The Cisco 8861 VoIP/SIP Phone offers a compelling user experience that seamlessly blends power and user-friendliness, promoting enhanced personal productivity. With an appealing ergonomic design, the phone prioritizes ease of use, delivering a traditional telephony-like experience. Its 5-inch VGA backlit color display ensures a visually engaging interface for accessing calling features and text-based XML applications. The wideband audio handset, featuring a concealed cable routing system, meets hearing aid compatibility and ADA loudness requirements. The full-duplex speakerphone facilitates hands-free calls, with additional security measures for audible dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones. The phone supports analog headsets and features an AUX port for electronic hookswitch control with third-party headsets.
Equipped with an internal 2-port Cisco Ethernet switch, the phone provides direct connectivity to a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network, allowing for single LAN connectivity for both the phone and a co-located PC. VLAN support enhances security and reliability for voice and data traffic. The phone's keys include line keys, soft keys, navigation keys, and specialized function keys. Backlit indicators further enhance visibility, and the phone's replaceable bezel and dual-position foot stand offer customization and flexibility.
Power features include IEEE Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatibility, supporting both IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at switch blades, with the option for Cisco IP Phone Power Cube 4 for non-PoE deployments. The phone is wall-mountable, with a two-position foot stand and Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot) compatibility for physical security. This comprehensive feature set positions the Cisco 8861 IP Phone as a versatile and secure solution for unified communications in various settings.
