[asterisk-users] 2000+ user Asterisk PBX

[Jay R. Ashworth]

On Sun, Aug 03, 2008 at 07:11:41PM +0100, Femi wrote:
> Thanks for the design tips
> Based on all the information I have been able to gather this is the config
> that I believe will work best:
> 
> 1. SER on 2 servers in HA (failover) config
> 2. Asterisk cluster of 4 (or more) servers
> 3. MySQL and SMTP on 2 servers with HA config
> 4. Cisco or FoneBridge E1 gateways for telco access
> 5. Other servers for ITSP access
> 6. All systems separated on two racks at different ends of the building
> 7. HA switches, routers and firewalls

Now, there's one small problem.

You are likely to play pluperfect hell getting carriers to do
physically diverse entry into your building, especially if it's
not really large.

And if you *don't* get it, then the rest of your investment in HA is
pretty much for naught.

Cheers,
-- jra
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