Applications
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2 APPLICATIONS
This chapter provides an overview of SmartNode applications and the main elements in a
SmartNode network.
The chapter includes the following sections:
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Introduction
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Carrier networks
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Enterprise networks
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LAN telephony
2.1 Introduction
The Inalp SmartNode product family consists of highly flexible multi-service IP network devices,
which fit a range of networking applications.
To simplify the description of these applications they have grouped into three application scenarios:
1. Applications in carrier networks in which the SmartNodes are used as customer gateways or
integrated access devices at the customer premises. These applications are also called
Integrated Service Access (ISA).
2. Applications in enterprise networks in which the SmartNodes are used as WAN routers and
voice gateways for inter-site networking. These applications are also called Multiservice
Intranets (MSI).
3. Applications in LAN telephony in which the SmartNodes serve as gateways between the
LAN and the local PBX or PSTN access. These applications are also called LAN voice
gateway (LVG).
2.2 Carrier Networks
The network termination (NT) device in a multi-service IP based provider network plays a vital role.
It provides the service access point for the subscriber with respect to physical connectivity and
protocol interoperability.
Since the access bandwidth in most cases represents a network bottleneck, the NT must also ensure
traffic classification and the enforcement of service level agreements (SLA) on the access link. In
broadband access networks this NT is also called an Integrated Access Device (IAD) or customer
gateway.
The Inalp SmartNode products offer unique features as customer gateways for business services. It
provides amongst others full ISDN feature support, local switching and breakout options and mass
provisioning support.
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