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Planning Considerations for ShoreTel IP Phones Telephone Planning and Ordering
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Planning Considerations for ShoreTel IP Phones
Be aware of the following important installation planning considerations for ShoreTel IP230, IP230g,
IP420, IP480, IP480g, IP485g, IP560g, IP565g, and IP655 phones:
 The ShoreTel IP230, IP230g, IP420, IP480, IP480g, IP485g, IP560g, IP565g, and IP655 models
require a power-over-Ethernet (POE) power supply that complies with IEEE802.3af. For Gigabit
Ethernet service, the POE switch must provide Gigabit Ethernet support.
For capacity planning, use the following details:
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The IP230 is a Class 2 device with a maximum consumption of 4.4 watts. Use 4.4 watts for
capacity planning with POE switches on multiple deployments.
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The IP230g is a Class 2 device with a maximum consumption of 5.9 watts. Use 5.9 watts for
capacity planning with Gigabit Ethernet POE switches on multiple deployments.
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The IP420 phone is a Class 1 device with a maximum consumption of 3.84 watts. Use 3.84
watts for capacity planning with POE switches on multiple deployments.
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The IP480 phone is a Class 2 device with a maximum consumption of 6.49 watts. Use 6.49
watts for capacity planning with POE switches on multiple deployments.
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The IP480g phone is a Class 2 device with a maximum consumption of 6.49 watts. Use 6.49
watts for capacity planning with Gigabit Ethernet POE switches on multiple deployments.
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The IP485g phone is a Class 0 device with a maximum consumption of 12.95 watts. Use
12.95 watts for capacity planning with Gigabit Ethernet POE switches on multiple
deployments.
IP 230g Professionals, advanced
professionals, contact center
agents, remote workers
3 lines, integrated VPN client, Gigabit Ethernet
IP 230 Professionals 3 lines
IP 212k Small business 12 lines
IP 115 Contact center agents, lobbies,
break rooms, classrooms
Single-line, speakerphone
IP 110 Contact center agents, lobbies,
break rooms, classrooms
Single-line
BB24 Operators, assistants, receptionists 24 lines, feature keys, Ethernet switch port allows
connection of a PC or an additional BB24 or IP
phone
Supported by ShoreTel 100-, 200-, and 500-Series
IP Phones
Table 29: ShoreTel IP Phone Models
Phone Model User or Purpose Features