Hi all, Is there any alternative hardware components for multi port FXO cards, other than Single and E1 or T1 level? For example 4 or 8 port FXO card is ideal. Also the price matters. Thanks!
Sounds like you have the same need I do.. and many others I am sure.. The only option seems to be the Diva Server ISDN cards but they are very expensive.. So it actually works out cheaper to get a E1 or T1 card and the line installed than buying the 4 port Diva server card (In the UK anyway).. Later..> Hi all, > > Is there any alternative hardware components for multi port FXO cards, other > than Single and E1 or T1 level? For example 4 or 8 port FXO card is ideal. > Also the price matters. > > Thanks! > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users-- ______________________________________________ http://www.linuxmail.org/ Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr Powered by Outblaze
Hi, A voice modem (PCI or USB) can be an option? BR, Dan ----- Original Message ----- From: "WipeOut ." <wipeout@linuxmail.org> To: <asterisk-users@lists.digium.com> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] fxo cards> Sounds like you have the same need I do.. and many others I am sure.. > > The only option seems to be the Diva Server ISDN cards but they are veryexpensive.. So it actually works out cheaper to get a E1 or T1 card and the line installed than buying the 4 port Diva server card (In the UK anyway)..> > Later.. > > > Hi all, > > > > Is there any alternative hardware components for multi port FXO cards,other> > than Single and E1 or T1 level? For example 4 or 8 port FXO card isideal.> > Also the price matters. > > > > Thanks! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > -- > ______________________________________________ > http://www.linuxmail.org/ > Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr > > Powered by Outblaze > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > >
A voice modem is not really an option.. I am going to attempt to use a passive BRI ISDN card and see what the performance is like.. Later I will try and add another BRI card so that I have 4 channels..> Hi, > > A voice modem (PCI or USB) can be an option? > > BR, > Dan > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "WipeOut ." <wipeout@linuxmail.org> > To: <asterisk-users@lists.digium.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 1:24 PM > Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] fxo cards > > > > Sounds like you have the same need I do.. and many others I am sure.. > > > > The only option seems to be the Diva Server ISDN cards but they are very > expensive.. So it actually works out cheaper to get a E1 or T1 card and the > line installed than buying the 4 port Diva server card (In the UK anyway).. > > > > Later.. > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > Is there any alternative hardware components for multi port FXO cards, > other > > > than Single and E1 or T1 level? For example 4 or 8 port FXO card is > ideal. > > > Also the price matters. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > -- > > ______________________________________________ > > http://www.linuxmail.org/ > > Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr > > > > Powered by Outblaze > > _______________________________________________ > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users-- ______________________________________________ http://www.linuxmail.org/ Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr Powered by Outblaze
If you only want 1 line going into * then you best bet is a X100P card at $99.. It will make your life much easier when it comes to the setup.. I though you wanted multiple lines..> Hi, > > > A voice modem is not really an option.. > > Why? I don't want to get an ISDN connection at home only for that. > I have a broadband connection at home (cable)... so no need for me to have > an ISDN line too... > There is any other reason not to use a PCI or USB voice modem as a FXO > interface? > It can be a lot cheaper option for home use. > > Thanks, > Dan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "WipeOut ." <wipeout@linuxmail.org> > To: <asterisk-users@lists.digium.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 5:02 PM > Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] fxo cards > > > > A voice modem is not really an option.. > > > > I am going to attempt to use a passive BRI ISDN card and see what the > performance is like.. Later I will try and add another BRI card so that I > have 4 channels.. > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > A voice modem (PCI or USB) can be an option? > > > > > > BR, > > > Dan > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "WipeOut ." <wipeout@linuxmail.org> > > > To: <asterisk-users@lists.digium.com> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 1:24 PM > > > Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] fxo cards > > > > > > > > > > Sounds like you have the same need I do.. and many others I am sure.. > > > > > > > > The only option seems to be the Diva Server ISDN cards but they are > very > > > expensive.. So it actually works out cheaper to get a E1 or T1 card and > the > > > line installed than buying the 4 port Diva server card (In the UK > anyway).. > > > > > > > > Later.. > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > Is there any alternative hardware components for multi port FXO > cards, > > > other > > > > > than Single and E1 or T1 level? For example 4 or 8 port FXO card is > > > ideal. > > > > > Also the price matters. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > > -- > > > > ______________________________________________ > > > > http://www.linuxmail.org/ > > > > Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr > > > > > > > > Powered by Outblaze > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > -- > > ______________________________________________ > > http://www.linuxmail.org/ > > Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr > > > > Powered by Outblaze > > _______________________________________________ > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users-- ______________________________________________ http://www.linuxmail.org/ Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr Powered by Outblaze
My suggestion is still the X100P.. As far as I remember the linejack is not able to make calls, only recieve.. A USB voice modem will not have drivers.. A PCI voice modem will have driver problems and compatibility problems.. X100P is fully supported by Digium and Asterisk.. By buying the X100P you support Digium and therefore Asterisk Development.. I have been very happy with my X100P.. It has worked perfectly..> Nope.. just one line (for my home), but what has a X100P card more than a > voice modem in terms of hardware? > I think it is a big difference between X100P and LineJack (in price too). > LineJack has the audio codecs includec in hardware. About X100P I know > allmost nothing. > The specification on the web page is so thin that it appears like a device > who does.... nothing in the hardware. > I am missing something? > Why to pay 99 USD (plus a lot for transport) and not to use a local USB > voice modem which is just 20USD?. Just because they are no drivers available > for Asterisk? > > If someone knows more about X100P I kindly ask him to send me that > information too. > I really need a good FXO interface (one port only) and supported by > Asterisk. > > Thanks, > Dan > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "WipeOut ." <wipeout@linuxmail.org> > To: <asterisk-users@lists.digium.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 5:32 PM > Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] fxo cards > > > > If you only want 1 line going into * then you best bet is a X100P card at > $99.. It will make your life much easier when it comes to the setup.. I > though you wanted multiple lines.. > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > A voice modem is not really an option.. > > > > > > Why? I don't want to get an ISDN connection at home only for that. > > > I have a broadband connection at home (cable)... so no need for me to > have > > > an ISDN line too... > > > There is any other reason not to use a PCI or USB voice modem as a FXO > > > interface? > > > It can be a lot cheaper option for home use. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Dan > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "WipeOut ." <wipeout@linuxmail.org> > > > To: <asterisk-users@lists.digium.com> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 5:02 PM > > > Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] fxo cards > > > > > > > > > > A voice modem is not really an option.. > > > > > > > > I am going to attempt to use a passive BRI ISDN card and see what the > > > performance is like.. Later I will try and add another BRI card so that > I > > > have 4 channels.. > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > > > > A voice modem (PCI or USB) can be an option? > > > > > > > > > > BR, > > > > > Dan > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > From: "WipeOut ." <wipeout@linuxmail.org> > > > > > To: <asterisk-users@lists.digium.com> > > > > > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 1:24 PM > > > > > Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] fxo cards > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sounds like you have the same need I do.. and many others I am > sure.. > > > > > > > > > > > > The only option seems to be the Diva Server ISDN cards but they > are > > > very > > > > > expensive.. So it actually works out cheaper to get a E1 or T1 card > and > > > the > > > > > line installed than buying the 4 port Diva server card (In the UK > > > anyway).. > > > > > > > > > > > > Later.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is there any alternative hardware components for multi port FXO > > > cards, > > > > > other > > > > > > > than Single and E1 or T1 level? For example 4 or 8 port FXO card > is > > > > > ideal. > > > > > > > Also the price matters. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > > > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > > > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > ______________________________________________ > > > > > > http://www.linuxmail.org/ > > > > > > Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr > > > > > > > > > > > > Powered by Outblaze > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > > -- > > > > ______________________________________________ > > > > http://www.linuxmail.org/ > > > > Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr > > > > > > > > Powered by Outblaze > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > -- > > ______________________________________________ > > http://www.linuxmail.org/ > > Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr > > > > Powered by Outblaze > > _______________________________________________ > > Asterisk-Users mailing list > > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users-- ______________________________________________ http://www.linuxmail.org/ Now with e-mail forwarding for only US$5.95/yr Powered by Outblaze
Hi,> A USB voice modem will not have drivers..Linux drivers in general or Asterisk channel driver/ I have linux drivers for my USB voice modem (SM56USB)> > A PCI voice modem will have driver problems and compatibility problems.. >In general or with Asterisk only?> X100P is fully supported by Digium and Asterisk..This is the main point.> > By buying the X100P you support Digium and therefore AsteriskDevelopment.. This is true. I really want to buy one, but still search for a closer distributor.> > I have been very happy with my X100P.. It has worked perfectly.. >Nice to hear that.... Really want one too.... Dan
http://www.planet.com.tw But watch out... they don't support caller ids for all countries... Isamar On Thu, 22 May 2003 denzel@infotechs.lk wrote:> Hi all, > > Is there any alternative hardware components for multi port FXO cards, other > than Single and E1 or T1 level? For example 4 or 8 port FXO card is ideal. > Also the price matters. > > Thanks! > > _______________________________________________ > Asterisk-Users mailing list > Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users >
Hey, Here is a quesion for you. I am still battling with the phone system for my new buisiness. 6 incoming lines, 1 fax, DSL. 8 phones max, will provably start with 5 to save money. I was thinking of using Asterisk, but having difficulty finding appropriate buisiness phones. The Mitel 5055 is the best one I have found, but the price seems to be about 400$ per phone. $2K, plus a 500$ server, then how to get the 6 B1(pots) lines into it. I had thought of using a channel bank, but what a pain in the ass that is becoming. For one, they are expensive, and I then have to buy the T1 card for the phone server. I though, why not go with an FXO card. I wish there was an X400P card with 4 ports on it, but, que sera. I can get them for 100$ apiece, or $50 for the knock offs on ebay, but that means 6 pci slots. Not easy, I could use one of the pci extender boxes, but now I am worried about conflicts. Or dialogic analog 4 or 12 port cards for about 1500 to 1800$. :( This is getting expensive. Part of the idea was to save some money. The other part was to use open software as much as possible, and support the FOSS community where ever possible. Here comes the question, wait for it :) Has anyone had success with the dialogic 4 port cards, running 2 of them in a server with * in a buisiness environment as stated above. I am begining to think that I may be better off just going with a proprietary system and cough up the 6K and get it over with. There are a couple of solutions that will share the cat5 cable, that's something. Any ideas? Suggestions? Does anyone know of a solution provider out there who will be able to set this up for me for the 6K the phone system is going to cost me anyway? Michael Rowley MD FP
Hey guys, has anyone put 6 of the wildcat X100P cards in one machine? I am thinking about putting 6 in one machine, what is everyone elses experience Michael Rowley MD FP
On Tue, 2003-12-09 at 15:00, Andrew Kohlsmith wrote:> > $500 - T100P card > > $500 - decent PC > > $800 - bad ebay day for a channel bank > > $480 - 16 analog phones at $30 (att 957 with speakerphone) > > that $800 will be very good actually if you can find an Adit600 with FXO > ports... they are scarce on ebay and always command higher prices. > > If he wants displays on the phones PT350s are cheap refurbs for about $70 > apiece.And you validate my point. I was estimating in there for a FXS channel bank and then turning around and purchasing a FXO card full price. -- Steven Critchfield <critch@basesys.com>
On Tue, 2003-12-09 at 15:18, Michael Rowley wrote:> Hey guys, > > has anyone put 6 of the wildcat X100P cards in one machine? > I am thinking about putting 6 in one machine, what is everyone elses > experienceRead the docs. 2 card maximum sane install. -- Steven Critchfield <critch@basesys.com>
This maybe a stupid question. Pardon me. I see everyone talking about purchasing the channel bank from ebay. 1. As a user who has never used ebay, are these used equipments ? 2. Are these reliable in terms of all ports working and all hardware intact? 3. Is there a huge price difference between purchasing it from a authorized dealer and ebay ? 4. Or was this suggestion just because the system being setup for is a NPO who like to save, even if it is a couple of dollors? 5. If we find some issues with it, can we return it for another ? 6. How far reliability becomes an issue in purchasing it from ebay or an authorized reseller. Cheers Sri Andrew Kohlsmith wrote:>>$500 - T100P card >>$500 - decent PC >>$800 - bad ebay day for a channel bank >>$480 - 16 analog phones at $30 (att 957 with speakerphone) >> >> > >that $800 will be very good actually if you can find an Adit600 with FXO >ports... they are scarce on ebay and always command higher prices. > >If he wants displays on the phones PT350s are cheap refurbs for about $70 >apiece. > >Regards, >Andrew >_______________________________________________ >Asterisk-Users mailing list >Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com >http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users > > >-------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.digium.com/pipermail/asterisk-users/attachments/20031209/899b9e7f/attachment.htm
asterisk-users-admin@lists.digium.com wrote:> On Tue, 2003-12-09 at 15:18, Michael Rowley wrote: >> Hey guys, >> >> has anyone put 6 of the wildcat X100P cards in one machine? >> I am thinking about putting 6 in one machine, what is everyoneelses>> experience > > Read the docs. 2 card maximum sane install.Can you point me to the documentation that states this? If I need to connect 3 or 4 pstn lines, are my only choices to add another box and connect them via IAX trunking, or to wait for the 4-port FXO card? Does anyone know when the 4-port card will be released?
Steven, I know how to RTFM. I have found no reference yet to how many x100P cards I can run in one box. Where did you find that reference? I have looked at the manual avaliable from *.org, downloaded the pdf of the x100p card tech info, it doesn't say it anywhere. 'course, I'm just sad as it would be a much cheaper way to go. I was afraid that there would be a problem with multiple cards in one box. I can get the four port Dialogic card for about 900$, or the 12 for 2K. But then were are the same price, or just a bit more than a channel bank and a t100p card. So, the docs say no more than 2 x100p cards sane, has anyone done it? put 5 or 6 in one box? Michael. On Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at 05:57 PM, asterisk-users-request@lists.digium.com wrote:> On Tue, 2003-12-09 at 15:18, Michael Rowley wrote: >> Hey guys, >> >> has anyone put 6 of the wildcat X100P cards in one machine? >> I am thinking about putting 6 in one machine, what is everyone elses >> experience > > Read the docs. 2 card maximum sane install. > -- > Steven Critchfield <critch@basesys.com> >Michael Rowley MD FP
Maybe even just 4 cards. I would like to know where it states that as well. I have been reading a lot and thought I was ok setting up my first system with 4 cards. Thanks, Dustin -----Original Message----- From: Michael Rowley [mailto:os2doc@bellsouth.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 9:38 PM To: asterisk-users@lists.digium.com Subject: [Asterisk-Users] Re: FXO cards Steven, I know how to RTFM. I have found no reference yet to how many x100P cards I can run in one box. Where did you find that reference? I have looked at the manual avaliable from *.org, downloaded the pdf of the x100p card tech info, it doesn't say it anywhere. 'course, I'm just sad as it would be a much cheaper way to go. I was afraid that there would be a problem with multiple cards in one box. I can get the four port Dialogic card for about 900$, or the 12 for 2K. But then were are the same price, or just a bit more than a channel bank and a t100p card. So, the docs say no more than 2 x100p cards sane, has anyone done it? put 5 or 6 in one box? Michael. On Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at 05:57 PM, asterisk-users-request@lists.digium.com wrote:> On Tue, 2003-12-09 at 15:18, Michael Rowley wrote: >> Hey guys, >> >> has anyone put 6 of the wildcat X100P cards in one machine? >> I am thinking about putting 6 in one machine, what is everyone elses >> experience > > Read the docs. 2 card maximum sane install. > -- > Steven Critchfield <critch@basesys.com> >Michael Rowley MD FP _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
On Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at 01:21 AM, asterisk-users-request@lists.digium.com wrote:> >> DIalogic 4 and 12 port cards are expensive. The 12 port prohibitively >> so, so I think I would be better off getting 2 of the 4 port cards. I >> have found them for <900$ apiece on ebay. >> >> That compairs as: >> >> Case 1 Channel bank >> >> Asterisk box: 500$ (provably less than this, as it is a minimal >> machine) >> T100P card: 500$ >> Channel Bank 600$ (actually, from what I can find, provably more like >> 1000$ before I am done) >> Phones: I am going to go with the Mitel Networks 5055, they are about >> 400$ apiece. >> Total: 1600$ for the setup (to 2000$) + 2000K for 5 phones. >> >> Case 2: FXO cards >> >> Asterisk box 500$ >> Dialogic 4 port card 900$ >> Phones: same as the above >> Total 1400$ plus phones, 2K$ for 5 phones. > > Don't forget that you will then have to purchase the DS0 licenses too. > >err, whats a DS0 license? Michael Rowley MD FP
FWIW, Most Telcos (At least for us CLECs) it becomes more cost effective for us to run a DS1 to a customers location if they have 5 CO lines or more. I would hunt around for a company that would do that for you. If you get the T100P Card @ $500 it's cheaper than 6 $100 FXO cards. Telco can take the T1 right into your * box and you'll have plenty of channels to spare in the future. Tim Thompson CPE Manager http://www.amatechtel.com (806) 722-2227 -----Original Message----- From: John Vozza [mailto:john@netrom.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 7:54 PM To: asterisk-users@lists.digium.com Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] FXO cards On Tue, 9 Dec 2003, Barton Hodges wrote:> asterisk-users-admin@lists.digium.com wrote: > > On Tue, 2003-12-09 at 15:18, Michael Rowley wrote: > >> Hey guys, > >> > >> has anyone put 6 of the wildcat X100P cards in one machine? > >> I am thinking about putting 6 in one machine, what is everyone > elses > >> experience > > > > Read the docs. 2 card maximum sane install. > > Can you point me to the documentation that states this? If I need to > connect 3 or 4 pstn lines, are my only choices to add another box and > connect them via IAX trunking, or to wait for the 4-port FXO card? > Does anyone know when the 4-port card will be released? >It is possible but not recommended to put more then 2 x100p's in a box. I have a system with a TDM400 and 4 X100p's. Key is to get a motherbrd that lets you assign IRQ resources since you do not want the above cards to share IRQ's (That said the TDM and an X100 do share an IRQ without a problem but this is a 2.4GHZ machine) Using more then one box is best. As for the FXO modules I have passed out many many times holding my breath! :) John ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - NetRom Internet Services 973-208-1339 voice john@netrom.com 973-208-0942 fax http://www.netrom.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users