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I have Software version 4.1 and am considering upgrading to 7.1 my system is as follows

• Compact ICS
  1 DC card
  1 CI card
  Software version 4.1 (the card reads CICS - S 4.1 S/W WI6.04)
  9 Phones, 8 - T7316 & 1 - T7208
  Nortel Flash model NNTM8455A8VT

1. what are the advantages / disadvantages
2. I read that software 6.0 or later recognizes the T7316 as M7310 is this true?
3. Will the upgrade not be compatible with any of my existing equipment?
4. My caller ID does display until I pick the line up. How do I change it to display as the line is ringing.


Thanks for your help and time
-JB

1. what are the advantages / disadvantages

Best to read "whats new" in the 7.1 installer guide.

2. I read that software 6.0 or later recognizes the T7316 as M7310 is this true?

tru on 6.0 and under, 6.1 and over I think reads as T7316e and all the display features are available.

3. Will the upgrade not be compatible with any of my existing equipment?

Upgrading is compatible with all except voice mail, you might need to upgrade that also.

4. My caller ID does display until I pick the line up. How do I change it to display as the line is ringing.

If the phone rings then press F811
6.1 and up allows all phones to see ID first where 6.0 and lower only one phone is allowed to see it first, usualy reception.

Thanks for your Help Curlycord