[asterisk-users] Big practical systems

[Andrew Latham]

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> I don't want to start the "How many calls can Asterisk handle?" discussion
> or "How many angels can stand on the point of a pin?" discussion either.

You just did

> But can anyone contribute some practical knowledge of systems that take in
> channel bank T1s or DS3s from "far away", and process the calls?

Most of us are far too busy.  These things are best learned the hardway.

> I am looking for real world, been there, done that, or "check the 'Belchfire
> Systems GigaFiber 65536' system".

Its called Asterisk.

> Not to start the discussion, but "Is there a board that will take a DS3 (672
> channels) and a system that will handle the calls, or is that a silly
> question?"

There are many.  The primary problem it getting a provider to provide
you with a DS3.

> Is there an IP box that would take the DS3 and then a system that would
> handle the calls? My guess would be yes because the actual call load would
> be far lower than 672 calls.  Maybe 100-150 or so simultaneous.

There are a few solutions here and several expensive chunks of
hardware. Do you want to put all your eggs in one basket?

> Each line/call would have to have absolute caller ID.  In other words, PSTN
> call handling.

That is between you and the provider.  The technology exists on the wire.

> Cary

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