System Overview; Introduction; Communication Server - Mitel Aastra 470 System Manual

System Overview

2 System Overview
This chapter provides a brief overview of the Aastra 470 communication
server with its positioning within the Aastra 400 series and the networking
possibilities. It also features the system phones, the applications and the ap-
plication interfaces.
2. 1

Introduction

Aastra 400 is a family of IP-based communications servers for professional use in
companies and organizations operating as small and medium-sized businesses in
all industries. The family consists of three systems with different expansion capaci-
ties. The systems can be expanded using cards, modules and licences, and adapted
to the specific requirements of companies.
The family covers the growing demand for solutions in the area of unified commu-
nications, multimedia and enhanced mobile services. It is an open system that sup-
ports global standards and is therefore easily integrated into any existing infra-
structure.
With its wide range of networking capabilities the system is particularly well suited
for companies that operate in several locations. Coverage can even be extended to
the smallest branch offices at low cost.
Aastra 400 communication systems handle "Voice over IP" technology with all its
benefits. What's more, the systems operate just as easily with traditional digital or
analogue phones and public networks.
With the integrated Media Gateways any hybrid forms of an IP-based and digital or
analogue communication environment are also possible. This enables customers
to make the switch from traditional telephony to IP-based multimedia communica-
tion either in just one step or, gradually, in several stages.
2. 2

Communication server

Aastra 470 is the most powerful communication server in the Aastra 400 family. It is
designed for installation in a 19" rack, but can also be set up on a flat surface.
With the exception of the power supply and earthing, all the connections and con-
trol elements are accessible from the front. The communications server does not
have to be removed from the rack when expanding the system with interface
cards, modules or an application card.
plication card and a number of interface cards.
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Fig. 1 shows an Aastra 470 fitted with an ap-
Aastra 470 as of R3.2
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