1.2 Components and Associated Products

The solution consists of the following five components: 2N^® SIM Star Server, SIM Board Box, SIM Board, SIM Star GSM/UMTS Board a SIM Client.

2N^® SIM Star SIM Board

The SIM Board is a card designed for mounting in a SIM Board Box. Each of these cards is capable of accepting up to 32 SIM cards.

2N^® SIM Star SIM Board Box

The SIM Board Box is a chassis that contains the SIM Boards. Communication with 2N^® SIM Star Server is ensured via a two-port Ethernet interface.

2N^® SIM Star SIM Client

The SIM Client transfers the information obtained from the 2N^® SIM Star GSM/UMTS cards onto an Ethernet interface towards 2N^® SIM Star Server. The SIM Client is part of the eCPU in the 2N^® StarGate, 2N^® BlueStar and 2N^® BlueTower gateways and part of the gateway in 2N^® VoiceBlue Lite.

2N^® SIM Star GSM/UMTS Board

The 2N^® SIM Star GSM/UMTS Board is a card designed for 2N^® PRI and VoIP gateways. It replaces the existing GSM/UMTS boards in the gateways. This new solution provides interconnection with the SIM Client. 

2N^® SIM Star Server

2N^® SIM Star Server is the core of the system. It communicates with all the key components and, as preconfigured, assigns SIM cards to the respective GSM gateway channels.

Associated Products

2N^® StarGate

2N^® StarGate is the biggest of the 2N^® PRI GSM gateway family, enabling you to make up to 30 calls at the same time. In addition to ISDN PRI communication, the gateway also supports VoIP with SIP signalling. To use it within the 2N^® SIM Star solution, use the enhanced CPU (eCPU) and make sure that the eCPU licence is valid. For detailed information on this product refer to the User Manual available on the 2N web sites.

2N^® BlueTower

2N^® BlueTower is the smallest of the 2N^® PRI GSM gateway family, enabling you to make up to 8 calls at the same time. In addition to ISDN PRI communication, the gateway also supports VoIP with SIP signalling. To use it within the 2N^® SIM Star solution, use the enhanced CPU (eCPU) and make sure that the eCPU licence is valid. For detailed information on this product refer to the User Manual available on the 2N web sites.

2N^® VoiceBlue Lite

2N^® VoiceBlue Lite is a member of the small VoIP GSM gateway family, enabling you to make up to 4 calls at the same time. The gateway supports SIP signalling. To use it within the 2N^® SIM Star solution, purchase a gateway with a special part number, which supports the 2N^® SIM Star Server communication.

2N^® VoiceBlue Next

2N^® VoiceBlue Next is a member of the small VoIP GSM gateway family, enabling you to make up to 2/4 calls at the same time. The gateway supports SIP signalling. To use it within the 2N^® SIM Star solution, purchase a gateway with a special part number, which supports the 2N^® SIM Star Server communication.

2N^® VoiceBlue MAX

2N^® VoiceBlue MAX is an analogue VoIP gateway, enabling you to make up to 4 calls at the same time. The gateway supports SIP signalling and provides 4 FXS ports for PBX or phone connection. To use it within the  2N^® SIM Star  solution, purchase a gateway with a special part number, which supports the  2N^® SIM Star Server  communication.