N0130943 02 Modular ICS 7.1 Installer GuideHow to use this documentThis guide provides core installation and programminginformation for MICS 7.1 and MICS-XC 7.1 systems.• The MICS system can be a mini (no expansion cartridgeinstalled), a midi (installed with a two-port expansioncartridge), a maxi (installed with a six-port expansioncartridge), or a mega (Combination Fiber six-port ServicesCartridges and Services cartridges for a total of 14 ports)system. For more information about the configurations,see Connecting expansion modules on page 242.• The MICS-XC system has all the functionality of MICS,plus it supports module 13 and 14, which, starting with thisrelease, provides additional digital/analog telephonesupport as well as the legacy Companion wirelessfunctionality. This version of MICS software supportsexisting Companion functionality, although the product isno longer available. If your system will continue to useCompanion handsets, refer to Companion documentationfrom previous releases for installation and configurationinformation.Both systems support ISDN PRI and BRI, and T1functionality. All MICS 7.1 functionality is described in thisbook. For system coordinators, the MICS 7.1 SystemCoordinator Guide explains how to perform commontelephone programming.Information that is specific to MICS-XC systems or MICSsystems is clearly marked within this guide.Note: Throughout this guide, reference to KSU refers tothe Integrated Communication System (ICS).
