Aastra 55i SIP Based IP Phone For VoIP
The newly released Aastra 55i IP Phone is loaded with features. The Aastra 55i hosts a full-duplex speakerphone along with a graphical LCD screen. There is no need to purchase a separate adapter for power over Ethernet (PoE) as a PoE adapter is included with the phone.
Aastra phones are very popular within the Asterisk user community, and work well with most SIP based applications and IP PBX platforms. The Aastra 55i is a relatively new product, with many of the same features as Aastras older IP phones, but an updated look and feel. The 55i supports multiple concurrent calls and can be expanded to handle many more line appearances by adding the companion 536M expansion console (up to 3 expansion modules) The Aastra 55i has an adequate LCD display and a quality, full-duplex speakerphone. The Aastra 55i also supports 802.3af Power Over Ethernet.
Aastra 55i Highlights
The Aastra 55i IP Phone has 6 soft keys which are programmable up to 20 functions. For ones that love hands free phones there is a built-in amplifier along with headset support. The Aastra 55i is expandable up to 3 modules of model 536M.
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.
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.
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.
The Aastra 55i supports up to three Aastra 536M modules, each offering 36 keys with LED indicators to create a feature rich attendant console.
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.
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.
Aastra 55i IP Phone Features & Functionality
- Up to 9 call appearance lines
- Shared call and bridged line appearances
- Multi-proxy support
- Distinctive ringing, priority alerting
- XML browser
- Personal directory
- Call forward/Call transfer/Call waiting
- Caller and calling line information
- Callers log
- Local 3-way conference
- Intercom with auto-answer
- Redial list
- Do Not Disturb
- Live dial pad or pre-dial support
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