FreePBX

FreePBX SIP Phone Deployment Server

Problem:

  • The Cisco solution would necessitate a full hardware migration, resulting in an estimated cost of up to $350,000 for replacement.
  • The Erie 2 BOCES phone system (Mitel MiVoice 5000) is approaching its end of life and requires replacement.
  • The existing phone models (Mitel 5320, 5340, and 5340e) are no longer compatible with the latest software versions. Consequently, the school intends to transition to a Cisco-based solution.

TECHNOLOGIES:

  • Linux
  • Asterisk
  • FreePBX
  • PostgreSQL
  • LDAP
  • SIP
  • TFTP Provisioning
  • Active Directory
  • Site-to-Site VPN
  • DHCP Relay

SOLUTION:

  • Debian server hosting FreePBX connects to phones across network, configured for SIP Registration, and Endpoint Deployment.
  • Features include IVR (Auto Assistant), Call Recording, SIP Trunking, Domain Registration and Extension Mapping, and TFTP Provisioning.
  • System is Significantly less expensive and allows more granular control from admins.

This solution was presented to the Erie 2 BOCES IT team, and at Capitol’s Well for the BOCES Expo in Albany!