Polycom UC Software Administrators' Guide - 4.1.0

Easy-to-use
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Polycom ® UC Software Family of Phones
○ An easy transition from traditional PBX systems into the world of IP Communications
○ Up to 18 dedicated hard keys for access to commonly used features
○ Up to four context-sensitive soft keys for further menu-driven activities
Platform independent
○ Supports multiple protocols and platforms enabling standardization of one phone for
multiple locations, systems, and vendors
Faster Boot Time
○ The time between phone reboot and obtaining a dial tone has been noticeably reduced.
Field upgradeable
○ Upgrade phones as standards develop and protocols evolve
○ Extends the life of the phone to protect your investment
○ Application flexibility for call management and new telephony applications
Large LCD
○ Easy-to-use, easily readable, and intuitive interface
○ Support of rich application content, including multiple call appearances, presence and
instant messaging, and XML services
○ 102 x 23 pixel graphical LCD for the SoundPoint IP 321/331/335
○ 256 x 116 pixel graphical grayscale LCD for the SoundPoint IP 450 (supports Asian
characters)
○ 320 x 160 pixel graphical grayscale LCD for the SoundPoint IP 550/560/650 (supports
Asian characters)
○ 248 x 68 pixel graphical LCD for the SoundStation IP 5000
○ 800 x 480 pixel graphical color LCD for the VVX 1500 (touch screen)
○ 240 x 320 pixel graphical color LCD for the SpectraLink handsets
Dual auto-sensing 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet ports on certain Polycom phones
○ Leverages existing infrastructure investment
○ No re-wiring with existing CAT 5 cabling
○ Simplifies installation
○ 1000baseT is supported by the SoundPoint IP 560, VVX 1500, and the SoundStructure
VoIP Interface.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) port or Power Pack option
○ Built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE port on the SoundPoint IP 320/321/330/331/335, 450, 550,
560, and 650, the SoundStation IP 5000 and 6000, and VVX 500 and 1500 (autosensing)
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