General Description Manual 1 - 1Chapter1IntroductionSECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEWThe Electra Elite IPK II system is a complete communications system thatenhances productivity and controls costs. Its objectives are based on fourEs – Easy to Install, Easy to Maintain, Easy to Expand, and Easy to Use –all at a reasonable price. The Electra Elite IPK II, like all NECcommunications products, is user-friendly, reliable, and cost-effective. Easy to InstallWith the Electra Elite IPK II system, NEC has reduced the number ofhardware components, making the system easier to install. Only1-pair wire is required to connect telephones. This system providesWindows 98 SE or higher PC programming, with a menu-drivenguide, to both simplify and speed installation. All programminginformation and station labels can be printed as completed. Forfurther convenience and versatility, end-user programming isprovided for up to approximately 35 features. Easy to MaintainWhen system memory failure occurs, PC Programming software canbe used locally or from a remote location to upload/download allsystem data. Each Electronic Telephone Unit (ETU) except thoserequired to sustain system operation (e.g., CPU, ACD, IPT, andVMS) can be installed or removed (hot swap) without shutting downthe system. Other considerations for easy maintenance include: Standard Amphenol Connectors Built-in RS-232 connectors for all communication needs Standard Station wiring for DTR and DTH Multiline Terminals Compact KSU Flash ROM for software upgrades Flash ROM upgrade by using PC programming