[asterisk-biz] Flash IDE

[JR Richardson]

> We have a number offices accommodating 4-6 people each hence it is very
> important for PBX to be fanless and silent. We have been looking at using
> IDE flash disks also called DOM. The performance tests we have done so far
> satisfy our requirements, however we are concerned with DOM durability.
>
> We have installed debian and vanilla asterisk on 1GB DOM. All seems to work
> fine at the moment however will DOM last? How long it will last? Is anyone
> able to share similar experience? Any other information/tips?
>
Eliminate the flash as the root file system and use a ram drive.  The
flash should hold the compressed image and only be used to write
configuration changes and log files.  This will greatly extend the lif
of the flash.

JR
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JR Richardson
Engineering for the Masses