Specifications

ESI Communications Servers Product Overview
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Migration capability
For customers who outgrow their existing ESI systems,
an ESI Communications Server provides the perfect
upgrade path.
1
Most ESI station equipment
2
currently
installed on a legacy IVX E-Class or X-Class system
may be reinstalled on an ESI Communications Server:
ESI station equipment Supported?
48-Key Digital Feature Phone Yes
48-Key IP Feature Phone II Yes
3
24-Key Digital Feature Phone Yes
12-Key Digital Feature Phone Yes
ESI Digital Cordless Handset Yes
ESI Local IP Cordless Handset Yes
3
ESI Remote IP Cordless Handset Yes
3
60-Key Expansion Console Yes
60-Key Second Expansion Console Yes
VIP Softphone (software installation) Yes
3
48-Key [local] IP Feature Phone No
48-Key Remote IP Feature Phone No
16-Key Digital Feature Phone No
16-Key [local] IP Feature Phone No
16-Key Remote IP Feature Phone No
Each ESI Communications Server supports a wide range
of port cards; however, pre-“Generation II” legacy cards
(see the table below) cannot be used on this platform,
because they lack the processing power and memory
storage required for proper operation in a large system
with a heavier traffic load:
Cards NOT supported by
ESI Communications Servers
Port card Part no.
612 5000-0104
684 5000-0160
D12 5000-0135
A12 5000-0160
LNC 5000-0149
DLC12 5000-0157
IVC 5000-0318
Generally, all “Generation II” (“E2”) port cards are
fully supported by the ESI-1000, ESI-600, ESI-200,
and ESI-100.
No migration path is available for customers of the
legacy IVX Series (IVX 128, IVX 20, and their “Plus”
versions), the original IVX, IP E-Class (IP 200e and IP
40e), and IP Series (IP 200 and IP 40) systems.
Migrating from an ESI-50L to a 60-hour ESI-50 requires
a different CompactFlash Memory Module, because
the ESI-50L’s Memory Module is a 15-hour model.
1
Note that the ESI-50 and ESI-50L support the 482 port card, and the
ESI-50 supports the DLC82. These cards are compatible with no
other ESI Communications Server.
2
IP equipment requires installation of IVC — except on the ESI-50, which
has a built-in IVC. The ESI-50L doesn’t support IP communications.
3
Not supported by the ESI-50L.
System programming
Programming the ESI Communications Server family
is greatly simplified through use of ESI System
Programmer. Designed from the ground up, using the
latest in object-oriented programming technology, this
tool provides Installers and System Administrators the
ability to easily review and modify the programming on
any ESI Communications Server.
ESI System Programmer is built on highly reliable
industry protocols to enhance communication between
the phone system and the programming application.
Installers and System Administrators can navigate
through an easy-to-use “tree” menu to access
programming functions. The intuitive graphical user
interface (GUI) makes learning the tool as simple as it
is to use, resulting in a shortened training time for new
technicians and System Administrators.
This application’s dependable backup-and-restore
functionality retains programming, recorded custom
prompts, and Caller ID information — giving you
peace-of-mind when unforeseen circumstances occur.
The following are built into ESI System Programmer:
• Programming of all phone system functions
• Send/Receive of programming
• Rapid programming using templates
• Robust error-checking to prevent common mistakes
• Instant feedback informs whether data was
successfully sent, and provides warnings and alerts
about potential problems
• Built-in help to guide the Installer or System
Administrator as required
• Import of system software
Included with ESI System Programmer are three
additional applications — Esi-Address, Esi-Check,
and Esi-Networx — to assist with programming
and debugging.