Overview
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 6961 is a innovative IP endpoint that delivers affordable, business-grade voice communication services to customers worldwide.¦The Cisco Unified IP Phone 6961 supports 12 lines, paper label inserts for line and feature descriptions along with a full-duplex speakerphone for a more productive, more flexible, and easier-to-use endpoint experience. Single-call per-line appearance is introduced, delivering traditional telephony-like user experience for customers who seek this type of call interaction for their users. Fixed keys for hold, transfer, and conference; tri-color LED line and feature keys also make the endpoint simpler and easier to use.¦The Cisco Unified IP Phone 6961 offers greater personalization. Right-to-left language presentation is also supported on the displays, addressing the language localization needs of global customers.¦The Cisco Unified IP Phone 6961 is also more energy-efficient and eco-friendly, in support of customer green initiatives. In addition, the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6961 employs use of both recyclable and reground plastics for a more earth-responsible solution.
  • Lighted hold key
  • Lighted menu key
  • Co-branding
  • Speakerphone
  • Lighted message waiting indicator
  • Graphical display
  • Four soft key buttons and a scroll toggle bar
  • Network features
  • Ethernet switch
  • Volume control
  • Dual-position foot stand
  • Multiple ring tones
  • American Disabilities Act (ADA) features
  • Voice quality
Lighted hold key The key lights when pressed to put a call on hold and stays lit until the held call has been resumed, or flashes if one call is held while another is engaged; the key is dark when no calls are on hold. Lighted menu key The key lights when pressed to access voicemail messages, call logs, network settings, user preferences, corporate directories, and XML services; it stays lit while menu items are active. Co-branding Co-branding button allows customers to include their logo on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 series phones. Cisco has approved third-party vendors to produce the buttons. Speakerphone Full-duplex speakerphone allows for flexibility in placing and receiving calls. Lighted message waiting indicator The key lights when there is voicemail, and the light is visible on both the phone chassis and the handset; it stays lit until you process your voicemail. Graphical display A 396 x 81 pixel-based, anti-glare, monochrome display with white backlighting provides scrollable access to calling features and text-based XML applications. Four soft key buttons and a scroll toggle bar Your calling options are dynamically present; the scroll toggle bar allows easy movement through the displayed information. Network features Network features include Cisco Discovery Protocol and IEEE 802.1 p/q tagging and switching. Ethernet switch The phone has a 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection through two RJ-45 ports, one for the LAN connection and the other for connecting a downstream Ethernet device such as a PC. Volume control A volume-control toggle provides easy decibel-level adjustments of the handset, monitor speaker, and ringer. Dual-position foot stand The display is easy to view and the buttons and keys are easy to use; you can remove the foot stand for wall mounting, with mounting holes located on the base of the phone. Multiple ring tones The phone offers seven user-adjustable ring tones. American Disabilities Act (ADA) features The hearing-aid-compatible (HAC) handset meets the requirements set by the ADA; it also meets ADA HAC requirements for a magnetic coupling to approved hearing aids. The phone dialing pad also complies with ADA standards. Voice quality Comfort-noise generation and voice-activity-detection (VAD) programming is provided on a system basis.