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Polycom IP Telephones
Quick Reference Guide
The Power of a Network. The Simplicity of a Phone.
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 platforms1.
• 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-duplex2 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 DSCP3
- Dynamic jitter buffer
- Sophisticated packet loss concealment algorithms
Enhanced Call Handling, Security, and
Advanced Applications3, 4
• Support of up to 24 simultaneous calls on up to 12 lines
• Shared call / bridged line appearance
• Busy Lamp Field (BLF)4
• Multiple call- and flexible line appearances
• TLS security3, encrypted configuration files3, HTTPS secure provisioning7, support
of “signed” software executables7, URL syntax for boot server address7 and
digest authentication
• Microsoft® LCS 2005 interoperability for telephony and presence3
- 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, HTTP7, or HTTPS7 server
- Support of provisioning server redundancy3
- 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.
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of supported IP PBX and Softswitch solutions.
The SoundPoint IP 301 has a monitor-only speakerphone.
Requires SIP version 2.0.x or higher.
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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.
Not all Polycom VoIP phones support all features. Please refer to the product
documentation (user guides and data sheets) for details.
Requires BootROM 3.0.x or higher.
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