Resource sizing

Therefore, for the given configuration, the specific linear model for the relationship between the sum of static and CP occupancy, as a function of BHCC, has been derived. Using the anticipated BHCC rate in that model yields the expected combined static and CP occupancy. If that value exceeds the preset threshold, the configuration is unacceptable for the anticipated call rate. In such a case, to support that call rate, either another platform must be considered, or multiple platforms must be networked together.

SIP traffic engineering

Traffic engineering and resource sizing for SIP involve several unique considerations:

Direct media shuffling between SIP and H.323 endpoints

SIP trunk provisioning and allocation

SIP message traffic and its effect on message handling components

Non-call related SIP traffic:

-Registration

-Subscription

-Instant messaging

Special configurations:

-Bridging

-Conferencing

SES processor occupancy

Communication Manager processor occupancy

Direct media connect (shuffling)

SIP phones shuffle to "direct media connect" with other SIP phones, but not with H.323 IP phones for releases up to Communication Manager 3.1. On systems with mostly SIP phones and few IP phones, or vice versa, the VoIP media resource traffic engineering is essentially similar to that of a system with only IP phones. Systems with significant numbers of both SIP and H.323 IP phones will need additional media processing resources to handle the added load from SIP-to-IP connections that do not shuffle.

Traffic engineering analysis starts with adding another separate type of endpoint, S (for SIP), to the expanded COI matrix discussed previously. Media connections between endpoints S and circuit-switched phones and trunks take up the same media processing resources as a call between IP phones and circuit-switched points. Connections between S endpoints and IP phones, however, take up media processing channels on both legs of a call.

Communication Manager release 4.0 and later supports direct media shuffling between SIP and IP stations, provided both endpoints support compatible codec and encryption options, as

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