Types of Cisco IP Phones VoIP

Cisco IP Phones offer the high-quality, reliable communications your business needs every day. They also add new capabilities that increase your ability to collaborate within the workplace.

Thanks to network integration, these phones are easy to install, manage, and update. Our broad portfolio can help you improve productivity, foster collaboration, and reduce operating expenses.

With the proliferation of Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone technologies, Cisco phones have become a popular choice because of an extensive selection of models covering a wide range of needs. While they employ features specific to the Cisco VoIP servers, these phones can also be used with "open source" VoIP technologies. As the phones progress toward the 9900 series, more features become available. The models listed here range from basic cubicle phones to sophisticated phones that include video conferencing capabilities.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series, Enhanced voice communications

This series of phones includes models with the same basic features, but the phones are distinguished by their line capacity, which ranges from two to 12. The Cisco 6900 series phone offers lighted hold and menu keys as well as a lighted call-waiting indicator. The series includes a speakerphone and interface for headsets. This entry-level phone offers a graphical display that can display basic images such as a corporate logo. The display also features scrollable menu selections to access additional features.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series Models		Ideal Location
	6941 Four-line phone 10/100 switch port Backlit monochrome display	For schoolrooms, manufacturing floors, office employees, and remote teleworkers
	6945 Four-line phone 10/100/1000 switch port Backlit monochrome display Wideband audio headset and handset support	For office employees, teleworkers, administrative staff, and managers
	6961 12-line phone 10/100 switch port Backlit monochrome display	For administrative staff, managers, contact center agents, and supervisors who have very active communications needs

NOTE: All models in the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series.

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Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series, Broad range of desktop, wireless, and conference phones

The 7900 series includes a large number of models for specialized business needs. A brief survey of these models includes models 7910, 11 and 12. These phones are sets that offer minimal features. The phones in this model line are designed for common areas such as lobbies, classrooms or individual cubicles. The 7920 class includes all phones designed for mobile use. They are wireless models that connect to networks via the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols. The 7935, 36 and 37 are conference-station models that include external microphones and features suited to conduct corporate conference calls. The 7985 is a videophone that includes a high-quality camera and XGA computer LCD monitor.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series Models		Ideal Location
	7925G IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi phone Up to 13 hours talk time, 240 hours on standby with extended battery Support for Bluetooth 2.0 headset	For mobile workers in rugged, industrial campus environments such as healthcare, retail, and manufacturing
	IP Conference Station 7937G Wideband audio acoustics Covers up to 30 by 40 feet with optional external microphone kit Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Desktops, in conference rooms, and in executive suites
	7942G Two-line phone 320 by 222 pixel monochrome display 10/100 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers
	7945G Two-line phone 320 by 240 pixel TFT color display 10/100/1000 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers
	7962G Six -line phone 320 by 222 pixel monochrome display 10/100 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers
	7965G Six-line phone 320 by 240 pixel TFT color display 10/100/1000 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers

NOTE: All models in the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series. 

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Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series, Phones with video and voice capabilities

This series is described by Cisco as "an advanced professional media endpoint that delivers an enhanced user experience with an easy-to-use and eco-friendly ergonomic design." These phones feature high definition voice and video quality with a fast gigabyte network interface. In addition, they include VGA color computer-style displays and an external USB port. The 8900 series hosts a full feature set including programmable buttons, LEDs and the ability to handle as many as five call sessions simultaneously.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series Models		Ideal Location
	8941 Four-line phone Large 5-inch VGA color display 10/100 switch port High-definition voice	Office employees, administrative staff, managers, and executive offices
	8945 Four lines Large 5-inch VGA color display 10/100/1000 switch port High-definition voice Support for Bluetooth 2.0 headsets	Office employees, administrative staff, managers, and executive offices

NOTE: All models in the Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series.
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Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series, Premier multimedia phones

This series makes up Cisco's highest-end phones. The series is described by the company as "an advanced collaborative media endpoint that provides voice, video, applications and accessories." The 9971, for example, features video conferencing as well as wired or wireless operation through 802.11g and Bluetooth. The LCD touch screen offers VGA resolution for ease of use and customization. These phone models are designed for high-end corporate executives and business administrators.

More Notes:

Features of Cisco Unified IP Phones:

Cisco Unified IP Phones offer a range of features to suit varying business needs.

Cisco Unified SIP Phones 3900 Series:

        Single-line phone that supports two calls per line

        10/100 switch port, allowing the IP phone to connect to a PC to reduce cabling and infrastructure costs

        Full-duplex speakerphone, offering flexibility in placing and receiving calls

Cisco Unified IP Phones 6900 Series:

ü        Cost-effective option for business owners who want to take advantage of Cisco Unified Communications

ü        Support for video communications on select models, with Cisco Unified Video Advantage and the Video Advantage VT III Camera

ü        High-definition voice (HD voice) support, making it easier to distinguish accents and speaking nuances

Cisco Unified IP Phones 7900 Series:

u      A range of wireless, conference, and desktop phones to choose from

u      High-definition voice (HD voice) support, making it easier to distinguish accents and speaking nuances

u      Support for Cisco and third-party XML and MIDlet applications

Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series:

Ø        Large, high-resolution, anti-glare VGA color display for easy video

Ø        USB integration for more headset options

Ø        Support for Cisco and third-party VDI, XML, and MIDlet business applications

Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series:

l        Interactive high-performance business video that elevates and personalizes communications

l        Bluetooth 2.0 headsets that gives you the freedom to move around at your desk

l        Support for Cisco and third-party VDI, XML, and MIDlet business applications

The Cisco Unified IP Phones portfolio includes several series:

u      Cisco Unified SIP Phone 3900 Series: Basic voice communications at a budget-friendly price

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series: Enhanced voice communications at a cost-effective price

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series: Multimedia communications across a broad range of desktop, wireless, and conference phones

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series: Phones with video and voice capabilities that expand collaboration within the workplace

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series: The premier multimedia phones for managers and executives

More Notes: Why Cisco IP Phones

About CiscoPhone

Cisco phones make your employee’s jobs easier while combining your company’s voice and data systems and making it simple to expand as you add new employees or locations. Cisco IP phone systems save money on long distance charges, allow call transferring to anyone at any location, and remote workers are dialed in through a secured Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection all on the same network.

Easy to use yet packed full of features, Cisco VoIP phones are a strong and integral part of the increasing trend to converge all forms of business communication into one network. Affordable, reliable, and stylish, Cisco phones will provide your home office or small business the traditional communication capabilities you use every day and provide future-proof adaptability to add new collaborations.

Why buy Cisco Phones?

• Save time and money by managing only one IP network for both data and voice.
• Deploy a used phones system anywhere that has broadband internet access.

Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), hosted IP telephony service, IP PBX, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches With LAN Base

The Intelligent Business Switch for Today’s Most Intelligent Small Business Network

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches for Small Business

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base provide the performance, and availability that today’s small businesses demand, as well as the intelligence to support business applications and security services. Switches are a key component of your network foundation and can improve the availability of critical applications, while protecting business information. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches are specifically designed for growing businesses that need to accommodate expanding services, and optimize network bandwidth and to assure the fast and reliable delivery of applications and services.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base software provides intelligent network management to:

         Improve employee productivity and customer responsiveness by preserving the availability of essential business applications and supporting advanced IP voice and video services

         Enhance the performance of business applications and use network bandwidth more efficiently

         Provide advanced security to protect customer data and assets, block network attacks, and comply with regulatory requirements

         Easily deploy and centrally manage IP communications and wireless solutions

         Improve the operational efficiency of IT staff by reducing the time and effort required to configure, manage, and optimize the network as the business environment grows

         Protect technology investments with a scalable, centrally manageable network foundation that can grow with the business and continually support new applications

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960Series with LAN Base software features:

Gigabit Ethernet to the desktop and 10 Gigabit uplinks for superior performance in the most demanding environments

Cisco FlexStack stacking, available on the Catalyst 2960-S switches, allows the stacking of switches to simplify management and keep the network up and running even in the event of a failure

Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ power IP phones, wireless access points, and video cameras directly over the Ethernet connection, without an external power supply, simplifying deployment and eliminating the need and cost of installing separate power supplies

Advanced security features, including enhanced access control, guards against network attacks and proactive threat defense prevents the most damaging security threatsAdvanced QoS features enhance network performance by supporting delay-sensitive IP voice and video applications

Cisco EnergyWise Technology monitors and manages power consumption to optimize power delivery and reduce energy costs

Simple, scalable management with the choice of a commandline interface (CLI) or the web-based Cisco Network Assistant featuring Cisco SmartPort technology

Long-term investment protection with a limited lifetime hardware warranty and ongoing software updates at no additional cost

The network is an increasingly critical component to today’s small business. By providing these capabilities in the network foundation, you can improve the availability of critical applications; protect business information, more easily accommodate expanding services, and optimize network bandwidth to more effectively deliver information and applications.

To learn more about the features and benefits of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches visit: www.cisco.com/go/smallbiz2960

Great Advantage

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base, provide today’s growing small and medium sized businesses with the performance, availability and intelligence to support the most demanding business environments.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Switches with LAN Base Software for Enhanced Function

Each dual-purpose port has one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and one Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) based Gigabit Ethernet port, one port active at a time.

Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches come with a limited lifetime warranty that include free software updates. The Catalyst 2960-S warranty is enhanced with 90 days of Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support duringnormal business hours and next-business-day hardware replacement. 

Service and Support

To help you realize the most value from your Cisco network investments, Cisco provides award-winning technical support services. With a Cisco technical services contract, you can gain access to Cisco technical experts, as well as industry-leading Cisco tools and resources to help you increase your operational efficiency, control costs, and maintain optimal network performance and reliability.

To support your Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches, you can choose from the following options:

u       Cisco SMARTnetService: Cisco SMARTnet Service is an award-winning technical support service that provides direct, anytime access to Cisco engineers, as well as extensive technical resources.

u       Cisco Smart Care Service: The Cisco Smart Care Service combines technical support and maintenance for your entire Cisco network with ongoing network monitoring and proactive network assessments.

u       Cisco Smart Foundation Service: Designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, the Cisco Smart Foundation Service provides easy, cost-effective network support to improve operational reliability, contain costs, and protectinvestments in Cisco networking solutions.

PDF File: Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches With LAN Base: The Intelligent Business Switch for Today’s Most Intelligent Small Business Networks

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Data Sheet: Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches withLAN Base Software

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