Cisco IP Phone 8861, Charcoal

The Cisco IP Phone 8861 is a business-class collaboration endpoint that combines high-fidelity, reliable, secure, and scalable voice communications with Cisco Intelligent Proximity for telephony integration for personal mobile devices to support midsize to large enterprise businesses.

With the IP Phone 8861, you can increase personal productivity through an engaging user experience that is both powerful and easy-to-use. The IP Phone 8861 combines an attractive ergonomic design with wideband audio for crystal clear voice communications, "always-on" reliability, and encrypted voice communications to enhance security, and access to a comprehensive suite of unified communications features from Cisco communication servers.

In addition, Cisco Intelligent Proximity brings the worlds of desk and mobile together for you when you are using your mobile device at the desk for your work. You can move the audio path over to the IP Phone 8861 during active mobile calls to take advantage of its superior audio acoustics. An example would be to share a conversation with a colleague who you want to listen in. This capability gives you greater flexibility and a superior user experience when at your desk.

The IP Phone 8861 comes standard with two USB ports so you can charge your personal mobile devices when at your desk, and stay connected when away from your desk.

The Cisco IP Phone 8861 offers five programmable line keys. You can configure keys to support either multiple directory numbers or calling features such as speed dial. You can also boost productivity by handling multiple calls for each directory number using the multicall-per-line feature. Fixed-function keys give you one-touch access to applications, messaging, directory, as well as often-used calling features such as hold/resume, transfer, and conference. A five-way navigation cluster helps you transition through menus more easily. Backlit acoustic keys provide flexibility for audio path selection and switching.

Features:

• Offers a 5-inch high-resolution (800 x 480) widescreen VGA backlit color display
• Localized language support, including right-to-left on-screen text, meets the needs of global users
• Offers a built-in Gigabit Ethernet switch for both network connection and your PC connection
• Also supports campuses with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WLAN enabled
• Support for Cisco EnergyWise technology makes the Cisco IP Phone 8861 more energy-efficient and eco friendly
• Qualified by the ENERGY STAR organization

• Ergonomic design

  The phone offers an easy-to-use interface and provides a traditional telephony-like user experience.

• Graphical display

  The 800 × 480, 24-bit color, 5-in. WVGA display provides scrollable access to calling features and text-based XML applications.

• Speaker phone

  The full-duplex speakerphone gives you flexibility in placing and receiving calls with hands free.

• Analog headset

  The analog headset jack is a standard wideband-capable RJ-9 audio port.

• AUX port

  You can use an auxiliary port to support electronic hookswitch control with a third-party headset connected to it.

• External audio ports

  The phone has a 3.5-mm stereo line in/out jack.

• USB

  Two USB ports enhance the usability of call handling by enabling wired or wireless headsets, as well as provide charging capability to mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets.

• Ethernet switch

  An internal 2-port Cisco Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network through a RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the phone and a co-located PC.

• Bluetooth

  The phone offers Bluetooth 3.0 Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Class 1 technology. Hands-Free Profile (HFP) is supported for un-tethered headset connections and voice communications. Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) is supported for phone book object exchange between devices.

• Backlit indicator

  The phone supports backlit indicators for the audio path keys, select key, line keys, and message waiting.

• Replaceable bezel

  The phone includes a black bezel; an optional silver bezel is also orderable separately.

• Dual-position foot stand

  The display is easy-to-view and the buttons and keys are easy-to-use. The two-position foot stand supports viewing angles of 35 and 50 degrees; you can remove the foot stand for wall mounting, with mounting holes located on the base of the phone.

• Key expansion module (KEM)

  The phone supports up to three KEMs to expand from 5- to 113-line buttons. You have the convenience of many speed dials or programmable features.

• Physical security

  The phone is compatible with the Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot) antitheft system.