Description
The AudioCodes M1KB-CRMX-C is the Complex Routing Module (CRMX) for the Mediant 1000B modular VoIP gateway. This hardware card adds LAN Ethernet interface capability to the chassis, enabling advanced IP routing functions and expanding the connectivity options of Mediant 1000B deployments. It is an optional but powerful expansion for networks requiring more sophisticated traffic routing at the gateway level.
The Telecom Spot Take
Enterprise VoIP gateways don't always need complex routing, but when they do — multi-tenant environments, networks with strict traffic segmentation, or deployments where the Mediant 1000B bridges multiple IP subnets — the M1KB-CRMX-C provides the hardware foundation. By adding a dedicated LAN Ethernet interface through the chassis mezzanine slot, this module offloads routing decisions from the main gateway processor and enables the kind of flexible traffic management that enterprise and carrier-grade deployments require. IT architects planning advanced Mediant 1000B configurations should confirm whether this module is needed before final BOM approval.
Key Features
- Dedicated LAN Ethernet interface — expands Mediant 1000B connectivity with a hardware routing card
- Complex routing support — enables advanced IP routing for multi-segment and multi-tenant network environments
- Modular chassis integration — installs directly into Mediant 1000B mezzanine expansion slot
- Enterprise-grade traffic management — ideal for deployments requiring strict subnet isolation or advanced QoS
- OEM AudioCodes hardware — factory-validated for Mediant 1000B platform compatibility
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | M1KB-CRMX-C |
| Compatible Platform | AudioCodes Mediant 1000B |
| Module Type | Complex Routing Module (CRMX) |
| Interface | LAN Ethernet |
| Installation Slot | Mediant 1000B mezzanine expansion bay |
| Vendor | AudioCodes |