HiPath Xpressions Compact



The HiPath Xpressions Compact is the family name of high-performance Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 PowerPC processor powered hardware modules that provide advanced IVM (Integrated Voice Messaging) functionality strictly developed for the HiPath 3000 communication system family.

Started in 2001 as first IVM solution for the HiPath 3000 V1.2 family, the IVM has been then extended with additional features, applications and new hardware modules following the enhancements of HiPath 3000 communication systems and since its introduction it replaces all third-party vendors' voice messaging products as IVM for HiPath communication system.

HiPath Xpressions history
Below a brief list about the Xpressions Compact software releases since its first market availability:


 * HiPath Xpressions Compact V1.0
 * HiPath Xpressions Compact V2.0
 * HiPath Xpressions Compact V2.5
 * HiPath Xpressions Compact V3.0

Hardware
The IVM module is housed internally within an HiPath 3000 system as a standard optional module: its design has backplane connection to the HiPath 3000 system and Ethernet connection to the customer's LAN.

IVM modules current variants
Actually five different hardware variants of IVM modules are marketed:


 * HiPath 3350 and 3550:
 * IVMP4 (4 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7004-X13
 * IVMS8N (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7379-X200


 * HiPath 3300 and 3500:
 * IVMP4R (4 voice ports) with product code S30122-K7004-Z13 (Rack variant)
 * IVMS8NR (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-K7379-Z200 (Rack variant)


 * HiPath 3800:
 * IVMN8 (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7688-X100
 * IVMN8L (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-H7688-X200
 * IVMNL (24 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7688-X

Xpressions Compact V2.5 and V3.0 software releases don't support the HiPath 37x0 V6.0 communication system: only Xpressions Compact V2.0 on IVML8 or IVML24 hardware modules can still be used as IVM solution.

IVM modules previous variants
Previous IVM hardware modules, still in use in most installed systems, were:


 * IVMP8 (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7379-X100 specific for HiPath 3350
 * IVMP8R (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-K7379-Z100 specific for HiPath 3300
 * IVMS8 (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7379-X for HiPath 3x50
 * IVMS8R (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-K7379-Z for HiPath 3x00
 * IVML8 (8 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7380-X100 for HiPath 37x0
 * IVML24 (24 voice ports) with product code S30122-Q7380-X for HiPath 37x0

IVM modules features
These boards differ in the form factor and the hardware resources while the Operating System and overlying Applications are the same for all boards:

Overview
The Xpressions Compact is based on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (codename woody) running a V2.4.20 tailored GNU/Linux Kernel for PowerPC processor based custom hardware modules. The application software is developed using standard OSS tools provided by Embedded Debian GNU/Linux project. The binaries are 100% compatible with PowerPC G3 processor used by older iMac computers.

No changes are done on the original Debian GNU/Linux software packages; additional software is packaged for dpkg and integrates smoothly into the environment. Development and installation of additional components which confirm the Debian Policy is simple and safe.

Xpressions Compact and HiPath 3000 interoperability
*) It is recommended to upgrade always to the latest Xpressions Compact SW

Application Key Features

 * Automated attendant (AutoAttendant)
 * MoH if HiPath 3000 V4.0 R7.f.h or later is used.
 * Voice store and forward
 * Message Waiting Indication (MWI)
 * Outcalling (external notification of voice message receipt)
 * Company and personalized customizable greetings
 * End user and Guest
 * Multiple language support (choice between twelve different languages)
 * Chose of up to 3 Language
 * User password
 * Detailed reports for administrators and end users
 * System backup and restore
 * No additional server required: all features are integrated into a single card
 * Voice-to-Email Feature
 * Call Live Recording
 * Calendar-driven Announcements
 * Shared Group Mailboxes
 * Simple Web-based Administration
 * Display number of unhearded Voice Mail Messages on system's clients (to be added interoperability matrix between clients and system software versions)

Xpressions Compact V1.0 features
This was the first software version released during 2001 with the name HE100V.01.xxx.

Xpressions Compact V2.0 features
This was released first late 2002 as imporvement of Xpressions Compact V1.0 software.

APS Line 1
Coming soon

APS Line 2
Coming soon

APS Line 3
Since HE200V.03.202 the number of unhearded voice messages appears on optiPoint's display (reference:MWI) if HiPath 3000 V5.0 R5.f.h or later versions is used on system side.

Xpressions Compact V2.5 features
This new hardware and software platform consists of new hardware designs and new software to provide new services, enhance existing features and increase performance;


 * New hardware modules available on HiPath 3000 V6.0 systems only.
 * Four new IVM hardware modules:
 * 4 Ports Voicemail IVM cards: IVMP4 and IVMP4R
 * 8 Ports Voicemail IVM cards: IVMS8N and IVMS8NR
 * HiPath DLI (DepLoyment Service Interface) WBM (Web Management) service for central deployment of connected system's IP providing:
 * a central configuration of parameters for all connected IP workpoints on a workpoint type basis using templates.
 * a central point to perform software updates on all connected IP workpoints on a workpoint type basis.
 * integrated DHCP server.
 * Plug&Play configuration (only with integrated DHCP enabled) when installing new IP workpoints or replacing faulty IP workpoints.
 * integrated FTP server to facilitate software upgrades to IP workpoints.
 * Feature enhancements:
 * e-Mail notification now released on HiPath 33x0/35x0, other than HiPath 3800, in conjunction with previous HiPath Xpressions Compact V2.0 (since binder HE200V.03.205 E02 or later on IVMN8 and IVMNL).

Xpressions Compact V3.0 features
A summary of what's new with Xpressions Compact V3.0

New Hardware

 * Performance enhancements for hardware IVM modules
 * New 4 ports Xpressions Compact IVM modules: IVMP4 and IVMP4R for the HiPath 33xx/35xx V6.0 (and newer versions)

New System and User features

 * Xpressions Compact Mobility feature for integration of external extensions (like GSM/UMTS mobile phones).
 * New Message Handling
 * Forwarding Messages using Dial-by-Name feature
 * Update Greeting of Multiple Mailboxes in Parallel
 * Recognition of Source Numbers for AutoAttendant Mailboxes
 * Shared Group Mailboxes
 * Automatic Activation/Deactivation of message recording
 * Calendar-based Announcements
 * (Language-based) Voice Prompts customization with a new voice prompt tool
 * Deactivation of TUI-recorded Greetings option
 * Configurable Timer for AutoAttendant Mailbox Digit Input
 * Increased Password Security
 * Increased System Distribution List Destination Limit
 * Optional Message Information
 * New Help Announcements
 * Automatic deletion of Listened-to messages
 * AutoAttendant Mailbox for HiPath ProCenter Agile (Xpressions Compact V3.0 as Front/Back end for HiPath ProCenter Agile V7.0 R1 ?)
 * Configurable Destinations based on Greeting Options
 * Voice-to-Email Integration

New Administration features

 * New Voicemail User WBM administration interface (instead of usign the telephone based menu)
 * New Voicemail Super User WBM administration interface
 * New HiPath DLI functionality

Security Considerations
Severel cases of toll fraud have been reported, which exploited features of HiPath Xpressions Compact. Such abuse was possible because customers have not changed the predefined code number of their mailboxes as described in the user guide. A comprehensive guideline how to do this can be found in the following document.

In addition all service partners have been informed about recommended additional measures to protect against unwanted expensive calls. Current software versions enforce individual codenumbers / PINs.

Contribution
If you need help developing additional software for the Xpressions Compact please contact [mailto:menglberger@speech-design.de Max Englberger] for further information.