Allowed and Denied Lists
Allowed and Denied Lists are used to restrict dialing of long-distance and international numbers. A number is blocked if its prefix matches any entry in the Denied Lists. On the other hand, a number is allowed to go through if it matched with any entry of Allowed List. This provides flexibility of allowing only specific numbers while blocking all others.
Automatic Call Distribution
Eternity offers different schemes to select destination port for an incoming call. They are First Free and Round Robin.
Automatic Number Translation
The Eternity modifies the dialed number or part thereof so that it matches with the numbering plan of the destination networks like PSTN, GSM/CDMA and VoIP. For example on VoIP network, if a user dials the number (223344) to call www.abc.com, the Eternity adds appropriate access code (*777) specified by the ITSP and dials out the number - *777223344 instead of 223344. In the case of GSM/CDMA network, when a user dials the local number, Eternity adds respective country-area codes as an appropriate prefix.
Call Accounting System (CAS) Interface
Matrix Eternity offers interface for most types of Call Accounting System protocols available world-wide. This helps in easy integration of the third party call accounting software with the Matrix Eternity.
Call Detail Recording (CDR) - Outgoing
Eternity stores all the outgoing calls made in its internal memory. Various reports can be generated on the COM port using filters like Port, Number, Date, Time, Duration of the Call, etc. Online dumping of the call records is also supported.
Call Detail Recording (CDR) - Incoming
All the incoming calls are remembered by the Eternity in its memory. Details like Port, Date, Time, Caller Number, Answer Time and Call Duration are stored in the database. Various reports can be generated on the COM port using filters like Port, Number, Date, Time, Duration of the Call, etc. Online dumping of the call records is also supported.
Call Maturity
The call maturity information received on the outgoing destination port is transmitted to the source port to prevent hanging of the port.
Call Duration Control (CDC)
Duration of each call made through Matrix Eternity can be controlled. When the duration of a call exceeds the set time limit, the call is forcefully disconnected. Different time limits can be set on each port.
Caller Line Identification Presentation (CLIP)
Matrix Eternity supports CLIP on FXO, ISDN, GSM/CDMA and VoIP lines.
Call Progress Tones
Call Progress Tones like Dial Tone, Ring Back Tone, Busy Tone and Alert Tone can be selected to match with the tones used in the region or the country where Eternity is installed.
CLI Based Routing
Matrix Eternity can route the call based on the caller’s number. This allows routing of certain callers to specific ports directly without intervention of the operator.
Compact and Sturdy
Matrix Eternity is all-integrated gateway housed in a rack. It can be mounted in any of three ways - rack, table top or wall.
Conference Bridge
The built-in conference bridge allows callers to dial-in a live conference at a scheduled time just by dialing a code. Multiple simultaneous conferences are supported each having multiple participants with the upper capacity of 15/21 participants.
Day Light Saving
The Real Time Clock (RTC) of the Eternity moves forward or backward automatically in tune with the Day Light Saving requirements of the country.
Direct Dial-In (DDI) Routing
Eternity can be programmed intelligently for DDI Routing feature which makes it possible to route the call to desired station directly. The functionality of this routing logic should be supported by PBX.
Distributed Processing Architecture
Matrix Eternity deploys multi-processor architecture, wherein each card has its own dedicated micro-controller, code and data memories. The local processor is responsible for processing of commands and generating events for the Master. The Master processor is a 32-bit RISC processor and controls all the slave cards. This technology enhances flexibility and reliability.
Emergency Number Dialing
This feature allows user to make the emergency number using GSM/CDMA and T1/E1/PRI TE port. At the most 4 emergency numbers of maximum of 24 digits can be stored.
Fax over IP (FoIP)
Matrix Eternity user can send and receive Fax over SIP trunk. The Eternity supports FoIP using T.38 Vocoder and Pass Through technology.
Fixed Number Dialing
Pre-configured number can be dialed out as soon as a call lands on a port. This allows point-to-point connectivity without the repeated need of dialing the same number.
Flexible Configurations
Eternity can be configured to meet the exact port and traffic requirements preventing fixed overheads. Modular system design gives you flexibility to expand the system capacity at any given point of time. System's capacity can be enhanced by just placing the required card in the system. Multiple cards of the same type can be used simultaneously giving flexibility in all directions.
Hot Swap
This is very important hardware feature of Matrix Eternity ME. Any cards can be pl ed-in or pl ed-out (Swap) during the system on condition, without disturbing the functioning of the system. This feature is not supported by Eternity GE.
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) Number
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number provided on Eternity GSM engine is a unique 15 digit code to identify an individual GSM port. This number can be used to associate the GSM port with a particular GSM network.
Jeeves - Web Based Programming Tool
Eternity supports built-in web server for system configuration locally through LAN or remotely through Internet. Web browsers like Internet Explorer/Mozilla Firefox can be used to log in to the Eternity to further open and modify the system configuration.
Least Cost Routing
Eternity selects a port that is offering the least cost for an outgoing call. It supports different LCR algorithms viz. when call is originated from GSM/CDMA port, T1/E1/PRI port or SIP trunk. Different routing options like CLI Based, Fixed, All Calls, Dialed Number Based and Called Number Based are provided to select the most cost-effective route.
Network Selection
Each GSM/CDMA port can be programmed to work only with a few selected networks preventing a GSM/CDMA port from registering with an overlapping costly network. This flexibility is very useful when Matrix Eternity is installed near a state or national border.
Peer-to-Peer Calling
Eternity can make and receive calls from other VoIP users without any Registrar or Proxy servers. Numbers and IP addresses can be assigned to the other VoIP users to provide direct access across the network. Organizations having multiple locations like branch offices and factories can use this features to provide direct dialing between these end-points.
Port Status
Matrix Eternity monitors availability of all the ports continuously. If a port is not available for any reason, Eternity routes the call on the next best-fit port.
QSIG
Networking of multiple Eternity and PBX is possible over T1/E1 links. QSIG facilitates value added features like Call Transfer, Call Forward, Do Not Disturb with Override, Call Offer, Call Intrusion, Auto Call back (No Reply and Busy) Message Wait, CLIP, COLP, CLIR, COLR, CNIP, CONP, etc.
Redundancy (Optional)
EternityME10SDC offers redundancy for its all important functional blocks - Control, Switching and Power. It supports duplication of the Master Card, the Switch Card and the PS48VDC Card. For any failure on the Power Card and the Switch Card, the stand-by card takes over smoothly. Whereas, if the Master Card fails, the stand-by Master Card takes over automatically but the system restarts. Redundancy is offered in the Eternity ME10SDC only.
SIM PIN
Eternity allows user to program 8 digits PIN number (Personal Identification Number) which prevents the SIM against unauthorized use. User has to enter PIN for making any operations. User can change the SIM PIN as and when required. SIM gets blocked if PIN is entered wrongly thrice in a row.
SIM PUK
PUK (Personal Unlock Key) number provided by service provider can be read by Eternity. It is an 8-digit number which is assigned to the SIM card. PUK is required to unlock the SIM which gets blocked on entering SIM PIN wrongly thrice in a row.
SIP Accounts
Eternity allows maximum of 32 SIP Accounts of multiple service providers or all from a single service provider. Each SIP trunk can be programmed for either making outgoing calls, receiving incoming calls or both. Various allocation methods like First Free, Round Robin are supported to select the most appropriate SIP ITSP for a given call. Diffserve and Precedence are supported for QOS.
Speech Gain Setting
Matrix Eternity allows user to set Receive and Transmit gain on GSM/CDMA port to improve quality of speech.
System Activity Log
Eternity maintains a complete system activity log. User can find out when a particular card was removed from the system or even when a particular port was not detected by the software.
Time Zones
Call routing can adapt to different routing needs during day time, lunch time and night hours. Four different time zones can be programmed and each port can be programmed to function differently in each time zone.
Universal Routing
Eternity supports port-agnostic routing. A call received on a GSM/CDMA port or SIP Account, can be routed on any channel of a T1/E1/PRI NT port, T1/E1/PRI TE or even another GSM/CDMA port. Similarly, a call received on any channel of T1/E1/PRI NT port can be placed on a GSM/CDMA port, any SIP trunk, any channel of T1/E1/PRI TE port or even another channel of T1/E1/PRI NT port.
Universal Slots
All the expansion slots of Matrix Eternity are universal in nature. Any interface card can be inserted in any slot and the system will configure it automatically. This scheme eliminates configuration bottle-necks because any slot can be used for VoIP, GSM/CDMA, T1/E1/PRI, BRI or POTS and thus allowing completely flexible configuration.
Voice Greetings and Prompts
Matrix Eternity offers voice greetings and guidance to the users at various call phases. Maximum five calls can be given voice prompts simultaneously.
Voice Mail System Card
Matrix Eternity offers an option of integrated, “in-skin” voice mail. Voice Mail card can manage 16 simultaneous calls. It has capacity of 512 mailboxes with adequate storage capacity.