First Look: Sangoma NetBorder Lync Express

What Is It?

The Sangoma NetBorder Lync Express Appliance is an all-in-one turnkey solution that combines a Lync Server and a Lync certified VoIP Gateway in a rack mountable 1U appliance.

What Does It Do?

The Sangoma Lync Express works as a single point of contact for your Lync Unified Communications deployment. The as a Lync appliance the Lync Express comes pre-installed with all of the software you need from Microsoft (Windows 2008 Server R2, Lync Server 2010 Standard, Hyper –V) as well as Sangoma NetBorder Express VoIP Gateway software.

It does not include Microsoft Licensing but that can be purchased separately.

As a Lync Gateway the Lync Express has both T1/E1 and FXS connectivity with the single T1/E1 port Sangoma A101DE and a 4 FXS ports with a Sangoma A20002DE. Both of these cards include a DSP Echo Cancelation daughterboard for acoustic echo control and adaptive noise reduction.

As a Unified Communications solution Microsoft Lync provides a host of benefits to both business and individual users. Some of the benefits of a Lync solution include:

Presence and Instant Messaging
Audio, Video Conferencing and Collaboration
Telephony
Integration with Microsoft products such as Exchange, SharePoint and Office

Who Is It For?

The Lync Express is targeted for any business that is looking to install a Lync solution for their business or their customers. Beyond the benefits that Lync offers its users, the Lync Express will give users one central appliance. As for size of a business size, the Lync Express is targeted towards SMB and SME with up to 100 employees.