Grandstream GCC6011 UC + Network Convergence Appliance, 10 GigE, PoE, Rack

Overview

The Grandstream GCC6011 replaces four separate boxes in a small office, clinic or shop: the internet router, the firewall, the office phone system (IP PBX) and a small Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch. It has ten Gigabit ports, two 2.5 Gbps SFP ports and four PoE outputs in a metal chassis that fits a 19 inch rack, so a branch with a network cabinet gets everything in one rack unit. Everything is set up and watched from one interface, which keeps a small place simple to run and secure.

Is it right for you?

• Suits a small or medium office, clinic, shop or branch with a network cabinet that wants internet, security, VPN and phones from one device.
• The phone system starts at 24 users and 8 calls at once; licences raise that if you grow.
• Its 36 W PoE budget powers a few phones or one access point. A larger estate of phones and access points needs a separate PoE switch.
• Ten Gigabit ports, three of them dedicated WAN ports, give more room for wired devices than the GCC6010.
• It has no Wi-Fi of its own: add GWN access points, or choose the GCC6010W, which has Wi-Fi 6 built in.

Key features

• Built-in IP PBX with 24 users and 8 concurrent calls by default (firmware 1.0.7.54 or later), upgradable by licence, with audio and video conferencing for the Wave app.
• Next-generation firewall with DPI (deep packet inspection), anti-virus, IDS/IPS (intrusion detection and prevention) at 900 Mbps, SSL inspection, content and application control.
• 2.5 Gbps routing, VPN links between offices or for remote staff: IPsec at 1 Gbps, plus WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP.
• Ten Gigabit RJ45 ports (three dedicated WAN ports) and two 2.5 Gbps SFP ports for fibre.
• Four PoE outputs to IEEE 802.3af/at with a 36 W total budget for phones or access points.
• Manages up to 150 Grandstream GWN access points and 500 clients; 160,000 NAT sessions; 2 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage.
• Wide codec support including Opus, G.711, G.722, G.729 and T.38 for fax, with H.264 and VP8 video.
• Slot for an optional M.2 SSD for extra storage.

What else you need

• An internet line (up to three can be connected for load balancing and failover).
• SIP phones or the Wave app for staff; the appliance provisions Grandstream SIP phones and accepts standard SIP phones and trunks from other makers.
• A SIP trunk or VoIP service from a provider for outside calls.
• Only if you need more than 24 users or 8 calls: GCC-UC upgrade licences for the GCC601x models.
• Only if you want ongoing firewall signature updates: the GCC-Security service (1-year, 3-year or lifetime).
• Only if you use the SFP ports: 2.5 Gbps SFP modules.
• Only if you want extra storage: an M.2 SSD.
• The power adapter is included (48 V DC, 1 A).

Installation

An IT installer or phone system installer should set it up: internet lines, VLANs, firewall rules, VPN and the phone system all live on this one box. It mounts in a rack with the included rack kit, or on a desk or wall; it measures 280 x 180 x 44 mm, weighs 1.2 kg and is rated 0 to 45 °C. A micro-SD slot and a USB 3.0 port are on the unit. Up to three WAN links can be configured for load balancing and failover.

Software and licences

Management is through GDMS (Grandstream Device Management System) in the cloud, the GWN mobile app, the local web UI, SSH and SNMP v1/v2c/v3. The IP PBX comes with 24 users and 8 concurrent calls on firmware 1.0.7.54 or later; GCC-UC upgrade licences made for the GCC601x models (the 50-user SMB pack, extra 50 extensions and extra 4 calls) raise that. Firewall signature updates come with the separate GCC-Security service, sold as 1-year, 3-year and lifetime packages. Staff can use the Wave app for audio and video calls and conferencing.

Before you buy

• The 36 W PoE budget suits a few phones or one access point; larger estates need a PoE switch.
• PBX capacity beyond 24 users and 8 calls needs GCC-UC upgrade licences made for the GCC601x models.
• Ongoing firewall signature updates need the separate GCC-Security service.
• No built-in Wi-Fi.