[Asterisk-Users] T1 Hardware Echo Can

[Brent Franks]

Hello,

After reading the lists and taking reccomendations from TC, I have finally
given up on the echo can built into asterisk.  I am sick of hearing
complaints from users, so the money spent on a hardware echo can will be
worth its weight in gold.

I am curious however, about some setup and component requirements.  It
seems as if every telecom place I call, either never calls back or doesn't
have a clue what I am talking about.  Does anyone have any good companies
with competent sales/engineer people who would help put together a
solution.

Also, for anyone that has hooked up a echo can before.  Do you have to buy
such a large shelf?  Obviously things things are intended for ILEC
installs, however, I can't find anything geared towards the PBX realm.  It
seems everything on Ebay is a 32 module shelf rack.  Thats a bit over kill
for us.

Further, I would imagine this setup.  Please correct me if I am off base.
I would have a straight T1 cable from the Channel Bank to the Echo Can,
and then a X-over from * to the Echo Can.  How are these solutions (e.g.
Tellabs) wired up?   Are there RJ45 connectors on the back of the shelf,
or is it a strip the wire and twist method?

Any assistance that anyone can provide to myself (and the list) would be
greatly appreciated, as there are many people who would benefit from
this...

Thanks!

- Brent