[asterisk-users] Connect PBX CO Port to TDM FXS Port

[Jorge Mendoza]

Daniel Kocher wrote:
>>> Daniel Kocher wrote:
>>> I would like to connect a Legacy PBX (Avaya IP Office 406) to an
>>> Asterisk Server.
>>>
>>> The Avaya has 3 CO Ports available. I thought buying a TDM30B card
>>> with 3 FXS ports to connect the * to the Avaya CO Ports.
>>>
>>> Is this the right approach? Does any one have experience with such a
>>> configuration?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for all recommandations and suggestions....
>>>
>>> Daniel Kocher
>>
>>  It kind of depends on what you're trying to accomplish. What do you 
>> want
>>  to be able to do with this connection?
>>
>>
>>   -Dave
>
> I would like to use the * as VoIP Gateway.
>
> Something like that:
> A user takes off a phone on a Avaya extension and dials for example 8
> to reach the CO Port. Then Asterisk answers and sends a dial tone. The
> user dails a numer and Asterisk is doing the rest! (Sending the call
> to an SIP or IAX Provider)

Yes, it works fine like that. We have several systems using * as a gateway.

Jorge Mendoza