On Sunday 15 August 2004 13:50, Francis Augusto Medeiros wrote: > I'm sorry to ask this really, reeeeeeeeeeally newbie thing, but... > what would be an FXS channel bank, and where would I find more info > about some popular models? And the same question goes to... BIX > strips! What are those?? :)
haha A channel bank just serves as a device to convert channelized T1s into phone lines and back. FXS ports let you plug phones into them, FXO ports you plug phone lines in to. A BIX strip is just a common wiring closet item that lets you terminate 25 pairs to a strip about 5 or 6 inches long. Google Image search will show you exactly what they look like. A channel bank would typically terminate to a D50F connection, which you would then use a D50M to BIX cable -- this lets you easily terminate 24 phones to a T1, VASTLY reducing the mess and wiring hassle. Since you're moving in to a new place and you don't have existing wiring to make use of I'm not sure any of this would be of any use to you. Regards, Andrew _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
