[asterisk-users] New user question (X100P)

[Andrew D Kirch]

Andrew D Kirch wrote:
> David Ruggles wrote:
>> I'm trying to set up a simple test box to start developing with Asterisk.
>>
>> I've got a Dell GX150 with two X100P cards. I've downloaded, printed 
>> out and
>> read through most of TFOT. I've also done a lot of Internet searching.
>>
>> I'm getting this error:
>> ZT_CHANCONFIG failed on channel 1: No such device or address (6)
>>
>> Based on the searching I've done, it seems like the problem must be 
>> shared
>> IRQ issues. I've gone in the BIOS and disabled everything I can but I 
>> can't
>> stop the sharing completely. One X100P is shared with the built-in 
>> video and
>> the other X100P is shared with a serial controller. (I disabled both 
>> serial
>> ports)
>>
>> My question is this: (in three parts)
>>
>> 1) Are my research and assumptions accurate? Does this seem to be an IRQ
>> issue?
>> 2) If I have to build another system to prevent the IRQ problem, can 
>> anyone
>> recommend hardware (just for a simple test box right now)
>> 3) Is it worth keeping the X100Ps or should I get a TDM400P like used in
>> TFOT, or something else? (again just for testing)
>>
>> If there are other things I should check first please let me know!!
>>
>> TIA!!!!!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> David Ruggles
>> CCNA MCSE (NT) CNA A+
>> Network Engineer    Safe Data, Inc.
>> (910) 285-7200    david at safedatausa.com
>>
>>
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> The X100P is going to leave you fairly unsatisfied with your Asterisk 
> experience.  It lacks an on-card timing interface, and real X100P's 
> haven't been made in quite awhile (several years).  You may or may not 
> get caller ID, you may or may not get two way audio.  I know it's a bit 
> more but you're better off with the TDM.  Good luck!
> 
I should note I committed two sins in this post.
1. Tzafrir, I didn't see your reply (blame my inability to use my mail 
reader, and accept my humble apology)
2. the TDM400P comes with installation support from Digium, so you know 
you're going to be able to get it working correctly.

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