AsteriskNow and T1 Capacity

[fotofx]

Is there any performance/capacity difference between using AsteriskNow as opposed to a scratch install? The system would be setup with a 1TE122BF to a T1 using softphones for local extensions. Am I to understand that this would allow 23 simultaneous calls (local softphone to outside line) providing the other hardware can handle it?

Also would it be better two build 2 boxes with a 1TE122BF in each box or put use a 1TE212PF in case extra capacity is needed later?

Would an Intel I7 Quad Core handle this?

[malcolmd]

Is there any performance/capacity difference between using AsteriskNow as opposed to a scratch install?

Nope.

The system would be setup with a 1TE122BF to a T1 using softphones for local extensions. Am I to understand that this would allow 23 simultaneous calls (local softphone to outside line) providing the other hardware can handle it?

If you've a T1 with PRI service, yes. You'll have 23 bearer channels and 1 delta signaling channel on the line.

Also would it be better two build 2 boxes with a 1TE122BF in each box or put use a 1TE212PF in case extra capacity is needed later?

I'd just go ahead and buy the two port card and save the down-the-road costs of an extra server, extra power, extra maintenance, and extra card. The incremental cost of the second port isn't great.

Would an Intel I7 Quad Core handle this?

Yes, absolutely.