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Picked up a new client w/ a Toshiba system. I'm only familiar with Nortel systems.

Here is the configuration of the cabs.

CABINET 1 :DKSUB280A

Slot
R11 > RCTUBA
RCTU > RCTUB4
S11 > PDKU2
S12 > PDKU2
S13 > RCOU1
S14 > RCOU1
S15 > RSTU2
S16 > PDKU2

CABINET 2 :DKSUE424A

Slot
S_1 > PDKU2
S_2 > STRATAGY IVP8
S_3 > EMPTY
S_4 > EMPTY
S_5 > EMPTY
S_6 > EMPTY
S_7 > EMPTY
S_8 > EMPTY

I believe there are currently 14 COs and 32 stations. They would like to expand to 30 COs and 60 stations.

What would I need to expand this system? Is there any programming involved? If so,do I need software?

Any help will be appreciated.

What would I need to expand this system? [/QB][/QUOTE]

A certified Toshiba Tech.
Welcome to the board.
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Tkco
Welcome to the board .

Could you take a moment and complete your profile with location not just US and your email.

Are you planning on using a T1 card for the lines? You only have RCOUs listed are there RCOS cards attached to those RCOU cards.
"Is there any programming involved?"
You bet there is.

Yes there are RCOS cards attached.

Profile has been updated. We are in HI. Only one Toshiba dealer in the State.

Is this system worth expanding? There seems to be parts available, but the majority seems to be used.

Expansion would really depend on your needs in a telephone system. The Toshiba Strata DK is a still viable system in today's market place. It will expand up to seven cabinet with CPU upgrades. There is an abundant supply of good quality Toshiba parts available throughout the country. Programming can be done via a laptop/PC if you acquire a software dongle and the correct software, it may also be programmed via a telephone attached to a specific port on the system. While some will say that this is a cumbersome way of programming I find it take considerable knowledge to be able to program any telephone system and is best able to be done in this fashion first prior to attempting via a PC.
If I remember correctly the DK280 with a BA/BB processor can utilize all 12 slots and be max config 48 co lines, and 80 digital stations.
If you attempt to service this customer please take the time and effort to acquire the proper manuals and proceed carefully, please document your changes for as soon as a change is done there is no going back or wait until an update command is given.....it's live, real-time programming.
Thanks and welcome to the board!