V5.2 IPAT - Market Requirements

Migrating a wireline carrier network from TDM architecture to NGN is key for the seamless introduction of new services and the survivability of carriers in the world of Triple and Quadruple play.

Traditional TDM networks rely on Class 5 switches for user connectivity and switching. The migration from a TDM-based Class 5 switching to an all IP-based Softswitch architecture can introduce many challenges and take a long time to accomplish.

Using V5.2 as the gateway's PSTN signaling control protocol to connect mature, proven packet transport with the well established Class 5 Switch call control can accelerate packet access network deployments. The V5.2 typically provides an interface between Class 5 Switches and Digital Loop Carriers however it can also unlock the latent service value of the embedded Class 5 base, while deploying competitive next generation packet access networks.

Class 5 switches can be used for effortless migration to converged access networks. Broad Packet Access Network deployment requires rich, robust and scalable call manager features. The leading Class 5 Local Service Switches have a track record demonstrating these characteristics. This solution allows carriers to accelerate deployment by leveraging the embedded base of Class 5 Switches. It also enables the carriers to extend the life of their switches by deploying packet access networks that preserve the popular Digital Loop Carrier interface on their gateway and a myriad of subscriber features and (Class 5) exchange services.

V5.2 IPAT - AudioCodes Solution

AudioCodes line of Media Gateways supporting the V5.2 control protocol offers a great deal of functionality and flexibility.

Ranging from the low-mid density RDT-8v and up to the high density, fault tolerant Mediant 5000, AudioCodes’ media gateways support effortless, seamless migration from V5.2 access gateways to NGN architecture media gateways to protect valuable infrastructure investments. Using AudioCodes Media Gateways, carriers can rapidly implement a standard Digital Loop Carrier interface on a packet access gateway that meets the reliability demands of the local access market.
 

V5.2 IPAT - Features

• Effortless, seamless migration from V5.2 access gateway to NGN media gateway
• Standards-based V5.2 IP Access Terminal (IPAT)
• Transparent Class 5 services integration to IP access networks
• Scalability of up to 1920 concurrent calls and 32 V5.2 interface groups
• Superior voice quality, based on the AudioCodes VoIPerfect architecture
• PacketCable support
• Integrated network management using the AudioCodes EMS
• Proven interoperability with leading Class 5 switch vendors as well as Softswitch and media gateway vendors
• Converged access support for wireline, cable and mobile networks
• Compliance with the 3GPP IMS architecture