CP-8861-K9 Cisco VoIP Phone

Cisco CP-8861-K9 - IP Phone 8861 Overview

The Cisco 8861 is a business-class collaboration endpoint that combines advanced telephony features with modern conveniences like mobile device integration and Bluetooth connectivity. It’s a step up from the 8851, adding dual USB ports and Wi-Fi support (with optional dongle) for flexible deployments.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Lines Supported: 5 programmable lines
• Display:
  • 5-inch (800x480 pixel) widescreen color display
  • Backlit for visibility in all lighting conditions
• Audio:
  • Wideband audio (G.722 codec support)
  • Full-duplex speakerphone
  • Headset support (RJ-9, USB, EHS, and Bluetooth)
• Connectivity:
  • 2x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports (switch + PC passthrough)
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 2 support
  • Optional external power adapter if PoE not available
  • Optional Wi-Fi support with Cisco wireless dongle
• User Interface:
  • 5 programmable line/feature keys
  • Fixed feature keys (hold, transfer, conference, voicemail, etc.)
  • Four-way navigation cluster + soft keys
• Expansion:
  • Supports Cisco 8800 Key Expansion Modules (KEM) for additional line appearances
• Security:
  • Secure boot and image authentication
  • TLS/SRTP for signaling and media encryption
• Integration:
  • Cisco Intelligent Proximity for Mobile Voice (pair mobile devices for call handoff and contact sync)

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Managers and executives who need advanced features like Bluetooth and USB headset support
• Knowledge workers with moderate to heavy call volumes
• Receptionists or assistants (with KEM expansion)
• Organizations standardizing on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Webex Calling, or HCS