[Asterisk-Users] Options for 3+ FXO ports

[mgraves at mstvp.com]

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] Options for 3+ FXO ports
> From: "Jorge Mendoza" <mendoza at tcc.com.pe>
> Date: Mon, March 08, 2004 8:53 am
> To: asterisk-users at lists.digium.com
> 
> Rich Adamson wrote:
> >>I'm looking into implementing an * solution and I'm expecting to
> require 4
> >>incoming FXO lines.  Based on my reading of the mailing list archives
> and
> >>what I read on the Digium web site, I don't think that this can be
> achieved
> >>with X100P cards as it doesn't seem to be practical to have more than
> 3
> >>X100P cards at the time (IRQs is the main problem I think).  At four
> FXO
> >>ports, I can't quite justify something like a full T1 on a monthly
> basis.
> >>But, since I've never ordered one, I'm thinking that it's a "all or
> nothing"
> >>deal (i.e.: I can't order a T1 and pay for only 4 voice channels). 
> It would
> >>seem that the best I can do is a 3x8 configuration according to the
> >>information on this page
> > 
> > 
> > The Mediatrix 1204 FXO gateway sort of works with asterisk in the US,
> but
> > have had a few issues with CallerID being recognized when the four
> pstn
> > lines have different ring cadence (at least I believe its a cadence
> issue).
> > 
> > Other then that, there seems to be a significant market opportunity
> for
> > anyone that can produce a reliable 4-port device.
> > 
> > A goggle search for channel banks turned up www.nextag.com with
> samples such
> > as this:
> > Adtran TA750 Chassis w/psu ac adapter $900
> > Adtran Quad FXO card: $230
> > Adtran TA750 w/12 FXS ports: $1250
> > Adtran TA750 w/FT1, 20 FXS: $1900
> > 
> > However, I don't consider those prices cost effective for four ports
> after
> > adding in the digium T1 card, etc.
> > 
> > I'm interested in a 4-port as well if anyone knows of something.
> 
> See: http://www.welltech.com.tw/
> 
> No yet tested, but waiting my first samples next week. Have callerid
> and 
> reversal polarity detection!. Prices seems to be half of Mediatrix.
> 
> Jorge

I have been eagerly awaiting word on these devices! They would not give me one on evaluation, and charge a 20% restocking so I have not tried them myself. Please post your findings :-)

Michael Graves