At one time there were over one Million AT&T Merlin phone system installed in business around the country. The AT&T (also Lucent, now Avaya) Merlin telephone system was introduced in late 1983, branded American Bell Merlin. After the breakup of AT&T in 1984, it was rebranded AT&T Merlin. It was designed at the beginning of the 1980s prior to the Bell System Divestiture as a modern electronic business telephone system. The Merlin system was originally sold as the 206 system, Merlin 410, 820 and 10/30 30/70 phone systems.. Later, there was a further 10-line, 30-telephone configuration, with an expansion KSU allowing the system to accommodate up to 70 telephones available (1030 and 3070 respectively).
If you still have one of these ultra reliable systems and need help Telcom & Data Inc keeps a large inventory of refurbished parts for older AT&T Merlin phone systems .In fact Telcom & Data carries hundreds of different parts for the older Merlin phone systems. Telcom & Data also carries refurbished Merlin telephones including BIS 10 and HFAI telephones.
If you need access to older manuals and user guides you can check out www.avaya-maunals for admin guides and installation manuals. All manuals are free to down load. You can also reach Telcom & Data buy phone at 800-335-0229. Their knowledgeable staff can help you with any Merlin phone system problems you may have.