The Panasonic KX-NS500 Smart Hybrid PBX is a cost effective legacy and IP communication system for small and medium sized companies that can be flexibly configured and expanded according to your needs.
6 analogue trunks and 18 extensions, up to 288 extensions with an Expansion Unit
The KX-NS500 has advanced features and starts from 6 analogue trunks and 18 extensions, up to 288 extensions with an Expansion Unit. The KX-NS500 is also a unified communication system which has rich IP features such as mobile linking, integrated voice mail and e-mail, instant messaging (chat), and presence information.
It can also use built-in applications, such as a call center solution, mobile solution, and voice mail system, to provide more efficient work and increased customer satisfaction.
The KX-NS500 can utilize the benefits of a hybrid system to help businesses lower costs and allow a quick return on investment.
Backwards Compatibility
Existing DPTs, APTs and SLTs from Panasonic and trunks can continue to be used, enabling a system to be replaced at a low cost without wasting resources.
IP Networking
Saving Communication Costs
You can combine both IP and legacy trunks according to your needs, to construct systems that are flexible and cost effective.
Saving Network Costs
VoIP allows you to talk with your remote offices anywhere in the world without telephone charges using a private IP network.
Saving on Initial Investment
IP phones can be installed at a remote office without a PBX via an IP network. A VPN is not required. (Built-in Media Relay GW) So, you do not need to install the PBX in a branch office or home office.
Expandability
The KX-NS500 is expandable with optional cards and expansion cabinets KX-NS520 (up to 3 cabinets). You do not need to discard the KX-NS500 to increase capacity in the future.
The One-look Networkingfunction enabled by linking with the Panasonic KX-NS1000 lets you control the entire system including other offices with a single KX-NS1000. Since existing devices can also be used, the system can be expanded with reduced running costs and investment costs.
The KX-NS500 supports the following number of trunks.
Type
KX-NS500
Basic System
With 1 KX-NS520
With 2 KX-NS520
With 3 KX-NS520
Total Number of Trunks
100
130
160
190
Legacy
36
66
96
126
BRI
-
-
-
-
PRI23
-
-
-
-
PRI30
30
60
90
120
T1
-
-
-
-
E1
30
60
90
120
Analogue
12
24
36
48
IP
64
64
64
64
H.323
32
32
32
32
SIP
64
64
64
64
Maximum Terminal Equipment
The following shows the number of each terminal equipment type supported by the KX-NS500.