The Avaya 1408 stands out as a user-friendly digital telephone tailored for everyday workers handling light-to-medium phone calls, making it ideal for cubicle workers or entry-level sales representatives. Its features include a white backlit display with 2 lines x 24 characters (181x40 pixels), 8 programmable feature buttons, each equipped with dual LEDs (red/green) for line/call status.
Additionally, fixed feature buttons cover menu, volume, redial, conference, transfer, drop, hold and mute, headset, phone, call log, contacts, and voicemail. The phone boasts contextual softkey buttons (3), a high-quality 2-way speakerphone, wall-mount capability (with the optional Avaya 1408 Wall Mount Kit 700415623, sold separately), and a headset port. Navigation is facilitated by 4-way cluster navigational keys with an OK button. Other features include a message waiting indicator and global (Icon) version keys without English text below the buttons.
In terms of system compatibility, the Avaya 1408 works with Avaya IP Office Release 6.0 or later, requiring an available digital station port, and Avaya Aura Communication Manager 5.2.1 or later, requiring an available DCP port. It is also compatible with Avaya Integral Enterprise E07, IEE2, or later.
