[Asterisk-Users] ATA devices

[Andrew Kohlsmith]

> Yep, you can get one of those (MVP810), refurbished for $2K.  So for the
> 24 ports you need, that'll be $6K + a four-port hub.

> Or you could get 12 Sipura SPA-2000 for $100/each, a 16-Port Switch (get
> something with address-cache, like the LinkSys 4116) for $100, and a few
> power-strips.  Total is $1,300, about a quarter of the Multitech device.
> You can keep things simple using a TFT server for the config.  If you
> really want to go fancy, replace the 12 individual Sipura Power-Supplies
> with a well-sized (65W+) 5V switched supply -- use the 5V leg of an ATX
> Supply (put a load on the 12V output by connecting a couple of fans).

Is it really a problem commandeering a cat5 pair in the closet for a T1 and 
using a cheap AB1 (FXS, right?) and plug the other end into your * box?  It 
seems like a colossal wiring and yucky configuration/maintenance mess 
otherwise.

AB1 with 24 FXS under $800 on ebay
T100P: $500 new
D50 to BIX: $30
Total: ~$1330 or less.

-A.