The Branch Gateway stores announcement files in an internal announcement directory. The Branch Gateway supports up to 256 announcement files, totalling up to 45 minutes of audio for announcements and music on hold. If a compact flash is installed with increased RAM, the Branch Gateway supports up to 1024 announcement files, for a total of 240 minutes.The motherboard contains additional RAM to support 1024 announcement files for G450v4. A total of 63 announcements can be played simultaneously, and one port may be used for recording. Recording, storing, and playing announcement files is controlled by CM.
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For information about installing and using a compact flash and increased RAM, refer to Job Aid: Installing the upgrade memory kit in the G450 / G430 Branch Gateway .
Avaya Voice Announcement Manager (VAM) can be used to centrally manage announcement files for multiple voice systems, including Branch Gateways. VAM is designed to be installed on a customer-provided platform at a remote location. For information about VAM, see Avaya Voice Announcement Manager Reference .
The Branch Gateway supports:
Secure transfer of announcement files to and from VAM using SCP
Simple management operations for the announcement files stored in the announcement directory
Dynamic allocation of announcement time slots for 64 announcement ports on an as-needed basis
