The RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS EDGE-2900A-0005 is an Enterprise Router designed for businesses requiring integrated voice and data capabilities. This unit supports up to 5 concurrent calls, making it suitable for small to medium-sized offices or branch locations with moderate telephony needs. It features Fast Ethernet network speed across 6 Ethernet ports, providing standard connectivity for network devices. Additionally, the router includes 2 FXO ports and 6 FXS ports, facilitating connections to traditional analog phone lines and devices such as fax machines or analog phones. The EdgeMarc 5 model helps consolidate network infrastructure by combining routing functions with voice gateway capabilities, addressing the challenge of managing separate systems for data networking and voice communications. Its blue chassis houses the necessary interfaces for both network and analog telephony integration.
The EdgeMarc 5, part number EDGE-2900A-0005, supports a maximum of 5 concurrent calls. This specification indicates its capacity for simultaneous voice communications.
The router's 6 Ethernet ports support Fast Ethernet network speed. This provides standard connectivity for data transfer within the network.
The EDGE-2900A-0005 includes 2 FXO ports and 6 FXS ports. These ports allow for connection to analog phone lines and analog telephony devices, respectively.
A router with FXO and FXS ports is suitable for businesses that need to integrate traditional analog phone lines (PSTN) and analog devices like fax machines or legacy phones into their IP-based communication system. It bridges the gap between analog and digital telephony.
EDGE-2900A-0005 - Ribbon Communications 2900a: EdgeMarc 5