Description
If your business still has analog phones, fax machines, or PBX trunks that need to talk to today’s IP networks or Microsoft Teams, the AudioCodes MediaPack MP-524 is built exactly for you. This 24-port FXS gateway gives you a clean, professional installation with a single 50-pin D-Sub connector, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for maximum uptime, and the voice clarity your team expects every day. Whether you’re in a large branch office, a hotel, or a healthcare facility, it bridges the old and new without headaches or downtime.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The MP-524/24S/SIP/D-SUB stands out because it combines high port density with easy rack deployment. The D-Sub connector makes wiring to a standard 50-pin telco block or patch panel fast and tidy—exactly what IT teams love in a busy telecom closet. We especially like the built-in branch survivability and zero-touch provisioning; it means your remote sites stay online even if the main connection drops. Paired with Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway or any major SIP trunk, it’s a rock-solid, future-proof choice that protects your existing analog investment while delivering crystal-clear calls and reliable faxing.
Key Features
- 24 FXS analog ports (loop-start) with integrated surge protection – perfect for connecting phones, faxes, and modems
- Single 50-pin D-Sub connector for quick, professional rack wiring
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports + one LAN port for true network redundancy and branch survivability
- Superior voice quality with G.711, G.723.1, G.729A, and G.722 codecs plus advanced echo cancellation
- Full T.38 real-time fax support plus automatic fallback to PCM
- Microsoft Teams Phone certified and proven SIP interoperability with leading UC platforms
- Zero-touch provisioning and secure remote management – ideal for large-scale rollouts
- 3-way conferencing, caller ID, message waiting indication (MWI), polarity reversal, and metering tones
- Optional data routing and advanced security (stateful firewall, IPSec, IDS/IPS)
- Compact 1U rackmount design with dual AC/DC power supply for maximum resiliency
Technical Specifications
- Telephony Interfaces: 24 × FXS (loop-start), 50-pin D-Sub female connector
- Network Interfaces: 2 × 10/100/1000Base-T WAN (RJ-45), 1 × 10/100/1000Base-T LAN (RJ-45)
- VoIP Protocols: SIP (TCP, UDP, TLS), IPv6 support
- Voice Codecs: G.711, G.723.1, G.729A, G.722
- Fax: T.38 version 3 (real-time), automatic bypass to PCM
- Power: Dual AC (100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 1.5A max) or DC (18-54 VDC) – included by default
- Dimensions (W×H×D): 443 mm × 44.45 mm (1U) × 288 mm
- Weight: 2.34 kg (5.16 lb)
- Operating Temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
- Mounting: 19-inch rack, table-top, or wall-mount options
- Management: Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3, SSH, Telnet, TR-069, zero-touch provisioning
- Certifications: CE, FCC, UL/EN 62368-1 compliant
See Audiocodes MP-5xx datasheet for more information.