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messages and on NBX systems it flashes for incoming calls. An ideal way to SEE if
your phone is ringing, even in a crowded office or cube environment. It also aids
users that are hearing impaired. This is the same indicator light that is on the
3102 Business Phone.
New Pixel Display
Just like the 3102 Business Phone, a 160 x 33 pixel display is now standard on
both models of the 3101 phone. Moving to a pixel display allows for future
localization options. The variable font size in the new display also makes it easier
to display longer pieces of information on a single line
SIP or NBX Call Control
The 3101 Basic Phone and 3101 Basic Speaker Phone are capable of running
either the standards-based SIP or native 3Com NBX call control protocols. Once a
phone finds a 3Com phone system, be it NBX or VCX, it will download the
appropriate call control and off you go. Dealers need only stock and service 1 part
number for the NBX and VCX systems.
NBX System License Requirements
3C10411 NBX Group 1 Phone license
The 3101 Basic Phone and 3101 Basic Speaker Phone requires a "Group 1" PER
DEVICE license to operate on an NBX system. This is 3Com SKU 3C10411. This
license must be present or the phone will not operate. One License is required per
unit. This license can be ordered in any quantity and is tied directly to the system
it is used on. Regardless of the quantity ordered, you need only enter a single key
code to activate this quantity. You must provide the system ID to order this
license. The number of available licenses will be is shown on the NetSet License
page.
This change does NOT impact older 1100 and 2100 series NBX phones. They will
operate exactly the same as they have since day 1.
The NBX system itself requires a license in order to run NBX System Software
R4.3. This is 3Com SKU 3C10501. This SKU has a list price of $300.00. More
details about this license information can be found in the NBX R4.3 System
Software Books Open Message.
NBX System and VCX System Software Requirements
The 3101 Basic Phone and 3101 Basic Speaker Phone is a new device and requires
minimum levels of system software:
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