Infrastructure
Distributed Systems
and Networking
Network configuration
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analog and digital Alcatel networking
protocol (ABC) based on Q-SIG
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line, star, meshed configuration
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remote shelf (Crystal) on digital
leased line
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remote self (Crystal) on IP
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multi vendor networking
– DPNSS
– Private DSS1
– Q-SIG BC, GF, and supplementary
services (SS)
Packet voice networking
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built-in compression engine
– compression algorithm G 723.1/
G729.A
– compression rate 6.4 Kbps/8 Kbps
– G3 fax supported
– end to end compression/
decompression
– mutual help between compression
resources
– multi direction per compression board
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voice over IP
– compression algorithm: G 723.1,
G729.A
– compression rate 6.4 Kbps/8 Kbps
– Ethernet connectivity
– full ABC services supported
– G3 fax supported
– new call routing in case of QoS
or network failure
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voice over frame relay
– compression algorithm: G723.1,
G729.A
– compression rate 6.4 Kbps/8 Kbps
– full ABC services supported
– G3 fax supported
– interface Internet X24/V11 or V36
– new call routing in case of network
failure
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voice over ATM
– compliant with integrated
compression engine G729.A
– full ABC services supported
– interface ATM 2M/bps
– switched virtual circuits AAL1 CBR,
AAL2 VBR-RT and AAL5 VBR-nRT
– UNI 4.01
Virtual private networks (VPN)
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ABC VPN via public ISDN, or QSIG
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dissociating signaling
– analog leased line
– digital leased line
– IP data networks
– X.25 packet in ISDN D-channel
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five conversations on 56 Kbps B channel
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full ABC services
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six or eight conversations on 64 Kbps B
channel
ABC on demand
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ABC via public ISDN, or QSIG
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call barring for management
applications
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dynamic virtual leased line
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five conversations on 56 Kbps B channel
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full ABC services
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six or eight conversations on 64 Kbps B
channel
Private networking features (ABC protocol)
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3 party conference
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29 party conference
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Alcatel Hospitality/Healthcare Link (AHL)
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auto assignment for guest/patients
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automatic call-back on busy private link
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associated user
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broker's call
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call-back on busy or free extensions
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call deflection
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call forwarding
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call intrusion
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call offer
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call waiting indication
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camp on
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centralized/distributed attendant groups
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data communication
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distinctive ringing
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do not disturb
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DTMF
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inquiry call
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flexible numbering plan
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hold
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hunting groups
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intrusion
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ISDN Services
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large busy lamp field
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manager/assistant team
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master conference
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meet me conference
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mini text messages
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network wide mobility
– roaming
– guest services
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number and name identification
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priority calls
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remote forwarding
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substitution
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supervision
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transfer (with route optimization)
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transit
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voice mail services
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unified messaging services
ABC network routing
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adaptive routing
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automatic route selection (ARS)
– ARS server centralized or distributed
– ARS time dependant
– access to alternative route
– cost limit barring per user
– multi-tenant
– multiple carrier access-direct or indirect
– voice prompts
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break-in/out
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break-in via secured DISA
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data re-routing
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forced on net
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IP domains
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overflow if leased line failure or
saturation according to user rights
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transfer, forwarding with route optimization
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voice/data differentiation
ABC network management
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audit mechanism
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broadcast of configuration data
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centralized or distributed management
from external applications
– alarm domains and alarm
centralization
– call accounting
– configuration
– directory
– graphical user interface
– performance management
– security
– remote management
– topology map
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communication tickets with VPN
and LCR tag
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management from attendant
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multiple DDI translators
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multiple call barring translators
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remote maintenance access
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remote software downloading
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SNMP traps
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VT 100 local management