Feature	Toshiba CIX	NEC 2000 IPS
Alternate Routing	Bypass when circuits are down	Bypass when circuits are down or local trunks busy.
Centralized SMDR	Yes	Yes
Centralized Voice Mail	Release 4.0 or higher	Standard
Conference Calling	Max of 8 users, 6 outside	Up to 32 users with optional conference card
E-911	Generates an SMDR record at the start of the call	Rings selected phones at 911 button to barge in and listen
Flexible Station Numbering	Yes	Yes
Group Call	Not Available	You can ring up to 32 phones for emergencies etc.
Headset Jack	Requires optional adapter for digital phones	Standard Feature
IP Networking - Fax supported	No	Yes
IP Networking # of nodes	Max of 128	Max of 256
Link Alarm	?	Indicator light at selected phones if IP network is down
PC Console	Yes	Yes
Remote (over IP) software updates?	Requires SD or SM card	Standard
Remote Backup over IP	Standard	Standard
Remote Shelf - Distance Required	Max of 3 Kilometers	Quality Bandwidth required = T-1 or better
Remote Shelves	Max of 6 with CIX 670	Up to 30
Station Display	2 line display; 24 characters	3 line display, 24 characters
Third Party SIP Phone Support	Yes	Future
Phone Tilt Stand	Optional	Built into the phone, plus LCD screen pivots.
Traffic Reports	Yes, up to one week.	Yes