Installation and Maintenance Manual
System Configuration
Installation and Maintenance Manual v4/0615/10
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deployed. This allows multiple 4400 Voice Compression Modules to be used with single or multiple Call
Servers, with the compression channels being dynamically allocated as, or when, required.
1
Connect the VCM to the system via the LAN port on the front of the VCM Module. This can be
either via the network or directly to a LAN port on the Call Server.
2
Power up the VCM.
3
The module will request an IP address from a DHCP server. It will make 4 attempts and then back
off for a period before trying again. The back off period will extend for each failed attempt.
4
Having obtained an IP address the module broadcasts to find a Call Server to provide its
configuration and become active.
5
The SpliceCom LED will become solid when the unit is ready.
6
In Manager, select Unassigned Modules
7
The VCM will be displayed together with its MAC address
8
Select this link
9
The Module Status field will display “Available”
10
From the Module Status
list box select “Member”
11
Select Update or Apply when ready
12
This unit will now be listed under Modules
For information on installing a Voice Compression card please refer to page 39.
A Voice Compression Module or Card will required at both ends to provide compression for calls between
two Call Servers.
Configuring a Voice Compression Module
1
In Manager select Modules
2
The VCM (SpliceCompressor) will be displayed together with its MAC address
3
Select this link to view and configure this module.
4
For example, you may wish to edit the Name and Description of this module to give an identity and
location for future reference. The name must be unique, should consist of alphanumerical
characters only, not contain any punctuation and begin with a letter.
5
Select Update or Apply when ready
LAN Port
Power
socket
