QoS on your VoIP network How convergence can help ShoreTel announcement Top five VoIP action items Black Box wins Army contract Black Box Explains…VoIP New labor-saving tips

		The key to getting VoIP and VLAN bandwidth: reliable Quality of Service (QoS) Enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) classification enables you to ensure that delay-sensitive traffic in real-time VoIP applications receives higher priority.   L2 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with (2) Dual-Media SFP Ports (LGB1003A) With 802.1p QoS, you can set up TCP/UDP port and ToS classification at Layer 4 in the OSI model.   Use 802.3ad Link Aggregate Control Protocol (LACP) bandwidth aggregation to provide more bandwidth to a specific application or segment in your VoIP network or VLAN.

Can convergence help you accomplish your business goals? Your communication network affects your business's ability to function effectively. A converged solution from Black Box may be able to help you better serve your clients and save you time and money. Black Box is an experienced leader in implementing IP telephony solutions. We've helped many organizations of all sizes use their existing infrastructure for both voice and data. Migrating to a converged system not only improves your company's efficiency and ability to serve its customers, it also brings you a great ROI. Find out more about how Black Box can create a converged solution for you.

Did you know that 72% of customers who evaluate a ShoreTel® system decide to buy one? Black Box is pleased to announce that it has signed a national agreement with ShoreTel, a leading provider of enterprise IP telephony solutions. Under terms of the agreement, Black Box will sell, install, and support ShoreTel's solutions to customers in the U.S. and Canada. The combination of ShoreTel's Pure IP telephony systems bundled with Black Box's industry-leading technical services gives customers a one-stop shop for all their telephony needs. Learn why ShoreTel has scored higher than EVERY major competitor in EVERY category in a customer satisfaction survey performed by an independent research organization.

Top five VoIP to-do list: 1. Determine if a WAN-wide VoIP upgrade will result in enough savings to justify the hardware expenditure. 2. Check that you have a fast enough Internet connection and can ensure reliable bandwidth at all times. 3. Evaluate your branch offices. Will they have the IT support and contingency plans that ensure QoS and address WAN-related UDP issues, such as latency, loss, and jitter? 4. Make sure you have sufficient backup power. Unlike regular telephone service, VoIP systems need a reliable power source to work during electrical outages. 5. Get a voice readiness assessment from us to help you with the first four action items above to see if you're ready for VoIP.

		VoIP. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a cost-saving alternative to traditional telephone service that enables voice data to be transported over IP networks, like the Internet, instead of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or a cellular network.     VoIP, which operates strictly over IP networks, can connect to other VoIP nodes or traditional phone lines. The IP network used may be the Internet or a private network.Click to continue.

			Instead of installing new ductwork for fiber runs, install cable with built-in protection.
			For simplified, mission-critical keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) access, set up both IP and dialup CPU access links.
			Don't waste time on incompatible A/V systems just to get distance. Instead, deploy a “building-block” system you can expand or contract at will.
			Reduce the number of visits to a network switch. Use one that enables you to configure and control 10-, 100-, or 1000-Mbps port activity via a browser link.
			Tired of lugging around a bunch of test sets? Our advice: Use an integrated tester for all your IP-based voice, Ethernet data, POTS, and multimedia links.
			Have a tight server room, which makes servicing connections difficult? Then mount equipment sideways on the wall in a low-profile, easy-access cabinet.

		10-18-2007 Black Box Corporation Announces New CEO 10-16-2007 Black Box Corporation Announces Acquisition of B&C Telephone, Inc. 10-03-2007: Black Box Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 08-22-2007: NextiraOne Federal D/B/A Black Box Network Services (“Black Box”) Wins U.S. Army Long Term Life Cycle Support (LTLCS) Contract 08-21-2007: Black Box and ShoreTel Deliver Pure IP Communications to Large Enterprises

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