This legacy product is End of Life, please refer to the SmartNode 4980 for Patton's next-generation replacement product.
Overview
As enterprises move move toward Unified Communications, the SmartNode™ 4950 offers a smooth transition to IP telephony by connecting your traditional phone equipment to next-generation VoIP networks and services.

Preserve your investment in legacy phone equipment while taking the next step toward Unified Communications. Least-cost call routing in Patton’s proven SmartNode™ VoIP solutions optimizes monthly expenses while flexible dialed-numbering plans maintain established business processes.

The Unified Communications Agent™ (UCA) provides any-to-any multi-path switching (simultaneous SIP, H.323, ISDN, and POTS calls with routing and conversion between TDM/PSTN and IP/Ethernet networks—plus T.38 and SuperG3 FAX) combined with dial-backup and IP-link redundancy for VoIP and data survivability. Provide VoIP-over-VPN security with voice encryption via IPsec with AES/DES strong encryption and automated keying via Internet Key Exchange (IKE), plus SIP Registrar for presence/reachability.

Advanced router functionality includes DownStreamQoS™ delivering the clear advantage of secure, uninterrupted voice-and-data communication.

Connect to any switch, PBX or data network with up to four T1/E1/PRI ports for up to 120 simultaneous calls using SIP, T1, E1 or PRI signaling. Like every SmartNode, the SN4950 supports all the industry-standard CODECs, delivering toll-quality voice on every call.

Ensure business continuity. Combining PSTN breakout with IP-link redundancy, SmartNode™ ensures voice-and-data survivability for reliable enterprise-class communications.

Additional options include Patton’s unique high-precision clock enabling first-line IP telephony services in demanding ISDN and DECT environments with reliable FAX and modem performance. The SN4950 also offers optional built-in 11.4 Mbps broadband access via 4-wire G.SHDSL.bis that reduces hardware costs, simplifies network architecture and streamlines service and deployment.

Applications
Convert Legacy PBX to VoIP
SmartNode 4950 application diagram


Features
  • Up to 120 VoIP calls... with up to four T1/E1/PRI ports and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports.
  • Unified Communications Agent™—Provides any-to-any multi-path switching with VoIP and data survivability, VoIP-over-VPN security with AES/DES strong encryption, Internet Key Exchange (IKE), and SIP Registrar.
  • Secure Toll-Quality VoIP—Patton’s DownStreamQoS™ and Voice-over-VPN with adaptive traffic management and shaping for maximum voice quality and secure voice communication.
  • Transparent Telephony Features—Complex number manipulation and mapping for seamless integration with existing infrastructures, CLIP, CLIR, hold, transfer and much more.
  • G.SHDSL.bis Broadband Access—Optional 4-wire 11.4 Mbps G.SHDSL.bis WAN interface.
  • Optional High Precision Clock—Delivers DECT PBX interoperability with reliable fax performance.
  • Flexible mounting options—The device can be placed on a desktop or installed in a 19-inch rack using the optional rack ear kit (INS-KIT-RACKEARS-11/19)