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Why Polycom VoIP?
• Polycom is a leading independent supplier of standards-based VoIP telephones.
• To offer you a choice of end-to-end, integrated VoIP solutions , Polycom ensures that your Polycom phones are fully interoperable with
major standards-based IP PBX and Softswitch platforms
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.
• Polycom's comprehensive product portfolio encompasses the SoundPoint IP family of desktop phones, the attendant console based on
the SoundPoint IP 601 and Expansion Module, and the SoundStation
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IP 4000 conference phone.
Features and Benefits
Outstanding Voice Quality • Polycom's legendary Acoustic Clarity Technology has been validated by 13 years of
market leadership in voice conferencing:
- Exceptional sound quality, echo cancellation, and noise reduction
- Interactive conversations that are as natural as being there
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- Polycom full-duplex is Type 1 compliant with IEEE 1329 standards
• Network-related provisioning for superb voice quality:
- Quality of Service Support – IEEE 802.1 p/Q and Layer 3 TOS
- 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
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• Multiple call- and flexible line appearances
• Multilingual user interface
• HTTPS secure provisioning
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, support of “signed” software executables
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• Presence, instant messaging, directory, buddy lists, three-way local conferencing,
custom ring tones
Ease of Use • Polycom VoIP telephones provide an easy transition from traditional PBX systems
to the world of IP telephony:
- Intuitive user interface
- Large, feature-rich LCD displays with up to 320x160 pixel resolution
- Up to 18 dedicated familiar PBX-like function keys
- Up to 4 context-sensitive soft keys
Ease of Installation and Support • Polycom VoIP phones are designed to make installation, configuration and support as
simple and efficient as possible:
- Centralized configuration and field upgradeability from an FTP, TFTP, HTTP
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, or
HTTPS
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server.
- 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 for SoundPoint IP: AC adapter or Power over Ethernet
(Cisco
®
Inline Power and IEEE 802.3af)
Investment Protection • Polycom VoIP telephones can be upgraded to new software and firmware in the field
as protocols develop and standards evolve
• Since Polycom VoIP telephones are standards-based, there is no need to replace them
when upgrading or replacing your standards-based call server solution
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Please visit http://forms.polycom.com/audio_files/techpartners.htm for a full list of supported IP PBX and Softswitch solutions.
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On all models, except for the SoundPoint IP 300 and 301.
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Most features must be supported by the call server. Please contact your IP PBX or Softswitch vendor for a list of supported features.
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Not all Polycom VoIP phones support all features. Please refer to the product documentation (user guides and data sheets) for details.
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Requires SIP version 1.5.x or higher.
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Requires BootROM 3.0.x or higher.
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SoundPoint
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Features and Benefits