Cisco Systems 416 User Manual
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User Guide for CiscoWorks QoS Policy Manager 4.1.6
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Chapter 7 Provisioning: Configuring QoS for IP Telephony
Understanding QoS for IP Telephony
QPM provides tools that can determine and configure the optimum QoS for a voice network. These
include:
include:
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Provisioning tools—Lets you define the correct policies for interfaces on the voice paths.
QPM provides voice policies that contain the QoS configurations and traffic rules required at each
relevant point in the network that needs QoS for IP telephony.
relevant point in the network that needs QoS for IP telephony.
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Deployment tools—Lets you deploy these policies on the network and monitor the deployment
process.
process.
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Reporting tools—Graphs and charts help you identify and troubleshoot QoS related issues.
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Network Model for Configuring QoS for IP Telephony
shows a typical network model for configuring QoS for IP telephony in an enterprise
environment. QPM supports the QoS methods required to configure IP telephony QoS for high-speed
campus domains, branch offices, and WAN implementations.
campus domains, branch offices, and WAN implementations.
Figure 7-1
IP Telephony Network Model
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Access Switch
Access Switch
Catalyst 2900
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Access Switch
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