Strata CIX 200, Programming Manual

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Applications Guide
Networking
A-12
Strata CIX Programming Vol.1 12/09
Centralized Voice Mail
Users in multiple network nodes may use the services of a single voice mail system attached to one node.
The network transmits the voice mail ID (VMID) for remote stations and the calling conditions under which
the call is being directed to voice mail (Call Forward All Calls, Busy, etc.). The centralized voice mail
system can control message waiting indications and provide automated attendant services throughout the
network through its integration with a single node.
Centralized voice mail requires a Coordinated Numbering Plan throughout the network for proper
operation. The Coordinated Numbering Plan allows the voice mail to interact with the entire network as if it
were on a large PBX. Basic operations include:
• Forward to Voice Mail – A forwarded, busy or unanswered extension may forward across the network to
the voice mail unit. Centralized voice mail notifies the voice mail of the source and calling conditions
and the voice mail returns the greeting of the original target extension. Notification of calling conditions
requires SMDI integration.
• Message Retrieval – A user can press the message button on his phone and be directed to a voice mail
system connected to his own or a remote node. The call will be correctly identified as a retrieval for the
correct VMID and the user will be prompted for his security code. The same operation may be
programmed for PhDNs in Station Programming.
• Message Waiting – The voice mail system can control message waiting indications in distant switches
by accessing the remote node via node ID, registering the Message Waiting Feature Access Code and
specifying the desired station.
• Automated Attendant – Automated attendant calls to voice mail may be transferred to stations or
services in distant nodes using the Network Directory Number. If the automated attendant transfers the
call to a busy destination, it can activate Call Transfer with camp-on across the network simply by
hanging up.
Not all Stratagy features available to a single switch are available to remote Strata Net nodes. This is a
result of the local node being directly integrated to the voice mail system. The following table shows the
availability of voice mail features across the Strata Net.
Networking Multiple Voice Mail Systems – Refer to “Networking Multiple Voice Mail Systems” on page A-3 .
Centralized Attendant
It is possible for one attendant to serve an entire Strata Net. Station users anywhere in the network can
simply dial
0 to reach the centralized attendant. Calls to the attendant are identified with calling number
and name. Incoming trunk calls to any node in the network can be routed to one attendant and then
extended anywhere in the network.
Stratagy Feature Attached Node Remote Node
Message Lamp Control X X
Forward to Voice Mail X X
Message Retrieval X X
Automated Attendant X X
Call Record X X
Soft Keys X X (R1.3 and higher)
Transfer Direct to Voice Mail X X (R1.3 and higher)