The VALCOM VIP-201A is a rack-mountable 1U VoIP gateway designed to integrate loudspeaker paging systems with existing computer networks. This device functions as a SIP-based paging server, enabling live or recorded message delivery across up to 256 IP paging zones, supporting a maximum of 65,000 speakers. It addresses the need for businesses to leverage their current IT infrastructure for unified communication, specifically for mass notification and public address. Compatibility extends to major IP telephone systems, including Cisco, Nortel, and Avaya. The gateway supports both IP and analog amplified speakers, as well as IP talkback speakers, and can interface with legacy paging systems. Key features include Power over Ethernet (802.3af) or local power options, network supervision, and a feedback eliminator, providing a practical solution for scalable and integrated paging requirements within a business environment.
The VIP-201A is compatible with Cisco, Nortel, Avaya, Iwatsu, and most other IP telephone systems. This allows for broad integration into existing communication infrastructures.
This gateway supports both IP and analog amplified speakers. It also has support for IP talkback speakers, offering flexibility for different audio setups.
The VIP-201A can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) following the 802.3af standard, or through a local power source. This provides installation flexibility.
The system is expandable up to 256 IP paging zones and can support a maximum of 65,000 speakers. This makes it suitable for large-scale paging deployments.
VIP-201A - Valcom VOIP GATEWAY - ETHERNET;FAST ETHERNET - RACK-MOUNTABLE - 1U