Alcatel ALE ECO-R eZ32-2 Board

The Alcatel ALE ECO-R eZ32-2 board stands apart from generic analog expansion modules by delivering 32 dedicated Z-interface ports in a single proprietary slot card, purpose-built for the OmniPCX Office Connect platform. While many add-on cards force compromises on legacy device support, this ECO-R revision integrates seamlessly with the system's internal architecture, preserving full functionality for analog phones, fax machines, and modems without external gateways or adapters.

Highlights

• 32 analog FXS ports (Z-interface) for connecting standard telephony devices
• Plug-and-play installation into compatible OmniPCX Office Connect chassis slot
• Supports DTMF and FSK signaling for reliable call setup and caller ID delivery
• Integrated Message Waiting Indicator (MWI) for analog phones with message lamps
• Powered directly by the host system – no external power supply required
• LED status and activity indicators for quick diagnostics

In daily use

Deploying the eZ32-2 board is straightforward: insert it into an available slot on the OmniPCX Office Connect, and the system automatically recognizes the module. Each of the 32 ports behaves as a native analog extension, enabling you to connect conventional telephones, fax machines, or even legacy modems for alarm systems and point-of-sale terminals. Caller ID information is transmitted using FSK or DTMF, depending on the connected device's capabilities, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of endpoints. The board's MWI support means that when a voicemail is left, the message waiting lamp on the analog phone lights up, keeping users informed without needing to check the handset manually.

Full specifications

• Product type: Analog extension board
• Number of ports: 32
• Port interface: Z-interface (analog FXS)
• Compatibility: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise OmniPCX Office (OXO) Connect
• System integration: Internal slot module
• Supported devices: Analog phones, fax machines, modems
• Signaling support: DTMF, FSK
• Key features: Caller ID, Message Waiting Indicator (MWI)
• Form factor: Proprietary circuit board
• Installation: Plug-and-play into compatible chassis slot
• Revision: ECO-R
• Manufacturer part number: 3EH03001ACAA
• Power requirement: Supplied by host system
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Management: Integrated with OmniPCX Office Connect system management
• LED indicators: Status, activity

Final note

For businesses relying on OmniPCX Office Connect, the ALE ECO-R eZ32-2 board is a dependable way to expand analog capacity without sacrificing integration or manageability.