Norstar Relsease 7.0

[mcwxmcw]

I have heard that release 7.0 for the MICS will increase the digital station expandability. It's always bothered me that ports 11 & 12 on the second expansion card were "reserved" for wireless applications only. It always seemed like a marketing ploy to me.

I understand that release 7.0 will allow for digital station cabinets which will increase the system by 32 digital station. Has anyone else heard of this? I have tried to find documentation for 7.0 on the Nortel web site with no luck. I believe 7.0 should be available in Mid-November.

If any of you have information, I'd really appreciate it. I have several offices that have almost maxed out their MICS.

 

[senk1s]

that'll be great ...we've not heard or seen anything from nortel in this regard
lets wait and see ...

 

[rhowlett]

Yes I got that strait from my Nortel Rep!
I have documents for signing up sites for the beta test of 7.0 that say just that. Part of the requirement was 2 station modules and 32 active phones to be in use on fiber ports 13 & 14.
They also talk about a new cell based wireless system that works on those ports too. This time they have passive repeaters that just need power. You setup the main base units and then place 6 repeater around in a star. Should be able to cover a huge area with a setup like this.

 

[mcwxmcw]

Thanks rhowlett. I don't know if I want to be part of the beta test, but it is good news for those sites of mine that are almost maxed out.

 

[telemarv]

it would make sense that they release the ports for 0x16's since companion is discontinued... but alas this is Nortel

 

[BagsNYC]

Also can confirm via Nortel Engineer that ports 13 and 14 will be opened up for station usage.

 

[aragon]

Also seen this documentation GA is slated for November 2004.
I believe the new wireless solution is an OEM of the Spectralink product.

 

[rhowlett]

I heard that from my Spectralink rep. sounded different from the Link product I am familiar with.