Adding a 4th location to my group of 3 BCM 50's

[smalltownguy]

Looks like we'll be adding a 4th location to my workplace, a small building that will house a call center of 8-10 people. I'd like to interface those folks to the 3 BCM's we have. Ideally, these folks would use digital stations, but it's not 100% necessary, I can use IP sets too.

What's my best option for the new 4th location? Should I purchase a used BCM-50 and configure it as a 4th location, adding it to the VPN group? Will I need to purchase additional licenses on my existing BCM's to accommodate the new BCM?

Are there any other options? Do I need to install another BCM?

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[Firebird Scrambler]

As you already use BCM system's, then it would be wise to purchase another one. As for linking it up, it will depend on how the existing on are connected. The BCM 50 systems can be brought quite cheaply, but it depends on the licences and software level as release 6.0 is probably the best one to go for as it's good with SIP trunks.


Firebird Scrambler
Nortel Meridian 1 / Succession and BCM / Norstar Programmer in the UK
Advance knowledge on BCM support

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[smalltownguy]

I believe that 5.0 and above can use SIP trunks, right? My current BCM50's are all on r5.0, and they are linked together via VPN and using SIP trunks.

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[Firebird Scrambler]

Release 5.0 is OK and release 6.0 had more feature such as remote working. You should be OK. Contact me if you get any problems.


Firebird Scrambler
Nortel Meridian 1 / Succession and BCM / Norstar Programmer in the UK
Advance knowledge on BCM support

http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbromley