CXTS3000 - Blue Steel enterprise grade dual server redundancy

TwinStar™ is a high availability solution that provides automatic detection of server failure and immediate switching of all telephony functions, including telephony interfaces, to a back-up server. It is compatible with any Asterisk-based PBX system that supports a USB 2 connection, and particularly suited for the Xorcom IP-PBX family. This quick and automatic failover process keeps downtime to an absolute minimum.

TwinStar Product Description
The TwinStar solution is comprised of two Asterisk servers with identical configurations, and Xorcom Astribank channel banks with dual USB ports. It features:

• Full dual-server redundancy for complete Asterisk PBX systems, including telephony interfaces
• Automatic detection of server failure and switching to backup server, within seconds
• Firmware-based switching mechanism that is not network-dependent

How TwinStar Works
All telephony interfaces are connected via the Astribank channel bank, which in turn, is connected to each IP-PBX via a USB 2.0 connection. During standard operation, the primary server is active. The firmware in the Astribank continuously checks the status of the primary server.

Network
Ethernet ports: 2x 10/100/1000 Mb/s

Maintenance and Support
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touch panel, supporting:

1. Status of active systems, including:
• all configured IP addresses
• TwinStar™ (dual-server redundancy)
• Redundant Power Supply (when configured)
• Blink ports (extensions, channels, XPD and SPAN)
• Active calls

2. Maintenance issues, including:
• Asterisk restart
• DAHDI restart
• Server reboot
• Server power off

3. Settings, including:
• Enable/disable DHCP
• Manual IP configuration

4. Monitor and keyboard support
5. Internal backup & restore utility
6. External Rapid Recovery™ backup utility provided on Disk-on-Key
7. Rapid Tunneling™ utility providing secure remote access for product support purposes
8. Internet updates

Power
Power supply: Internal
Voltage: Switching, auto adjust 110/220 Volts, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 230 Watts (maximum)
Built in grounding connection: Yes

Environment
Storage temperature: -20° to 70° Celsius (-4°-158° F)
Working temperature: 0° to 40° Celsius (32°-104° F)
Humidity: 20%-95%, non condensing

Dimensions and Weight
Weight: 8 Kg 18Lbs (weight may vary and depends on configuration)
Size: 19" 2U industry standard rack-mountable chassis