The Cisco® Unified Communications system of voice and IP communications products and applications enables
organizations to communicate more effectively—enabling them to streamline business processes, reach the right resource
the first time and impact the top and bottom line. The Cisco Unified Communications portfolio is an integral part of the
Cisco Business Communications Solution—an integrated solution for organizations of all sizes which also includes network
infrastructure, security, and network management products, wireless connectivity, and a lifecycle services approach, along
with flexible deployment and outsourced management options, end-user and partner financing packages, and third-party
communications applications.
Providing unconstrained bandwidth to desktop applications, the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE delivers the latest technology and advancements
in Gigabit Ethernet voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephony, bringing network data and applications to users quickly with its Gigabit Ethernet port for
integration with a PC or desktop server (Figure 1). “Feature identical” to the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G, this Gigabit Ethernet enhanced
manager IP phone provides six programmable backlit line/feature buttons and four interactive soft keys that guide an executive or manager-type user
through call features and functions, and audio controls for high-quality duplex speakerphone, handset, and headset. The Cisco Unified IP Phone
7961G-GE features a best-of-class large, higher-resolution, grayscale pixel-based LCD for easy access to communication information, timesaving
applications, and feature usage (Figure 2). It also helps customers and developers deliver more innovative and productivity-enhancing Extensible
Markup Language (XML) applications and can provide double-byte languages to the display.
Figure 2. Close-Up of High-Resolution Display and Lighted Line Keys
FEATURES
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE is dynamic, and it is designed to grow with system capabilities. Features will keep pace with new changes
through software updates to the phone flash memory. Firmware changes can be downloaded from Cisco Unified CallManager and Cisco.com. No
hands-on moves and changes are required with the phone-the user can simply pick up the phone and move to the new location anywhere on your
network. The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE provides many accessibility methods according to user preference.
Table 1 gives features of the phone.
Table 1. Features of Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE
Feature Description
Messages
Directories
Settings
Services
Help
Display
The phone offers direct access to voicemail.
The phone identifies incoming messages and categorizes them on the screen, allowing users to quickly and
effectively return calls using direct dial-back capability. The corporate directory integrates with the Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol Version 3 (LDAP3) standard directory.
The Settings feature key allows the user to adjust display contrast, select background images (if available), and
select from a large number of unique ringer sounds through the User Preference menu. Network Configuration
preferences also can be set up (usually by the system administrator). Configuration can be either automatically
or manually set up for Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), Cisco
Unified CallManager, and backup Cisco Unified CallManager instances. Other available Settings submenus
include Device Configuration and Security Configuration.
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE allows users to quickly access diverse information such as weather,
stocks, quote of the day, or any Web-based information using XML to provide a portal to an ever-growing world
of applications, features, and information.
The online Help feature gives users information about the phone keys, buttons, and features. The pixel display
allows for greater flexibility of features and significantly expands the information viewed when using features
such as Services, Information, Messages, and Directory. For example, the Directory button can show local and
server-based directory information.
The phone has a large, higher-resolution, graphical 4-bit grayscale display (320 x 222).
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Language Support
Configuration Options
Voice Quality
The phone offers high-quality speakerphone technology, including easy-to-use speaker On/Off, Microphone
Mute, and Headset buttons. These buttons are lit when active. For added security, the audible dual tone
multifrequency (DTMF) tones are masked when the speakerphone mode is used.
The internal 2-port Cisco Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
network through an RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the phone and a co-located PC.
The system administrator can designate separate VLANs (802.1Q) for the PC and Cisco Unified IP phones,
providing improved security and reliability of voice and data traffic.
A dedicated headset port eliminates the need for a separate amplifier when using a headset. This feature allows
the handset to remain in its cradle, making headset use simpler.
The convenient Volume Control button on the phone provides for easy decibel-level adjustments for the
speakerphone, handset, headset, and ringer. The handset is hearing aid-compatible (HAC). Additional volume
control gain can be achieved using an inline handset amplifier such as Walker Equipment W-10 and CE-100
amplifiers.
The phone foot-stand is adjustable from flat to 60 degrees to provide optimum display viewing and comfortable
use of all buttons and keys. The foot-stand is keyed to match standard wall-jack configurations for wall mounting.
Two optional wall-mount brackets are also offered, as noted later in this document.
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE supports IEEE 803.af Power over Ethernet (PoE). It also can be powered
locally with a power supply (part number CP-PWR-CUBE-3). Note: The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE does
not support Cisco Pre-standard PoE.
More than 24 user-adjustable ring tones are available.
A HAC handset (meets ADA requirements) is available, as well as HAC compliance for magnetic coupling to
approved HAC hearing aids. The dial pad is also ADA-compliant.
The phone offers Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) support.
G.711µ and G.729a audio compression codecs are available.
The phone supports differentiated services code point (DSCP) and 802.1Q/p standards.
The phone supports manufacturing-installed digital certificates, device authentication, and encryption.
Support for more than 20 languages is built in.
IP address assignment can be statically configured or configured through the DHCP client.
Comfort-noise generation and voice activity detection (VAD) programming is performed on a system basis.
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Table 2 gives specifications of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE.
Table 2. Specifications of Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE
Specification Description
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
Phone-Casing Composition
Power Requirements
TEMPERATURE
Table 3 gives temperature ratings for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE.
82 x 10.5 x 6 in. (20.32 x 26.67 x 15.24 cm)
3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
Polycarbonate acrylonitrile butadiene styerene (ABS) plastic in textured dark gray color with silver bezel
The phone supports the IEEE 802.3af PoE (the phone is a Class 3 device) standard; 48 VDC is required; it can
be supplied locally at the desktop using an AC-to-DC power supply (part number CP-PWR-CUBE-3=). Use of the
power supply also requires ordering one of the AC country cords listed in Table 6.
Table 3. Temperature Ratings for Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE
Temperature Variable Description
Operating Temperature
Relative Humidity
Storage Temperature
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
10 to 95% (noncondensing)
14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
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Table 4 gives certifications for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE.
Table 4. Certifications for Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE
Certification Description
Regulatory Compliance
Safety
Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
Telecom
• CE marking
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 60950
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No. 60950
• IEC 60950
• EN 60950
• AS/NZS 60950
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 (CFR 47) Class B
• ICES-003 Class B
• EN55022 Class B
• CISPR22 Class B
• AS/NZ 3548 Class B
• VCCI Class B
• EN55024
• EN 50082-1
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• FCC Part 68 (CFR47) HAC
• IC CS-03
• Australia-as/ACIF S004 and AS/ACIF S040
• New Zealand PTC 220 Draft
ORDERING INFORMATION
Table 5 gives ordering information for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE.
Table 5. Ordering Information for Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE
Part Number Description
CP-7961G-GE
CP-7961G-GE=
CP-7961G-GE-CH1
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE, global, Gigabit Ethernet
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE, global, Gigabit Ethernet, spare
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE for Channels, with one station user
license
Note: All Cisco Unified IP phones require the purchase of a phone technology license, regardless of call protocol being used.
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Locking wall-mounting kit
Nonlocking wall-mounting kit
Local power adapter for sites where PoE is not available; refer to the Table 6, ”AC Country Power Cords”, to select
the correct regional power cord. CP-PWR-CUBE-3= is compatible with and can replace CP-PWR-CUBE-2=.
CISCO UNIFIED IP PHONE EXPANSION MODULE 7914 SUPPORT
An optional 14-button add-on module, the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7914 (part number CP-7914=), provides 14 additional buttons
for programming directory numbers or speed dials, or a combination of the two. Up to two modules can be used with the Cisco Unified IP Phone
7961G-GE.
WARRANTY
Cisco Unified IP phones are covered by a Cisco Systems® standard one-year replacement warranty.
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Using the Cisco Lifecycle Services approach, Cisco Systems® and its partners offer a broad portfolio of end-to-end services to support the Cisco
Unified Communications system. These services are based on proven methodologies for deploying, operating, and optimizing IP communications
solutions. Upfront planning and design services, for example, can help you meet aggressive deployment schedules and minimize network disruption
during implementation. Operate services reduce the risk of communications downtime with expert technical support. Optimize services enhance
solution performance for operational excellence. Cisco and its partners offer a system-level service and support approach that can help you create
and maintain a resilient, converged network that meets your business needs.