March 01, 2004

PBmaX/PBmiX IP-Enabled PBX is an ideal small office telephone exchange designed to keep your business communications efficient and effective. Based on embedded Linux OS, it integrates IP-sharing, email/web server, and Internet firewall together with digital switching technology in modular PBX and VoIP design.

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Leading Edge IP-Enabled PBX Systems
As broadband networking marches into the 21st century with ever increasing popularity, it also takes telecommunications to a new, higher level where VoIP and distributed architecture are now the next wave of revolution since the introduction of auto attendant and voicemail. In this critical times of transition, Eletech proudly introduces the PBmaX series of IP-Enabled PBX systems.

Based on state-of-the-art embedded platforms with proven Linux core technology, these systems provide not only highly versatile and integrated telecom solutions, but also essential network services such as built-in router, firewall, DHCP server, Internet sharing, gatekeeper, VPN, and etc. Available with such powerful functions at most reasonable prices, these trendsetting devices will doubtlessly bring new meanings to telecommunication for companies of all sizes.

Analog and Digital: Best of Both Worlds
PBmaX provides analog switching for traditional (local) PBX operations, with the following advantages over network based switching:

• Replace old PBX systems without the need for new wirings.
• Use inexpensive analog telephones instead of expensive digital ones.
• Connect fax and other single line devices with no additional hardware.
• Voice quality is better, more consistent, and not subject to network conditions.
• Operation is not interrupted in the event of network breakdowns. PBmaX provides digital, IP-based switching for remote extensions and VoIP calls.
• Link multiple locations together via VoIP channels.
• Remote extensions can be reached as easily as the local ones.
• Save long distance charges by making on-net and/or off-net calls.
• Improved voice quality with QoS (Quality of Service) support.

Distributed Architecture
For companies with multiple locations, PBmaX systems can be linked together over the Internet via built-in VoIP channels. This feature allows remote extensions to be reached as easily as the local ones, with huge savings in long distance charges. It is also possible to make trans-net calls to/from PSTN numbers via remote extensions, resulting in even more savings.

PBmaX systems are designed to work together seamlessly when multiple systems are linked together under intranet environment.

Functions

• Robust flash boot Linux system and application programs.
• Full digital PBX functions with auto attendant, voice mail, schedule call, SMS, phone book, call log checking, status monitoring, and record-on-demand.
• 8-port VoIP capability, with no A/D loss high quality digital switching.
• Build in DHCP, e-mail server and fire wall.
• Smart system monitoring function ensures stability and reports failures.
• QoS (Quality of Service) bandwidth control capability ensures VoIP quality.

Specifications for PBmaX

• Compact size: 340mm X 260mm X 44mm (1U size).
• 90-240 VAC input.
• Build-in 80V/24V switching power for ring/phone use.
• PBX free port design, 8 slots for CO/Ext modules to support max. 32 ports.
• 4-port CO module/4-port Ext module.
• 1 slot for VoIP module, max. 8 VoIP resources.
• 1 10/100 WAN port, 8-LAN port 10/100 Ethernet switches.
• USB 1.0 × 2 and printer port × 1.
• 16 × 2 backlit LCD panel for easy system configuration
• LEDs for power/switch status.
• Built in 20GB hard drive.
• H.100 PCM bus for cascading two ECS-320, support 64 PBX ports maximum.
• 2 cooling fans with speed control, one temperature sensor.