[Asterisk-Users] Server Brand

Paul
Thu, 08 Sep 2005 09:46:56 -0000

Kenny Kant wrote:

>Hello, all I apologize for all these questions.  But I
>have so many running through my head for this.  What
>brand of server is a good one to use for running an
>asterisk box?  I did an install the other day on a
>Compaq Proliant ML370 G2 / Debian Sarge and it is
>currently working great. But HP/Compaq costs bukooo
>bucks.
>
>I have heard Super Micro is what alot of you are
>using.  Any problem running Debian on this?   If I am
>correct on this what makes this brand / their product
>so appealing?  Just price point?  I would love to use
>a 1U server but for I need more that one PCI port :)
>(at least three) for the TDM cards.
>
>Any thoughts are always appreciated.
>
>
I use debian sarge and usually build the servers. In cases where the
servers will not be close enough for me or one of my contract techs to
respond fast, I usually use dell with an upgrade on the service
contract(4 hour or less response time).