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Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961
Cisco
®
Unified Communications Solutions enable collaboration so that organizations can quickly adapt to
market changes while increasing productivity, improving competitive advantage through speed and
innovation, and delivering a rich-media experience across any workspace, securely and with optimal
quality.
Figure 1. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961
Product Overview
The Cisco
®
Unified IP Phone 8961 is an advanced professional media endpoint that delivers an enhanced user
experience with an easy-to-use and eco-friendly ergonomic design. Highlights of the portfolio include introduction of
higher-resolution (VGA) color displays, a USB port, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and High-definition (HD) voice
support, enabling a more productive user experience for multimedia application engagement. Application support
includes XML and MIDlet-enabled applications. The Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961 is an ideal solution for knowledge
professionals, administrative managers, and executives.
Features and Benefits
Table 1 lists the features and benefits of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961.
Table 1. Features and Benefits
Feature Benefits
Hardware
Ergonomic design The phone offers a highly usable and intuitive arrangement of lines, features, and calls. Transfer, Conference and
Hold appear on hard keys to reduce the number of presented softkeys to a maximum of 4 per call state.
Customization You can order this model in Arctic White or Charcoal Gray. Handsets are available internationally as slimline (140g)
or standard (170g); you can mix and match them with other users within your work environment to enable a feeling
of customization and ownership among your group.
Display
The phone offers a VGA presentation for calling, video calling, and applications; a 5-inch (10-cm) graphical TFT
color display; 24-bit color depth; and 640 x 480 effective pixel resolution with backlighting. The display also
supports localization requiring double-byte Unicode encoding for fonts.
Ethernet An internal 2-port Cisco Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network
through an RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the phone and a co-located PC. The system
administrator can designate separate VLANs (802.1Q) for the PC and phone, providing improved security and
reliability of voice and data traffic.
USB A USB port accelerates the usability of call handling and applications by enabling accessories such as the Cisco
Unified IP Phone Color Key Expansion Module and wired headsets.
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