Patton SmartNode SN5501/16P/EUI Enterprise Session Border Controller (eSBC) - 16 SIP Calls with Transcoding - Gigabit Ethernet - Desktop

The Patton SmartNode SN5501/16P/EUI is a high-performance Enterprise Session Border Controller (eSBC) designed to secure and optimize SIP-based voice communications. With support for 16 concurrent SIP-to-SIP calls and built-in transcoding, this gateway ensures seamless interoperability between different VoIP networks and codecs. Ideal for small to medium businesses, it provides robust security features including SIP TLS, SRTP, and a stateful firewall, along with advanced call routing capabilities such as Least Cost Routing and Call Hunting. The compact desktop form factor and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports make it easy to deploy in any network environment.

Advantages

• Certified for Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, BroadSoft, Cisco, and Asterisk, ensuring broad compatibility.
• Integrated transcoding eliminates the need for external media gateways, reducing cost and complexity.
• Comprehensive security suite protects against VoIP threats with encryption, DoS protection, and access control lists.
• Flexible management via Web GUI, CLI, SNMPv3, or TR-069 for easy configuration and monitoring.
• Quality of Service features including traffic shaping and DiffServ ensure clear voice calls even under heavy network load.

Suitable for

• Small to medium enterprises requiring a reliable SIP trunking solution
• Organizations migrating to Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business
• Service providers needing a cost-effective eSBC for customer premises
• Deployments where transcoding between different codecs (e.g., G.711 to G.729) is necessary

Key specifications

• Product Type: Enterprise Session Border Controller (eSBC)
• SIP Call Capacity: 16 concurrent SIP-to-SIP calls
• Transcoding: Yes (G.711, G.723.1, G.729ab, G.726)
• Ethernet Ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)
• Voice Codecs: G.711 (a/μ-law), G.723.1, G.729ab, G.726
• Fax Support: T.38 Fax Relay, G.711 Fax Pass-through
• Echo Cancellation: G.168 with 128 ms tail length
• Security: SIP TLS, SRTP, Stateful Firewall, DoS Protection, Access Control Lists
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMPv3, TR-069
• Power Supply: External UI Power Supply (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
• Call Routing: Least Cost Routing, Number Portability, Call Forking, Call Hunting
• Interoperability: Certified for Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, BroadSoft, Cisco, Asterisk
• QoS: Traffic Shaping, DiffServ, 802.1p/Q

Recommendations

The Patton SmartNode SN5501/16P/EUI is an excellent choice for businesses looking to enhance their VoIP infrastructure with a secure, feature-rich session border controller. Its compact design and comprehensive feature set make it a versatile solution for modern communication needs.