[asterisk-users] Compact, affordable x86 devices?
Hello I'd like to build a compact, affordable, fanless x86 solution to handle my home landline. I know about the following two platforms: 1. www.pcengines.ch/alix.htm alix1d + case 100 Does Availability 500 mean that it's just not possible to buy just one item? 2. www.soekris.com/products.html?limit=all net4501-30 Board and Case $175.00 Is the net4501 powerful enough to run Asterisk, considering that I'll use an external VoIP gateway to connect it to my landline? Are there other manufacturers I should know about? Thank you. -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Compact, affordable x86 devices?
Gilles wrote: Does Availability500 mean that it's just not possible to buy just one item? I read it as they have over 500 in stock. Doug -- Ben Franklin quote: Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Compact, affordable x86 devices?
Just about any of the HP thin clients, either new or used off eBay, with AstLinux installed do a wonderful job, especially if you are not going to need a PCI card. The older units will need a larger flash. Transcend has several different sizes that are direct replacements Looks like some of the Neoware units will also do the job. John Novack Gilles wrote: Hello I'd like to build a compact, affordable, fanless x86 solution to handle my home landline. I know about the following two platforms: 1. www.pcengines.ch/alix.htm alix1d + case 100€ Does Availability500 mean that it's just not possible to buy just one item? 2. www.soekris.com/products.html?limit=all net4501-30 Board and Case $175.00 Is the net4501 powerful enough to run Asterisk, considering that I'll use an external VoIP gateway to connect it to my landline? Are there other manufacturers I should know about? Thank you. -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users -- Dog is my Co-pilot -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Compact, affordable x86 devices?
On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:04:31 -0400, John Novack jnov...@stromberg-carlson.org wrote: Just about any of the HP thin clients, either new or used off eBay, with AstLinux installed do a wonderful job, especially if you are not going to need a PCI card. The older units will need a larger flash. Transcend has several different sizes that are direct replacements Looks like some of the Neoware units will also do the job. Thanks for the tip. I'd like to buy the unit new: Are those devices still manufactured? How easy is it to reflash them to run as a stand-alone Linux host? Which device would you recommend to Asterisk and a couple of other apps (small web server, SQLite, etc.)? Thank you. -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Compact, affordable x86 devices?
HP still does make Thin Clients, often with XP Embedded, though I have had very good results with many older used ones sold on eBay. With a new larger flash from Transcend, they simply work. Consider the used units not worn out but simply ones with more experience that probably won't fail. New units are always subject to infant mortality!! The T5720 often comes with a large enough flash that replacement isn't needed, and reflashing with AstLinux can be done a number of ways, beyond the scope of this list. AstLinux has a web server for configuration, not sure about SQlite. Check out their site for more details there are other low cost solutions around as well. the ALIX boards I have seen do not impress me. I think they are somewhat overpriced. Jut one opinion John Novack Gilles wrote: On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:04:31 -0400, John Novack jnov...@stromberg-carlson.org wrote: Just about any of the HP thin clients, either new or used off eBay, with AstLinux installed do a wonderful job, especially if you are not going to need a PCI card. The older units will need a larger flash. Transcend has several different sizes that are direct replacements Looks like some of the Neoware units will also do the job. Thanks for the tip. I'd like to buy the unit new: Are those devices still manufactured? How easy is it to reflash them to run as a stand-alone Linux host? Which device would you recommend to Asterisk and a couple of other apps (small web server, SQLite, etc.)? Thank you. -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users -- Dog is my Co-pilot -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Compact, affordable x86 devices?
On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:03:52 -0400, John Novack jnov...@stromberg-carlson.org wrote: there are other low cost solutions around as well. the ALIX boards I have seen do not impress me. I think they are somewhat overpriced. Jut one opinion Thanks for the feedback. I'll read what HP has to offer. When you mention other low-cost solutions, I assume you mean other thin clients reflashed to run as stand-alone hosts? -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Compact, affordable x86 devices?
- Original Message - Hello I'd like to build a compact, affordable, fanless x86 solution to handle my home landline. I know about the following two platforms: 1. www.pcengines.ch/alix.htm alix1d + case 100€ Does Availability 500 mean that it's just not possible to buy just one item? 2. www.soekris.com/products.html?limit=all net4501-30 Board and Case $175.00 Is the net4501 powerful enough to run Asterisk, considering that I'll use an external VoIP gateway to connect it to my landline? Are there other manufacturers I should know about? You may be interested in the 'Blackbochs' SBC available here***: http://www.rockbochs.com/products/blackbochs-sbc --Tim ***Disclaimer: I work for the company offering this product. My intention is not to SPAM the list with adverts, etc, but rather to provide a useful answer within context of the OP. :) -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
