Aastra Telecom 55I User Manual

Aastra 55i

Exceptional Features and Value in an Advanced Featured,
Expandable IP Telephone

The Aastra 55i offers powerful features and flexibility in a standards

based, carrier-grade advanced level expandable IP telephone. With
a sleek and elegant design, 144 x 75 pixel backlit LCD display and 6
dynamic context-sensitive softkeys, the 55i is fully interoperable with
leading IP Telephony platforms, offering advanced XML capability to
access custom applications and support for up to 9 calls simultaneously.

Part of the Aastra 5i Series of IP telephones, the 55i is ideally suited for
moderate to heavy telephone users who require more one touch feature
keys and XML based programs.

IP Telephones

Key Features and Benefits:

XML Browser

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The Aastra 55i is equipped with XML browser capabilities and a large display
with dynamic softkeys to easily access customized services and applications.
Create internal service applications using development guides available from
Aastra. This feature provides unlimited potential to customize the 55i to meet
your specific business needs or vertical applications using the display and
keypad.

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Enhanced Call Management

With extensive storage capacity for personal directories, callers logs and
redial lists and 12 programable keys, the Aastra 55i can improve efficiency by
providing more call information with the push of a button. Features such as
shared call and bridged line appearances, call forward, call transfer, call waiting,
intercom and local 3-way conference increase call flexibility and control.

Expandability

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The Aastra 55i supports up to three Aastra 536M modules, each offering 36
keys with LED indicators to create a feature rich attendant console.

Remarkable Audio

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All Aastra IP telephones offer full-duplex speakerphone with excellent voice
clarity and delivery. With years of experience in telecommunications and
telephone design, Aastra can ensure superior voice quality on every product
we sell.

Simplified Deployment

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From initial deployment and configuration to future enhancements and
upgrades, the Aastra family of IP telephones are designed to save your
business time and money. Dual auto-sensing switched Ethernet ports
eliminate additional wiring and simplify installations. Integrated IEEE 802.3af
Power-over-Ethernet allows easy deployment with centralized powering and
backup. Easily created configuration files, using any text editor, can be used to
configure phones individually or centrally.

Feature Highlights*

Up to 9 call appearance lines

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Shared call and bridged line
appearances

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Multi-proxy support

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Distinctive ringing, priority alerting

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XML browser

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Personal directory

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Call forward/Call transfer/Call waiting

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Caller and calling line information

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Callers log

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Local 3-way conference

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Intercom with auto-answer

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Redial list

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Do Not Disturb

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Live dial pad or pre-dial support

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Digium’s Asterisk Business Edition

– supports Busy Lamp Field (BLF),

Bridged Line Appearances (BLA),
Intercom

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BroadSoft’s BroadWorks enhanced

SIP – supports Shared Call
Appearances, Busy Lamp Field (BLF),
CommPilot Call Manager

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Nortel’s MCS 5100/5200 SIP
supports – Conferencing, Voicemail,
and NAT Traversal

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Sylantro’s SIP – supports Bridged

Line Appearances (BLA), ComСierge,
Call Park/Pickup, Conference

* Feature availability dependant on IP telephony systems

Your connection to the world

Aastra 55i Technical Specifications

www.aastratelecom.com

Physical

20.8 cm W x 23.5 cm D x 8.0 cm H

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(8.2”W x 9.3”D x 3.2”H)
895 g (31.3 oz)

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4 positions footstand

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Wall mountable

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Power

AC wall adapter included

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Integrated IEEE 802.3af Power Over

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Ethernet (PoE) support

Audio

Hearing aid compatible (HAC) handset

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Full-duplex quality speakerphone

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Modular headset connector with built-

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in amplifier

Non-amplified business headsets

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are recommended

Display and Indicator

144x75 pixels graphical LCD display

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Soft white backlight for user comfort

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in any lighting environment
Configurable for Always On, Always

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Off, or Auto (power saving)

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LED for call and message waiting
indicator

Feature Keys

4 call appearance lines with LEDs

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4 navigational keys

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6 customizable softkeys with LEDs,
programmable up to 20 functions

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6 programmable keys with LEDs

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8 predefined hard keys

Goodbye

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Options

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Hold

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Redial

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Speakerphone/Headset toggle

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Mute

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2 volume keys

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Security

User and administrator level passwords

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Encryption of configuration files

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HTTPS configuration download and

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web management
Phone lock with PIN

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Interoperability

Visit www.aastratelecom.com/IPphones

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for an up to date listing of approved
vendor/interoperability

Expansion Module

Aastra 536M – 36-keys paper label

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module with LEDs

Scalable up to 3 modules or 108 keys

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No additional external power

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required; direct power from phone

Localization

Multi-lingual support – English, French,

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Spanish, Italian, German

Downloadable language pack

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support for customization and
additional language translations

Country-specific call progress tones and

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cadences

Protocols / Codecs

IETF SIP (RFC3261 and associated RFCs)

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G.711 μ-law / A-law

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G.729

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Networking

Dual 10/100 Mbps switched Ethernet

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ports

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Manual or Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) IP address setup

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Time and date synchronization using
SNTP

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Quality of Service (QOS) support
– IEEE 802.1 p/Q VLAN and priority
tagging, Type of Services (TOS), and
Differentiated Services Code Point

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Network Address Translation (NAT)
support

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Integrated HTTP/HTTPS server for
web administration and maintenance
including a built-in troubleshooting
section

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Mass deployment via central
provisioning of user configuration files
– TFTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS

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Redundant server support

DNS-SRV

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Local backup registrar and/or proxy

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server

Accessories

Aastra 536M – 36-keys paper label

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expansion module
A1736-0000-10-55 (Universal)

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Optional midspan Power Over Ethernet
(POE) injector available, but not
provided, for networks that do not
supply power

D0023-0031-00-00 (North America)

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D0023-0031-PS-00 (International)

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Package Contents

Aastra 55i IP telephone

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Handset and coil cord

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2x Footstand

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AC wall adapter

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Network cable

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Programmable keys label

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Installation Guide
Wall mount kit

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Regulatory

CE

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ROHS compliant

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WEEE (2002/96/EC)

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CE Mark (89/336/EEC EMC Directive and
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive)

EMC

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FCC Part 15 Class B

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ICES-003 Class B

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VCCI Class B

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AS/NZS 3548 Class B

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EN55022 Class B

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CISPR22 Class B

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EN55024

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EN61000-4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-8, 4-11

Safety

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CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950

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EN 60950

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UL 60950-1

Telecom

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FCC Part 68 (Hearing Aid Compatibility)

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AS/NZS S004

RF

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FCC Part 15 Class C
EN 300-328

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EN 301 489

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AS/NZS 4771

Part Numbers

A1755-0131-10-05 – North America (120V

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power adapter)

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A1755-0131-10-55 – International
(Universal power adapter)

Rev 03/07

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