BMC 400 Server: No Ports Available message when adding new IP sets 1

[georgehinkson]

We are running a BCM 400 with 89 IP Client Liscences. The BCM monitor is showing 84 of 89 used, but when I try to add any more IP sets, I get the message Server: No Ports Available.

I have attached screen caps of all of the tabs in the BCM monitor. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[ECartman]

On a BCM400 you have 91 signalling channels. As far as i remember 1 is reserved, which gives you 90 usable channels. Then you need to deduct your CTI (voicemail & CC ports) which you have 6. This gives you a total of 84 channels for IP sets. So unfortunately you are maxed out. You will need to upgrade to a BCM450 to connect more IP phones.

Or you could reduce you voicemail ports too, but that wouldn't be practical.

 

[georgehinkson]

Would switching some IP sets to digital sets allow me to add more IP sets or is the unit maxed period?

 

[ECartman]

No it is not maxed out entirely.

You could install a DSM16+ or 32+ and install digital sets.

However, the upgrade kit isn't that expensive as it is a retro fit. If you do a cost analysis on a DSM and some digital handset compared to the upgrade kit. I bet it is only out by a couple of hundred $$

And it will extend the supported life of your system.

 

[Bucky101]

In resources > telephony resources, is bus 8 disabled?

 

[georgehinkson]

Bus 8 is enabled... see attachment for resource screen

 

[georgehinkson]

Here is the application resources screen