The Avaya B179 is a tabletop, SIP based IP conferencing phone for use with your Avaya IP Office or Avaya Aura system. It features 360 degree microphone coverage, wideband audio support, and omnisound technology for clear conversations without clipping. Optional expansion microphones can be added for increased coverage on longer tables or larger conference rooms.
Key Features and Benefits:
Omnisound audio technology provides clear conversations with no clipping, background noise suppression, and an equalizer to adjust sound pitch.
SIP based for integration with IP Office and Avaya Aura
Web based configuration to import/export contacts and settings
Conference guide helps you set up group calls with the touch of a button
Wideband audio - Supports G.722 HD voice on IPO 8.0 or higher
Optional expansion microphones increase coverage and number of participants (sold separately; see drop down option above)
Optional PA interface box connects amplifiers and mixers to AUX port for larger group requirements (not included)
Record your meetings and conference calls to an SD memory card for archiving and future reference
Phone book provides quick access to 50 contacts and 20 call groups
Powered by 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or by optional PoE injector (sold separately; see drop down option above)
Avaya B179 Compatibility:
Supported on IP Office 7.0 or higher
Requires Essential Edition, available voice compression channels (VCM 32/64 or IP500 Combination ATM card), and available Avaya IP Endpoint license
Although the Avaya B179 is SIP based, it does not require an IP Office 3rd Party (SIP) Endpoint license. The unit registers as a SIP extension, but consumes an Avaya (H.323) IP Endpoint license.
Avaya Aura (Communication Manager 6.0.1 with Session Manager 6.1)
Avaya Communication Server 1000 6.0 or higher
Avaya Communication Manager 5.0 and 5.2.1 with SES 5.2.1
Interoperability - SIP 2.0, RfC3261 and companion RFCS