Re: [hylafax-users] HylaFAX Virtual Server/Modem Question

[Mark <hylafax2@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard Morris <richard <at> hddbroker.com> writes:

> 
> Hello,
> 
> Several months ago we were trying to consolidate our servers into one 
> using VMware's Server virtualization technology.  All of our servers 
> made the transition really well including HylaFAX during the testing we 
> did.  However, when I set up the new server for production use HylaFAX 
> started to have problems.  Anytime we tried to send out a fax from 
> HylaFAX using our MultiTech external serial modem, the connection would 
> be made but the modems had troubles trying to talk to each other and 
> eventually one of them who break the connection.
> 
> So I figured that the serial port on the new server isn't really up to 
> the task of handling a virtual HylaFAX.  My question is, can someone 
> maybe recommend a good USB modem to use instead?  We use an external USB 
> hard drive to backup key data from one of the virtual servers and it has 
> never failed us so I was hoping that maybe using an external USB modem 
> would do the trick for HylaFAX.  I did a search of the mailing list 
> archive but I didn't really find any recommendations for USB modems.
> 
> Thank you.
> 

Rishard,

You might take a look at Avocent Corp's ESP-2MI serial-->ip adapters. Under a
confined testing environment I have confirmed they work just fine under HylaFax,
as well as under VMware - since they are IP-based they are platform independent.
 Plus,  you get to keep using your current MT modems.  Should be an
even-cost-wash when using two modems, maybe a cost-saver if you have more modems
and you purchase a unit with more ports.  Make sure your O.S. is supported for
their driver, although they will still help you out if it isn't specifically
mentioned on their requirements page.  They give great support.  Don't bother
looking at  other brands, my testing of Quatek's adapters showed Equinox's are
far superior. 

Mark



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