Re: SBS 2003 Incoming Fax causes Server to freeze

So, to recap
Cheap Modems use too much CPU and will HARD lock the server.
Internal modems too? or just cheap modems?
If you are going to use an internal modem use a Hayes or US Robotics and you
will have no problems?

OR

Only use external modems becuase of the above problems?

Is there anything official (KB) from MS on this problem/issue?

--
Humbly,
J


"TimeTraveller" wrote:

> They use far too much of the CPU time and will HARD lock the system if a
> slight fault is detected, fine for a PC where you can restart as needed, not
> on a server though
> Exp. PCTEL modems (put in bin if you have one of these or use as a paper
> weight)
>
> for the small cost of a decent modem its not worth the hassle, have an easy
> life and get a USR or Hayes
>
> TT
>
> "Jay Weiss" <JayWeiss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:03FD75CE-5D34-4E91-AFA1-94DB3B16BDFF@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > So are there KNOWN issues with internal modems?
> > --
> > Humbly,
> > J
> >
> >
> > "TimeTraveller" wrote:
> >
> >> So you saying All hardware is on the HCL?
> >>
> >> I have had various modem related issues causing Hard errors, since I have
> >> used genuine Hayes or US Robotics modems no issues have been apparent.
> >>
> >> Also Check for COM Settings and latest modem drivers.
> >>
> >> If you have an internal modem then GOOD LUCK
> >>
> >> TT
> >> "Jay Weiss" <JayWeiss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:2D547229-6020-4C06-97D8-20C4639129EC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> >I have looked for the past few days for good information on the SBS 2003
> >> > Server TOTALY LOCKING UP when a fax comes in from certain clients. This
> >> > does
> >> > not happen with all incoming faxes. I have not been able to find the
> >> > motherload (Information on this issue) on this issue from any of the
> >> > Official
> >> > SBS sites.
> >> >
> >> > I have beed able to repeat this condition many times. This must be a
> >> > know
> >> > issue. Where do I find the solution?
> >> >
> >> > What is the problem with this?
> >> >
> >> > I just want the generic issue/solution OTHER THAN the HCL cop out.
> >> > --
> >> > Humbly,
> >> > J
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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