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Other key features of the phone follow:
The Cisco IP Phone 8851 offers a 5-in. high-resolution (800 x 480) widescreen VGA backlit color display.
Localized language support, including right-to-left on-screen text, meets the needs of global users.
The phone supports a built-in Gigabit Ethernet switch for your PC connection.
Support for Cisco EnergyWise
technology makes the Cisco IP Phone 8851 more energy-efficient and
ecofriendly; the phone is qualified by the Energy Star organization.
An optional wall-mount kit is orderable as a spare part for customers seeking this capability.
Features and Benefits
Table 1 lists features and benefits of the Cisco IP Phone 8851.
Table 1. Features and Benefits of Cisco IP Phone 8851
Features
Benefits
Hardware Features
Ergonomic design
The phone offers an easy-to-use interface and provides a traditional telephony-like user experience.
Graphical display
The 800 × 480, 24-bit color, 5-in. WVGA display provides scrollable access to calling features and text-based
XML applications.
Handset
The handset is a standard wideband-capable audio handset (connects through an RJ-9 port).
The standard coiled cord has a custom end for concealed cable routing beneath the phone
(cord length is approximately 21 in. [55 cm] coiled and up to 72 in. (183 cm) extended).
The handset is hearing aid-compatible (HAC) and meets Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
loudness requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You can achieve Section 508 loudness
requirements by using industry-standard inline handset amplifiers such as Walker Equipment W-10 or CE-100
amplifiers. The dial pad is also ADA-compliant.
Speaker phone
A full-duplex speakerphone gives you flexibility in placing and receiving calls with hands free.
Analog headset
The analog headset jack is a standard wideband-capable RJ-9 audio port.
AUX port
You can use an auxiliary port to support electronic hookswitch control with a third-party headset connected
to it.
USB
A side USB port enhances the usability of call handling by enabling wired or wireless headsets, as well as
provides up to 500-mA power output at 5V or 2.5W for smartphone charging.
Ethernet switch
An internal 2-port Cisco Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
network (IEEE 802.3i/802.3u/802.3ab) through a RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the
phone and a co-located PC.
The system administrator can designate separate VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q) for the PC and phone, providing
improved security and reliability of voice and data traffic.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0 Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Class 1 technology (up to 66-ft [20m] range) is supported.
Hands-Free Profile (HFP) is supported for untethered headset connections and voice communications.
Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) is supported for phone book object exchange between devices.
Keys
The phone has the following keys:
Line keys
Soft keys
Back and release keys
Four-way navigation and select keys
Hold/Resume, Transfer, and Conference keys
Messaging, Application, and Directory keys
Standard keypad
Volume-control toggle key
Speakerphone, headset, and mute keys
Backlit indicator
The phone supports backlit indicators for the audio path keys (handset, headset, and speakerphone), select
key, line keys, and message waiting.
Replaceable bezel
The phone includes a black bezel; an optional silver bezel is also orderable separately.