Need to replace CallManager

[BobbyTampa]

Hello all. I'm completely new to the Cisco IP phones and our company is purchasing a large auto dealership next month. They're currently using a Cisco CallManager located off-site that is not on our asset list - we're only acquiring the phones. I'm looking at the Cisco 2821 Voice Bundle (CISCO2821-CCME/K9) which includes a 48-phone license. Is this the way to go? I know I need to also get a VIWC-1MFT-T1 WIC and a NM-1CE1T1-PRI network module. With only the phones, do I need anything else? Anyone know of a better setup?

Thanks in advance,
Bobby

 

[whykap]

It sounds like you are looking at a call manager express to replace a call manager. Depending on the users going from call manager to the express version it is a downgrade.
I would look into a call manager business edition instead which will also give you a voice mail with it and it is a full blown call manager and voice mail all in one platform. You will still need the gateway above to terminate your wan links.

Otherwise the CME above will do.

 

[BobbyTampa]

Thanks whykap - voice mail is a must, so I'll look into the CallManager Business edition.

Thanks,
Bobby

 

[whykap]

Voice mail is also available in the CME as an add on to the router so even with express you can do it.
i still recommend you look into the business edition however