Polycom IP Telephone - Manual

Why Polycom VoIP?
• Polycom is the leading independent supplier of standards-based IP telephones.
• To offer you a choice of end-to-end, integrated VoIP solutions, Polycom ensures that your Polycom phones are fully interoperable with
leading standards-based IP PBX and Softswitch platforms 1 .
• Polycom’s comprehensive product portfolio encompasses the SoundPoint ® IP family of desktop phones, the attendant console based on
the SoundPoint IP 601/650 and Expansion Module, and the SoundStation ® IP 4000 conference phone.
Features and Benefits
Outstanding Voice Quality • Polycom’s revolutionary HD Voice technology delivers voice communications of
life-like interactivity, richness, and clarity*:
- Exceptional sound quality, echo cancellation, and noise reduction
- Support of G.722 wideband codec*
- Interactive two-way conversations that are as natural as being there
- Polycom full-duplex 2 speakerphones are compliant with IEEE 1329 standards
• Network-related provisioning for superb voice quality:
- Quality of Service – IEEE 802.1 p/Q, Layer 3 TOS, and DSCP 3
- Dynamic jitter buffer
- Sophisticated packet loss concealment algorithms
Enhanced Call Handling, Security, and • Support of up to 24 simultaneous calls on up to 12 lines
Advanced Applications 3, 4 • Shared call / bridged line appearance
• Busy Lamp Field (BLF)
4
• Multiple call- and flexible line appearances
• TLS security
3 , encrypted configuration files 3 , HTTPS secure provisioning 7 , support
of “signed” software executables 7 , URL syntax for boot server address 7 and
digest authentication
• Microsoft ® LCS 2005 interoperability for telephony and presence 3
- Compatibility with Microsoft Office Communicator and
Windows
® Messenger 5.1 clients
Ease of Use • Polycom IP phones provide an easy transition from legacy PBX and Key Systems
to the world of IP telephony:
- Intuitive user interface
- Large, high-quality LCD displays with up to 320x160 pixel resolution
- A combination of up to 26 dedicated hard keys and up to 4 context-sensitive soft
keys for one-touch access to essential features
Efficient Installation, Provisioning, and Ugrades • Polycom IP phones are designed to make installation, configuration, and upgrades
as simple and efficient as possible:
- Centralized provisioning and upgrades from an FTP, TFTP, HTTP 7 , or HTTPS 7 server
- Support of provisioning server redundancy 3
- Manual or DHCP set-up. Web configuration
- Dual switched 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for LAN and PC connection
(SoundPoint IP only)
- Choice of powering options: AC adapter or Power over Ethernet
Investment Protection • Polycom IP phones can be upgraded to new software and firmware in the field so
as to consistently meet your business communication needs as protocols develop and
standards evolve
• Polycom IP phones are standards-based, so there is no need to replace them when
upgrading or replacing your standards-based call server
* Currently available on SoundPoint IP 650 only.
1 Please visit http://www.polycom.com/techpartners.htm for a full list
of supported IP PBX and Softswitch solutions.
2 The SoundPoint IP 301 has a monitor-only speakerphone.
3 Requires SIP version 2.0.x or higher.
4 Most features must be supported by the call server. Please contact your
IP PBX / Softswitch vendor or service provider for a list of supported features.
5 Not all Polycom VoIP phones support all features. Please refer to the product
documentation (user guides and data sheets) for details.
7 Requires BootROM 3.0.x or higher.
Polycom ® IP Telephones
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