BCM 50 Installation
Hi.
We are currently using a Nortel CICS but are looking at a BCM 50 solution.
I am very comfortable with the technology and can perform the installation myself. But I have concerns that as this is effectively a Linux computer with telephony add-ons both key code authorization and software updates are completely in their control and, if the mood suits them, they could freeze me out. My purchasing options are my local telephone company (very reluctant to use them) or a national distributor based 5 hours away with the thought of ridiculous travel charges anytime I need them to flip a Nortel authorized switch.
My preference is to buy the equipment online and configure/install it myself. The building is already wired to CAT5 so all I need to do is take a couple of RJ21s to a 24 way patch panel and use patch cables to connect to the existing structured wiring.
What are the drawbacks? Has any one something similar in the USA?
As an aside, I have found Nortel's attitude towards licensing the product a little odd. They base the system around an open source OS but attempt to wrap that with a very restrictive Nortel license. I asked if they published the code for the open source portion of the soft/firmware and they responded they don't have to as they have a "corporate" license for Linux. Very odd.
Any help, advice and guidance very much appreciated. Cheers Barry
read more and respond »Posted 5 years ago by Bazzer in Nortel Networks
