Analog

Lync Server 2010 has introduced support for analog devices, which was a feature lacking from Office Communications Server 2007 R2. There are many scenarios where it is simply not possible to remove the requirement for analog devices such as with fax machines, PA systems, or elevator phones. These devices are all analog based and there is no equivalent in Lync Server 2010 to replace them.

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Analog devices are not intended to be deployed to user accounts for Enterprise Voice. Therefore, organizations should invest in a handset or headset for Enterprise Voice users.

To support these devices, an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) is required. Analog devices can be connected to an IP/PSTN gateway or survivable branch appliance that supports ...

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