26 Chapter 1 Getting started with BCM50
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Organization
This guide is organized for easy access to information that explains the concepts, operations, and
procedures associated with the BCM50 system.
About BCM50
The Business Communications Manager 50 (BCM50) system provides private network and
telephony management capability to small and medium-sized businesses.
The BCM50 system:
• integrates voice and data capabilities, IP Telephony gateway functions, and data-routing
features into a single telephony system
• enables you to create and provide telephony applications for use in a business environment
BCM50 key elements
BCM50 includes the following key elements:
BCM50 main units
Three types of main units are available:
• BCM50 (Telephony and basic data)
The BCM50 main unit provides call processing and simple data networking functions. It also
provides connections for telephones, Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines, and a
LAN.
• BCM50a (with ADSL Router)
The BCM50a main unit provides call processing, data routing features, and an integrated
ADSL modem. It also provides connections for internal telephones, PSTN lines, a LAN, and
an ADSL router.
• BCM50e (with Ethernet Router)
The BCM50e main unit provides call processing and data routing features. It also provides
connections for telephones, PSTN lines, a LAN, and an Ethernet router.
BCM50 hardware
In addition to the main platform configurations, the following hardware is available:
• Expansion unit: An expansion unit is designed to accommodate a media bay module (MBM).
The BCM50 main unit supports up to two expansion units.
• Small system wallmount bracket: A bracket designed for mounting the BCM50 main unit or
expansion unit to a wall. An optional wiring field card (WFC) is available with the wallmount
bracket, which provides RJ-45 connectors for all BCM50 main unit trunk and station
interfaces. The WFC includes a terminal block to connect the auxiliary equipment.
