[asterisk-users] Enabling Second Processor Trashes Audio Quality

[Tzafrir Cohen]

On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 05:07:31PM -0700, George Pajari wrote:
> Any thoughts on this one?
> 
> IBM xSeries 330 processor running Debian 3.1 (2.6.8 kernel) with a 
> TE406P board.
> 
> Working fine (more or less) connected to a couple of PRIs.
> 
> Rebuild kernel with support for second CPU and inbound (PRI -> SIP) 
> audio is badly garbled. Outbound (Asterisk -> PRI) is fine.

BTW: If you're using the provided kernel, why not use the provided -smp
packages?

> 
> Rebooting a kernel with support for only a single CPU clears up the problem

Is it the original kernel or a boot option to disable SMP?

> 
> There is a small possibility that the TE406P card is acting up and that 
> the audio problem is coincidental with the switch between 
> dual-processor/single-processor kernels but thought I'd consult the list 
> for advice.
> 
> Will be swapping out the TE406P for a new TE407P in the next couple of 
> days and will report findings then.
> 
> g.
> 
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