Export List Station - Avaya Site Administration

Before attempting to export your station list, ensure the following:

When executed, the system typically prompts the user to define the scope of the export. If the user does not specify a range, the system may default to all stations or prompt for specific criteria.

Common Variations:

The raw text file you export will look like this (abbreviated): avaya site administration export list station

STATION
Extension: 2001
Name: John Smith
Type: 9640
Port: 01A0501
...

Or more commonly, a columnar view:

Ext  Name                Type   Port       COR   Cov
2001 John Smith          9640   01A0501    1     1
2002 Mary Jones          9611   01A0502    1     1

A common point of failure for junior administrators is assuming the file appears on their PC automatically. The file resides on the Server, not the local workstation. It must be retrieved using FTP or SFTP.

Retrieval Procedure:

For telecommunications managers and Avaya system administrators, data is power. Knowing exactly which stations (extensions), users, and phone models are active on your Avaya Communication Manager (CM) or IP Office system is critical for auditing, billing, disaster recovery, and capacity planning.

One of the most frequently used—yet often misunderstood—functions within Avaya Site Administration (ASA) is the ability to export the station list.

If you have ever typed "avaya site administration export list station" into a search engine, you likely need a clear, step-by-step methodology to extract your extension directory into a usable format like Excel, CSV, or a text file. This article provides a deep dive into why, when, and how to perform this export, along with troubleshooting tips and advanced automation methods. Before attempting to export your station list, ensure

In ASA, run:

list station all

Then use a macro or Excel to build commands like:

display station 1001
display station 1002
...

But a faster way is SAT's list station all combined with display station using ASA's Search and Extract tool: When executed, the system typically prompts the user

(Warning: This can be slow for 500+ stations.)