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Datakit Migration
Seamless integration of BNS and IP endpoints
Today, corporate
BNS and IP networks are often isolated from each other. Important Network
Elements
on the BNS network are inaccessible to IP endpoints, and important Network
Elements
on the IP network are inaccessible to BNS endpoints. This segregation
of network devices hinders
productivity. Corporate network evolution becomes more complex and costly
when the current
network is not one cohesive unit.
Connectivity between a BNS network and an IP network
may now be accomplished using the
Universal Mediation Interface Module (UMI).
What is the Universal Mediation Interface?
The UMI is both a
replacement and enhancement of the LCS60 product. It allows both synchronous
and asynchronous endpoints connected to a BNS network to access endpoints
on an IP network. Similarly,
endpoints on an IP network can access both synchronous and asynchronous
endpoints on a BNS network.
The UMI can be located anywhere between the BNS and IP networks, simplifying
configuration,
administration and maintenance without affecting operation or connectivity.
The UMI supports
the notion of a Closed User Group (CUG). This is an important feature
for
protecting sensitive endpoints in a corporate-wide network without the
burden of special "security servers".
The UMI supports the concept of a Hunt Group, which allows it to steer
calls to individual members
of a group of devices sharing a common address.
The UMI can maintain a set of mnemonic host names for "dialing"
into the IP network. This allows
the UMI to perform a translation between a user-provided name and its
associated IP address and
TCP port number.
Field software updates are made available as new features and enhancements come out. These upgrades can be initiated from a remote location, and take place while the UMI is in service and transporting data.
UMI / LCS60 Comparison
| Feature |
UMI |
LCS60 |
| Number of sessions | 504 | 500 |
| Number of PDDs | 504 (in either direction) | 50 (in IP to BNS direction only) |
| Closed User Groups | Yes | No |
| Hunt Groups | Yes | No |
| Mnemonic Host Names | Yes | No |
| PPP | Yes (requires DKAP SW) | Yes |
| Sync Applications (e.g. X.25) | Yes | No |
| Appletalk | No | Yes |
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us by email info@datatekcorp.com
or phone 732-667-1080 and arrange a technical conference.
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