Aastra NeXspan Interface Setup

About This Document Background

This document will help you set up the interface with Aastra NeXspan switches. A network of NeXspan switches can be spread over a wide area. Typically, they form a distributed network, NeXspan C, S, or L whereby resources (such as extensions and trunks) are distributed among a main server and one or more nodes in order to balance loads, provide backups, support least-cost-routing, centralize management, etc. (scenario #1). Although not typical, NeXspan switches can work in a non-distributed scenario, where each manages its own resources (scenario #2).

Scenario #1. Distributed network, combined CDR Networked sites; the main server polls each node & then outputs all CDR via a single network or serial * connection.

Scenario #2. Nondistributed network, individual CDR Multiple, independent sites; each one outputs CDR via a network or serial * connection.

* Serial connections are not recommended because NeXspan does not buffer CDRs when set for serial output (any interruption or break in transmissions could result in the loss of call records).

10M00732D June 2008

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Telephone System Setup

At the CDR Obtain the assistance of the network / switch administrator for the Source Site following tasks: 1. (Scenario #1) Program the main server to poll each node for CDR.
TECHNICAL NOTE: this is done by having the 'MUFACT' service at the server contact the 'KITAXE' service at each node to collect CDR.

2. (All scenarios) Program main server and nodes for CDR output. a. Use ADMINISTRATION PARAMETERS to set up the following: STEP BY STEP DEFINITION = PAD LINK for a network connection or OUTPUT CHANNEL for a serial connection OUTPUT FORMAT = EXTENDED FORMAT V3 or V4 (2) CALL TYPE = INCOM. AND OUTGO. DELETE RECORDS WITHOUT CHARGING = NO
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b. Use TCP-X25 ADDRESS PORT TRANSL to select the CDR output port. c. Use INTEGR. BUFFER MANAGEMENT - PARAMETER MANAGEMENT to set the buffer size & management mode to PERM. CONNECTION. 3. (All scenarios) Make the physical connections: (Network) Add the eCAS PC to the Aastra network. Verify network connectivity by "pinging" the NeXspan unit from the eCAS PC (access: Start > Run > ping <unit IP address>). (Serial) Plug an RJ45 cable to the NeXspan printer port; use an RJ45-DB9F adapter on the other end. If within 50 feet, plug the adapter into an eCAS COM port; remote connections require an on site Pollable Storage Unit (PSU), installed as per its setup guide. 4. (Scenario #1) Complete the Node Worksheet for each billing node.
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Network connections are recommended. If using a serial connection, skip steps 2b - 2c; instead, access TERMINAL MANAGEMENT to set PRINTER SPEED = V24.9600. These are the only call record formats supported in eCAS.

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Node Worksheet
(Only for Scenario #1: Distributed network, combined CDR to VeraSMART)
Section 1. Prepare information for entry in step 6a of Call Accounting Server Setup:
Rate Plan Name Call Direction Intra-LATA Intra-state National Identify billing node rate plan for example: PLAN(Rochester)

OUTGOING & TANDEM

Cost: Cost: Cost: / time interval: / time interval: / time interval:
(Default = 60 secs) (Default = 60 secs) (Default = 60 secs)

Section 2. Prepare information for entry in step 6b of Call Accounting Server Setup:
Trunk group Switch Rate plans Identify billing node trunk group for example: GROUP(Rochester) (from Main Site Worksheet)

Outgoing: Incoming:

('rate plan name' in Section 1)

[Default]

Local area Settings

Use area code, exchange, and local rate method settings from switch Use settings below: Area code: Local rate method: none flat measured message Exchange:

Section 3. Prepare information for entry in step 6c of Call Accounting Server Setup:
Trunks List all trunk/lines from billing node (and only from this node):

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Call Accounting Server Setup

Call Collection Setup 5. Log into VeraSMART and access: Call Accounting > Call Collection > CDR Source. Click Add CDR Source. a. Follow prompts to provide site information for the NeXspan main server. When you reach the call collection pages, use these settings: Manufacturer = Aastra Call record format = (524) NeXspan Call collection method = Direct Connect over IP Switch IP Address = IP address of NeXspan unit IP Port = port programmed for output (step 2b) b. The system then tries to collect call records using the values provided and display them for verification. Click Next to continue. c. When successful, a Congratulations page appears. As you click Finish, the system will assign call collection status = enabled. d. If collecting calls under Scenario #2 and you have switch nodes to configure, return to the Switches page, click Add Switch, and repeat the Switch Wizard until all switch sites have been configured.

Rating Setup

6. If collecting calls under Scenario #1 and you have Node Worksheets to enter, access the following functions (Call Accounting tab > Call Rating): a. Rate Plans > Add Standard Rate Plan. Enter information from section 1 in the worksheet. b. Trunk Groups > Add Trunk Group. Enter information from section 2 in the worksheet. c. Trunks > Add Trunk. Enter information from section 3 in the worksheet. Repeat steps 6a-6c until all worksheets have been entered.

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