If you find yourself in a situation where you’ve outgrown your IP telephone system, you may be thinking of an upgrade. Depending on the features of your current telephony system, this may be the most cost-effective option. However, if you currently use the Cisco 7900 series (or if you don’t, you might consider choosing this model for your upgrade), you can simply add an expansion module. The Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7914 extends the capabilities of the Cisco Unified IP Phones 7960G, 7961G, 7970G and 7971G-GE by adding 14 buttons to the existing six buttons of the Cisco Unified IP Phones 7960 and 7961G and the existing eight buttons of the Cisco Unified IP Phones 7970G and 7971G-GE, increasing the total number of buttons when you add one or two Cisco Unified Expansion Modules 7914. You can use up to two Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Modules 7914 with a Cisco Unified IP Phones 7960G, 7961G, 7970G or 7971G-GE.
The expansion module adds functionality while allowing you to maintain your current phones and system. For some, this is a much more cost-efficient way to upgrade and satisfy a growing business’ needs.