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This page contains information about Sonus SBC 1000/2000 Edge system limitations and relevant operational notes.

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If multiple Skype Mediation Server/Front End Server FQDNs, (i.e, sfbfe1.sfb.tst, sfbfe2.sfb.tst, ….) are configured within a pool, then “.*sfbfe..sfb.tst.*” regex expression must be configured as the Transformation Entry.

 

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Step 2: Add Call Routing Table

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  • The Number/Name Transformation Table entry created in Step 1 must be selected.
  • The Destination Signaling Group must be facing the Skype Mediation Server/Front End Server.
  • The Destination Signaling Group must be part of the routing list of Signaling Groups facing the Skype Mediation Server/Front End Server.

 

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Security desk conferencing with the emergency call in Unidirectional and Bidirectional mode is not supported.

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The Sonus SBC 1000/2000 Edge rejects inbound BRI calls if the first channel is blocked.

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The following SIP features are not supported in the Sonus SBC 1000/2000Edge:

  • DTMF via SIP INFO messages.
  • Privacy and Screening on Diversion number.
  • REGISTER messages with multiple contacts do not use multiple Registrar licenses. Multiple licenses will be supported in a future release.
  • Sonus SBC 1000/2000 Edge does not switch to the next server in the table if connection re-use is enabled per the configured value, it always waits 5 seconds.
  • Multiple M-Lines works for Audio/FAX/Image combinations only. If the Multiple M-Lines have multiple audio or audio + video, only the first m=audio is recognized.

RTP Proxy

RTP Proxy mode does not use SBC 1000/2000 use 

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DSP resources.  As a result, the following features are not supported in the Sonus SBC 1000/2000 Edge when calls are operating in RTP Proxy mode;

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A small number of SIP channels from the same SIP Signaling Group may show Out of Service in the Real Time Monitor view of the Sonus SBC 1000/2000Edge. The channel status under the Settings tab shows them as OOS. The channels are actually in service. The issue is a display problem and does not affect calls.

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When the Microsoft Windows is used on the ASM, the computer name cannot exceed the NetBIOS limit of 15 characters when it is set via the WebUI.

Music on Hold

The Sonus SBC 1000/2000 Edge requires a reboot to switch from live music to file music on hold.

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Polling of these tables should be limited to a maximum frequency of once per 45 minute period. The SNMP timeout should be set between 60 and 120 seconds. Retries should be limited to a maximum of 5.

Transcoding between Tenor,

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Edge, and any SIP phone that sends a 180 without SDP

No audio is transmitted between the end points when any SIP phone that sends a 180 without SDP employes a G.711 A-Law codec and the Sonus SBC 1000/2000 Edge uses G.711 µ-Law codecs as the secondary codec in the Media List configuration in the following network topology:

 

 

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Workarounds

There are two ways to workaround work around this limitation:

Workaround 1

Configure the A-law codec such that it is specified as the first codec in the media list as shown below:

 

 

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Workaround 2

Enable Early Media (183) in the corresponding signaling group as shown below:

 

 

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Internet Explorer: Browser Limitation
The previous description not withstanding, Internet Explorer has an additional browser dependent limitation of 3MB. When the log file exceeds 3MB, IE disables the Reload button.

 

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FXO Conference Calls

In the following specific scenario, ringback is heard by all parties when adding another extension to a conference call.

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When a forked call to Lync is answered elsewhere, the Sonus SBC automatically generates a SIP CANCEL (including a Reason header) to suppress Lync's missed call notification. However, the Microsoft Lync Server 2013 does not support receiving the Reason header from gateways. Without Microsoft support, there is no mechanism to suppress the missed call notification sent from Lync to Exchange.

 

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This applies to Lync Server 2013 only. The issue does not occur with Lync Server 2010.

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Due to a Microsoft requirement, specific SBA versions require different Operation Operating Systems:

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Windows Server 2012R2

Skype for Business 2015 SBAWindows Server 2012R2
 

The Windows license that allows the SBC to run the latest SBA version is included at the time of shipment. In order reuse the same hardware, Sonus provides service packs that allow you to purchase additional Operating System licenses. As a result, you can receive an ASM license for one of the following:

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The following rules apply for a Sonus SBC 1000/2000 Edge ASM:

  • The Lync 2010 SBA image is available on Windows Server 2008R2 only.
  • The Skype for Business 2015 SBA is available on Windows Server 2012R2 only.

 

An OS License is included at the time of shipment. To determine what which OS was shipped, see below. If required, upgrade/downgrade packs for ASM images if needed are available for nodes that do not have the proper licensing for Windows 2008R2 or Windows 2012R2.

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  1. Obtain the upgrade/downgrade package from Sonus.
  2. Apply the license. See Installing Licenses. See Attach License Label for attaching the label on the unit. 
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If you attempt to initialize an SBA image based on a non-licensed OS a warning will appear similar to the image below. Please follow the instructions detailed above to license the required OS.

 

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