FAQ, on BCM 50 configuration

[Sam173]

I seem to get mixed signals on the maximum configuration of the BCM 50, its Nortel Brochure tells me 3 to 20 user expandable to 40 but can go beyond. I can't seem to find the beyond.

How may analog trunk line and digital set can I max out the system. I did see a combo digital/IP set, but no number.

Hope you can help.

 

[acewarlock]

4 Analog sets on Main unit
4 Analog Trunks on Main unit
16 Digital set on Main unit
They mean using IP sets.

How many phones do you need to have.

you can add 2 expansion units and each can hold an
8 analog trunkd Mod which would give you 16 trunks
or
you could have 1 8 Trunk Mod and 1 32+ Digital statinn Mod

or

you could use 2 32+ Digital Mod

Or

you could use 2 DTM Digital Trunk Mod's






This is an Analogy so don't take it personally as some have.

Why change the engine if all you need is to change the spark plugs.

 

[vappl]

The book also says BCM 50 delivers an upgrade to SRG50 for
32 to 80 IP Phones.

 

[cook1082]

First of all the main unit max is 12 and the SRG is extentions off of a PBX.

 

[MagnaRGP]

srg50 is not the same as bcm50 though they use the same hardware and software.

 

[madwok]

In theory you can max out a BCM50 with
4 co lines
4 analog stations
12 digital stations
32 IP sets

24 channels (with DTM) on expansion 1

32 digital stations (with DSM 32) on expansion 2

I have my reservation on this configuration and would rather go with a BCM400 - just to be on the safe side for system resources.

 

[senk1s]

Just wanted to bring up this older thread ...

I read in the handbook that 76 is max digital stations- (possible by using dsm32+, dsm32+, 12 station keycode)
the website says 44 is max station capacity

has anyone used more than 44 digital stations?

 

[MagnaRGP]

You probably could do the stations theoretically, but would likely run out of signalling resources and you would also have no trunks....well 4 analog trunks.

 

[senk1s]

thanks magnargp ...
actually i might be reading the bcm handbook wrongly as well - it could be meaning 44 digital stations and 32 IP phones for 76 sets (i've stupidly assumed 76 digital sets)

 

[nooop]

I have a system with 32 Digital Station Module, PRI, 9 IP Phones, 2 Analog devices, and 8 Digital stations licensed on the main unit. It works just fine. I also have one with the main system full, and over 20 additional IP phones and all 4 analog stations used and a PRI.

both in service over a year.

 

[Sam173]

I still get mixed signals but am working with the assumption 44 digital set, 1 32 digital station module and 12 Digital set via Key code?

Thanks

 

[MagnaRGP]

Stay with the 44 (12 main chassis via keycode) and 1 DSM32+ in expansion module (via expansion keycode) and you are safe.