What is the Avaya IP500 Digital Station Base Card (700514857)?
It is a daughter card for the IP500 system that provides 8 digital station (DS) ports for connecting Avaya digital phones. Which phones are compatible with this DS card?
It supports Avaya 1400, 2400, 5400, and 6400 series digital phones (not IP or analog phones). Can this card be used with Avaya IP Office 500 or 500 V2 chassis?
Yes, it is compatible with both IP Office 500 and IP Office 500 V2 control units. Does it provide power to digital phones?
Yes, it supplies power and signaling to Avaya digital phones over standard 2-pair wiring. How many DS ports does this card offer?
It provides 8 RJ-45 ports for connecting digital station devices. Can I install this card directly into the chassis?
No, it must be installed on an IP500 base card (e.g., Combination Card or Legacy Card slot). Does it support hot-swapping?
No, always power down the system before inserting or removing the DS card. Can this card be combined with daughter cards like Phone or TCM?
No, it is already a base card and does not support additional daughter cards itself. Can I connect analog phones to this card?
No, only digital Avaya phones are supported on DS ports. Use an analog trunk or phone module for analog devices. Is licensing required to use the DS ports?
No additional license is needed to use the digital ports; the system base supports them natively. Does it support hot desking?
Yes, Avaya digital phones connected via DS ports can support hot desking if configured in IP Office. How many DS base cards can I install per IP500 chassis?
Up to 4 base cards can be installed in the IP500 or IP500 V2 control unit, depending on slot availability Can this be used with IP Office R11 or later firmware?
Yes, the card is compatible with IP Office R4.0 through R11+, though newer systems often prefer the Combination Card. What’s the difference between a DS card and a Phone card?
A DS card supports digital Avaya phones, while a Phone card supports standard analog telephones. Can this card be used in a Small Community Network (SCN)?
Yes, IP Office systems with DS cards can participate in an SCN for multi-site configurations. Is the card firmware-upgradable?
The DS card receives updates through the IP Office software upgrade process and does not need manual flashing. Is this the same as the IP500 V2 Combination Card?
No, the Combination Card includes digital, analog, and trunk ports in one card, while the DS card offers only digital station ports. Does it have LEDs for status monitoring?
Yes, the card includes status LEDs for port activity and system health diagnostics. What type of wiring is required?
Standard CAT 3 or better twisted-pair cabling with RJ-45 connectors is used for DS phone connections. Where can I purchase replacement or refurbished DS cards?
Through authorized Avaya partners, telecom hardware resellers, or certified refurb vendors.