Bay Networks, Inc. announced the release of the Voice Gateway 4000, a bridge between a corporate PBX or a public switched telephone network (PSTN) and IP data networks.
The Voice Gateway 4000 is the first voice-over-IP product resulting from a partnership between Bay and NetSpeak Corp. It allows users to bypass long-distance tolls by connecting voice PBXs and local telephone exchanges to the Internet. The Voice Gateway 4000 allows the user to transmit voice communications in the form of digital packets using spare capacity on existing intranets or virtual private networks.
The Voice Gateway 4000 can support up to four T-1 lines in a single chassis and is available with a minimum density of 24 digital ports, ranging up to configurations supporting 96 ports per gateway. Support for E-1 lines scalable from 30 to 120 digital ports will be available in the third quarter of this year.
Pricing for the Voice Gateway 4000, which is available now, begins at $1,500 per port.
Bay also plans to add voice to its ARN router via the addition of one to four analog ports by year-end. This will enable the ARN to provide voice and FAX connectivity to small PBXs or key systems while also functioning as a router.
For ISPs and carriers, Bay also plans to add voice and fax capabilities to its 5399 remote access concentrator. This enhancement also is slated for year-end.
