Avaya IPO 500 Digital Station 8-700417330 (Renewed) - Digital Phone

Our review of the Avaya IPO 500 Digital Station 8 base card focuses on small to mid-sized offices that rely on Avaya IP500 control units and digital handsets. The bottom line: this renewed base card is a pragmatic, cost-effective way to add eight DS ports for connecting Avaya digital telephones, with straightforward expandability via an IP500 daughter card. For organizations already using Avaya 2400, 5400, or 6400 series phones and an IP500 control unit, it delivers predictable compatibility and useful port capacity without unnecessary extras.

Key Features

• Eight DS ports: Provides eight dedicated ports for connecting Avaya digital phones, letting a central IP500 control unit serve multiple extensions reliably.
• RJ45 interface: Twelve RJ45 ports on the board allow flexible wiring options and straightforward connection to existing patching and cabling infrastructure.
• Expandable design: An IP500 daughter card can add up to four additional ports, so installations can grow without replacing the main card.
• Control unit support: Works with up to three cards per IP500 control unit, enabling higher-density deployments when multiple cards are installed.
• Phone compatibility: Specifically compatible with Avaya 2400, 5400, and 6400 series digital telephones, reducing integration headaches in Avaya environments.

Who It's For

This card is aimed at IT managers and telecom installers maintaining Avaya IP500-based PBX systems who need reliable, renewed hardware to expand or repair existing setups. It is particularly useful when adding several digital extensions without migrating to a fully IP handset fleet, and where preserving investment in Avaya digital phones is a priority.

Those who should look elsewhere include businesses not using Avaya IP500 control units or shops that require native SIP trunking or IP handset-only solutions; this card is FOR USE WITH AVAYA IP 500 CONTROL UNITS ONLY and will not serve standalone IP PBX systems.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Clean compatibility with Avaya 2400, 5400, and 6400 series reduces configuration time in existing installations.
• Expandable via daughter card to add four more ports, offering room to grow without replacing the base card.
• Up to three cards supported per IP500 control unit, allowing denser extension counts on a single system chassis.

Cons

• Limited to use with Avaya IP500 control units, so it is not suitable for non-Avaya or pure IP PBX environments.
• Renewed condition may show signs of prior use, which could concern buyers seeking brand-new hardware.

Specifications

Product	IP500 Digital Station 8 Base Card (renewed)
DS Ports	8 of 12 DS ports for digital phones
RJ45 Ports	12 RJ45 ports
Expandable	IP500 daughter card adds up to 4 ports
Control Unit Support	Up to three cards per IP500 control unit
Phone Compatibility	Avaya 2400, 5400, and 6400 series digital telephones
Intended Use	For use with Avaya IP500 control units only

Our Verdict

The Avaya IPO 500 Digital Station 8 renewed base card is a sensible value for Avaya-centric offices that need to expand digital extensions without a full platform overhaul. Its expandability and direct compatibility with common Avaya digital phones make it a practical choice for maintenance or staged upgrades, though it is not appropriate for non-IP500 systems or networks moving entirely to IP handsets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this card be expanded?
Yes. An IP500 daughter card can be fitted to add up to four additional DS ports to the base card.

Which phones will work with this card?
It is compatible with Avaya 2400, 5400, and 6400 series digital telephones when used with an IP500 control unit.

Can it be used with other control units?
No. This card is designed for use with Avaya IP500 control units only and will not function as a standalone PBX card.