Embedded 3CX (small, fanless and low power usage)

[ciscotech2007]

Anyone out there working on a 3CX server that;

(a) low power consumption
(b) ultra-small profile
(c) good processing speeds, RAM, storage
(d) fanless
(e) memory card flash-based hard drive

Note: this solution would not permit using a INTERNAL PCI FXO-to-SIP card, but since they have integrated NICs you can use a Patton or VOIP provider like most 3CX deployments.

I am currently developing solutions. Could use any feedback.

 

[5qg4]

Don't wasted your time. Use it for Askozia.

 

[igor.snezhko]

Actually I successfully run 3CX on this board http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboards/D945GCLF/D945GCLF-overview.htm with standard 80 Gb Samsung HDD. I use this case http://www.chenbro.com/corporatesite/products_detail.php?serno=127

Also you can get this machine http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/29/msi-windbox-is-a-vesa-mounts-best-friend/
Very cool! This is total 3CX embedded solution.

 

[ciscotech2007]

1sr, 5qg4. Thank you for your feedback.

2nd, IGOR, great information. That MSI setup would work nicely! Appears it does not have a SSD (solid state drive) but the form factor is VERY small and it appears to have no fans. I am not sure about the processor though. Intel Atom processor may not be enough power to drive a 3CX system with 2 - 4 extensions with simultaneous calls, voicemails, VOIP trunks, etc.

Maybe 3CX will chime in on this.

 

[igor.snezhko]

THe 3CX server processing most of calls in bypass mode, so the load on the server is minimal. So you can use this PC in relatively large setup. http://sites.google.com/a/3cx.com/3cx-wiki/Home/technical-documentation-dash/media-server
And if you use only G711 codec, the load is very small also. I prefer HDD, but not SSD, because you can store many voicemail on it, and it cheap. This MSI PC costs under 300$!

 

[igor.snezhko]

http://www.compactpc.com.tw/ebox-4300.htm

 

[leejor]

I'm running it on the D945GCLF with 2 gig of memory. There is a small fanless power supply available (not using that yet) the runs off of 12 volts. There is a small fan mounted on the board. Next step is the solid state drive.

 

[ciscotech2007]

Good! Good!

This is the type of discussion I wanted to get started. This solution would be helpful for anyone wanting to run 3CX on a appliance rather than a typical PC with size and noise.

Keep up the good work. I would like to see any 3CX systems running on micro-appliances or fanless setups!

 

[igor.snezhko]

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