Fanvil GA200-8E Digital VoIP Gateway

• 8 E1/T1 Digital Interfaces: Connects digital PSTN trunks, legacy PBXs, enterprise switches, and other compatible E1/T1 telephony equipment to SIP-based IP networks.
• 120 Concurrent Calls: Supports up to 120 simultaneous voice channels for high-capacity enterprise and carrier applications.
• TDM-to-IP Conversion: Provides bidirectional call conversion between traditional digital telephony infrastructure and SIP/IMS networks.
• Broad Signaling Support: Supports SS1, SS7, ISDN, SIP v1.0, SIP v2.0, and RFC3261 signaling.
• SIP & IMS Registration: Supports modern SIP and IMS-based communications environments.
• Primary & Backup Server Registration: Supports simultaneous registration to multiple servers for improved service resilience.
• E1 Hot Standby: Supports primary and backup PCM trunk configurations for higher voice-network availability.
• Carrier-Grade Redundant Power: Two AC power inputs support power-supply hot backup.
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet: Two adaptive 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports provide network connectivity and management access.
• Advanced Routing: Supports SIP trunk groups, PCM trunk groups, number transformation, number pools, and call-filtering rules.
• Fax Support: Supports both T.30 pass-through and T.38 fax-over-IP operation.
• Wide Codec Support: Supports G.711A/U, G.723, G.729, G.722, iLBC, AMR, SILK, and Opus.
• Acoustic Echo Cancellation: Integrated AEC helps maintain clear voice quality during TDM-to-IP conversion.
• IPv4 & IPv6: Supports modern dual-stack network deployments.
• Secure Communications: Supports TLS and SRTP for compatible encrypted signaling and media.
• High Availability: Daemon-process monitoring and a hardware watchdog help maintain continuous gateway operation.
• 1U Rack Mount: Standard 19-inch rack-compatible form factor simplifies deployment in telecom and data racks.

• Legacy PBX Migration: Preserves existing E1/T1 infrastructure while connecting traditional PBX systems to modern SIP platforms.
• SIP Trunk Migration: Bridges digital carrier trunks with SIP-based IP PBXs and unified communications systems.
• Contact Centers: Supports high-volume inbound and outbound voice traffic with up to 120 concurrent calls.
• Enterprise Voice Networks: Connects corporate digital telephony infrastructure to centralized IP communications platforms.
• Multi-Branch Organizations: Supports voice interconnection between remote offices, centralized PBXs, PSTN resources, and SIP services.
• Telecom & Service Providers: Provides digital trunk termination and SIP/IMS connectivity for managed voice services.
• Hospitality: Helps integrate existing hotel digital PBX infrastructure with modern IP-based voice platforms.
• Campus Communications: Suitable for universities, healthcare campuses, government facilities, and other large sites with existing E1/T1 infrastructure.
• Business Continuity: E1 hot standby, redundant power, backup server registration, and watchdog functions support high-availability voice designs.
• Fax Migration: T.30 and T.38 support helps preserve compatible fax services during conversion from traditional trunks to VoIP.

• Fanvil GA200 Series Digital VoIP Gateway
• 2 × Power Cords
• Ethernet Cable
• Ground Wire
• 4 × Rack Screws
• 2 × Rack-Mount Accessories / Angle Brackets
• 8 × Countersunk Bracket Screws
• 4 × Chassis Footpads
• Quick Installation Guide

The Fanvil GA200-8E is a digital E1/T1 VoIP gateway. It is intended for digital trunk integration and should not be confused with Fanvil GA100-series analog FXO or FXS gateways. Equipment requiring analog telephone interfaces needs the appropriate analog gateway rather than the GA200-8E.

The GA200-8E provides eight physical E1/T1 interfaces while Fanvil's current exact-model datasheet specifies a maximum of 120 concurrent calls. The physical trunk-port count should therefore not be interpreted as a guarantee that every theoretical timeslot across all eight E1/T1 interfaces can be used simultaneously for independent voice calls.

The gateway supports SS1, SS7, ISDN, SIP v1.0, SIP v2.0, and RFC3261. Actual interoperability depends on the signaling configuration used by the carrier, PBX, PSTN circuit, or other connected TDM equipment. E1/T1 framing, clocking, signaling, numbering, and trunk parameters should be confirmed before deployment.

The GA200-8E supports primary and backup PCM lines, E1 hot standby, simultaneous registration to primary and backup SIP servers, hardware watchdog monitoring, and dual AC power inputs. Either power input can operate the gateway, while connecting both enables the intended power-backup configuration.

The two network interfaces are adaptive Gigabit Ethernet ports. Fanvil's product specification identifies separate service and management network functions, allowing deployments to separate gateway traffic and administration where appropriate.

The gateway supports T.30 and T.38 fax, but successful fax operation depends on the connected SIP service, IP PBX, PSTN circuit, codecs, network conditions, and end-to-end fax configuration.

For rack installations, the supplied angle brackets and rack hardware can be installed on the 1U chassis. For desktop use, the supplied chassis footpads can be attached instead. Fanvil recommends maintaining adequate ventilation around the gateway and keeping the ventilation openings unobstructed.

Fanvil recommends proper grounding and provides a grounding stud and ground wire for the chassis. Because the unit connects to AC mains power and carrier-grade digital telecommunications circuits, installation should be performed by personnel familiar with E1/T1, telecom grounding, rack installation, and applicable electrical requirements.