[asterisk-users] Hardware advice for 100 extensions, routing via ISDN

[Rory Campbell-Lange]

In the O'Reilly Asterisk book it suggests that it is important to allow
BIOS specification of the PCI slot IRQs -- the Tyan won't let us do that
I don't think. Is this an issue with the Sangoma card?

Also comments about how suitable this machine is would also be
gratefully received.

Rory

On 04/08/07, Rory Campbell-Lange (rory at campbell-lange.net) wrote:
> I would be grateful for some comments on our proposed machine specs for
> a new Asterisk installation at a client with an initial 70 extensions.
> The system should be able to handle 100 extensions. The system will have
> the following main features:
> 
>     - PSTN connection via ISDN 30, dealing with all incoming calls.
>       Outgoing will be through ISDN initially
>     - 70-100 Snom 300 handsets
>     - 1-2 Snom 370 reception phones
>     - voicemail & voicemail to email
>     - occasional conferencing requirements
> 
> This is a normal office environment (architects) and we do not
> anticipate exceptionally heavy call volumes; on the other hand some
> conversations will last a very long time.
> 
> I've had a look at http://voip-info.org/wiki/view/Asterisk+dimensioning
> 
> We are presently intending to put in 2 number 
> 
>     CHASSIS/CASE: 2U 2HotSwap Bay 510W PSU
>     MOTHERBOARD: Tyan s5197G2NR
>     CPU(s): Core2Due E6600 (2*2.4GHz)
>     MEMORY: 4GB 667 ECC (2*2048)
>     HDD: 2*150GB Raptor HDD
>     CD/DVD: DVD/RW
>     OTHER: Sangoma A101PCI Card
> 
>     We will be running on 64 bit Debian.
> 
> The second machine is to be used in place of the first in case of
> failure.

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Rory Campbell-Lange
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