[asterisk-users] Shut down one Zap line

[Ron Joffe]

On Monday 28 January 2008 14:10, Steve Totaro wrote:
> On Jan 28, 2008 1:33 PM, Ron Joffe <ron.joffe at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I have a system with 2 TE220B (2xPRI). I am looking for a method to
> > shutdown one of the 4 zap lines.
> >
> > Something like a " ifconfig eth3 down " command.
> >
> > It should be the equivalent of physically unplugging one PRI circuit.
>
> With or without reloading or restarting Asterisk?
>
Without reloading or restarting Asterisk.

> I think if you are actually trying to bring down the PRI without
> stopping changing configs and starting Asterisk, there is no way
> currently.
>

That is what I am attempting.

> If you just want to take them out of use but not down, you could write
> a shell script to change your dialplan and put the PRIs in different
> groups.
>
> Lastly, outside of Asterisk you could use a CSU/DSU that supports
> telnet or even an iBoot or other web controlled power outlet device to
> turn it on or off.  iBoot works well but I prefer this unit
> http://www.controlbyweb.com/webswitch/index.html because it is priced
> better and has two outlets (plus you can mount it easily on a wall
> board).  I have been using both products for various things and they
> work flawlessly.

Steve, I think you might have given me an idea there.

Thanks,

Ron