[TriLUG] Re: voip

[Jon Carnes]

On Thu, 2004-02-19 at 15:53, elfick wrote:
> Jon Carnes wrote:
> 
> >Get a used Cicso IP phone.  I picked up a Cisco 7910 last week for
> >around $80.  You can get better ones with real LCD's for a few bucks
> >more, but then I use the webportal for most of my call/directory viewing
> >- so who needs a big LCD!
> >
> Ok, continuing the "Ask Jon" thread....
> During the presentation you had mentioned using switches that support 
> POE. Are there any switches out there that support POE that don't break 
> the bank (i.e. aren't cisco)?

There are actually a whole generation of POE switches that are just
coming out, but unfortunately the prices won't be dropping for awhile.

The cost is fairly high, but if you have ten or more devices to power
then it is well worth the cost.  The power bricks for VoIP phones are
often sold separately and can go for up to $35/each. 

The convenience is also very nice.  You only need the UPS in the back
room powering the switch.  Of course you need a really good UPS.

Jon Carnes