Network Bandwidth Requirements
VoiceConsole bandwidth requirements depend on the network traffic generated during peak times. Peak times for VoiceConsole are characterized by shift start-up activities, such as loading operators and Task Packages to devices.
Depending on the network topology, a network may have a direct line from each site to the server location or a single line .servicing all communications.
Direct Line for Each Site
| # Active Devices per Site (or shift) | Operator Load | Task Package Load | Minimum Recommended Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0.2 MBps | 0.2 MBps | 1 MBps |
| 50 | 1.03 MBps | 1.28 MBps | 3 MBps |
| 100 | 2.06 MBps | 2.56 MBps | 5 MBps |
| 200 | 4.12 MBps | 5.12 MBps | 10 MBps |
| 300(+) | 6.18 MBps | 7.68 MBps | 15 MBps |
Single Line For All Sites
| Total # of Devices Being Managed | Operator Load | Task Package Load | Minimum Recommended Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0.41 MBps | 0.51 MBps | 1 MBps |
| 300 | 1.23 MBps | 1.53 MBps | 3 MBps |
| 500 | 2.05 MBps | 2.56 MBps | 5 MBps |
| 2500 | 10.25 MBps | 12.8 MBps | 24 MBps |
Minimum Per Device Bandwidth Requirements
| Scenario | Device Type | Total Data Transfer | Typical Elapsed Time | Bandwidth Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of Shift | Any | 0.416 MBps | 90 seconds | 50 KBps |
| Profile Load | A700 | 48 MBps | 5 minutes | 160 KBps |
| A700x | 300 MBps | 1 MBps |
See minimum required site bandwidth tables below.
File transfers, such as loading a VoiceClient into VoiceConsole or loading a profile onto a device may take longer in a cloud environment than they may take in a local installation.
Minimum Recommended Bandwidth per Site (Start of Shift)
| Number of Active Devices | Bandwidth (MBps) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 30+ | 5 |
| 200 | 10 |
| 300 | 15 |
A700 Minimum Recommended Bandwidth per Site (Profile Load)
| Number of Active Devices | Bandwidth (MBps) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 2 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 30+ | 8 |
A700x Minimum Recommended Bandwidth per Site (Profile Load)
| Number of Active Devices | Bandwidth (MBps) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 30+ | 30 |
Network Bandwidth Calculations
Assumptions and Comments
- Application and/or operator loading is completed within a 5-minute window. This is a highly conservative assumption. In real-world conditions, operator loads are typically staggered over a longer period of time.
- The bandwidth requirements specified are based on the assumption that only 1/5 of the total number of devices in the entire system will concurrently download operators within a five-minute window.
- Application loads are only required when the device application is updated. Operator loads occur at every shift change.
- The network bandwidth requirements are calculated values based on the following assumptions for typical operator and Task Package loads:
- Typical Operator Load Transfer = 232 KB (1856 Kb) of data per device
- Typical Task Package Load Transfer = 288 KB (2304 Kb) of data per device
- The Site Bandwidth requirements (SBWR) based on these assumptions can be determined using the following calculation:
- SBWR Operator Load = (Devices per Site x 1856 Kb) / 300 sec
- SBWR Application Load = (Devices per Site x 2304 Kb) / 300 sec
- The Central Site Bandwidth Requirements (CSBWR) based on these assumptions can be determined using the following calculation:
- CSBWR Operator Load = 1/5 x SBWR Operator Load x Number of Sites
- CSBWR Application Load = 1/5 x SBWR Application Load x Number of Sites