Grandstream HT881: FXO Gateway
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Grandstream HT881: FXO Gateway

Grandstream HT881 – High-Density Analog FXO Integration for Enterprises

The Grandstream HT881 is a high-capacity 8-port Analog FXO Gateway, engineered to provide businesses in Dubai and across the UAE with a robust and scalable solution for integrating multiple PSTN lines into their VoIP network infrastructure. As a more powerful sibling to the HT841, the HT881 is tailored for organizations with greater demands for analog line connectivity, allowing them to seamlessly connect up to eight PSTN lines to any hosted or on-premise IP PBX system. This makes it an excellent choice for medium to larger businesses in Dubai that require a dependable bridge to VoIP while maximizing their existing analog telecom assets. The HT881 features 8 FXO ports, 1 FXS port for an analog device, and an integrated high-performance NAT router, offering a comprehensive package for hybrid telephony.

Enterprises in Abu Dhabi will benefit significantly from the HT881’s enhanced capacity and resilient features. It includes critical lifeline support, ensuring the FXS port maintains connectivity to an FXO port during power outages, a vital feature for uninterrupted communication. Supporting 3 SIP profiles, the HT881 offers flexibility and redundancy in VoIP service connections. Security is paramount, with strong AES encryption and unique security certificates per unit protecting all voice communications. For Grandstream suppliers in UAE, the HT881’s automated provisioning via TR-069 and compatibility with GDMS simplify large-scale deployments and ongoing management. With reliable T.38 Fax-over-IP and failover SIP server capabilities, the HT881 ensures businesses in Dubai using Grandstream phones in Dubai or a Grandstream PBX in Dubai solution can achieve high availability and superior voice quality for their extensive communication needs.

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Grandstream HT881 – High-Density Analog FXO Integration for Enterprises

Scaling PSTN Connectivity for VoIP Networks in Dubai

The Grandstream HT881 is a formidable 8-port Analog FXO Gateway, specifically engineered for businesses in Dubai and the broader United Arab Emirates that require a high-density solution for integrating multiple Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines with their advanced Voice over IP (VoIP) networks. As the larger-capacity counterpart to the HT841, the HT881 caters to organizations with more substantial analog connectivity needs, enabling them to seamlessly connect up to eight PSTN lines to any hosted or on-premise IP PBX system. This makes it an optimal choice for medium to large enterprises in Dubai looking to future-proof their communications while maximizing the utility of their existing analog telecom infrastructure. The HT881 is equipped with 8 FXO ports for PSTN connections, a versatile FXS port for an analog phone or fax machine, and an integrated high-performance NAT router, delivering a comprehensive and scalable hybrid telephony solution. For any Grandstream distributor in Dubai, the HT881 is a key offering for clients demanding robust and extensive PSTN integration.

Enhanced Capacity and Unwavering Reliability for Abu Dhabi’s Demanding Business Environment

Enterprises operating in the dynamic and demanding business environment of Abu Dhabi will find the Grandstream HT881’s increased port density and resilient feature set particularly advantageous. The device incorporates critical lifeline support, a crucial feature that ensures the FXS port is hard-relayed to an FXO port in the event of a power outage. This maintains an essential communication channel via a direct PSTN line, which is indispensable for business continuity during unforeseen disruptions. The HT881 supports up to 3 SIP profiles, offering significant flexibility in connecting to various VoIP service providers or IP PBX systems, and facilitating robust redundancy and failover strategies. The integrated high-performance NAT router efficiently manages network traffic, simplifying the network architecture for businesses with substantial communication demands. Furthermore, the HT881 includes failover SIP server functionality, which automatically switches to a secondary server if the primary server connection is lost, thereby minimizing service interruptions and ensuring continuous operational availability. These advanced capabilities make the HT881 a highly reliable choice for businesses in Dubai seeking dependable Grandstream phones in Dubai or a comprehensive Grandstream PBX in Dubai solution that requires extensive PSTN trunking.

Superior Voice Communications, Robust Security, and Dependable Faxing for UAE Operations

Grandstream’s reputation for exceptional voice quality is consistently upheld by the HT881, which supports an extensive range of voice codecs, including G.711, G.729A/B, Opus, and iLBC. This ensures that all voice communications are characterized by clarity and natural sound, vital for businesses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that place a high premium on professional and effective client interactions. Security is a cornerstone of the HT881’s design, featuring strong AES encryption with a unique security certificate per unit. This robust security framework protects voice calls and sensitive data from unauthorized access and eavesdropping, a critical consideration for UAE businesses handling confidential information. For organizations that continue to rely on traditional faxing for official documentation, the HT881 provides reliable T.38 Fax-over-IP, ensuring accurate and efficient fax transmission over the IP network. This combination of superior voice quality, stringent security measures, and dependable fax support positions the HT881 as a comprehensive and trustworthy solution for integrating a large number of PSTN lines into a modern VoIP ecosystem.

Streamlined Management and Scalable Deployment Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The Grandstream HT881 is engineered for straightforward deployment and simplified management, offering significant benefits to IT administrators and Grandstream suppliers in UAE. It supports automated and secure provisioning options, including TR-069 and XML configuration files, which enable zero-touch deployment and centralized management of multiple gateway units. This dramatically reduces the complexity and time associated with setting up and maintaining the gateways, particularly in large-scale or multi-site deployments across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or other Emirates. The HT881 is also fully compatible with Grandstream’s Device Management System (GDMS), a complimentary cloud-based platform that provides a centralized interface for remote provisioning, management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Grandstream devices. This centralized control significantly enhances operational efficiency and allows for proactive maintenance, ensuring the communication system remains consistently reliable and performs optimally. The intuitive web-based user interface further simplifies configuration and ongoing monitoring tasks, making the HT881 an accessible and highly manageable solution for businesses of varying sizes and technical expertise.

Versatile Applications: Meeting the Diverse Needs of the MEA Region’s Growth Sectors

The enhanced capacity and robust feature set of the Grandstream HT881 make it an exceptionally versatile solution, capable of addressing a wide spectrum of applications across diverse industries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the rapidly expanding MEA region. Medium to large enterprises can leverage the HT881 to connect a significant number of existing PSTN lines to their IP PBX, enabling them to make and receive calls over both VoIP and PSTN networks. This allows for sophisticated call routing strategies to optimize costs and ensure redundancy. It is also ideal for call centers or businesses with high call volumes that require multiple PSTN trunks for inbound or outbound calling. For organizations undergoing a phased migration to an all-IP environment, the HT881 provides a scalable way to maintain essential PSTN connectivity while progressively adopting advanced IP-based communication features. Service providers can also utilize the HT881 to offer high-density PSTN termination services to their business customers. Any Grandstream distributor in Dubai will recognize the HT881’s capability to create powerful hybrid communication solutions tailored to the specific, high-demand needs of businesses in the UAE, ensuring they can effectively harness the combined strengths of both analog and IP telephony.

Specifications:

  • Analog Telephone FXO Ports: 8 RJ11 FXO ports
  • Analog Telephone FXS Ports: 1 RJ11 FXS port with lifeline support
  • Network Interfaces: Two (2) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports (1 WAN, 1 LAN)
  • NAT Router: Yes, high-performance NAT router
  • LED Indicators: Power, LAN, WAN, FXS, FXO1, FXO2, FXO3, FXO4, FXO5, FXO6, FXO7, FXO8
  • Voice Codecs:711 with Annex I (PLC) and Annex II (VAD/CNG), G.723.1, G.729A/B, G.726, iLBC, Opus, dynamic jitter buffer, advanced line echo cancellation
  • Fax over IP:38 compliant Group 3 Fax Relay up to 14.4kpbs and auto-switch to G.711 for Fax Pass-through
  • Telephony Features: Caller ID display or block, call waiting, flash, blind or attended transfer, forward, hold, do not disturb, 3-way conference, PSTN/PBX analog trunk lines
  • SIP Profiles: 3 distinct SIP server profiles
  • Security: Strong AES encryption with security certificate per unit, TLS/SRTP/HTTPS for advanced security and privacy protection
  • Provisioning: Automated and secure provisioning options using TR-069 and XML config files, GDMS
  • Management: Web browser, syslog, SSH, remote management using TR-069, GDMS
  • Lifeline Support: FXS port is hard-relayed to FXO port in case of power outage
  • Failover SIP Server: Automatically switches to secondary server if the main server loses connection
  • Universal Power Supply: Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; Output: 12V/1.5A (HT881)
  • Physical:
    • Dimensions: 170mm x 120mm x 32mm (approx. for HT881 – confirm exact from datasheet if different from HT841 base, as it’s usually slightly larger for more ports)
    • Weight: 0.25kg (approx. for HT881 – confirm exact)
  • Environmental:
    • Operational: 32º – 104ºF or 0º – 40ºC
    • Storage: 14º – 140ºF or -10º – 60ºC
    • Humidity: 10 – 90% Non-condensing
    • Compliance: FCC, CE, RCM, UL

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