MultiModule

MultiModule: Up to 4 modules, 552 subscribers

The STENTOFON AlphaCom E MultiModule function makes it possible to increase the capacity of an exchange by adding up to four AlphaCom E exchange cabinets together in a master-slave configuration. The multi-module exchange acts as one node with full integration of all features. In some documents multi-module is refered to as InterCardCage, ICC.

All configuration data are stored on the AMC-IP board in the master module. The master module controls the resources in the slave modules using the ICC Protocol.

The multi-module exchange supports redundancy mode. In case of master-slave communication error, the slave module will fallback to work as an individual exchange serving calls between stations connected directly to the exchange module.

Overview

The MultiModule acts as one exchange with full integration of features. 

The connection between the modules is via IP network similar to AlphaNet.

• MultiModule is recommended when the modules are located in the same building/complex
• AlphaNet is recommended when the modules are located apart from each other

The main features of AlphaCom E IP-Based MultiModules are:

• Same high degree of feature integration as traditional MultiModules
• No additional AlphaCom hardware required
• Licenses are needed in each of the modules<br\>-The license key is common for AlphaNet and MultiModule<br\>-Licenses are by default used for MultiModule<br\>-MultiModule always use VoIP connections in a dynamic way
• Point to point connections (not in a ring as in traditional MultiModules)
• The modules do not need to be on the same LAN
• MultiModule uses fixed jitter buffer size of 10 ms

Autonom mode

The multi-module exchange supports redundancy mode. In case of master-slave communication error, the slave module will fallback to work as an individual exchange serving calls between stations connected directly to the exchange module. The AMC Master can be set to copy its content to the slave modules over a 28 hour period. In AlphaPro, Exchange & System > System > Calls & Options, set the flag "Autonom Mode: Copy NVRAM".

Module interconnections

IP network - VoIP

When using MultiModule over IP no additional AlphaCom hardware required. The connections are point to point, and not in a ring as in traditional MultiModule using AGA or AE1 boards.

The modules should be on the same LAN, as MultiModule uses fixed jitter buffer size of 10 ms

Cabling

The the modules together via a single Ethernet cable. Two modules can be connected back to back. A straight cat5 ethernet cable can be used. With three or four modules an ethernet switch is required.

Connecting master and slave over AMC IP

An ethernet switch is needed to connect the 3 slaves and the master

Programming

Enter the IP address of the slave modules and connect

Licenses are required for each AlphaCom E module. Two modules can be connected back to back. A straight cat5 ethernet cable can be used. With three or four modules an ethernet switch is required.

• Perform a cold start to each module separately
• AlphaWeb:<br\>-Assign an IP Adress to each module<br\>-Enter the license key to enable the VoIP channels
• AlphaPro:<br\>-Enter the IP adress of the slave modules.

Configuration of MultiModule in AlphaPro

Analog links - AGA

MultiModule configuration using analog AGA boards

Limitations in Slave Modules

Slave modules support analogue stations only, no other types of inputs or outputs. Only the master module supports:

• -Remote Control Inputs - RCI's
• -Remote Control Outputs - RCO's
• -Serial port drivers and other central equipment and licenses like RIO, Paging, AlphaNet, SIP trunk node and SIP registrar Node