BCM50 New Install (VERY NEWBIE QUESTIONS) 1

[ady73]

Please excuse any lack of understanding of technical terms

Hi. I am planning an install of a BCM50 system with 2 lines and 6 extensions. My reseller has advised me that I need to connect the BCM to a patch panel in a U next to my LAN connections. My question is that I do not need or require any integration with my network server or pc workstations (at least I don't think I do), can I not just get a wall mounted unit for the BCM? Does the wall mounted unit include a breakout box i.e. to do away with the patch panel?

 

[nsantin]

If you ever plan on using IP telephony then you need to add it to your network. If you only plan on using the BCM50 as a standalone digital PBX, (which is money well wasted) then wall mounting is fine.

 

[ady73]

Thanks nsantin for your quick reply. I can see the benefits of connecting to our server and therefore to our adsl router in the future. Would you therefore recommend a patch panel? Do the connections run from NETWORK SWITCH >> PATCH PANEL U1 || PATCH PANEL U2 << BCM50. Reading about patch panels so far, I understand they have no intelligence so do I need one (or more) connections from the BCM50 into the network switch via the patch panel?

Also, if you will permit me another question - does the BCM50 have an ip address on my network i.e. 198.168.6.**?

Thanks for your advice.

 

[nsantin]

The BCM will become a node on your network, you will need to assign it an IP address, then manage/configure via the element manager interface.

Do you not have a vendor to assist? It can be quite challenging to install and configue a BCM without any formal training/experience. I would suggest you get a vendor to assist with your install, will save you tons in the future.

 

[ady73]

Thanks for your reply. I am still a little confused about the patch panel i.e. mainly what it is needed for. I will have to ask my vendor move questions but just to clarify, is the wall mounted kit also a breakout box to house my RJ 45 connectors? If so what use is the patch panel?