[asterisk-users] PCI, PCI-X and PCI-e -- Server / Interface Card Selection

[Andrew D Kirch]

Ex Vitorino wrote:
> Hello List,
> 
> 
> The main issue is server selection regarding PCI bus connectivity
> for Asterisk solutions. Most offerings on HP Proliants, something
> I've been looking into, include PCI-X and/or PCI-e expansion slots.
> 
> I know PCI-e is totally different from PCI and PCI-X so, for now,
> that's not an issue.
> 
> 
> However, regarding PCI and PCI-X, and after googling for a while
> and checking wikipedia and whatnot, I'm still not clear on my main
> issue:
> 
> Can one use a PCI interface card in a PCI-X slot ? If so, under what
> conditions ? (ex: 3.3v cards only ? PCI-X bus speed is brought down ?
> what ?)
> 
> The objective would be to use Digium's echo cancelling PRI and BRI
> cards and/or beroNet's BRI cards on, for example, a Proliant ML350 G4
> or G5 containing PCI-X slots -- would such combination be technically
> feasible ?
> 
> If not, where are you guys getting servers for your PCI based solutions ?
> 
> 
> Can anyone shed some light into my doubts ? Pointers, documentation,
> experiences ?
> 
> 
> The second, kind of "attatched" issue, is associated to the growing
> PCI-e buses in the current servers. I know Sangoma already has
> a PRI card for PCI-e. What about Digium ? Other PRI, BRI manufacturers ?
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance and regards to all,
> -- 
> Ex Vito
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The rule of thumb is "if it fits you can use it" unless it doesn't work, 
there are few that won't (Creative's soundcards being an example of ones 
that don't)


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