Com Design CX1500 Circuit Exchange 120V Desktop Telephony Switch Unit

Com Design CX1500 Circuit Exchange 120V Desktop Telephony Switch Unit

The Com Design CX1500 is a desktop-format circuit exchange unit operating on 120V AC power. Circuit exchange devices of this type are used in telephony and PBX environments to route, switch, or manage circuit connections between lines or ports, functioning as a local switching or patching point within a communications infrastructure. The CX1500 is housed in a compact, beige desktop enclosure typical of late-1980s and early-1990s business telecom equipment.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: CX1500
• Manufacturer: Com Design
• Power Input: 120V AC
• Form Factor: Desktop / tabletop enclosure
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Rear panel: IEC-style AC power inlet, ventilation fan grille
• Front panel: slot/bay opening (media or module bay) with label window
• Construction: painted steel chassis with cream/beige finish

Applications

Circuit exchange units like the Com Design CX1500 are used in business telephony and PBX (Private Branch Exchange) systems to provide local circuit switching, line routing, or signal patching between telephone lines and connected equipment. They were commonly deployed in corporate office environments, call centers, and telecom closets during the late 1980s and into the 1990s, when PBX-based phone systems were the standard for multi-line business communications. The CX1500's compact desktop form factor made it suitable for placement alongside other telecom peripherals or on an equipment shelf. Organizations maintaining legacy PBX infrastructure or seeking compatible switching components for older Com Design systems are the primary buyers for this type of unit today.