TDM and VOIP

Well these new phones have me thinking…thinking that for the first time since IP has rolled out from a line-side perspective, these phones are more capable and powerful than the M39XX digital phones, which arguably their IP Phones were never able to match until recently.

The new 1100 series phones offer 10/100/1000 MB layer 2 switch’s in the back of the phone so you can now utilize your Gig to the desktop closet switching and one drop to the desktop environment.

Below are pictures of the new phones. Nortel is also going to be offering up 24 Key based expansion modules as well. The 1140E has Bluetooth built into the handset which can be turned on by the system administrator. Nice option because we all know what Bluetooth does to a business Wireless Data Environment.



Nortel IP Phone 1110 (Standard)

• Single line phone


• Vertical design for smaller footprint


• High-resolution backlit graphical pixel-based display


• Adjustable five-position tilt-stand from (-5 to + 55°)


• Eight fixed keys and four soft-label keys


• Key features:


• Integrated 10/100 Base-T switch with PC and LAN Port


• Visual Ringing Alerter / Message Waiting LED


• Handsfree (listen-only)


• Active ethernet link LED indication


• Secure Tools Menu to facilitate access to preferences & administration


• XAS supports data applications and web browsing


• 802.3af PoE (Class 2) or local power option


• Global character sets*


• Wall Mountable


• Nortel suite of rich and reliable telephony features


• Color: Graphite with Silver Metallic Bezel

Nortel IP Phone 1120E (Intermediate)

• Multi-line phone


• Four programmable line/feature key appearances


• High-resolution backlit graphical pixel-based display


• Adjustable five-position tilt-stand (-5 to + 55°)


• Vertical design for smaller desktop footprint


• Fourteen fixed keys and four soft keys


• Key Functional Attributes:


• 10/100/1000 Base-T with integrated PC & LAN Ports


• Integrated headset port for optional wired Headset


• USB port for keyboard, mouse and powered hubs


• Expansion Module/Console Port


• Visual ringing alerter / Message Waiting LED


• Active ethernet link LED indication


• Secure Tools Menu facilitates access to preferences & administration


• XAS/G-XAS supports data applications and web browsing


• 802.3af PoE (Class 3) or local power options


• Global character sets*


• Wall or Desk Mountable


• Nortel suite of rich and reliable telephony features


• Color: Graphite with Silver Metallic Bezel

Nortel IP Phone 1140E (Professional)

• Multi-line phone


• Up to twelve programmable line/feature keys*


• High-resolution backlit graphical pixel-based display


• Adjustable five-position tilt-stand (-5 to +55°)


• Fourteen fixed keys and four soft keys


• Key Functional Attributes:


• Integrated Bluetooth radio for office and home-based mobility


• 10/100/1000 Base-T with integrated PC & LAN Ports


• Integrated headset port for optional wired Headset


• USB port for keyboard, mouse and powered hubs


• Expansion Module/Console Port


• Visual ringing alerter / Message Waiting LED


• Active ethernet link LED indication


• Secure Tools Menu facilitates preferences & administration


• XAS/G-XAS supports data applications and web browsing


• Global Character Sets**


• 802.3af PoE or local power option


• Nortel suite of rich and reliable telephony features


• Wall or Desk Mountable


• Color: Graphite with Silver Metallic Bezel

Good job Nortel.

May 23, 2005 While noting the potential of the technology, such as lower costs and greater flexibility, the report states that those deploying VoIP must do more than just plug VoIP components into existing IP networks. The integration of a VoIP system into an already congested or overburdened network could create serious problems. A key pitfall is the assumption that because digitized voice travels in packets just like other data, existing network architectures and security measures can be used as is.