Asterisk Business Edition, a professional-grade version of its acclaimed
open source PBX for the Linux operating system. This version provides
tested reliability of critical functions and features, tailored for
small- and medium-sized business applications. An all-new Asterisk technical
manual and quick-start documentation supplements the package, making
Asterisk even easier to install, configure, and use. Asterisk Business
Edition is backed by Digium's professional support team with a full
one year limited warranty. This provides enterprise environments with
a PBX and telephony platform suitable for critical business applications.
Asterisk Business Edition's reliability, performance, and interoperability
with key hardware, software, and protocols have all been tested and
ensured.
Digium hardware cards are tested for full compatibility with Asterisk
Business Edition, as are several select models of servers, VoIP, and
TDM devices. All major software features in Asterisk Business Edition
are thoroughly tested for functionality and reliability.
Compatibility List
Wildcard TE411P & TE406P —
A Quad-span T1/E1 half-length PCI card that supports both telephony
and data modes in T1 or E1 format on a port-selectable basis with on-board
hardware-based echo cancellation. TE411P is for 3.3-volt PCI slots,
and TE406P is for 5.0-volt PCI slots.
Wildcard TE410P & TE405P —
A Quad-span T1/E1 half-length PCI card that supports both telephony
and data modes in T1 or E1 format on a port-selectable basis. TE410
is for 3.3-volt PCI slots, and TE405P is for 5-volt PCI slots.
Wildcard TE110P — A Single-span
T1/E1 half-length (available with 2U bracket) PCI card sporting the
same features as the 4-port TE series.
TDM400P — A one-to-four port modular
PCI 2.2 card currently featuring FXS or FXO modules for interfacing
with standard analog telephones
FXS Module &mdash Green FXS (Foreign
Exchange Station) module for use with the TDM400P
FXO Module — Red FXO (Foreign Exchange
Office) module for use with the TDM400P
ALSA — Any ALSA compatible full-duplex
sound card.
OSS — Any OSS compatible full-duplex
sound card.
Servers - These are servers that have
been used in the regression testing of Asterisk Business Edition:
- Dell Poweredge 2850
- HP Proliant DL360
Linux Distributions - One of the following distributions
are required in order to receive the free installation support:
- RedHat Enterprise 3 (ES)
- Fedora Core 3
Want to know more about Asterisk? Buy a copy of "Asterisk:
The Future of Telephony" or select it from the drop-down menu.
Support is available from Digium at www.digium.com. Additional support can be purchased from VoIPtalk. Make an enquiry here.
The package may be configured to run on other distributions; however, such installations are beyond the scope of the support that is included with this package.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Asterisk
Business Edition package?
Asterisk Business Edition includes:
- Asterisk Business Edition binaries, drivers, installer, and scripts
on CD
- An all-new Asterisk Technical Manual
- Quick start guide, special offers, and discounts from Digium and its
Partner companies
- Authentication key for activation and support
SinceAsterisk is freely offered
under the open source model, why should I buy Asterisk Business Edition?
In many business environments, the telephony platform is critical
for day-to-day operation of the company, and ultimately for its success.
System administrators, management, and end users expect proven reliability,
robust functionality, and professional support, as well as low system
cost. Asterisk Business Edition offers customers an affordable solution
that meets these needs, saves time and money, and provides confidence
in their chosen solution.
Some customers are concerned about the GPL and
related licensing issues with open source software. Does Asterisk Business
Edition address those concerns?
Asterisk Business Edition includes a commercial license that eliminates
any such ambiguities and provides certain legal assurances, alleviating
a concern many corporate customers have with some open source products.
Is any source code included in Asterisk Business
Edition?
Source code for the drivers is included so users can compile them for
their particular operating system version, if desired. The Asterisk
applications are provided in binary form, but are based entirely on
source code from the Asterisk open source tree.
How many calls does Asterisk Business Edition
support?
Up to 120 simultaneous calls are supported. Upgrades will be available
to allow additional calls, up to a total of 240.
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The Future of Telephony" or select it from the drop-down menu.
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