[VoIP] DP-compatible ATAs

[Chad Perkins]

On 28 Dec 2006 at 6:11, john jones wrote:
> I don't understand the density requirement for
> switchers.  Do people see a need for more than 1 or 2
> inbound and 1 or 2 outbound trunks?  I do understand
> that a channel bank can give greater flexibility (and
> density) at a lower cost per port, ( and may support
> Dial Pulse dialing ).
> John

Does support dial pulse.  Yes, I think you're looking at atleast one FXO and perhaps 
a FXS (for those who want to provide DISA like function) per switch.

With ATA's you are also limited the one or two talking pathes and what you have 
resembles a PBX deployment with trunks; and for some folks that's not a bad fit.  To 
emulate a real switch you need a non-blocking IP platform (like Asterisk) on site with 
analog trunks to connect to the various EM switches, equipment, etc.

Chad