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Message Waiting Indicator (MWI)
Implementing Astribank in Hotels
Secured Astribank Relays Output
Land Line Calls from Cell Phones
Creating a Public Address System
Using Astribank to Open Doors
Astribank for Burglar Alarms
Meeting VoIP Challenges
Fax & Modem Support
Incoming Call Latency
Treating Echo
Color Coding for TCO
Synchronizing Astribanks
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Astribank vs. Channel Banks

Astribank Outperforms Legacy Channel Banks

Refer to the table below for a point-by-point comparison:

 Category/Feature
Astribank
Channel Bank  Comments

 General
 Specifically designed for Asterisk® yes no  
 Direct connection to Asterisk server yes no Astribank does not require PRI card or LAN connection.
 Support for all telephony modules:
 FXS FXO BRI PRI R2 CAS
 yes no  
 Support for mixed analog/digital ports
yes no  
 High density E1/T1
 yes no Astribank supports up to 16 E1/T1
 Non-intrusive installation yes no Astribank uses the USB port
 Automatic one-step configuration yes no Astribank is a single device while channel banks force you to enter all extension credentials, which doubles programming time.
 Easy maintenance yes no Channel bank solution requires two devices, including PCI installation vs. hot pluggable USB.
 Drivers are included in standard Asterisk yes no Astribank is a native Asterisk appliance.
 Support for up to 32 analog ports  yes  no  

Physical Dimensions

 Supplied in small form factor yes no Astribank chassis is 19” 1U
 Density per unit height 32
 12
 Typical channel bank supports 24 in 2U
 Weight  3 Lbs  12 Lbs  

Unique Features

 Input ports yes no Astribank supports inputs from auxiliary systems, such as alarms.
 Output ports yes no Astribank supports activation of auxiliary devices, like gates.

High Volume

 Call density per PC connection USB 2.0 ultra high bandwidth 24 ports for each PRI  Astribank’s single USB 2.0 port supports over 3,000 calls.
 Cabinet space for 1,000 ports 32 U
(4.72 ft/1.44 meters) 		84 U
(12.4 ft/3.78 meters) 		Typical channel bank solution requires 42 PRI ports (i.e., 42 PCI busses)!

 Maintainability and High Availability
 Independent hot-pluggable unit  yes no Astribank is USB plug-and-play.
 Hassle-free maintenance yes no No PRI card is required for Astribank. No need to shut down and/or disassemble the Asterisk server for maintenance.
 Redundant power supply
yes no  Complementary multiple power supply device provides redundant power for up to 16 Astribanks.
 Front panel maintenance and tapping ports yes no Astribank provides clear status LED for each channel.

 

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Last Updated ( Monday, 01 February 2010 )
 
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