BCM 50 info 1

[ljclives]

I want to install a BCM 50 at a customer site that has 3 phones and 3 trunks. Lets call it site A. They have 4 other sites in the state with about 4 trunks and 5 phones in each. Is it possible to put Nortel IP phones in the other sites (they have a high speed connection at all of them for their data) and install a PRI in the BCM at site A for their voice calls at all 5 locations?
What do I need hardware wise to make this work? My supplier seems clueless about the BCM and I havebn't installed one yet-
but I'm ready and rearin' to go!

 

[acewarlock]

Enough IP Clients at the Site A to handle the call volumn and i2050 softphones and USB headsets at the other sites.

the i2050 softphones software can be downloaded from the BCM

 

[ljclives]

I would need to look at that option some more - at this point I really want use the BCM with T series and IP phones and get comfortable with that. Thanks, though.
Anyone else?

 

[acewarlock]

I have over 50 sites now and about 30 are using VOIP with 7316E phones between sites and the home office, we havn't started using off network calling yet, but we hope to start soon. I have at least 1 IP client at each site so I can use it to reset the Vmail master password if someone is smart enough to figure it out and change it on me.

 

[ljclives]

What do I need hardware wise for this to configure the BCM 50?
In other words, no one could tell me how the PRI connects to the BCM - is it the main cabinet, an expansion cabinet, and is it a separate PRI card? What about IP phones - do you have to purchase keycodes? I basically need a parts list for the scenario I gave or at least a better idea..

 

[3Sixty]

You need an expansion cabinet to house the DTM module which is the same as the BCM 200 and 400. The IP phones are on a license basis exactly the same way as the bcm 200 or 400.You will need a keycode to use the expansion cabinet.You buy the PRI in a bundle. This will have the BCM 50, expansion cabinet,DTM and keycode for expansion cabinet.You can also buy an IP bundle with PRI.

Have a look at this site and you will find a bit more info it is in the UK but will be similar around the world.

http://www.exteradirect.co.uk/search.php?mode=basic&search=bcm+50

Marshall

 

[ljclives]

Wow! The pricing for that bundle is great compared to what I have seen in the limited time I've tried to put a package together. This may sound silly, but can you purchase from them and is it compatible with the good ole USA?(I noticed for PSU it said UK). are there any comparible web sites in the USA?
Thanks for the info.
PS for the record, I have never installed a BCM of any kind - purely MICS, CICS, 8x24, etc...(also service work on Opt 11-81 PBX)

 

[paterson]

Have you considered placing a BCM 200 or 400 in one location and BCM 50s in the other sites. Then use IP trunking between the sites. You would be able to have a co-ordinated dialing structure between sites and use pretty much any resource in the 200/400 from the other sites, such as PRI trunks & voicemail. This would also give you a centralized voicemail option. Just a thought.

There is not much difference between connecting a 7316e remotely compared to a i2050 softphone. Still using VOIP principles getting back to the main unit!

 

[ljclives]

Sounds interesting, however, the customer will never go for it cost wise. Currently he has 5 sites with old key systems for a total of about 26 phones and 20 trunks for all five locations.
Can't a BCM 50 at one site with a T1 for voice calls and IP phones at all the other sites be sufficient? Correct me if I'm wrong but is it possible to set up a CDP so that the IP phones can dial 3 digit extensions to reach another site and also make outgoing calls over the T1 that is in the BCM?(Incoming also)

 

[paterson]

If you are only planning on a few sets in each location, then a BCM 50 with DTM module in an expansion unit should be enough. With having the IP sets connected to the BCM 50, then you don't need a CDP as they would all be extensions off the same system. A call from one remote IP set at one location could reach another IP set at a second location without using the T1 trunks. And because all the IP sets would be extensions off the main unit, all external calls (inbound and outbound)would be made on the T1 off the 50. You would also have only one VM to administer. Keep in mind that you can only have a total of 32 VoIP telephones either local and/or remote. So your current size of 26 could be getting a bit close if he wants to expand later.

 

[ljclives]

Thanks mitelguy - awesome post! Of those 26 phones at least 6 will be T series so should be no problem. Do I have to purchase an IP keycode for every IP phone and a voice messaging seat for every mailbox?
Also, is there a way to see if someone at another location is on the phone or is there paging thru the phones at remote sites? Thanks much.

 

[acewarlock]

Yes on the Vmail Keycodes and Yes on Paging at remote sites.

 

[ljclives]

No 'BLF' for remote sites?

 

[3Sixty]

Hi ljclives

If you register at this website and pm the admin I will send you a link to get some info that will help you with configuring the BCM 50.

Marshall

 

[3Sixty]

Forgot the website

http://www.marshallshouse.co.uk

Marshall

 

[ljclives]

Thanks Marshall,
I did register but I haven't rcvd a confirmation email yet.
I sent an email though from the 'Contact us' link

Mike

 

[ljclives]

Is this legal to ask, but are there any good Nortel BCM50 suppliers out there with decent pricing? My supplier is clueless about the BCM50 and thier pricing is lousy.

 

[3Sixty]

Hi ljclives

Did you get that info I send you a link

Marshall

 

[ljclives]

The 'marshallshouse.co.uk'link? I sent you an admin email - reply to my email address.

Mike

 

[3Sixty]

Mike if you logon to the site I sent you a private message. you will get the link and password to the BCM 50 info.

Marshall