IP Server 900 Programming Manual Function 8: IP programming
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Function 83: Esi-Link programming
Function 83 is used to program the information required for Esi-Link operation between multiple ESI systems at
different locations. It is critical that programming is consistent and correct at all locations to be connected
with Esi-Link. Location numbers, names, abbreviations, and addressing parameters should be planned out in
detail prior to performing Function 83 programming.
ESI-LINK MENU
Function 831: Local location number
Before programming Esi-Link parameters for other locations in Function 832, you must program the location
number of the local ESI system. Each system in an Esi-Link network must have a unique location number.
Valid location numbers are in the range of 700–799.
1
This location number will be used for dialing between
sites. Press # to confirm.
LOCAL LOC NUMBER
7_
Note: When Esi-Link is used, all cabinets’ time (minutes only) will be synchronized by cabinet 700, unless
“synchronize with Caller ID” is enabled in Function 142 (see page D.2).
Function 832: Adding an Esi-Link location
This function is used to add, modify or view the programming for an Esi-Link location.
1. Add the location for the site to be added or modified. The valid range is 700–799.
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This number must
be unique for each site. Press # to confirm.
ESI-LINK LOC
NUMBER? _
2. Enter the location name, which can be up to 10 characters in length. Press # to confirm.
701 LOC NAME
_
3. Enter the three-character location abbreviation. Press # to confirm.
701 LOC ABBRV
_
4. Enter the MAC address of the location’s ESI system. (This can be displayed in Function 821
programming on the IP PBX at that location. ) This MAC address is different than the one displayed in
Function 821 on the local system. Use the first six programmable feature keys to enter the letters A, B,
C, D, E, or F, respectively, in the MAC address. Press # to confirm.
701 HOU MAC
00304DFFF123
Note: All ESI MAC addresses begin with 00304D followed by six alphanumeric characters.
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Esi-Link location numbers 710–769 may not be available, due to the setting of Function 164 (Esi-Link location number/line group access selection;
see page D.7).