"Polycom IP 550 PoE  Overview

The Polycom IP 550 PoE desktop phone delivers advanced features and capabilities, such as shared call/ bridged line appearance, busy lamp field BLF, presence, text messaging, and buddy lists. The Polycom IP 550 PoE phone also boasts an integrated XHTML micro-browser that allows users to take advantage of productivity-enhancing Web-based applications. Add the support of four lines, a backlit, highresolution, easy-to-read graphical display and flexible customizations options, and it becomes clear why the Polycom IP550 PoE is certain to meet the voice communication needs of the most demanding managers and professionals. The Polycom IP550 PoE desktop phone is engineered to make installation, configuration, and upgrades as simple and efficient as possible. The phones built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE circuitry and a dual-port Ethernet switch enable flexible deployment options and savings on cabling expenses. The Polycom IP 550 PoE phone supports remote, zero-touch provisioning and upgrades from a variety of servers, including FTP, TFTP, HTTP3, or HTTPS3. To ensure reliable, uninterrupted performance, the phone supports boot4 and call server redundancy.

Polycom IP 550 PoE Features and Functions:

    Four lines
    Backlit 320 x 160-pixel graphical grayscale LCD
    Shared call/bridged line appearance
    Busy lamp field BLF
    Presence, buddy lists
    XHTML micro-browser for Web applications
    Does not include the AC power adapter

The Polycom IP 550 PoE desktop phone has been tested and certified to deliver comprehensive interoperability and extensive feature support with leading SIP-based call control platforms by BroadSoft, Sylantro, Interactive Intelligence/Vonexus, Digium, and other Polycom Technology and Interoperability Partners2. The phone also interoperates with Microsoft Live Communications Server LCS 2005 for telephony and presence. Therefore, whether the Polycom IP550 PoE phone is deployed in conjunction with an IP PBX or a hosted VoIP service, you can rely on it to deliver on its promise of outstanding sound quality and industry-leading SIP feature set."