The SignalPath™ 230 is an advanced signaling protocol converter designed to facilitate interoperability between incompatible world-wide networks. The SP230 enables a seamless interface between in-band and out-ofband networks, and between out-of-band networks and other out-of-band networks. Different types of telephony communication protocols, both in-band and out-of-band, circuit-switched and pack-et, exist globally. In fact, there could be as many as six or seven protocols variants simultaneously in use within one network.The SP230 breaks down the communication bar-riers presented by these different protocols and enables the flow of information between networks. A typical scenario is a next-generation, SS7- based packet network connecting to an older network based on in-band CAS signaling. In addition, our proprietary address translation technology enables the SP230 to be positioned virtually anywhere within a network for routing ISUP messages between switches located in different SS7 networks. This technology al-lows the SP230 to support both symmetric and asymmetric network configurations, allowing for greater flexibility in building revenue-producing networks. With the SP230, not only can you increase your potential to connect to a larger portion of the world market, but you can also eliminate charges you may be currently paying to one or more companies for network connections. That means you can offer bigger savings to more customers, which translates to more revenue in your corporate pocket. EXTENSIVE PROTOCOL SUPPORT Multiple protocol support in a single platform means better inventory management and lower overall operating costs. Protocols supported are: R1, R2, DTMF ANSI SS7 (ANSI), ITU-T C7, ETSI ISUP, Spanish ISUP, NOM112, C7 variants (e.g., Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain) NI2 and ETSI PRI-ISDN Custom variants of both in-band and out-of-band protocols are available. SUPERIOR MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS Multiple maintenance features enable quick and cost-effective resolution of network problems. Trace functionality is available to aid in troubleshooting configuration and network problems. Visual and dry contact alarms allow for remote and local monitoring. The “hot plug-in” feature enables insertion and removal of modules without affecting operation. The “hot plug-in” feature enables insertion and removal of modules without affecting operation. REDUNDANCY Redundant common module capability translates to less equipment down-time. Redundant power supplies are input and output isolated. OTHER FEATURES Standard connections (RJ48, BNC) Up to 52 E1 or T1 trunks (full duplex, 104 ports) Up to 1,612 DS0s per chassis Dynamic bi-directional µ-Law/A-Law T1/E1 conversion 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack-mountable chassis |