Update on IP0x Range of IP-PBX's

Posted by: michael in product news on Apr 20, 2009 Print 

We are expecting some new arrivals to the IP0x family in the next few days so I thought I would bring you all up to date with the current range and for the newbie's to the product, an insight into what it is.

We have been working with the product now for a couple of years and although we have always had faith in the potential of these wonderful little devices, it has only been in the last 12 months that they have developed to a point where we have started to recommend this solution above all others to our SMB customers. Thanks to all in the community that have contributed so far in making the product the success it is.

So far the following line up is available:

  • IP01
  • IP02
  • IP04
  • IP08
  • IP-BRIM

What is common across the range?

  • Low power consumption - A business case on this factor alone would justify the purchase price
  • Silent operation - no moving parts
  • Ultra compact in size - The IP01 really is tiny
  • Operating system pre-installed
  • Powerful Asterisk PBX software pre-installed
  • All required hardware pre-installed
  • Complete IP Phone system out of the box
  • AsteriskNow V2 GUI for easy configuration
  • Command line for advanced configuration


What are the differences?

The main differences across the range are largely support for legacy telephony services but also differences in the number of network interfaces, availability of MMC memory card slots for storage and USB ports.

We supply all models with the exception of the IP-BRIM as either IP only or IP with additional legacy FXS/FXO modules. FXS modules can be used to connect analogue devices including phones where as FXO modules connect the IP0x to your BT analogue line.

  • IP-01 - IP and single optional FXS or FXO module - Single NIC
  • IP-02 - IP only and optional Dual x FXS or Dual x FXO or Dual FXS/FXO
  • IP04 - IP only with up to a maximum of 4 optional FXS/Modules in any combination - Single NIC - MMC slot
  • IP-08 - IP only with up to a maximum of 4 dual modules (FXO - FXS or FXO/FXS) - MMC port - 2 x NIC - USB port
  • IP-BRIM - IP with 4 x ISDN/BRI TE ports - 1 x NIC

Why Asterisk?

I don't want to dwell on Asterisk but for those unfamiliar with the product then this is a powerful open source product that brings the features and functionality previously only available in high price enterprise solutions to the wider market. The majority of features that the SMB market requires are here.

Where is the target market for the IP0x?

The IP0x appeals to a broad market but certainly to any of the following scenarios:

  • SMB Market
  • Keen to benefit from Voice over IP (VoIP) technology but don't wish to totally break away from legacy phone lines
  • Wish to use VoIP for outbound calls to reduce costs but keep legacy telephony for inbound calls
  • Wish to explore VoIP technology but lack the technical expertise to build a server based solution and add third party telephone cards
  • Wish to rapidly deploy solutions to branch offices
  • Reduce power consumption within the business
  • Lack sufficient space and suitable environment to host server based solution

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