Key System Or Pbx System - Avaya IP Office Basic Edition Manual

2. Telephony Features
This section covers details of the feature configurable for an IP Office Basic Edition system.

2.1 Key System or PBX System

For IP Office Release 7.0+ the
selected mode affects a number of controls, mainly around the making of outgoing calls and the routing of incoming
calls.
The default mode that the system adopts depends on the type of System SD card fitted to the system. Systems with a
PARTNER, Norstar or IP Office U-Law card default to key system mode. Systems with an IP Office A-Law card default to
PBX system mode.
Key Mode vs PBX Mode - Quick Summary
Key Mode
·
The first 2 programmable buttons are used as
intercom buttons.
·
Internal calls are made and answered using the
intercom buttons.
·
External calls are made and answered using line
appearance buttons.
·
The line used for outgoing external calls is
determined by the line button pressed.
·
Automatic line selection defaults to the analog lines
present and then the 2 intercom buttons.
Phone Based Administration
IP Office Basic Edition
system mode 67 can be changed between key system mode and PBX system mode. The
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PBX Mode
·
The first 3 programmable buttons (2 on ETR phones)
are used as call appearance buttons.
·
Internal calls are made and answered using the call
appearance buttons.
·
External calls are made and answered using the call
appearance buttons.
·
The line used for outgoing external calls is
determined from the number dialed.
·
Automatic line selection defaults to the 3 call
appearance buttons (2 on ETR phones).
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