02-19-2007 04:31 AM - edited 03-13-2019 03:56 PM
I have a client who currently has an old Meridian PBX that has a DASS (G.703) connection to the PSTN with 9 channels. I wish to replace this with a 2821-CCME.
Does Cisco support PSTN connectivity with DASS/G.703 using CCME and a VWIC2-1MFT-G703? If so can you please point me to any configuration guides.
Thanks in advance,
Gordon.
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02-28-2007 09:35 AM
You cannot support DASS on CME.
Whilst signalling converters are available from third parties such as Westell, they are expensive and not really worth the hassle.
You need to get the service upgraded to ISDN 30 / I.421.
02-19-2007 05:44 PM
This would be configured as a H.323 Gateway on the CME Router. It is not CME which would be handling the signalling, but H.323. So, you should look at H.323 Configuration on the router. It should be the same config as a H.323 PRI
02-25-2007 07:23 AM
Actually, if the 2821/CCME simply replaces the PBX, thre is no H.323 in this picture.
Arrowd, I think thye are using and ISDN PRI circuit. All ISDN PRI circuits are inherently G.703 because this is the standard that defines the physical interface.
02-25-2007 12:28 PM
H.323 is in the picture and cannot be removed expect for if ur using a SIP Trunk. CCME cannot control a Gateway. You might not realize it, but the protocol running on the backend would be H.323
02-25-2007 03:23 PM
mchandak,
Honestly I don't know what makes you believe that.
1) the main protocol/standards used on ISDN PRI are from bottom to top, G.703, G.704, Q.921 and Q.931, no matter if you have H.323, SIP, MGCP or SCCP as VoIP signaling protocol.
2) CCME can perfectly "control" a gateway using any of above protocol except MGCP.
3) In the original question, there is no gateway/backend, just one single CCME router.
02-25-2007 03:30 PM
arrowdawn,
the VWIC2-1MFT-G703 is meant for data circuits using E1 unframed clear channel.
A VWIC2-1MFT-T1/E1 is needed.
See:
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02-28-2007 09:35 AM
You cannot support DASS on CME.
Whilst signalling converters are available from third parties such as Westell, they are expensive and not really worth the hassle.
You need to get the service upgraded to ISDN 30 / I.421.
02-28-2007 09:42 AM
Thanks pnequs!
That was the answer I was looking for! BT have quoted ?90 (?10 per channel) to upgrade.
Thats what I am going to do.
Cheers,
Gordon.
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