System Preparation and Configuration1-2 ◆ Section 1: Installation Basics DS1000 Hardware ManualExpanded DatabaseThe Expanded Database is a new database method that provides database records (memory) for all possibleextensions, trunks, Hunt Groups, Ring Groups, and Voice Mail ports. This new capability allows for:● Simplified installation of Voice Mail, Hunt Groups, and Ring Groups.● Support for built-in IntraMail Voice Mail● Introduction of the DS-Series PC Program.To understand the Expanded Database, you’ll need to keep track of three things: port, station (or trunk) num-ber, and extension number.● PortThe port is where the device you are programming connects to the system. There is a separate set ofports for digital stations, analog stations, analog Door Boxes, and trunks.● Station Number and Trunk NumberThe station or trunk number is the element in software that keeps track of the connected devices’s pro-gramming. Station and trunk numbers (and associated database records) exist for all possible devices youcan connect to the system, even if you don’t have any ports installed to connect them. You can’t call sta-tion and trunk numbers directly – you need the associated extension numbers to do that (see below).● Extension NumbersExtension numbers allow you to access the stations and trunks. By default, each station and trunk num-ber has an extension number assigned to it. You can change these assignments if you want to. Digitalstation ports have primary and secondary station numbers. The primary station’s extension number isused to call the device connected to the port. The secondary station’s extension number calls the secondchannel on 2-channel devices such as 2-OPX Modules and Digital VANGARD Voice Mail ports.Default Numbering in DS1000Here is how the ports, station numbers, trunk numbers, and extension numbers are initially set up:When setting up your system, do not exceed the system’s Load Factor capacity.See System Load Factor Calculations on page 1-3 for more.Default NumberingStations (Telephones) Ports Station Numbers Extension NumbersDigital Station 1-16 1-16 300-315Analog Station 1-8 17-24 316-323Door Box 1, 2 25-26 324, 325Unassigned1 - 27-34 326-333Total Station Ports 34 - -• To find out the default extension number for any station number, add 299 to the station number.- For example, station number 1 uses extension number 300 (1 + 299).Trunks Ports Trunk Numbers Extension NumbersTrunk Ports 1-6 1-6 101-106Total Trunk Ports 6 - -• To find out the default extension number for a trunk number, add 100 to the trunk number.- For example, trunk number 1 uses extension number 101 (1 + 100).