Polycom SoundStation 2 Frequently Asked Questions

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Direct Connect for Nortel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new SoundSation2 models
that replace the SoundStation
500D/550D?
Two new models are now available:
SoundStation2 Direct Connect for Nortel
PBXs and SoundStation2 Avaya 2490 for
Avaya DEFINITY PBXs.
These conference phones are the latest
addition to the SoundStation2 family. They
allow customers to connect the
conference phone directly to a digital PBX
line without the need for additional PBX
adapters or for running a special analog
line into the conference room.
Note: The SoundStation2 Direct Connect /
SoundStation2 Avaya can not be
connected to a regular analog telephone
(POTS) line.
What PBXs is the SoundStation2 Direct
Connect compatible with?
The SoundStation2 Direct Connect works
with Nortel Meridian PBX systems.
Are other PBX integrations also
supported?
Other PBX vendors are not supported at
this time.
Is there a difference in audio performance
between the SoundStation2 Direct
Connect and the regular SoundStation2?
No, you can expect the same great audio
performance which is ideally suited for
medium/small conference rooms and
offices.
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Is the SoundStation2 Direct Connect
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Premier equivalent to the SoundStation Premier
500D / 550D for Nortel?
Whereas the PBX connectivity options
are exactly the same, the SoundStation2
offers a number of exciting
enhancements over the 500D/550D
models, including a backlit LCD for
productivity enhancing applications. It
also enables new ways of using your
conference phone like computer calling
and mobile phone call enhancement.
In addition, the user interface of
SoundStation2 Direct Connect supports
seven different languages: English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese and Norwegian.
Can a digital PBX port be shared
between a digital desktop telephone and
a SoundStation2 Direct Connect?
Yes, after connecting the new
SoundStation2 to the PBX port, simply
plug in a digital telephone into the
marked jack on the new SoundStation2
interface module.
Is the SoundStation2 Direct Connect
available in both expandable and non-
expandable versions?
No, only a single expandable model is
available i.e. all models can accept
optional extension microphones to
increase the microphone coverage.
Does the SoundStation2 Direct Connect
ship with extension microphones?
No, extension microphones are an
optional accessory and need to be
purchased separately.