Cisco CM and Lync 2013 SIP Trunking

[Stephenjredman]

Hi,

I'm a bit of a noob with VoIP, especially in Cisco's world, need someone to point me in the right direction

I have a Lync 2013 lab environment which I've been playing with, and I'd like to give it some trunk capability. I have a Cisco 2951 at my disposal and was wondering if I could use it as a gateway for Lync?

I'm happy with what I need to do in Lync, but I am a complete beginner with cisco voice! Do I need to install software on the router? Can the setup be done with config only in IOS? Also then what are my options for trunks on the cisco? Could I buy a PSTN card for the cisco or is there a free (or low cost) sip trunk provider I could subscribe to?

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Steve

 

[whykap]

You would need to get the cisco unified border element (CUBE) ios loaded to your 2951, which supports sip trunking. You would connect to your lync server (mediation server to be exact) via a sip trunk and then out to the PSTN. A sip provider would be your choice as your description of low cost means different things to different people.
Here's a link on how to connect via sip to a cube (2951) then out to PSTN using Verizon. That would give you an example and starting point. Let us know if you have any addtl questions

http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/so...prise/unified-border-element-cube/1197443.pdf

 

[Stephenjredman]

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response!

If I get this CUBE IOS and load it onto the router would it still function as a router/firewall etc. Also would I need an additional license to add the functionality?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[whykap]

Yes it is still a router, it just adds the additional functionality. It is licensed and one of the most expensive versions of IOS,

 

[whykap]

I forgot to say that if you have access to the IOS it will run on demo for 59 days.

 

[Stephenjredman]

ok thanks, I've had a look on the cisco site and am unable to find where I can download the cube ios, should I be able to find it there?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[whykap]

As long as you have the proper level access yes.