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Description
The Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) serves as a robust Session Border Controller (SBC) designed for enterprises, enabling secure, scalable, and adaptable voice and video communications between corporate networks and provider SIP trunks. It encapsulates four essential roles: session management, security enforcement, protocol interworking, and boundary definition. CUBE effectively facilitates signaling compatibility between SIP and H.323 protocols and manages media interworking, which includes DTMF, fax, modem support, and codec transcoding, while also executing address and port translations to ensure privacy and conceal network topology. Additionally, it offers features such as billing and call detail record (CDR) normalization, quality-of-service (QoS) optimization, bandwidth management, as well as media services that include forking and proxying capabilities. Moreover, CUBE can be implemented either on Cisco routers or as a virtual solution on Cisco UCS servers, accommodating centralized, distributed, or hybrid deployment strategies, which makes it versatile for various organizational needs. This adaptability allows businesses to tailor their communication infrastructure to meet evolving demands effectively.
Description
The Mediatrix Sentinel CS is an advanced Session Border Controller (SBC) tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises, capable of being deployed in virtual settings whether on-site or within the cloud. It employs the same Microsoft Teams-certified DGW software as its hardware counterparts, guaranteeing smooth integration and support for Direct Routing capabilities. Among its notable features are SIP normalization, network demarcation, survivability, and a range of security protocols, including TLS/SRTP encryption and SIP-based firewalls designed to thwart DoS attacks. The Sentinel CS can manage over 6,000 concurrent sessions and accommodate more than 15,000 registered users without the need for extra licensing. To maintain service availability, it intelligently reroutes calls to secondary servers or the PSTN in case of primary server failures. Additionally, it offers QoS monitoring, remote mass management, and sophisticated troubleshooting tools, which not only help in reducing network maintenance costs but also enhance overall customer service quality. This makes the Sentinel CS an ideal choice for businesses looking to ensure reliable communication solutions amidst varying operational demands.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Cisco UCS Manager
Yes
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Yes
KVM
No
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Microsoft Teams
No
VMware Cloud
No
VoIP Detective
Yes
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Cisco UCS Manager
No
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
No
KVM
Yes
Microsoft Azure
No
Microsoft Teams
Yes
VMware Cloud
Yes
VoIP Detective
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cisco
Founded
1984
Country
United States
Website
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/unified-communications/unified-border-element/index.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
M5 Technologies
Founded
1992
Website
www.m5t.com/pages/mediatrix-sentinel-cs