There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter

Corporate Headquarters4400 140 th Ave. NorthSuite 250Clearwater, FL 33762800-638-8481West Coast Office41658 Ivy StreetSuite 107Murrieta, CA 92562877-530-2360A Quarterly Publication of Interlink Communication Systems Summer 2008Check out MRV’s New Learn & Earn PromotionMRV has recently produced a new FLASH presentation that coverseverything you need to know about Out-of-Band-Networking (OOBN).The presentation is 25 minutes in length and covers these topics:• OOBN Application Drivers• OOBN Operational Components• Console Server Compatibility• Management Interfaces used to Monitor and Control OOBN• Data Centers• Power ManagementThis is a really interesting and engaging presentation. And, whenInterlink VARs take the time to learn more about OOBN by watchingthe video, and passing a short 14 question quiz – MRV will send youa $50 American Express Gift Card as a thank you – for your interest –and your time.The Learn & Earn promotion is open to ALL Interlink VARs only. Youmust login to Interlink’s website to view the presentation and take thequiz.If you have any questions, please contact your Interlink AccountManager toll free on 800-638-8481 or 727-524-8663.A Case Study in OOBN – Fiberutilities GroupFiberutilities Group (FG), based in Cedar Rapids, IA, builds private networks that are owned by itstelecommunications and enterprise customers, many of whom rely on FG to manage these networks; makingOut-Of-Band-Network management an important strategy for Fiberutilities Group. That is why FG hasstandardized on MRV’s LX Series console servers to provide Out-Of-Band-Network management and controlfor its clients networks.An Out-Of-Band-Network provides access to IT and telecommunications devices, as well as power andphysical infrastructure resources to help maximize system up-time while reducing capital equipment andpersonnel costs. Remote management of these resources is accomplished by standard Ethernet TCP/IPcommunications, in addition to serial and modem connectivity, providing always available access from anylocation – even during network outages.Get the FULL Case Study at the “Learn & Earn” page onInterlink’s website: http://www.interlinkweb.com/systemics/email/MRV-OOBN-LX.asp.1 • Summer 2008 www.interlinkweb.com

Switchvox & The Digium ® Appliance FamilyChoosing a phone system that fits your business needs can be a bit challenging. You want to make the right choice, but you may not know whatthe future will bring to your business. If your company is small but growing fast, you may start out with a modest solution but find that your needsexponentially grow. You probably wouldn’t want to start with the biggest solution, only to find that your call volume is less than what you expected.The pairing of Switchvox and Digium’s new appliance family gives you the opportunity to easily choose the solution right for you, with the abilityto easily upgrade as your needs expand.Switchvox : Simply ExtraordinarySwitchvox is an easy to use, flexible, scalable, and complete turn-key IP PBX solution foryour business. It has features that let your business run more effectively and with fewerhassles. And it does all of this for a fraction of the cost of the PBX dinosaurs of the past.You can choose between Switchvox SOHO or Switchvox SMB depending on the needsof your organization. Switchvox SOHO is geared for demanding small offices or homeoffices that need a professional phone system. Switchvox SMB is for small to mediumsized businesses seeking a full feature set and powerful functionality.Not sure what to choose? No problem! If you start out small with Switchvox SOHO andfind that you need more features, functionality, or flexibility you can easily upgrade toSwitchvox SMB with little hassle.The Digium ® Appliance FamilySwitchvox is available on three different systems to provide a solution thatis a comfortable fit. Switchvox SOHO and SMB are both available on theDigium ® |Switchvox AA60. The Digium|Switchvox AA60 gives you the award-winningSwitchvox PBX on a robust appliance with a small form factor and sleek design. Needsomething with a bit more? You can also get a Switchvox SMB system on either theDigium|Switchvox AA300 or AA350. The AA300 is a medium sized appliance which canbe used as a desktop or in a rack. Need more horsepower and redundancy as well?The AA350 provides both with a rackmount appliance with RAID mirrored drives andredundant power supplies. Here’s a breakdown for you:SWITCHVOXSOHOSupports 1 to 20 usersUp to 10 concurrentcallsVoIP ReadySimple Call QueuesAuto Attendant (IVR)Simple ConferenceRoomsVoicemail to yourInboxSWITCHVOXSMBAll the features ofSOHOSupports 1 to 400usersUp to 75 concurrentcallsPrivate ConferenceRoomsCall RecordingOn-the-fly CallMonitoringRealtime SwitchboardIntegrated PhoneManagementMulti-LevelAdministrationIdeal For:Users / Calls:Recording /Conferencing:Redundancy /Failover:SubscriptionOptions:WarrantyOptions:Switchvox SOHOAA60 Appliancewith 10 SilverSubscriptionsDemanding small offices orhome offices that need aprofessional phone system.- Supports 1 to 20 users- Up to 10 concurrent callsNone AvailableSwitchvox SMBAA60 Appliancewith 10 SilverSubscriptionsSwitchvox BundlesOffices that don’t have acomputer rack and need thespace-savings of a smallplatform.- Supports 1 to 30 users- Up to 12 concurrent calls- Up to 5 concurrent recordedcalls- Up to 5 simultaneousconference usersSwitchvox SMBAA300 Appliancewith 10 SilverSubscriptionsMedium-sized businesseswith a computer rack or shelfspace that want the power ofa server-class PBX.- Supports 1 to 150 users- Up to 45 concurrent calls- Up to 10 concurrentrecorded calls- Up to 15 simultaneousconference usersCold Spare Available Cold Spare Available Cold Spare AvailableSilver Subscription Plan- Standard 1 Year Warranty- 3 Year Extended Warranty- Silver Subscription Plan- Gold Subscription Plan- Platinum Subscription Plan- Standard 1 Year Warranty- 3 Year Extended Warranty- Silver Subscription Plan- Gold Subscription Plan- Platinum Subscription Plan- Standard 1 Year Warranty- 3 Year Extended WarrantySee something you like? Need a little more information? Go to www.digium.com/switchvox andcreate a solution that’s the right fit!Switchvox SMBAAA350 Appliancewith 10 SilverSubscriptionsMedium to large businessesthat want a high performance,highly redundant, fullfeatured rackmount PBX.- Supports 1 to 400 users- Up to 75 concurrent calls- Up to 20 concurrentrecorded calls- Up to 30 simultaneousconference users- RAID Controller withmirrored drives- Redundant Power Supplies- Cold Spare Available- Silver Subscription Plan- Gold Subscription Plan- Platinum Subscription Plan- Standard 1 Year Warranty- 3 Year Extended Warranty2 • Summer 2008 www.interlinkweb.com

NetVanta ® Ethernet Switches – Smart IPBusiness Solutions from ADTRANADTRAN provides a full line of powerful switching solutions for all yournetwork needs. With ADTRAN’s award-winning and innovative NetVanta ®Ethernet switches, routers, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), wireless, and IPtelephony products, it is easy to find a quality solution to meet your specificrequirements for IP business communications.The NetVanta Series of Multiservice Access Routers with integral Layer 3switching provides affordable, all-in-one connectivity by offering a variety ofnetworking functions wrapped into a single, compact device. These integrated,versatile platforms are capable of solving a multitude of switching challenges.These products are perfect for bandwidth-intensive applications like Voice overIP (VoIP), IP Video Surveillance, or for reliable, corporate Local Area Network//Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) connectivity and Internet access.The Power of IntegrationWith the integration of multiple networking functions, NetVanta all-in-oneaccess routing platforms perform services such as switching, IP routing,firewall, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), and even 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi ® in asingle platform. These platforms are modular in nature and can accommodatea wealth of WAN interfaces depending on your connection needs. Theseintegrated solutions simplify installation, configuration and troubleshooting,reducing the number of devices to be managed, all while eliminating excesscabling costs.The Speed of Layer 3 and the Freedom of Wi-FiThe NetVanta 1335 Series integrates amodular IP access router, 24-portPoE Layer 3 switch, firewall,VPN appliance, and even802.11a/b/g wirelessaccess all-in-onecompact platform. ThisWi-Fi Certified radiocan support rates up to54Mbps and offers a fullsuite of business-classsecurity needs like WPA/WPA2, 802.1x user authentication, and Virtual AccessPoints (VAPs), the equivalent of wireless Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).Performance and FlexibilityThe NetVanta 3400 Series is the perfect high-performance, versatile solutionfor smaller network switching needs. The NetVanta 3448 features a fullymanaged, non-blocking, eight-port 802.3af-compliant PoE switch. It can powerany 802.3af compliant PoE device, including IP Phones, Wireless Access Points(WAPs), or security cameras. Compact, with low-cost functionality, it delivershigh-performance throughput with ADTRAN ® ’s RapidRoute technology forbandwidth-intensive applications.The ADTRAN portfolio of business-class switching solutions is perfectfor Small- and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) or multi-site enterprisenetworks. These solutions address today’s highest networking priorities,including bandwidth expansion, Voice over IP (VoIP), and network security.With ADTRAN’s award-winning and innovative NetVanta switches, routers,multiservice access routers, VPN solutions, wireless, and IP Telephonyproducts, it is easy to find a quality solution that is perfect for your specificnetwork needs. Every product is backed by an industry-leading five-yearwarranty, best-in-class telephone technical support from our team of degreedengineers, and is eligible for free firmwareupgrades.EtherScope Version4.0 Softwarehelps validate LANperformance duringinstallationValue-added resellers, systemintegrators and LAN installersnow have the ideal tool for LANinstallation and validation, allowingprojects to be completed morequickly at a lower cost. EtherScopeVersion 4.0 software includes theService Performance Tool. Installers,VARs and SIs can use this tool todemonstrate and document theavailability and responsiveness ofcritical network services.In addition, anexpanded Ethernetperformance testsuite allows usersto measure and assess end-to-endEthernet performance using newRFC 2544 procedures and otheradvanced tests, including jitter andbit errors, with customizable pass/fail criteria. The EtherScope analyzercan now also be paired with a lowcostGigabit LinkRunner Pro packetreflector for end-to-end testing.The smart LinkRunner Pro packetreflector supports layer 2 and 3networking at a price that allowsinstallers to instrument multiplelinks or to equip multiple fieldtechnicians.For more product informationvisit www.flukenetworks.com/etherscope or contact your InterlinkAccount Manager today. Toll free:800-638-8481.3 • Summer 2008 www.interlinkweb.com

Verso Products inStock at Interlink forImmediate Shipment.Interlink is proud to carry the completeline of Verso next generation networksolutions. Verso (including the formerVerilink) products are available topurchase at Interlink, many in stock forimmediately delivery.Verso offers hardware and softwaresolutions that help organizations reducecommunications expenses, enhanceproductivity, and increase profitability.Verso customers include leadingenterprises from a variety of high growthindustries, including financial institutions,oil/gas markets, and aerospace sectors.Verso’s applications and services deployquickly and provide a superior return oninvestment.Call Interlink today to learn more.There shall be eternalsummer in thegrateful heart.~Celia ThaxterAnnouncing the VoIP Solution Showcase – ComingSoon to a City Near You!Interlink is pleased to announce a new VoIP Solution Showcase tour that will becoming to a city near you!The VoIP Solution Showcase Tour will kick off in August, 2008 with four stops plannedin 2008, and more to be scheduled for 2009.These half day sessions will be hosted at select venues in targeted cities, and willshowcase a compelling IP-PBX/Telephony Solution Showcase that will be assembledhands-on, onsite.The formal presentation portion in the morning will include a discussion of thebundled solution by Interlink’s own Peter Weyant, Director of VoIP BusinessDevelopment, along with a ‘How to Sell it’ section. You’ll want your SEs on hand inthe afternoon for the hands-on assembly portion with Interlink Sr. System Engineer(Asterisk Open Source uber-geek) Kevin Kelley.The VoIP Solution Showcase sponsors include:• ADTRAN• Digium• Infinity Security Solutions• snom• U4EA Technologies• SIP TrunkingAttendees will have an opportunity to learn about the end-to-end solution during theformal presentation portion, and will get a “hands-on” understanding of the integratedsolution during the assembly phase of the event.In addition, you will receive a VoIP Solution Showcase Brochure that will includea complete network diagram, business case metrics, and more. VARs that areinterested in customizing the brochure for Commercial End Users (CEU), will have anopportunity to do so. In addition, attending VARs will have an opportunity to engageInterlink and its sponsors to support their CEU presentations.Benefits of Participating:• Saves Time. Attend a half day seminar conveniently presented in your own hometown.• Hands on experience with a bundled VoIP solution that you can sell right now,from the industry leaders in this space.• Face-to-face communication with strategic vendor partners and Interlink.Each city stop will offer a half day session commencing at 8:30 a.m. with a continentalbreakfast. A working lunch will also be provided. We expect the sessions to concludeby 2:30 p.m. but are happy to hang out with you to answer additional questions youmay have.Contact your Interlink Account Manager today to schedule yourself and your SEs intoone of these upcoming sessions:2008 Schedule:August 20, 2008September 10, 2008October 1, 2008October 15, 2008Orlando, FloridaChicago, IllinoisDallas, TexasLos Angeles, California4 • Summer 2008 www.interlinkweb.com