Cisco updated its Cisco IP Phone 7800 in 2015. Yes, the new model was added to the IP Phone 7800 family. Along with the Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series, Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series delivers the best audiophile performance Cisco has delivered in an IP Phone to date, with state-of-art technology enhancements to both speaker and microphone.
The Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series3is an ideal solution for customers who are interested in migrating from older analog and digital telephony desk endpoints to Cisco Unified Communications, as well as existing Cisco customers who wish to expand or update their investment in VoIP communications endpoints.
Customers who have, or are exploring, hosted third-party call-control platforms also can take advantage of the IP Phone 7800 Series with planned software updates to select models2. Small-to-large enterprise companies are well suited for the Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series.
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The IP Phone 7800 Series models offer the following features and capabilities as standard:
• High-fidelity audio (i.e., G.722 wideband) through speaker, handset, and headset for crystal-clear audio quality and performance on most models
• Grayscale, high-resolution liquid crystal displays on most models for easy viewing at a glance
• Fixed keys for common telephony features such as conference, transfer, hold/resume, directory, and services plus 2-way navigation button
• Single-and 2-position foot stands to optimize viewing angles under varied lighting conditions (model dependent)
• Programmable line/feature keys for flexibility in assigning lines or features, such as speed dials (number varies by phone model)
• Tricolor LEDs on programmable line keys for call-status notification at a glance
• Support for “VPN-less” connectivity with Cisco Expressway4
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• Single-and multiple-call-per-line appearance capability, delivering more powerful and flexible call navigation and session management
• Four context-sensitive programmable soft keys for more dynamic feature interaction and enhanced user experience
• Full-duplex speakerphone, increasing personal productivity when engaged in multiparty conversations
• Electronic hook switch for enhanced call management (initiate, answer, end, and mute calls) through third-party headsets by using IP Phone 7800 Series auxiliary ports (most models)
• IEEE-integrated switches to reduce costs of infrastructure to the desk by routing PC traffic through the 7800 Series endpoint (speed varies by endpoint model)
• Low power consumption as IEEE Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 1 devices for all models
• Power-save option on most models that can reduce power consumption, in off hours, up to 60 percent versus the phone in idle state with Cisco EnergyWiseTM technology
• Color options of charcoal and white available on most models
Optional features of the Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series include:
• Wall-mount kit: Kits are available for each model (ordered separately)
• Bezel customization: You can replace the standard black bezel with a silver bezel (most models)
The Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series supports multiple-call-per-line appearance on all models. With this feature, you can take advantage of more sophisticated call-navigation capabilities with support for multiple call sessions on a per-line basis. For example, on the 2-line IP Phone 7821, you can be on an active call and navigate to pick up a second incoming call on the same line, while the first call is automatically placed on hold. You can then switch back and forth between these two call sessions as required. This capability offers your organization sophisticated and powerful communication options that are not typically available from traditional telephony devices.
Cisco IP Phone 7811- For Light-Use VoIP Communications
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The single-line Cisco IP Phone 7811 is ideal for information workers and teleworkers with light VoIP communication needs.
It delivers a narrowband audio experience as standard. A wideband handset is available as an option for customers who wish to enhance their audio experience across the range of highs to lows.
The 7811 comes with an IEEE 10/100 integrated switch to support a co-located PC.
The display is 3.28-inch (8.3 cm) monochrome.
A wall-mount kit is optionally available for the 7811 to support spaces without a desk or where desk space is limited.
The 7811 is available in charcoal and comes with a single-position footstand.
The 7811 endpoint offers support for text based Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) applications.
Light-to-Moderate Use VoIP Communications-Cisco IP Phone 7821
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The 2-line Cisco IP Phone 7821 is an ideal choice for information workers and teleworkers. It is well-suited for users who have light-to-moderate VoIP communications needs.
The Cisco IP Phone 7821 has a 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) graphical, grayscale, 396 x 162 pixel-based display and is backlit.
It comes standard with an IEEE 10/100 integrated switch to support traffic from a collocated PC.
The 2 programmable line/feature keys feature tricolor LEDs that provide call status notification at a glance.
As options, a wall-mount kit is available for the 7821 for areas without desks or where desk space is limited. A replaceable silver bezel is also available for customers who wish to change out the black that comes standard with the endpoint.
The 7821 is available in charcoal and white. It comes with a 2-position footstand.
The 7821 will support third-party hosted call control with its SIP interoperability5.
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Cisco IP Phone 7841-Moderate-to-Active Use VoIP Communications
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The 4-line Cisco IP Phone 7841 is an ideal endpoint for moderately active voice users. It is well-suited for knowledge workers, administrative staff, managers, customer care agents, and supervisors who have moderateto-active VoIP communications needs.
The 7841 has a 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) graphical, grayscale, 396 x 162 pixel-based display and is backlit.
The 4 programmable line/feature keys feature tricolor LEDs that provide call-status notification at a glance.
As options, a wall-mount kit for the 7841 is available for areas without desks or where desk space is limited. A replaceable silver bezel is also available for customers who wish to change out the black that comes standard with the endpoint.
The 7841 is available in charcoal and white. It comes with a 2-position footstand.
The 4 programmable line/feature keys come with tricolor LEDs to see call status at a glance.
The Cisco IP Phone 7841 also comes standard with an IEEE PoE 10/100/1000 switch (Gigabit Ethernet) that supports the traffic from a co-located PC.
The 7841 will support third-party hosted call control with its SIP interoperability6.
Cisco IP Phone 7861-Highly Active-Use VoIP Communications
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The 16-line Cisco IP Phone 7861 is designed for employees with active VoIP communications needs. It is well-suited for administrative staff, managers, customer care agents, and supervisors.
The 7861 has a 3.5-inch (89 mm) graphical, grayscale, 396 x 162 pixel-based display and is backlit.
The 16 programmable line/feature keys offer tricolor LEDs to provide call-status identification at a glance.
An integrated IEEE 10/100 Ethernet switch supports the traffic from a co-located PC.
The Cisco IP Phone 7861 also includes a customizable, paper-label insert that can be locally printed for one-touch access to staff you contact frequently or other communications features. A clear film strip protects the paper label from dirt, spills, etc.
As options, a wall-mount kit for the 7861 is available for areas without desks or where desk space is limited. A replaceable silver bezel is also available for customers who wish to change out the black that comes standard with the endpoint.
The IP Phone 7861 will support third-party hosted call control with its SIP interoperability7.
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The Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series3is an ideal solution for customers who are interested in migrating from older analog and digital telephony desk endpoints to Cisco Unified Communications, as well as existing Cisco customers who wish to expand or update their investment in VoIP communications endpoints.
Customers who have, or are exploring, hosted third-party call-control platforms also can take advantage of the IP Phone 7800 Series with planned software updates to select models2. Small-to-large enterprise companies are well suited for the Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series.
The IP Phone 7800 Series models offer the following features and capabilities as standard:
• High-fidelity audio (i.e., G.722 wideband) through speaker, handset, and headset for crystal-clear audio quality and performance on most models
• Grayscale, high-resolution liquid crystal displays on most models for easy viewing at a glance
• Fixed keys for common telephony features such as conference, transfer, hold/resume, directory, and services plus 2-way navigation button
• Single-and 2-position foot stands to optimize viewing angles under varied lighting conditions (model dependent)
• Programmable line/feature keys for flexibility in assigning lines or features, such as speed dials (number varies by phone model)
• Tricolor LEDs on programmable line keys for call-status notification at a glance
• Support for “VPN-less” connectivity with Cisco Expressway4
• Single-and multiple-call-per-line appearance capability, delivering more powerful and flexible call navigation and session management
• Four context-sensitive programmable soft keys for more dynamic feature interaction and enhanced user experience
• Full-duplex speakerphone, increasing personal productivity when engaged in multiparty conversations
• Electronic hook switch for enhanced call management (initiate, answer, end, and mute calls) through third-party headsets by using IP Phone 7800 Series auxiliary ports (most models)
• IEEE-integrated switches to reduce costs of infrastructure to the desk by routing PC traffic through the 7800 Series endpoint (speed varies by endpoint model)
• Low power consumption as IEEE Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 1 devices for all models
• Power-save option on most models that can reduce power consumption, in off hours, up to 60 percent versus the phone in idle state with Cisco EnergyWiseTM technology
• Color options of charcoal and white available on most models
Optional features of the Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series include:
• Wall-mount kit: Kits are available for each model (ordered separately)
• Bezel customization: You can replace the standard black bezel with a silver bezel (most models)
The Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series supports multiple-call-per-line appearance on all models. With this feature, you can take advantage of more sophisticated call-navigation capabilities with support for multiple call sessions on a per-line basis. For example, on the 2-line IP Phone 7821, you can be on an active call and navigate to pick up a second incoming call on the same line, while the first call is automatically placed on hold. You can then switch back and forth between these two call sessions as required. This capability offers your organization sophisticated and powerful communication options that are not typically available from traditional telephony devices.
Cisco IP Phone 7811- For Light-Use VoIP Communications
The single-line Cisco IP Phone 7811 is ideal for information workers and teleworkers with light VoIP communication needs.
It delivers a narrowband audio experience as standard. A wideband handset is available as an option for customers who wish to enhance their audio experience across the range of highs to lows.
The 7811 comes with an IEEE 10/100 integrated switch to support a co-located PC.
The display is 3.28-inch (8.3 cm) monochrome.
A wall-mount kit is optionally available for the 7811 to support spaces without a desk or where desk space is limited.
The 7811 is available in charcoal and comes with a single-position footstand.
The 7811 endpoint offers support for text based Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) applications.
Light-to-Moderate Use VoIP Communications-Cisco IP Phone 7821
The 2-line Cisco IP Phone 7821 is an ideal choice for information workers and teleworkers. It is well-suited for users who have light-to-moderate VoIP communications needs.
The Cisco IP Phone 7821 has a 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) graphical, grayscale, 396 x 162 pixel-based display and is backlit.
It comes standard with an IEEE 10/100 integrated switch to support traffic from a collocated PC.
The 2 programmable line/feature keys feature tricolor LEDs that provide call status notification at a glance.
As options, a wall-mount kit is available for the 7821 for areas without desks or where desk space is limited. A replaceable silver bezel is also available for customers who wish to change out the black that comes standard with the endpoint.
The 7821 is available in charcoal and white. It comes with a 2-position footstand.
The 7821 will support third-party hosted call control with its SIP interoperability5.
Cisco IP Phone 7841-Moderate-to-Active Use VoIP Communications
The 4-line Cisco IP Phone 7841 is an ideal endpoint for moderately active voice users. It is well-suited for knowledge workers, administrative staff, managers, customer care agents, and supervisors who have moderateto-active VoIP communications needs.
The 7841 has a 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) graphical, grayscale, 396 x 162 pixel-based display and is backlit.
The 4 programmable line/feature keys feature tricolor LEDs that provide call-status notification at a glance.
As options, a wall-mount kit for the 7841 is available for areas without desks or where desk space is limited. A replaceable silver bezel is also available for customers who wish to change out the black that comes standard with the endpoint.
The 7841 is available in charcoal and white. It comes with a 2-position footstand.
The 4 programmable line/feature keys come with tricolor LEDs to see call status at a glance.
The Cisco IP Phone 7841 also comes standard with an IEEE PoE 10/100/1000 switch (Gigabit Ethernet) that supports the traffic from a co-located PC.
The 7841 will support third-party hosted call control with its SIP interoperability6.
Cisco IP Phone 7861-Highly Active-Use VoIP Communications
The 16-line Cisco IP Phone 7861 is designed for employees with active VoIP communications needs. It is well-suited for administrative staff, managers, customer care agents, and supervisors.
The 7861 has a 3.5-inch (89 mm) graphical, grayscale, 396 x 162 pixel-based display and is backlit.
The 16 programmable line/feature keys offer tricolor LEDs to provide call-status identification at a glance.
An integrated IEEE 10/100 Ethernet switch supports the traffic from a co-located PC.
The Cisco IP Phone 7861 also includes a customizable, paper-label insert that can be locally printed for one-touch access to staff you contact frequently or other communications features. A clear film strip protects the paper label from dirt, spills, etc.
As options, a wall-mount kit for the 7861 is available for areas without desks or where desk space is limited. A replaceable silver bezel is also available for customers who wish to change out the black that comes standard with the endpoint.
The IP Phone 7861 will support third-party hosted call control with its SIP interoperability7.
More Related…
Updated: Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series
Cisco IP Phone 7861 vs. Cisco IP Phone 7841 vs. Cisco IP Phone 7821
New Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series Overview
Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series, Next-Generation Voice Communications for Today’s Workforce
Say Hello to the Cisco IP Phone 8845 and 8865-The New Advanced Video IP Phones
The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series, Buttons and Hardware