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With AlphaCom XE, flexibility is key. You can have just a few or thousands of users spread around different locations. Thanks to its open, modular design and scalable architecture, AlphaCom XE has the flexibility to grow with your business and adapt to your long term needs. The system can be tailored to support applications of almost unlimited specificity and complexity.
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==Highlights==
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* Made to provide critical communication in any environment
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* Supports 552 IP stations
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* Environmental friendly and energy saving - max. 4 W
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* SIM card based software configuration and disaster recovery
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* Fully compatible with any AlphaCom system
  
== Description ==
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==Connectors==
STENTOFON ’s CCoIP ® (Critical Communication over IP ) implies the employment of Voice over IP applications required in critical situations. AlphaCom XE is designed with CCoIP incorporation which ensures the delivery of instant and secure voice and data services. The AlphaCom XE system provides carrier class system availability and protects resources in an IP environment by using embedded IP security mechanisms. The main security mechanisms used are restricted management access, separate management interface, internal firewall, integrity check (MD5), virtual LAN (IEEE 802.1Q) and network access control (IEEE 802.1X).
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== Features ==
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===Power===
*Made to provide critical communication in any environment
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The AlphaCom XE1 is powered by 5VDC from 90-240VAC power adapter. The power adapter comes with the XE1 server.
*Supports 552 IP stations
 
*Environmental friendly and energy saving - max. 4 W
 
*Global networking and integration
 
*Extended Software Options
 
*SIM card based software configuration and disaster recovery
 
*Fully compatible with any AlphaCom system
 
*Extended memory supports future expansion and new services
 
*High quality professional PA broadcasting and messaging services
 
*Security voice guidance for public safety and building security
 
*Auto-attendant functionality (Automatic voice supported switchboard)
 
*Voice supported call guidance
 
  
== Connections ==
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===Network===
Two RJ-45 Ethernet terminals are used for IP LAN, WAN, Internet and AlphaNet IP communication. Eth0 is also used for programming the PC. <br/>
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The XE1 server has two RJ-45 ethernet ports for IP communication. Ethernet port 0 (Eth 0) is by default configured as a Management port, allowing connection to the embedded web server ([[AlphaWeb]]) and connection of the PC configuration tool [[AlphaPro]].
The serial ports with RS232 and RS422/RS485 interfaces are used for connecting to equipment using these protocols.<br/>
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Default IP addresses:
The two inputs for clean contacts on the RCI connectors can execute programmable functions.<br/>
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* Eth0 has IP address 169.254.1.5
The exchange is normally powered from the mains via a 5 VDC power supply.<br/>
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* Eth1 gets IP address from DHCP by default
  
== Specifications ==
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===Serial Ports===
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| width="100pt"|'''Dimensions''' (WxHxD) <br/>
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| width="100pt"|332 x 44 x 340 mm <br/> 13.07 x 1.73 x 13.38 inch
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|'''Weight''' <br/> || 2 kg <br/> 4.40 lbs
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<td style='background-color:#efefef;'>XE1 Serial ports pinout</td>
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|'''Power''' || 90-270 V AC, 4 W max.
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Serial ports can be used for communication with external equipment. There are two serial ports:
|'''Mounting''' || Shelf or 19" rack
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* '''Serial Port 0''': R232 on an 9-Pin D-sub connector
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* '''Serial Port 1''': RS232, RS422 or RS485 on an RJ45 connector
|Processor subsystem  || Intel IXP425 with HW acceleration for packet <br/> processing and encryption
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** '''RS232:''':  [[AMC-IP_-_AlphaCom_Processor_Board_(Black)#Switches_and_Jumpers|Switch 8 on S601]] on the AMC-IP board must be set to OFF (default).
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** '''RS422''': [[AMC-IP_-_AlphaCom_Processor_Board_(Black)#Switches_and_Jumpers|Switch 8 on S601]] on the AMC-IP board must be set to ON. Jumpers J1 and J2 in position 1-2
|Media subsystem || DSP @ 1600 MIPS <br/> FPGA @ 400K gates
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** '''RS485''': [[AMC-IP_-_AlphaCom_Processor_Board_(Black)#Switches_and_Jumpers|Switch 8 on S601]] on the AMC-IP board must be set to ON. Jumpers J1 and J2 in position 2-3 (default)
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|Storage subsystem || Solid state (64 MB Flash) <br/> SIM card (IP configuration, HW-ID)
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To access the jumpers J1 and J2, remove the top lid of the XE1 server:
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|Memory || 128 MB SDRAM <br/> 1 MB NVRAM
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|Subscriber Capacity || 552 intercom stations per server
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|Busy Hour Call || 60 000 BHCA
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<td style='background-color:#efefef;'>Jumpers J1 and J2 for selection of <br>RS422 or RS485 for Serial Port 1</td>
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|IP Telephones || 552 IP Telephones per server
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|Integrity check || MD5 (RFC 1321)
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== Installation ==
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* Remove the front cover of the XE1 cabinet
|IP priority || DiffServ, IP TOS
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* Prepare the AMC-IP board with the STIC according to [[AMC-IP - AlphaCom Processor Board (Black)|this article]], then insert the AMC-IP board into the server. Give the board a firm final push to make sure it goes all the way into position.
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|IP security || SSH, HTTPS, firewall
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* ''Turn '''power off''' before inserting or removing the AMC-IP board'' }}
|SIP || RFC 3261, SIP INFO, RE-Invite, RFC 2833, RFC 4733
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* Insert the plug from the power adapter. Make sure that the cable goes underneath the strain relief.
|VoIP Internal Networking || 30 channels
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* Insert the power adapter to the mains socket.
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* Watch the LEDs of the AMC-IP board. The system uses approx. 70 seconds to start up. When running the green status LED should be flashing.
|VoIP External Networking || 30 channels
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* Connect a laptop to Eth 0 port, open a web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and log on to the web server using IP address 169.254.1.5. (Default Username/Password = admin/alphaadmin)
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* [[AMC-IP software upgrade (Black AMC-IP board)|Upgrade the software]] of the server to the latest version. Upgrade is done from the web interface of the server. This will ensure that the system has the latest features, bug fixes and security updates.
|ISDN Trunk || ISDN PRI (30 channels)
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* Replace the front cover of the XE1 cabinet
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|Analog Trunk || FXO (4&8 channels)
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== Configuration==
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* [[AlphaPro]] is the Windows application used for configuring the AlphaCom XE system. Configuration of user data, such as Directory Numbers, Direct Access Keys, Group Calls etc. is done from AlphaPro.
|GSM Trunk || Quad band GSM
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* [[AlphaWeb]] is the embedded web server running on AlphaCom XE. The AlphaWeb server provides functions for system monitoring, system configuration, and system upgrade. Initial connection is done by connecting a laptop to Eth 0 port, open a web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and log on to the web server using IP address 169.254.1.5. (Default Username/Password = admin/alphaadmin).
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|Other || Custom ASCII (EDIO), STENTOFON Data, Scripting engine
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==Factory Reset (coldstart)==
|Configuration || AlphaPro over IP, Web
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|Monitoring and logging || SNMP trap, SNMP MIB, syslog, Web, e-mail, SqLite
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|SW upgrade || Web, Automatic upgrade of IP station
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<td style='background-color:#efefef;'>Cold start button on AMC-IP board</td>
|VoIP Audio || HD Voice - G.722 (7 KHz), Telephone Audio - G.711 (3.4 KHz)
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|Open Duplex Conference || 20 conference channels, max. 20 participants
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|Push to Talk Conference || 50 conference channels <br/> Unlimited number of participants <br/> Priority features
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===Cold start procedure===
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This procedure will delete all previous programming, load factory default settings and set the IP-address to 169.254.1.5 with mask 255.255.0.0 on Eth0.
|Group Call || 250 groups <br/> Unlimited number of participants <br/> Priority features
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* Press and hold the cold start button on the AMC-IP board, then power up the XE1 server.
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* Keep the cold start button pressed for at least 2 seconds after power on, then release the button.
|Call Modes || Open mode <br/> Ringing mode <br/> Call request mode <br/> Priority features
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* The AMC-IP status LED will flash green when the server is up and running
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|Audio Messaging || PA broadcasting <br/> Auto-attendant <br/> Voice guidance (doors, elevators) <br/> Security voice reponse
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=== Cold-start of intercom application only, keep the IP settings ===
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This procedure will delete all intercom configuration (i.e. delete all AlphaPro configuration), but keep all IP Settings (AlphaWeb configuration).
|'''Compliance''' || CE, FCC Part 15
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*Power up the AlphaCom XE1 server
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*After 10 seconds, press and hold the cold start button on the AMC-IP board.
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*Keep the cold start button pressed until the AMC-IP status LED is flashing green.
[[Category:Hardware]]
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[[Category:AlphaCom XE Exchanges]]
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===Other methods of factory default===
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The server can be set to factory default values also:
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* '''From [[AlphaWeb]]''': System Maintenance -> System Recovery -> Load Factory Defaults
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* '''From [[AlphaPro]]:''' Upload a default AlphaPro database to the exchange
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==Software upgrade==
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* It is highly recommended to [[AMC-IP software upgrade (Black AMC-IP board)|upgrade the software]] of the server to the latest version. Upgrade is done from the web interface of the server. This will ensure that the system has the latest features, bug fixes and security updates.
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==Mounting & Dimensions==
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The cabinet should be mounted on a shelf or in a 19” rack. It contains one AMC-IP processor board only. The server includes a power board.  
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<td style='background-color:#efefef;'>Front View</td>
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<td style='background-color:#efefef;'>Rear View</td>
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<td style='background-color:#efefef;'>Top View</td>
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== Additional information ==
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===Remote Control Inputs and outputs ===
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The AlphaCom XE1 does not support any inputs or outputs on the server itself. A number of external devices can be used to provide inputs and outputs.
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* For inputs, see [[RCI - Remote Control Input in AlphaCom Systems]]
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* For outputs, see [[RCO_-_Remote_Control_Output|Remote Control Outputs]]
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===Specifications ===
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* [https://www.zenitel.com/product/alphacom-xe1 Additional Documentation on Zenitel.com]
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[[Category: AlphaCom Servers]]

Latest revision as of 12:20, 9 February 2023

XE1.PNG
AlphaCom XE1 Audio Server with HD Voice

Highlights

  • Made to provide critical communication in any environment
  • Supports 552 IP stations
  • Environmental friendly and energy saving - max. 4 W
  • SIM card based software configuration and disaster recovery
  • Fully compatible with any AlphaCom system

Connectors

XE1 eth serial.png


Power

The AlphaCom XE1 is powered by 5VDC from 90-240VAC power adapter. The power adapter comes with the XE1 server.

Network

The XE1 server has two RJ-45 ethernet ports for IP communication. Ethernet port 0 (Eth 0) is by default configured as a Management port, allowing connection to the embedded web server (AlphaWeb) and connection of the PC configuration tool AlphaPro. Default IP addresses:

  • Eth0 has IP address 169.254.1.5
  • Eth1 gets IP address from DHCP by default

Serial Ports

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XE1 Serial ports pinout

Serial ports can be used for communication with external equipment. There are two serial ports:

  • Serial Port 0: R232 on an 9-Pin D-sub connector
  • Serial Port 1: RS232, RS422 or RS485 on an RJ45 connector
    • RS232:: Switch 8 on S601 on the AMC-IP board must be set to OFF (default).
    • RS422: Switch 8 on S601 on the AMC-IP board must be set to ON. Jumpers J1 and J2 in position 1-2
    • RS485: Switch 8 on S601 on the AMC-IP board must be set to ON. Jumpers J1 and J2 in position 2-3 (default)

To access the jumpers J1 and J2, remove the top lid of the XE1 server:

SerialPortJumpers XE1.png
Jumpers J1 and J2 for selection of
RS422 or RS485 for Serial Port 1

Installation

  • Remove the front cover of the XE1 cabinet
  • Prepare the AMC-IP board with the STIC according to this article, then insert the AMC-IP board into the server. Give the board a firm final push to make sure it goes all the way into position.
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  • Turn power off before inserting or removing the AMC-IP board


  • Insert the plug from the power adapter. Make sure that the cable goes underneath the strain relief.
  • Insert the power adapter to the mains socket.
  • Watch the LEDs of the AMC-IP board. The system uses approx. 70 seconds to start up. When running the green status LED should be flashing.
  • Connect a laptop to Eth 0 port, open a web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and log on to the web server using IP address 169.254.1.5. (Default Username/Password = admin/alphaadmin)
  • Upgrade the software of the server to the latest version. Upgrade is done from the web interface of the server. This will ensure that the system has the latest features, bug fixes and security updates.
  • Replace the front cover of the XE1 cabinet

Configuration

  • AlphaPro is the Windows application used for configuring the AlphaCom XE system. Configuration of user data, such as Directory Numbers, Direct Access Keys, Group Calls etc. is done from AlphaPro.
  • AlphaWeb is the embedded web server running on AlphaCom XE. The AlphaWeb server provides functions for system monitoring, system configuration, and system upgrade. Initial connection is done by connecting a laptop to Eth 0 port, open a web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and log on to the web server using IP address 169.254.1.5. (Default Username/Password = admin/alphaadmin).


Factory Reset (coldstart)

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Cold start button on AMC-IP board


Cold start procedure

This procedure will delete all previous programming, load factory default settings and set the IP-address to 169.254.1.5 with mask 255.255.0.0 on Eth0.

  • Press and hold the cold start button on the AMC-IP board, then power up the XE1 server.
  • Keep the cold start button pressed for at least 2 seconds after power on, then release the button.
  • The AMC-IP status LED will flash green when the server is up and running

Cold-start of intercom application only, keep the IP settings

This procedure will delete all intercom configuration (i.e. delete all AlphaPro configuration), but keep all IP Settings (AlphaWeb configuration).

  • Power up the AlphaCom XE1 server
  • After 10 seconds, press and hold the cold start button on the AMC-IP board.
  • Keep the cold start button pressed until the AMC-IP status LED is flashing green.

Other methods of factory default

The server can be set to factory default values also:

  • From AlphaWeb: System Maintenance -> System Recovery -> Load Factory Defaults
  • From AlphaPro: Upload a default AlphaPro database to the exchange



Software upgrade

  • It is highly recommended to upgrade the software of the server to the latest version. Upgrade is done from the web interface of the server. This will ensure that the system has the latest features, bug fixes and security updates.


Mounting & Dimensions

The cabinet should be mounted on a shelf or in a 19” rack. It contains one AMC-IP processor board only. The server includes a power board.

XE1FrontView.PNG
Front View
XE1RearView.PNG
Rear View
XE1TopView.PNG
Top View

Additional information

Remote Control Inputs and outputs

The AlphaCom XE1 does not support any inputs or outputs on the server itself. A number of external devices can be used to provide inputs and outputs.

Specifications