A Private Branch Exchange (PBX) hardware enables telephone systems to be connected to each other. It enables companies to have a single number which serves as an umbrella to different phone lines and devices. These lines are what we know as extensions, and own a three- or four-digit number.

A PBX hardware should be able to provide the following features to its users:

• Can handle multiple users in multiple locations
• Integrated voice response
• Outlook integration
• Strong customer support
• Unified messaging
• Analog phone capable
• Handset support
• Encrypted security
• Supports multiple protocols
• Easy setup

Product Description

Featuring the first Digium developed AsteriskGUI, the Asterisk Appliance 50 brings small to medium enterprises a feature-rich, cost-effective, reliable telephony solution.

The Asterisk Appliance (AA50) is a standalone embedded Asterisk-based PBX targeted for small to medium businesses (2-50 users), remote branch offices of larger organizations (2-50 users per site), and managed service providers for on-premise CPE-based solutions with SIP or IAX trunking. The AA50 also offers a hybrid solution alternative (a combination of VoIP applications using legacy telecom equipment) for enterprise customers who are not yet ready to migrate to a complete VoIP solution.

The Asterisk Appliance 50 features the commercially licensed Asterisk Business Edition software, as well as the first Digium developed AsteriskGUI. The AsteriskGUI was created to make the configuration, management, and fine tuning of your Asterisk system less complicated by providing an easy to use graphical interface. The AsteriskGUI is different from most interfaces that have been created for use with Asterisk, because the interface actually manipulates the Asterisk configuration files; meaning changes in each are reflected in the other in real time.

Asterisk Appliance 50 Features

• Complete Asterisk Server with AsteriskGUI
• Embedded Asterisk Business Edition with commercial license
• Built-in Router Ideal for Small Offices
• 1GB Compact Flash Card
• 8 MB Onboard Flash
• 64 MB Onboard RAM
• 5 Ethernet Ports (4 LAN, 1 WAN)
• 8-FXO Ports

Benefits of the Asterisk Appliance 50

• All-in-one package of Digium Hardware, Digium Asterisk Software, system documentation, and subscription services
• Increased reliability over PC-based systems; no moving parts
• Lower power requirements = reduced total cost of ownership
• Hosted service providers can have a feature rich CPE-based solution with very short ROI
• Enables the deployment of fully featured cost effective telephony solutions with simple deployment features such as auto-provisioning of Polycom IP Phones
• Subscription adds peace of mind by providing support of any incidents, ongoing warranty, and access to the right people

Asterisk Appliance Supported Devices

• Aastra SIP Phones, Linksys SIP Phones, Polycom SIP Phones, and other Asterisk certified SIP Phones

Asterisk Appliance Base Configuration

• Processor: BlackFin
• OS: uClinux
• Protocol/Signaling: SIP, IAX2, Loop Start
• Ports: 4 @ 10/100 LAN, 1 @ 10/100 WAN

Memory

• 8MB Serial Flash
• Up to 1GB CompactFlash
• 64MB SDRAM

Interfaces

• LAN Ports: Four RJ45 10/100baseT
• WAN Port: RJ45 10/100baseT
• Craft Port: RJ45
• DC Power: 6.3mm O.D., 2mm pin; 12V 3A center positive
• CompactFlash: Type 1
• FXO: Eight RJ45

Physical

• Size: 11.7"x7.5"x1.72" (29.72x19.05x4.37cm)
• Weight: 1.4lbs (635g)
• Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) operation; -20 to 70 C (4 to 158 F) storage
• Humidity: Up to 90% non-condensing