Avaya 1608-I IP Phone Global
The Avaya 1608-I IP Phone is designed for people who need quality, basic phone communications in a relatively low call volume environment.
For a person who receives five or six calls a day, the Avaya 1608-I is going to serve them really well. It was designed with the average cubicle worker's needs in mind. Just don't tell your cubicle workers that they're just "average".
The Avaya 1608-I comes in two versions: text and Global Icon, which is usually just referred to as "Global". The difference? The Global version has removed all English language text from the faceplate. Instead, icons on the buttons indicate their functions. The Global version is the most recent model.
Avaya 1608-I IP Phone Global Features:
- A white backlit display featuring 3 rows of 24 characters
- 8-line appearances/feature keys with dual LEDs
- Four-way navigation cluster button
- 3 contextual softkey buttons
- Buttons on the Global phones use icons to indicate button functions and fixed features such as voicemail, contacts, call log, redial, speaker, mute, headset, hold, conference, transfer and drop
- High-quality 2-way speakerphone (Full Duplex supported on Avaya Communication Manager)
- Message waiting indicator
- Headset interface
- Volume button with separate levels for handset, headset, speaker and ringer
- Desk or wall mountable with optional wall mount adapter
- Firmware upgradeable
- An Ethernet (10/00) line interface with a secondary 10/100 port for a collocated laptop or PC
- Powered via 802.3af Power over Ethernet (class 2 device) when equipped with optional in-stand splitter or optional 5V local power supply
- Optional Gigabit Adapter for Gigabit connectivity to a PC
- Language support: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Portugese, Russian, Japanese (half width Katakana), Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Hebrew and Arabic
Avaya 1608-I IP Phone Compatibility:
- This phone is compatible with Avaya IP Office 6.0 or higher
- Requires Avaya Communication Manager 3.0 or higher.
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Avaya 1608 IP Phone BrochureFrequently Asked Questions about Avaya 1608-I IP Phones Global
- Who are these phones designed for?
- Can I use a headset with my phone?
- Does the Avaya 1608-I have PoE capability?
- What's the difference between the Avaya 1608 and the Avaya 1608-I?
- What is the default protocol on these phones?
- I heard these phones can become corrupted. How do I prevent that?
Q: Who are these phones designed for?
A: Avaya says these phones are designed the average cubicle worker. They can also work well in retail environments where the volume of calls is relatively low.
Q: Can I use a headset with my phone?
A: With an integrated headset port, you can use a variety of corded and cordless headphones with the Avaya 1608-I. An integrated volume button on the 1608-I controls the headset volume.
Q: Does the Avaya 1608-I have PoE capability?
A: Yes. The Avaya 1608-I is powered either using a Power Over Ethernet Class 2 Device or with a local power adapter, available separately.
Q: What's the difference between the Avaya 1608 and the Avaya 1608-I?
A: The 1608 operates on Avaya IP Office 4.2 (11) or higher. The 1608-I requires IP Office 5.0 (20) (see here for technical bulletin) or higher. The backlit display is green on the 1616 and white on the 1608-I. The Global Icon Avaya 1608-I uses icons to convey button functions so there is no English written on the faceplate. Additionally, the Avaya 1608-I supports additional languages compared to the 1608: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Hebrew and Arabic.
Q: What is the default protocol on these phones?
A: H.323 is the protocol for the Avaya 1608-I phone. The following standards-based codecs are supported: G.711, G.726, G.729A/B
Q: I heard these phones can become corrupted. How do I prevent that?
A: This is a possibility due to a firmware conflict. If the system has firmware 1.3.2 installed and your Avaya 1600 series phone has firmware 1.3.3 installed, the phone will become corrupted and will need to be repaired or replaced. Make sure you have your firmware updated. Click here for the Avaya 1600 series support notice detailing the issue, or click here for the firmware update.
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