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Feature Current
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Cabling Infrastructure
* Phone runs on analog copper line, network runs on separate
TCP/IP Ethernet connection port.
* Phone and network each run on own separate TCP/IP Ethernet
connection port.
* Phone and network can run on single TCP/IP Ethernet connection
port.
* Category 5e 10/100 Ethernet data network infrastructure
compatibility.
* Category 6 100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet data network infrastructure
compatibility.
* 100/1000 Gigabit LAN IP phone compatible.
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No*
No*
No*
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adds, Moves, Relocation and Remote Locations
* Adding or moving phones to different phone jack locations
requires re-patching and reconfiguring of phone extension.
* Adds or moves are managed via software interface/console.
* Ability to connect to remote locations.
* Ability to connect remote location over standard TCP/IP
connection through point-to-point circuit.
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No*
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Desktop Integration
* Ability to operate a desktop client.
* Ability to interface with contact applications such as Outlook
Business Contact Manager.
* Ability to interface with Soft Phone software. Allows PC to place
and/or receive calls without a phone; using the computer as the
phone.
No
No
No
No*
No*
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Unified Communications
* Integrated phone-to-desktop communication.
* Integrated voicemail.
* Integrated email.
No
Yes
No
No*
Yes
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced Calling Features
* Auto Attendant
* Conference Calling
* Follow-me / Find-me
* Simultaneous Ringing across multiple extensions
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Emergency Services and Power Failure Security
* May run on Power over Ethernet (PoE)
* May operate on UPS emergency power
* May operate corded phones through telephone jack. No UPS
* Is compatible with 911
* Is compatible with E911 (Enhanced 911)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Fax Server Integration
* Ability to convert fax to PDF
* Ability to print-to-fax
*Ability to email-to-fax
No
No
No
No*
No*
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
(*Some PBXs can utilize these features, but may require additional equipment and software licensing costs)