Netborder SS7 to VoIP
- Product Overview
- Installation
- Getting Started
- Configuration
- Operating the Gateway
- DialPlans
- Troubleshooting
Product Overiew
The NetBorder SS7 to VoIP Gateway is Sangoma’s Carrier Class TDM to SIP VoIP Gateway product. For short, it is often referred to as NSG.
It is a Software Application that provides a full-featured, carrier-class VoIP deployment while leveraging the flexibility and cost effectiveness of standard computing platforms and operating systems.
The NetBorder SS7 to VoIP Gateway allows telecom service providers to introduce VoIP in their networks in the most cost-effective and flexible way. This is simply accomplished by combining the software with Sangoma’s award-winning digital E1/T1 and transcoding boards on standard computing servers. The combination works as a full-fledged SS7 to VoIP gateway, with the flexibility and expandability of software.
The solution supports up to 32 E1/T1 per server. For larger installations (up to 256 E1/T1), distribution across multiple servers provide maximum flexibility to support growth.
Features / Advantages
• SS7 ISUP Signalling with several national variants
–ITU, ANSI, Bellcore, UK, China, India and Russia
• Supports a wide range of SS7 PSTN protocols and variants
• Delivered as Binary, ISO or Appliance – Just about now!
• Scalable and very high density
–32 E1 per server via A108 cards, up to 256 E1’s w Signalling Relay
• Flexible XML based routing rules for call control
• Flexibility of s/w – not stuck with monolithic hardware platforms
• Low cost installation leveraging OST & COTS components
• Robust implementation with distribution, failover and redundancy
• Transcoding via D-Series cards can be added to server
Network Interfaces via Sangoma Telephony Hardware
Up to 32 E1/T1 (960 ports) per server via digital hardware:
• A101D / A101DE – 1-port E1/T1
• A102D / A102DE – 2-port E1/T1
• A104D / A104DE – 4-port E1/T1
• A108D / A108DE – 8-port E1/T1
Extend capacity over 960 ports and single server via ISUP relay feature. Sangoma recommends hardware echo cancellation option.
VoIP Protocols:
• SIP V2 / RFC3261
Call Routing:
• Configurable and extendable XML-based dial plan and routing rules
Operating System Support:
1. Tested and Supported
- Centos 5.5 - 32/64Bit
2. Compatibility Matrix
| Distro | Architecture | NSG Compatibility | Notes |
| CentOS(Recommend) | 32/64 Bit | Compatible - CentOS 5.5 is always fully regression tested | Developed,Tested And Most Production Systems Using This Distro |
| Debian | 32/64 Bit | Some features may not be available. Release version can effect compatibility. | Some Production Systems On This Distro. |
| Ubuntu | 32/64 Bit | Some features may not be available. Release version can effect compatibility. | Some Production Systems On This Distro. |
| Other Distros | n/a | This is a case by case biases and may not work. | We Strongly Recommend Moving To CentOS If Your Distro Of Choice Is Not In The List Above. |
Minimum Server Requirements:
• Varies with size of deployment
• Dual Core CPU with 2 GB of RAM
• Consult Sangoma Sales for specifics
Media ProcessingTranscoding:
Wide Range of codecs support via Sangoma Transcoding Hardware (D100/D150/D500):
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• G.711
• G.723.1
• G.726
• iLBC
• G.729AB
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• GSM
• G.722
• AMR
• G.722.1
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Echo Cancellation:
• G.168-2002 with 128ms tail
• Via Sangoma hardware echo cancellation option
DTMF Detection and Generation:
• RFC2833 Tone Relay
• In-band
• Hardware and software DTMF detection and generation
Management and Configuration
• Web GUI
• Command line interface
• Call detail records in XML format
• Detailed logs with user configurable file size and auto rotation
Support and Professional Services
Sangoma Engineers are here to support your success. Whether you need technical support and software maintenance, training, consultation and installation services, Sangoma can help you. Please contact your Sales representative for more information.
