[Asterisk-Users] Ethernet Channel Bank idea

[nik martin]

Walt Reed wrote:
> On Wed, Dec 08, 2004 at 08:43:10PM -0600, nik martin said:
> 
>>Anyone ever thought about an Ethernet based channel bank?  Basically a 
>>rack mount set of 24 IAXys?  That would be cool, IMO.  No wrangling with 
>> zaptel, etc.  IAX as the * <-> Channel bank protocol.
> 
>  
> Yes. Search the list :-)
> 
> My idea was close, but a little different. I'd like to see an ethernet
> unit that used the same modules as the TDM400P. Could even be a couple
> of models: a 6 port, 12 port, and 24 port. Don't know about the 24 port
> unit as a channel bank eats into that market. The 6 and 12 port modules
> would be perfect for soho and small business that don't need the port
> density of a full blown channel bank. This is the market that Asterisk
> is AWESOME for. Stick * on a small embedded linux box like a linksys
> router and plug in a 6-port IAXy with 4 FXS and 2 FXO. Need to expand?
> Add another 6 port IAXy.
> 
> The modules for the TDM400P are economical enough to do this with and
> beat out pricing of most of the larger (more than 2 port) SIP gateways
> AND already have certification (or pending certification.) Of course the
> big bonus is IAX instead of SIP.
> 



The iAXY uses these modules, doesn't it?  We were all gung-ho head over 
heels for the iAXYs, until we got a few and have had heat and software 
issues with them. if it stays plugged for more than a day, you get a 
fast busy and have to power it off and back on to get it running again.
And the secondary ip address for the server doesn't work any more.
If a decent bank that used the FXO/S modules without a power hungry 
power supply came out, we'd be all over it