Product Description

BluStar Application Server 4.1.1

The BluStar Application Server (BAS) and the BluStar devices and clients provide extensive multiway video conferencing and collaboration features make communicating remotely as natural as being face-to-face, reduces travel needs, and increases employee productivity.

Aastra Technologies Limited Concord, Ontario, Canada Tel +1 905 760 4200 www.aastra.com

th Date: 16 Nov 2012 Author: Simon Beebe

Contents
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE AASTRA BLUSTAR APPLICATION SERVER................................................3 1.1 2 BAS HIGHLIGHTS ...................................................................................................................................................3

FUNCTIONALITY..............................................................................................................................................4 2.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................................4 2.1.1 Multi-way Conferencing & Collaboration..................................................................................................... 5 2.2 BAS SERVER ARCHITECTURE............................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 Hardware..........................................................................................................................................................5 2.2.2 Software...........................................................................................................................................................6 2.3 CORE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE BAS...................................................................................................................... 6 2.4 BAS FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY................................................................................................................... 6 2.4.1 Management Interfaces.................................................................................................................................6
2.4.1.1 2.4.1.2 Web UI Interface For Administrators.................................................................................................................. 7 Web UI Interface For Users.................................................................................................................................8

2.4.2 User Account Management........................................................................................................................... 8 2.4.3 Device Management .......................................................................................................................................8 2.4.4 Services............................................................................................................................................................9
2.4.4.1 2.4.4.2 2.4.4.3 2.4.4.4 2.4.5.1 2.4.5.2 Routing Rules...........................................................................................................................................................9 VPN Server...............................................................................................................................................................9 Bandwidth Management.........................................................................................................................................9 License Management............................................................................................................................................10 Backup/Restore......................................................................................................................................................11 High Availability and Redundancy....................................................................................................................... 11

2.4.5 Platform Management..................................................................................................................................10

SUPPORTED BLUSTAR DEVICES AND CLIENTS.....................................................................................12 3.1 AASTRA BLUSTAR ECOSYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 12 3.1.1 Multiple Device and Client Connections.................................................................................................... 12 3.2 INTRODUCTION TO THE AASTRA BLUSTAR 8000I DESKTOP MEDIA PHONE..................................................12 3.2.1 BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone Highlights...................................................................................... 12 3.2.2 BluStar 8000i at a Glance............................................................................................................................ 13 3.2.3 BluStar Share Application............................................................................................................................ 13 3.3 INTRODUCTION TO AASTRA BLUSTAR FOR PC............................................................................................... 14 3.3.1 BluStar for PC Highlights............................................................................................................................. 14 3.3.2 BluStar for PC at a Glance.......................................................................................................................... 15 3.4 INTRODUCTION TO AASTRA BLUSTAR FOR IPAD/IPHONE............................................................................... 16 3.4.1 Enabling Natural Communication for Mobile Users................................................................................. 16 3.4.2 Intuitive Communication from your Tablet or Smartphone.....................................................................16 3.4.3 BluStar for iPad/iPhone Highlights............................................................................................................. 16 3.4.4 BluStar for iPad/iPhone at a Glance.......................................................................................................... 17

LICENSING......................................................................................................................................................18 4.1 USER LICENSES...................................................................................................................................................18 4.1.1 Demo System Licensing.............................................................................................................................. 18 4.2 VPN LICENSES....................................................................................................................................................19

ACRONYMS....................................................................................................................................................20

1 Introduction to the Aastra BluStar Application Server

The Aastra BluStar Application Server (BAS) is an integral part of the Aastra BluStar Video Conference and Collaboration solution. Delivering true HD video conferencing and powerful collaboration capabilities, the Aastra BluStar solution enables lifelike video images to be delivered to the desktop. Extensive multi-way video conferencing and collaboration features make communicating remotely as natural as being face-to-face, reduces travel needs, and increases employee productivity. The BAS combines with Aastra BluStar endpoints and forms part of the BluStar Ecosystem, which is comprised of devices and clients including the award winning BluStar 8000i Desktop Media phone, BluStar for PC, BluStar for iPad and BluStar for iPhone. The BAS is the heart of the BluStar standalone solution and acts as the command center for the solution. Open standards based, using SIP call control and H.264 video, the BAS application provides enhanced conferencing and collaboration capabilities such as multi-way video conferencing, PC desktop sharing (simultaneously with video calling), and network-wide bandwidth management.

1.1

BAS Highlights
Powerful standalone Video Conference and Collaboration solution Supports the Aastra BluStar Ecosystem of devices and clients: BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone BluStar for PC BluStar for iPad BluStar for iPhone

True HD video and voice communication PC desktop sharing Intuitively easy to use devices and clients Built in VPN server supporting remote users Intelligent bandwidth management features High Availability (HA) option for redundancy Standards based SIP and H.264

2 Functionality
2.1 System Overview
The Aastra BAS is the heart of the BluStar standalone solution. The BAS acts as the command center for the solution providing advanced conferencing and collaboration features. It comes preinstalled with the BluStar Application software and is easy to configure and deploy in an IP network.

2.1.1

Multi-way Conferencing & Collaboration

The BAS solution is ideal for small team collaboration with up to 11 participants being displayed on BluStar 8000is during multi-way video conference calls. Sharing desktop content with participants is intuitively easy and promotes collaboration and increased productivity. The advanced design of the BluStar solution avoids the need for costly Multipoint Control Units (MCUs) to be deployed, which reduces overall system setup costs, and, avoids quality impacting encoding/decoding and associated increased latency when an MCU is deployed.

2.2
2.2.1

BAS Server Architecture

Hardware

The BAS is built on an industrial grade rack mountable Intel server. Each server is equipped with quad-core processors, onboard hard disk and DVD/CD drives and internal DDR3 memory. The BAS provides a powerful platform that meets the processing needs of the BluStar Application. The standard server configuration is a single server BluStar Application Server (BAS). Also available is a High Availability BluStar Application Server (HA BAS). An HA BAS configuration consists of two identical single node servers networked together via a null modem cable. The HA capability is activated via special configuration of the BluStar Application firmware once the two servers are connected. Note that BAS user licensing also reflects HA or single node configuration and users need to order the appropriate license type to match the server configuration. HA configuration provides redundancy of servers, system configuration and user data ensuring added reliability for large systems or mission critical deployments.

2.2.2

Software

The BAS comes pre-installed with the Linux operating system with appropriate BIOS settings and low level system configuration completed. The BluStar Application firmware also comes pre-installed. Note: No system or network configuration or licensing will be installed. Currently the BluStar Application is not virtualized and must run on the specified Aastra BAS.

2.3

Core Functionality of the BAS

The core functions performed by the BluStar Application are: Call control for all devices and clients (SIP standards based) Stores and manages all System and User configuration data Device management Directory management Presence management Defines and implements bandwidth management policies Manages licensing and license keys Defines and implements dial plan and routing rules Enables and controls multi-way conferencing Manages desktop sharing between devices and clients VPN server to VPN clients on 8000i devices Administration of firmware upgrades for 8000i devices.

2.4 BAS Features and Functionality

2.4.1 Management Interfaces

The BluStar Application firmware is a sophisticated application with an extensive feature set yet is easy to configure and administer. The BAS provides remote console access and Web-based access for purposes of administration and configuration. Remote console access is provided via a SSH connection. Initial server configuration requires a monitor and keyboard be connected directly to the BAS to set the initial network settings. The primary management and administration interface is the Web UI and provides a highly accessible and intuitively easy user interface. The BluStar Application supports multiple access levels for administrators with varying levels of access rights. The concept of User Roles gives greater flexibility to BAS administration as well as traceability of changes to users.

2.4.1.1 Web UI Interface For Administrators

Menu Bar Logout Link

Main Functional Area

Information Area

Menu Bar The Menu Bar is the main launching point for all the administration web pages. The icons displayed on the Menu Bar vary with the role the user uses to login. For the default admin user, all icons on the Menu Bar are available. These include: My BluStar Users BluStar Devices Services Platform Tools

When one of the Menu Bar icons is selected, the main functional area displays a submenu of the options available for the chosen Menu Bar item. Navigation Bar When the user selects an option from either the Menu Bar or a submenu the Navigation Bar changes adding a link to the chosen menu (or submenu) item. This enables the user to jump back up the menu tree to a previous menu option. The user can also click on the Home icon to be taken back to the welcome screen. Logout Link Clicking this link logs out the current user and returns the user to the Login Screen. Main Functional Area The main functional area displays one of the following: The welcome screen message A submenu A form

Submenu A submenu contains icons that, when selected, display either another submenu or a form. Forms Forms are used to display and edit data. Information Area This area provides information about the product the user interface is managing, the version of the product, the name of the currently logged in user as well as the role the user is currently logged in with. 2.4.1.2 Web UI Interface For Users The BluStar Application enables pre-configured users access to some user specific data and features that are managed on the BAS. For example, users can manage their password, contacts and call forwarding rules via a Web interface called My BluStar. Users simply point their browser to the BAS URL and log into My BluStar via their device user credentials.

Users can then personally manage their contacts, conferences, call forwarding rules, passwords and more. 2.4.2 User Account Management

User accounts are independent of devices or clients used and provisioned on the BAS. In addition to the traditional add, delete, edit, and view options, the BluStar Application firmware offers administrators the option to create and manage Groups of Users. User Groups enable configuration parameters to be applied to the group and inherited by users of that group. Additionally, administrators can view the status of user connections and device or client details being used by the user. They can also view all registered users and call history statistics. 2.4.3 Device Management

The BluStar Application is Web UI based and provides powerful and easy-to-use device management options. Devices and clients can be configured to connect to the BAS independent of which User is to use the device or client. The BluStar Application firmware enables devices and clients to be effectively managed through dedicated sections of the Web UI, thus controlling their registration and providing a number of security options to control connectivity as well as facilitating the management of firmware upgrades for BluStar 8000i devices.

The BAS stores BluStar 8000i firmware images and has several upgrade options such as automatically pushing upgrades at specific times or enabling manual upgrades initiated from the device itself. The Group concept extends to devices as well as Users, providing administrators more options to manage devices. 2.4.4 Services

2.4.4.1 Routing Rules Routing rules provides the ability to manage routing of calls to and from the BAS to other devices and/or call managers (PBX) and dial plan type features. The Regular Expressions rules provide powerful options to modify URI and dialed digit strings and well as match and route type rules. Multiple rules can be applied and the option is available to apply rules based on the origin of the URL (i.e. Global or Local relates to URL domain relative to BAS). A built-in Test Facility has been provided to test the configured set of rules to assist administrators in validating their configuration. By entering the expected string to be received by the BAS, the test facility will highlight the matching rules and the resulting actions that the rule will take. 2.4.4.2 VPN Server Remote users face many challenges connecting to corporate networks, especially with feature rich devices that utilize multiple video streams, connections to LDAP servers as well as having to negotiate the challenges of NAT, firewalls, media routing, etc. The BluStar Application firmware has built-in capabilities that remove all such challenges and make setting up remote users a simple task. There are two significant capabilities supporting ease of deployment for remote users: 1. Initial connectivity does not require a VPN connection: An 8000i device can connect via the internet to a BAS server and then an administrator can remotely set up the VPN connection. Simply drop ship an 8000i (no complex preconfiguration) and point the 8000i to the BAS URI. Thereafter the BAS implements all necessary configurations on the remote 8000i device.

2. OpenVPN server built into the BAS with automated configuration of remote devices: Enables administrators to setup a VPN connection to any 8000i device (no pre-licensing of specific MACs or device configuration). The BAS server handles all authentication, certificates, SSL/TLS key exchange, etc.

The VPN connection to the BAS is supported for BluStar 8000i devices only. By virtue of VPN connectivity, an 8000i device will have a corporate IP address allocated and effectively be on the network. This enables all 8000i features to be accessible (e.g. multi-way conferencing, LDAP, bandwidth management). Note: VPN licensing is required to activate this feature. Remote bandwidth connections may still constrain multi-way conference options. 2.4.4.3 Bandwidth Management HD video and non-HD video requires significant network bandwidth. As bandwidth availability decreases the challenges to maintain high quality video increase. With multi-way video conferencing the challenges and potential bandwidth consumption can increase significantly.
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The BluStar Application has a Bandwidth Manager (BWM) that enables administrators to control the amount of network bandwidth available for video calling to help manage their networks. Bandwidth Manager The Bandwidth Manager (BWM) built into the BAS application has sophisticated features that can automatically control the per call bandwidth and what actions to take when limits are reached. Consider a multi-site deployment where the IP bandwidth available for video calling is different between sites. Calls to and from sites need to allow for the available bandwidth both egressing from one site and ingressing to another. Calls within the same site may benefit from a LAN with much higher bandwidth and so the BluStar BWM can automatically calculate how much bandwidth to allocate on a call based on the complete network topology. This maximizes the video calling quality and user experience but does so within administrator assigned, network-wide bandwidth allocations. The bandwidth manager can be based on individual IP addresses or a range of IP addresses. This powerful capability is an essential tool to successfully deploy and manage a multi-site video conferencing solution. Bandwidth Manager and the BluStar Ecosystem The BWM controls all the BluStar Ecosystem of devices, clients and Apps. On each call setup, the BWM assesses available bandwidth and the configured bandwidth management policies. The BWM then sets the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) rates to optimize video quality and to match desired policy limits. When new participants are added in multi-way conference calls, the BWM recalculates and re-establishes the required Tx and Rx rates. All BluStar enabled devices and clients can be configured to control the desired quality and bandwidth settings. Local device settings will take priority until BWM-defined not to exceed limits are reached. This capability enables local control to address temporary conditions without exceeding administrator-defined limits. The BluStar 8000i also supports the ability to have asymmetrical connections, where the transmit rate can be different from the received rate. This is especially useful for remote users that typically have high downstream bandwidth and lower upstream bandwidth. Asymmetrical channels can be utilized with peer-to-peer and multi-way BluStar 8000i conference calls. 2.4.4.4 License Management The BluStar Application firmware has a number of features to help manage system licenses. License files containing license keys are first installed via the Web UI. Device and Server licenses can then be viewed to confirm installation and status. When licenses are exceeded, appropriate warning indications are given to indicate attempts to exceed limits enforced via licensing. Note: Licenses are tied to the MAC address of the first Ethernet port of the BAS server. Upon purchase, Aastra provides access to license files containing license keys. Currently all license types issued are perpetual. 2.4.5 Platform Management

The BluStar Application comes complete with extensive tools to help successfully manage and monitor the platform. The platform subsection of the Web UI provides the functionality for managing the BAS platform, including viewing logs, enabling automatic monitoring of the server, defining static routes, and viewing system information.

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The sophisticated features include ability for notifications and alerts via e-mail, SNMP traps, and log files. Monitoring of platform status includes disk space, operating temperature, HA failovers, bandwidth utilization levels as well as device centric events such as user logins and failed logins. 2.4.5.1 Backup/Restore The BluStar Application has the ability to manually backup all configuration and database data as well as a feature to automate the backup at specified intervals. Additionally, an administrator can schedule automatic backups to a location off of the server for added resilience. Similarly, a restore feature enables a BAS to import the backup configuration data to restore to a previous level. 2.4.5.2 High Availability and Redundancy The BluStar Application and platform supports a true hot standby redundancy option. Two identical BAS servers are necessary, together with a serial connection cable. The HA configuration is implemented at initial configuration and deployment of the system. The aim of an HA failover server configuration is to ensure the highest possible quality-of-service by providing redundant systems with redundant services that may be employed whenever the primary system becomes unserviceable. In this version of the BAS a 1:1 redundancy is implemented (if configured). This means that there is one primary server, referred to as the Master Server, as well as a default secondary or backup server, referred to as the Slave Server. These two servers communicate via a proprietary encrypted heartbeat protocol via the network interface as well as via an optional serial cable connection. The Sysmon service is responsible for monitoring the health of the platform. In a failover configuration, the Sysmon service also implements the heartbeat protocol and manages the failover state machine. Settings to manage this should be made during the initial network configuration. This includes the heartbeat interval, heartbeat multicast group and maximum missed heartbeats. When a network error or vital service error is experienced, the Sysmon service will activate the secondary (Slave) server to become active. This means network traffic will be directed to the Slave server now and this switch over process will be invisible to external devices.

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3 Supported BluStar Devices and Clients

3.1 Aastra BluStar Ecosystem
The BAS solution supports a number of video-enabled devices and clients providing a BluStar Ecosystem from which users can choose. BluStar takes business communications to a new level across a choice of devices, providing consistent user experience by using video as the key mode of communication. BluStar productivity enhancing tools provide more choice and flexibility to answer the increasingly diverse communication needs of todays modern enterprise. As a BluStar user it is possible to use video across all BluStar devices and clients connected to the same communication server. The BluStar Ecosystem currently includes both devices and clients which consist of different hardware and software based components: BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone BluStar for PC BluStar for iPad BluStar for iPhone

3.1.1 Multiple Device and Client Connections The BAS solution enables each user to have multiple (i.e. up to 5) BluStar-enabled devices and clients connected to the BAS at the same time with each able to make and receive calls simultaneously. Users can receive and make calls from any device or client giving them the flexibility that modern day businesses need. Parallel ringing of each logged in device or client enables users to never miss a call.

3.2

Introduction to the Aastra BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone

The Aastra BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone marks a new era in enterprise communications bringing true HD video conferencing to the desktop. The Aastra BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone is a powerful desktop video conferencing and collaboration tool that is designed to enhance the way you communicate and collaborate. Offering true HD video conferencing, the Aastra BluStar 8000i uses the latest in video and communications technology to enable a natural high quality video experience. With its advanced business collaboration features and applications, the 8000i is a productivity enhancing desktop media phone that is intelligent, intuitive and easy to use. 3.2.1

BluStar 8000i Desktop Media Phone Highlights Native HD video 720p HD with 13-inch color touch TFT display Multi-way video conferencing with up to 11 participants visible simultaneously Intuitive interface facilitates ease of use Outstanding HD audio 3 high fidelity speakers Smart microphones 4 steerable array voice tracking microphones PC desktop sharing for enhanced collaboration with BluStar Share Application Business Applications run simultaneously with video calling Built in VPN client for remote connectivity Bandwidth management control Channel adaptation based on quality of network connection Asymmetrical bandwidth support Standards based SIP call control and H.264 video
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3.2.2

BluStar 8000i at a Glance

The BluStar 8000i is a true HD video conference desktop media phone that is intuitively easy to use combining the modern touch sensitive icon based interface with that of a traditional phone handset.

LCD Display for Multi-Way Conferencing

Participant Landscape View

Picture-in-Picture Self View Thumbnail Views of Participants Touch Control Keys

3.2.3

BluStar Share Application

The BluStar Share Application is a Windows based PC application that works in tandem with BluStar 8000is to provide desktop sharing features. Continously share your entire desktop or a single snap shot of any part of your PC display via two clicks of the mouse. Enables desktop sharing with all 8000i conference particpants, direct to thier 8000i LCD display. Works over ethernet without the need for connecting cables between the 8000i and your PC.

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3.3

Introduction to Aastra BluStar for PC

Aastra BluStar for PC 2.0 is a powerful Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) client for Windows-based PCs and laptops, which is directly integrated with Aastras BAS. BluStar for PC delivers high-quality audio, HD video and access to a set of UCC features from a single client on your desktop. Its intuitive interface unifies voice communications with video, directory look-up, flexible search options, journaling and provides peer-to-peer video conferencing. The direct integration with the BAS provides the benefits of reduced infrastructure complexity and secures high performance call functionality. 3.3.1 BluStar for PC Highlights Intuitive interface facilitates ease of use SIP softphone for high-quality voice communications Powerful audio processing echo cancellation, automatic gain control Supported codecs: G.711, G.722, G.729, iLBC, Speex HD video communications peer-to-peer, H.264 Contact integration AD, LDAP and personal Outlook contacts Call-to links support Session Border Controller (SBC) support enabling remote access Call control integration with Jabra and Plantronics headset Bandwidth management control

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3.3.2

BluStar for PC at a Glance

BluStar for PC has an intuitive user interface that facilitates ease of use. The client is designed to provide the user with the right information and options at the right time.

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3.4
3.4.1

Introduction to Aastra BluStar for iPad/iPhone

Enabling Natural Communication for Mobile Users

Aastra BluStar for iPad/iPhone are powerful Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) Apps for Apple iPads and iPhones, which are directly integrated with Aastras Communication Servers and the BAS. Todays workers are increasingly mobile, either traveling outside of the enterprise or moving about on campus. With BluStar, mobile users dont have to give up the convenience of natural collaboration that video communication brings. 3.4.2 Intuitive Communication from your Tablet or Smartphone

BluStar for iPad/iPhone is at the cutting edge of communication technologies enabling audio and video communication from the device of choice, providing true mobility for BluStar users. Aastras indepth understanding of both IP telephony platforms and collaboration tools for the enterprise market has given the Apps their unique character. With video technology maturing and video becoming a mainstream form of communication today, the evolution to video in the workplace is becoming a natural continuity in enterprise development. The Apps intuitive user interface facilitates ease of use and helps users work together more effectively for example, on-demand video communication with remote workers, road warriors and office based teams working on the same project. The Apps have been designed intentionally for peerto-peer communication and avoids complex options and configuration settings providing mobile users the right level of information and communication preferences that are simple to use based on the device of choice. 3.4.3 BluStar for iPad/iPhone Highlights High quality video and voice communications utilizing Wi-Fi and Cellular connectivity Intuitive interface facilitates ease of use High quality video communications peer-to-peer, H.264 SIP softphone for voice communications HD audio SIP softphone supporting G.722, G.711, ILBC codecs Channel adaption based on quality of network connection Configuration download via email or configuration files Directory/contact integration - LDAP, AD, Exchange, Apple iTunes contact management (Outlook, Google, Yahoo etc). Multilple user accounts configurable Session Border Controller (SBC) and VPN support - enabling remote access Bandwidth management control

For more information about BluStar for iPad/iPhone, please refer to the product description available on InfoChannel.

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3.4.4

BluStar for iPad/iPhone at a Glance

BluStar for iPad/iPhone Apps have an intuitive user interface that facilitates ease of use. The Apps are designed to provide the user with the right information and options at the right time.

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4 Licensing
The BluStar Application requires licenses for Users and VPN connections. The license model is streamlined to make it easy to manage. There are only 3 types of licenses required. 1. Single Node BAS User License 2. HA BAS User License 3. VPN device connection

4.1

User Licenses

User licenses are either HA or Single Node BAS User licenses. If the BAS configuration is in HA mode, then HA BAS User licenses are required. User licenses represent the number of users simultaneously logged in; they do not relate to number of physical BluStar devices or clients installed. A user logged in via a BluStar 8000i would require 1 User license as would a person logged in via BluStar for iPad/iPhone or BluStar for PC. For example, in an environment with: 25 BluStar 8000i devices deployed, powered and connected to the BAS 20 BluStar for PC clients installed on PCs 15 BluStar for iPad/iPhone installed on Apple devices 50 user accounts provisioned on the BAS (not 60 because some users have multiple devices and clients) 40 BAS User licenses installed on BAS (does not need to correlate to devices or user accounts provisioned)

The following would occur: When 20 users log in using their 8000i devices, 20 BAS User licenses are allocated When 10 PC clients and 10 iPad/iPhone Apps have users log in, the final 20 licenses are allocated If a 41st user attempts to log in using another device or client they will be blocked and a warning indication given If users log out of any device or client, they free up a license making it available for another user to log in via any device or client

Aastra strongly recommends that administrators install User licenses equal to or exceeding the number of 8000i and clients installed on devices. 4.1.1 Demo System Licensing

To facilitate demo systems, a BAS does not require any User licenses for the first 5 users. However, this is purely to facilitate demo systems and initial deployment, configuration and testing prior to final system set-up. Deployments requiring 6 or more User licenses will be required to purchase the total count of licenses.

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4.2

VPN Licenses

BluStar 8000i devices have a built-in VPN client that can connect to a VPN server built into the BluStar application firmware. VPN licensing is per device and covers both client and server licenses. To facilitate easy management of devices requiring VPN connectivity, the license allocation is implemented via BAS configuration against configured 8000i MAC addresses. License allocation can then easily be changed from one device to another simply by changing the VPN configuration (check box) on the BAS that is set against any 8000i device MAC. The quantity of VPN licenses relates to the number of 8000i devices requiring remote access via VPN. As BAS configuration is defined for each 8000i device, a VPN license allocation is made. When attempting to exceed the licensed quantity, a warning message is provided at the time of allocation. VPN license allocation occurs at the time of configuration, not the time of actual use. Note: VPN licensing is independent of HA or single Node configurations and is perpetual.

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Acronyms
AD BAS BWM HA HD LAN LDAP SBC SIP UCC VPN Active Directory BluStar Application Server Bandwidth Manager High Availability High Definition Local Area Network Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Session Border Controller Session Initiation Protocol Unified Communication and Collaboration Virtual Private Network

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