atcomsystems.ca/forum Forums TDM Business Telephone Systems NEC Telephones & Systems SL1100 vs DSX

For most of my career I've installed Nortel small key systems. With the recent change to Avaya, and a suggestion from a friend, I started using the NEC DSX 40 and 80 models.

I understand the DSX is being replaced with the SL1100. Is this the path to follow? How does the SL1100 compare for installation and programming? Is there a certification like the DSX?

Thanks.
Jim

The SL1100 is open line phone system. The phones do not look as nice as the SV 8100 line of phones, but the price is very competitive. No certification is needed for the SL1100.

The SL 1100 is a completely different animal versus the DSX.

Programming is completely different and models somewhat after the SV 8100.

When it first came out there was a certification on line which to me was a little raw and confusing,i did go thru it.

The best way is get registered with NTAC site and poke around on the site, which will answer many of your questions.

Is it the path to take ? That question would have to be judged
by the Installer using it. NEC should be around for awhile, so
That is one favor for the person getting involved.

Good luck with the SL 1100.

Is the DSX leaving?

Do the 22 button phones from the DSX line compatible with the SL1100? Are SL1100 and SV8100 phones compatible with each other?

What is the progression of the NEC product line? DSX - SL1100 - SV8100?

Thanks.

Nothing official has been said about discontinuing the DSX but there seems to be hints, the number 1 hint is pricing, dealer price is lower on the SL1100.

Phones for the DSX, SL1100 and SV8100 will not work with the other models.

Software comparison between the DSX and SL1100 the SL1100 is by far more powerful it does model after the SV8100.

No question with us if the SL1100 remains at a lower dealer cost we will continue to sell it over the DSX

As of now the DSX and SL1100 are the low end models, the SV8100 is next in line, then the SV8300 and the top dog is the SV8500

The supplier whom I purchase my DSX gear told me today that they have heard as well that DSX will be going by the wayside.....but they haven't been given a date yet.

It wouldn't surprise me. The DSX has been around for quite some time.

Its too bad. I really love this system. Fits the SMB market well, and it is so simple to setup and very flexible.

I like it too, but it's too simple. Too many wannabes sell them, do a sloppy install, then I get the call to clean up their mess. The fact the SL is more complicated works for me just fine.