Electra Elite to SL2100 Cabling

[phones001]

Hey guys just getting started with NEC after Panasonic bit the dust and have a client that wants to swap their old NEC Electra Elite with a new SL2100. The system currently has 19 digital and 12 analog extensions and I am wondering what the easiest way to swap out without having to redo the punch blocks if necessary?

I assume the Electra uses amp cables where the 2100 uses 4 pair connectors. I have attached a few pics that show the existing wiring blocks.

Thanks in advance.

 

[CoralTech]

I don't see blocks in your picture.

 

[belevedere]

You can buy an installation cable from NEC. It has the ends for the system pre-set to an open amp 25pr end. Punch that down to your existing Electra Elite block skipping the second pair.

 

[phones001]

So are you saying the Electra uses 4 wires for each extension on the punch down? I thought it was only two.

Here is a picture of existing punch blocks but we did not install and are taking over as dealer went out of business.

 

[CoralTech]

Ya, "I" would just redo the frame with new tails off the 2100. So few phones just tone them out as you go. Trying to save a little time will cost you al lot more than it's worth IMHO. Just mark the old phones with post it notes and tone and punch. You will clean it up a lot and save your sanity IMHO.

 

[phones001]

Can anybody tell me if the amp cables on the NEC Electra Elite require a male or female amp cable?

 

[belevedere]

Male