[Asterisk-Users] Re: Sun Servers with UltraSparc Processors

[Ish]

I had asterisk running on SuSe 7.3 on an Ultra 2 back in May 2003. Had to make some changes to Makefiles. At that time, SuSe had no more updates planned for Linux on Sparc. I had MGCP and SIP running very well on it. Had some trouble with H323. Timing was another issue as the Ultra 2 is an SBus machine and not PCI. Basic IP Call switching works. MeetMe may not work. Machine was very reliable. Had almost no down time for the 6 months or so that I used it at home. I have been using Sparc servers for many years now and am very impressed by their reliability and performance. I think even Sonus Softswitch runs on a Sun Netra.

I had documented the Makefile modification in an email to the list. If you search for Sparc in the mailing list, you should be able to find it. If not, drop me a line and I'll see if I still have it.

Good luck.

Ish


"Adthrawn" <adthrawn at adthrawn.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message news:76F00BB3-3F26-11D8-9B22-0003931088F6 at adthrawn.freeserve.co.uk...
> Hi,
> 
> I'm just considering buying two Telecoms grade Sun Netra's to run a 
> lab-based VoIP solution. Not my immediate thoughts as a VoIP platform, 
> but from what I've heard, they can run Linux, and run it well.
> 
> Only thing is:
> 
> The Wiki and the Whitepaper just state that Asterisk is for the x86 
> architecture, but has been compiled to run on PPC architectures. No 
> mention of UltraSparc. If I can get it compiled, what would I be 
> loosing in terms of functions or what problems might I face?
> 
> Would other 3rd party code (add ons and bolts on) work too, are these 
> tied to platforms, or just to Asterisk itself?
> 
> I've not got long to decide about the machines - so any feedback would 
> be most welcome!! And directly too if possible!!!
> 
> Finally, will ISDN4Linux run on an UltraSparc version of Linux? My 
> intention is to stick a dual ISDN BRI card into each (2x ISDN lines on 
> each card, or 4x "B-Channels" in total).
> 
> I've had trouble trying to find decent second-hand/refurbished or new 
> rackable servers within the research budget that can even be considered 
> usable! These are the first machines that have a high spec, and are 
> designed for the Telecom's industry.
> 
> Best,
> Ad.
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