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G350 MLPPP
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phoneguy55
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I don't think so. The G350 can only handle 1 T1. There is a limit on trunking to 40 ports (IP not included).
Are these T's voice T1's?
Are these T's voice T1's?
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TCBOYD,
afair the g350's voice trunking capacity is one mm710 module (t1/e1) with no more than 15 timeslots. if you're talking about data t1, g350 is capable of using one mm340 module with one t1/e1 port. so basically you can plug both t1s into one g350, provided that one t1 is for data and one for voice. you can't use both t1s for data nor both t1s for voice. i'd suggest using g700 for this branch location, g700 is capable of using up to two t1/e1s for data traffic (with x330wan-2ds1 module) and up to three t1/e1s for voice traffic with mm710 module.
afair the g350's voice trunking capacity is one mm710 module (t1/e1) with no more than 15 timeslots. if you're talking about data t1, g350 is capable of using one mm340 module with one t1/e1 port. so basically you can plug both t1s into one g350, provided that one t1 is for data and one for voice. you can't use both t1s for data nor both t1s for voice. i'd suggest using g700 for this branch location, g700 is capable of using up to two t1/e1s for data traffic (with x330wan-2ds1 module) and up to three t1/e1s for voice traffic with mm710 module.
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TCBOYD,
the problem really is not in terminating two t1s on one device but in the capacity. g350 is designed for small offices (less than forty people) and you should plan its deploying according to this capability. if you see that the need is exceeding device capability, better use another device. remember to leave some space for expansion in the future.
as for using cisco router, of course it could be done. but i'd recommend using g700 with x330wan-2ds1 instead. first, it's cheaper to have one device for all purposes, second, x330wan-2ds1 module provide almost the same functionality as cisco routers (except some features not commonly used), third, it's better to have homogenous network, simplifies administration. and fourth, it simplifies maintenance, specifically maintaining an emergency spare parts reserve. if you have a network of avaya devices, you could keep one module for all locations and use it if needed. in case of avaya + cisco network, you have to have both avaya and cisco spare parts. and last but not least, homogenous network allow to cut costs on personnel. it's cheaper to have one avaya expert to cover all tough cases plus some cheap anykey technicians for day-to-day tasks than to have both avaya and cisco experts.
the problem really is not in terminating two t1s on one device but in the capacity. g350 is designed for small offices (less than forty people) and you should plan its deploying according to this capability. if you see that the need is exceeding device capability, better use another device. remember to leave some space for expansion in the future.
as for using cisco router, of course it could be done. but i'd recommend using g700 with x330wan-2ds1 instead. first, it's cheaper to have one device for all purposes, second, x330wan-2ds1 module provide almost the same functionality as cisco routers (except some features not commonly used), third, it's better to have homogenous network, simplifies administration. and fourth, it simplifies maintenance, specifically maintaining an emergency spare parts reserve. if you have a network of avaya devices, you could keep one module for all locations and use it if needed. in case of avaya + cisco network, you have to have both avaya and cisco spare parts. and last but not least, homogenous network allow to cut costs on personnel. it's cheaper to have one avaya expert to cover all tough cases plus some cheap anykey technicians for day-to-day tasks than to have both avaya and cisco experts.
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dwalin,
The site that I need 2 T1's is small as far as devices. I think roughly 25. The issue is that their data applications
require more bandwidth. And I did not want to run into a problem converging both voice & data.
I do like your idea for using a g700. I will run it by management. Since I work for city government money is always an issue.
The site that I need 2 T1's is small as far as devices. I think roughly 25. The issue is that their data applications
require more bandwidth. And I did not want to run into a problem converging both voice & data.
I do like your idea for using a g700. I will run it by management. Since I work for city government money is always an issue.
TCBOYD,
converging voice & data into one stream will not cause you any problems if you carefully plan its deployment and know what you're doing. if you don't, contact avaya and they'll help you. again, if you decide to do it (convergence, i mean) you'd rather do it with one vendor's equipment. less problems, less headache.
also i can say that cutting expenses on the maintenance versus spending a bit more money for one-time installation cost should appeal to the governmental executives. the calculation is as simple as you can get: if you spend $5k on the g350 and $5k on the cisco router, provided that maintenance cost could be $1k/month for both pieces of equipment, purchasing g700 with x330 module could cost $15k but the maintenance would be about twice less. this way, after 10 months you start getting pure economy on the maintenance costs. of course, i got these figures "from the ceiling" as we say but you get the idea. there are tools for calculating return of investment, contact avaya and their sales people will help you with creating proof plans for your executives.
converging voice & data into one stream will not cause you any problems if you carefully plan its deployment and know what you're doing. if you don't, contact avaya and they'll help you. again, if you decide to do it (convergence, i mean) you'd rather do it with one vendor's equipment. less problems, less headache.
also i can say that cutting expenses on the maintenance versus spending a bit more money for one-time installation cost should appeal to the governmental executives. the calculation is as simple as you can get: if you spend $5k on the g350 and $5k on the cisco router, provided that maintenance cost could be $1k/month for both pieces of equipment, purchasing g700 with x330 module could cost $15k but the maintenance would be about twice less. this way, after 10 months you start getting pure economy on the maintenance costs. of course, i got these figures "from the ceiling" as we say but you get the idea. there are tools for calculating return of investment, contact avaya and their sales people will help you with creating proof plans for your executives.
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