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Understanding the SBA and the ASM

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A Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA) is a device that increases the resiliency of branch office communications during network failures because it is able to switch Lync VoIP calls from the network over to the PSTN. 

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Application Solution Module (ASM)

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If purchased with the Sonus SBC 1000/2000, the ASM module is factory installed and typically comes pre-loaded with the Lync Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA).

that hosts the Microsoft SBA component.

Microsoft prescribed the functionality and security model for the SBA. 

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The

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ASM operates in either of two modes:

  • In Appliance mode, the SBA utilizes
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    's solution to guarantee security and reliability.
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    fully supports the ASM (Hardware and Software).
  • In Server mode, the SBA is customized by the customer with a solution not tested or approved by
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    . Customization can be for functionality or security purposes.
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By default, all ASMs are shipped in Appliance mode. Any customization you undertake will turn the ASM into Server mode. The only way to return to Appliance mode is to re-initialize the ASM using the on-board capability via the WebUI.

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