The Cisco SPA508G is an 8-line IP Phone with PoE, a 2-Port Switch and a LCD Display and is part of the Cisco Small Business Pro Series. The SPA508G has been fully tested to ensure full compatibility with equipment from VoIP infrastructure leaders which enables service providers to quickly release competitive, feature-rich services to their customers.

Cisco SPA508G IP Phone Key Features

• Monochrome backlit display for ease of use, aesthetics, and on-screen applications
• Easy installation and highly secure remote provisioning, as well as menu-based and web-based configuration
• Connects directly to an Internet telephone service provider or to an IP private branch exchange (PBX)
• Full-featured 8-line business-class IP phone supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Supports up to two Cisco SP500S Expansion Module, adding up to 64 additional buttons
• Wideband audio for unsurpassed voice clarity and enhanced speaker quality
• Supports both Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Smart Phone Control Protocol (SPCP) with the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business

Comprehensive Interoperability and SIP-Based Feature Set

With hundreds of features and configurable service parameters, the Cisco SPA508G IP Phone addresses the requirements of traditional business users while building on the advantages of IP telephony. Features such as easy station moves and shared line appearances (across local and geographically dispersed locations) are just some of the many advantages of the SPA508G.

The SPA 508G IP Phone also supports productivity-enhancing features such as VoiceView Express, and Cisco XML applications when used with the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series in SPCP mode.

Carrier-Grade Security, Provisioning, and Management

The Cisco SPA 508G uses standard encryption protocols to perform highly secure remote provisioning and unobtrusive in-service software upgrades. Remote provisioning tools include detailed performance measurement and troubleshooting features, enabling network providers to deliver high-quality support to their subscribers. Remote provisioning also saves service providers the time and expense of managing, preloading, and reconfiguring customer premises equipment.