 connector that connects the SmartNode device to an Ethernet device (a cable or DSL modem, LAN hub or switch, for example).
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 1 • General information Front panel LED definitions Figure 5 shows SmartNode SN4150 LEDs; the LED definitions are listed in table 5 on page Figure 5. SmartNode SN4150 front panels If an error occurs, all LEDs will flash for more than 5 seconds before the Note device reboots.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 1 • General information Table 5. SmartNode SN4150 LED Definitions Description Power When lit, indicates power is applied. Blinks fast during bootloader phase and blinks slow during the boot process. Becomes solid when the system is up and running. VoIP •...
Application for SmartNode SN5550 eSBC The SmartNode SN5550 eSBC, equipped with 2 Ethernet ports, acts as an Enterprise Session Border Control- ler securing the LAN from the WAN, and it it available with a mix of Telephony interfaces including 2 or 4...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 2 • Applications overview Application for SmartNode SN4150 VoIP Gateway The SmartNode SN4150 VoIP Gateway, equipped with 1 Ethernet port, acts as a VoIP Gateway connecting POTS equipment which cannot easily be replaced by an IP-ready device (such as alarm systems, fax machines, modems, PoS terminals, etc.), and it connects 2 or 4 analog FXS ports and 2 or 4 ISDN BRI ports to connect legacy equipment, integrating them into an All-IP environment.
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SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 2 • Applications overview Legacy telephone to VoIP conversion • Additional functions can be unlocked by loading software licenses (such as Note an eSBC license bundle—see the product page under Ordering for more details).
Chapter 3 SmartNode Installation Chapter contents Planning the Installation............................31 Site log ................................31 Network information ............................31 Network Diagram ............................31 IP related information .............................31 Software tools ..............................32 Power source ..............................32 Location and mounting requirements ......................32 Installing the SmartNode device ..........................32 Placing the SmartNode device .........................32 Connecting cables ............................33...
32 to install the device. Site log Patton recommends that you maintain a site log to record all actions relevant to the system, if you do not already keep such a log. Site log entries should include information such as listed in table Table 6.
If you suspect that your AC power is not reliable, for example if room lights flicker often or there is machinery with large motors nearby, have a qualified professional test the power. Patton recommends that you include an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in the installation to ensure that VoIP service is not impaired if the power fails.
Installation cable requirements for the SFP for Fiber WAN module (SN5550) The SmartNode Model SN5550 comes with an option for an SFP for Fiber WAN module. For details about the tested and compatible SFP modules see http://www.patton.com/products/sfpmodules.asp. Connecting ISDN terminals and NT to the SmartNode device’s ISDN BRI ports...
(BRI 0/0, 0/2, 0/4, 0/6) and a terminal to the odd ports (BRI 0/1, 0/3, 0/5, 0/7) to benefit from the lifeline function. (See the full list of models on www.patton.com). For details on the BRI port pin-out and ISDN cables, refer to Appendix C, “Cabling”...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 3 • SmartNode Installation Installing an interface cable on the SmartNode device’s FXS and FXO interface ports The SmartNode comes with at least two FXS analog ports (see figure 9) located on the back of the device. Some Models have FXO ports as well, with equal number of ports as for FXS.
1. Verify that the AC power supply included with your device is compatible with local standards. If it is not, refer to Chapter 5, “Contacting Patton for Assistance” on page 46 to find out how to replace it with a com- patible power supply.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 3 • SmartNode Installation Figure 10. Power LED Congratulations, you have finished installing the SmartNode device! Now go to Chapter 4, “Initial Configura- tion” on page 38. Installing the SmartNode device...
Chapter 4 Initial Configuration Chapter contents Introduction ................................39 Connecting the SN5550 - SN4150/2ETH to your laptop PC................39 Configure the desired IP address ........................40 Factory-default IP Settings ........................40 Login ................................40 Changing the WAN IP address .........................40 Connecting the SmartNode device to the network ..................41 Connecting the SN4150 to a laptop PC ........................42...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 4 • Initial Configuration Introduction This chapter leads you through the basic steps to set up a new SmartNode device and to download a configuration. If you haven’t already installed the SmartNode device, refer to Chapter 3, Note "SmartNode Installation"...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 4 • Initial Configuration automatically configure the PC for IP connectivity to the SmartNode device, the laptop PC must be configured for DHCP. The SmartNode will provide the PC with an IP address. You can check the connection to the SmartNode by executing the ping command from the PC command window as follows: ping 192.168.1.1 Configure the desired IP address...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 4 • Initial Configuration the IP address given to you by your network provider). 192.168.1.1(ctx-ip)[Router]#interface WAN 192.168.1.1(if-ip)[WAN]#no ipaddress DHCP 192.168.1.1(if-ip)[WAN]#ipaddress WAN 172.16.1.99/24 2002-10-28T00:09:40 : LOGINFO : Link down on interface WAN. 2002-10-29T00:09:40 : LOGINFO: Link up on interface WAN. 172.16.1.99(if-ip)[WAN]# Copy this modified configuration to you new start-up configuration.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 4 • Initial Configuration 172.16.1.99(if-ip)[WAN]#ping <IP Address of the host> If the WAN address is not set to DHCP, to ping a device outside your local Note LAN you must first configure the default gateway. (For information on con- figuring the default gateway, refer to section “Set IP addresses”...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 4 • Initial Configuration Figure 14. Connecting SmartNode device and PC to a LAN with DHCP server. You can check the connection to the SmartNode by executing the ping command from the PC command win- dow as follows: ping 192.168.1.1 Configure the Desired IP Address...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual 4 • Initial Configuration Login To access the SmartNode, start the Telnet application. Type either the default IP address into the address field of the Telnet application: 192.168.1.1 Or use the SN Discovery Tool to find out the IP address previously assigned by the DHCP server.
Loading the Configuration (optional) WebWizard Community provides a collection of Wizards that help to reduce the setup time of a Patton device. Simply download the Wizard to your device, execute it locally, and you are ready to do phone calls after the SmartNode has rebooted.
Chapter 5 Contacting Patton for Assistance Chapter contents Introduction ................................47 Contact information..............................47 Contacting Patton Technical Services for Free Support ...................47 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)..............47 Warranty coverage ............................47 Out-of-warranty service ..........................48 Returns for credit ............................48 Return for credit policy ..........................48...
(RMA). Contact information Patton Electronics offers a wide array of free technical services. If you have questions about any of our other products we recommend you begin your search for answers by using our technical knowledge base. Here, we have gathered together many of the more commonly asked questions and compiled them into a searchable database to help you quickly solve your problems.
RMA#: xxxx 7622 Rickenbacker Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4773 USA Patton will ship the equipment back to you in the same manner you ship it to us. Patton will pay the return shipping costs. Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)
Appendix A Compliance Information Chapter contents Compliance ................................50 ................................50 Safety ................................50 Radio and TV interference ............................50 CE Declaration of Conformity ..........................50 Authorized European Representative ........................50 ISDN Compliance ..............................51...
The safety advice in the documentation accompanying this device shall be obeyed. The conformity to the above directive is indicated by the CE mark on the device. The signed Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at www.patton.com/certifications. Authorized European Representative...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual A • Compliance Information ISDN Compliance The device is approved for connection to the public ISDN telecommunication network. The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt- age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and CAUTION mechanical serviceability.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual B • Specifications Refer to the software feature matrix for the most up-to-date specifications. Note One 8-channel DSP. All 4V models are restricted by software to not allow more than 4 calls. Upgradeable by license to max.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual B • Specifications DTMF detection and generation Carrier tone detection and generation Silence suppression and comfort noise Adaptive and configurable dejitter buffer Configurable tones (dial, ringing, busy, etc.) Configurable transmit packet length RTP/RTCP (RFC 1889) SRTP (RFC 3711) Fax and modem support Automatic fax and modem detection...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual B • Specifications Regular expression number manipulation functions: • Replace numbers Add/remove digits • Pattern matching and replacement • IP Services IPv4 & IPv6 router (Dual Stack) Routing functionalities are included on SN5550 and optional on SN4150: •...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual B • Specifications WAN Interface (if applicable) For information on configuring the WAN interface, see Chapter 4, “Initial Note Configuration” on page 38. Table 9. WAN Interface Specifications Factor Specs VDSL-ADSL • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 (/AVA and /AVB models) •...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual B • Specifications Table 9. WAN Interface Specifications Factor Specs Interworking/Interoperability • G.SHDSL Interoperability: Alcatel Lucent Anymedia Lucent Stinger • BRAS Interoperability: Cisco Redback Alcatel-Lucent EVLT-K Calix E5-120 Ericsson Telecom AB EDN612nm Adtran, Inc. IU VDSL48J3:ME Adtran, Inc.
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SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual B • Specifications Weight: • Plastic enclosure: <15.9 oz. (<450g) Metal enclosure: 25.6 oz (725.7 g) • Power Consumption: <10W Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40°C) Operating humidity: up to 90%, non condensing Physical...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual C • Cabling Introduction This section provides information on the cables used to connect the SmartNode device to the existing network infrastructure and to third party products. Ethernet Ethernet devices (10/100/1000 Base-T) are connected to the SmartNode over a cable with RJ-45 plugs. All Ethernet ports on the SmartNode device are Auto-MDX.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual C • Cabling Analog FXS The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt- age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and CAUTION mechanical serviceability.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual C • Cabling Analog FXO The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt- age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and CAUTION mechanical serviceability.
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual C • Cabling ISDN BRI The ISDN ports are connected to ISDN terminals (Phones, PBXs) or an ISDN NT using cables terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Use straight-through cables to connect to the S/T port of your NT or phones/PBX. The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use an shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt- age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual C • Cabling Figure 21. ISDN BRI RJ-45 pin-out diagram Table 11. RJ-45 male connector TE side signal NT side signal ISDN BRI...
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Appendix D Port pin-outs Chapter contents Introduction ................................67 Ethernet ................................67 port................................67 FXO port ................................68 ISDN BRI (NT/Net or TE/User) ports.........................68 G.SHDSL EFM & ATM port (/2G and /4G models)...................68 VDSL-ADSL Port (/A and /AVA & /AVB models only) ..................69 Fiber Ports (/F models only) ..........................69...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual D • Port pin-outs Introduction This section provides pin-out information for the ports of the SmartNode. Ethernet Table 12. 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 socket Signal Pins not listed are not used. Note Table 13. 1000Base-T RJ-45 Socket Signal TRD0+ TRD0-...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual D • Port pin-outs FXO port The FXO ports use an RJ-11 connector with 6 positions. The middle two positions 3 and 4 are used according table 14 on page 67. Pins not listed are not used. Note ISDN BRI (NT/Net or TE/User) ports The BRI phone port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector (the pin-out shown in...
Ring Pins not listed are not used. Note Fiber Ports (/F models only) For tested and approved modules, please refer to the list of SFP’s Patton has tested at http://www.patton.com/ products/sfpmodules.asp VDSL-ADSL Port (/A and /AVA & /AVB models only)
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual E • SmartNode Device Factory Configuration Introduction Factory configuration settings for the SmartNode device can be obtained with the following command through the CLI; login: admin password: <Enter> 192.168.1.1>show config:shipping-config See Chapter 4, "Initial Configuration"...
Appendix F Reset Button Functions Chapter contents Introduction ................................73 Resetting the SmartNode device when it is operating and the Power LED is lit .............76 Resetting the SmartNode device when it is initially powered off ................76...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual F • Reset Button Functions Introduction The Reset button (see figure 23 on page 74 for the SN4150 Reset button location, and figure 24 on page 75 for the SN5550 Reset button location) is used to do the following: •...
This procedure should only be performed if the SmartNode device is not booting properly. It should used by trained Smart- Node technicians and Patton Support personnel only. CAUTION If the SmartNode device is not booting properly, the Reset button may remedy the problem as follows: •...
SmartNode 5550 & 4150 Series User Manual F • Reset Button Functions 4. The Power LED will begin a blink pattern (see table 19). Release the Reset button. Table 19. Using the Reset button to switch to a backup image or erase flash memory LED Blink Pattern Action 1-blink, pause...
Appendix G End User License Agreement Chapter contents End User License Agreement ..........................79 1. Definitions ..............................79 2. Title ................................79 3. Term ................................79 4. Grant of License ............................79 5. Warranty ..............................80 6. Termination ..............................80 7. Notices ...............................80 8. Other Licenses ............................80 9.
End User agrees to the following conditions: 1. Definitions “Effective Date” shall mean the earliest date of purchase or download of a product containing the Patton Electronics Company Program(s) or the Program(s) themselves. “Program(s)” shall mean all software, software documentation, source code, object code, or executable code.
Program(s), even if Patton Electronics Company has been advised of the possi- bility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequen- tial or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
State of Maryland, USA for any dispute arising under or relating to this agreement and waives user’s right to institute legal proceedings in any other jurisdiction. Patton shall be entitled to institute legal proceedings in connection with any matter arising under this agreement in any juris- diction where User resides, does business, or has assets.
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