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OpenStage SIP

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OpenStage 60 OpenStage 80

The OpenStage phone family consists of two SIP phones:

  • The OpenStage 60 offers top notch functionality and innovations with a maximum of usability combined with a clear intuitive and sleek design. Applications and personalization options make this phone the first choice for boss-/secretary environments and people interacting with lots of other devices.
  • The OpenStage 80 is an innovative first class top quality device and is especially designed to meet the needs of top level managers and executives. Premium features, materials and components lead to this extraordinary appearance.


Phone range

All phones of this phone family have a common feature set (listed below) and additional features per model.

  • SIP support according to RFC 3261
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af or external power supply (EU, US and UK power adapters)
  • Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) / Third party call control
  • Remote administration via Web-based management, HiPath Deployment Service or XML files
  • Codecs G.711, G.723.1A, G.729AB and G.722 wideband codec
  • Open listening
  • TFT Graphics Display
  • Applications ??
  • Free programmable sensorkeys
  • TouchGuide with Sensorring for navigation / feature control
  • Touch Slider for volume settings
  • Keypad with 12 keys
  • Housing color: ???

Hardware related differentiating factors

Phone model Illuminated Display Free programmable sensor keys Mode keys Function keys Audio keys Full duplex handsfree mode Build-in LAN Switch Headset port USB master port Bluetooth Interface for add-on equipment
OpenStage 60 Color TFT 320x240 6 6 3 3 yes 3-Port (10/100) yes yes yes yes
OpenStage 80 Color TFT 640x480 8 6 3 3 yes 3-Port (10/100) yes yes yes yes

Software/Firmware related differentiating factors

The telephony application provides a set of features and the connectivity to a set of SIP systems (proxies, application servers)

  • General overview on platforms / systems:
Platform Comment Details
HiPath 8000 IP-Softswitch V2.2

For detailed interoperability information please check ?.

Connectivity to several VoIP providers is supported. For configuration hints see the How To article ?.

Documentation

All OpenStage phones are shipped with a printed document providing brief instruction regarding installation and operation. For both user and administrators, a comprehensive and updated documentation is provided as PDF files.

symb-docu.gif Documentation in further languages, software and other downloads can be found on
http://www.unify.com/Support.
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User Manuals HiPath 8000 environment

Administration Manuals HiPath 8000

Installation Manual

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Datasheet

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Miscelleanous documents

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Firmware / Software

The SIP firmware provides encryption capabilities. Hence its distribution must follow legal requirements which do not allow unrestricted SW distribution via the Internet. The firmware is only provided by Siemens technicians or by official Siemens Partners. Customers with self-care contracts will have access to SW within the SEBA Web portal.

The firmware of the OpenStage SIP phones comprises two components:

  • netboot - This component provides low level features (like Boot process, LAN connectivity). This component is not changed once a phone has been produced and/or is in operation. However, new features may be provided during the ongoing development and production process of the optiPoint phones.
  • application - This component contains all features for call handling, signalling, audio control, user interface and language support. It is continuously developed and this takes takes place:
    • version based, introducing significant features or feature packages
    • update based, introducing limited features or feature enhancements
    • based on Software Maintenance Release, providing fault corrections

Application software can be downloaded to the phone:

  • using FTP method.
  • using HiPath DLS tool (it's necessary HiPath DLS V1 R2.21.0, HI-DLS V1.0.247.00)
  • using phone's GUI web interface (OpenStage SIP V1.0 need the Application software V1 R0.3.1)

The actual Application software version is ?.

To get an overview of all release notes for the OpenStage SIP family see the history of all Release Notes.

Version No. Release date Release notes
12.12.2006 V 1 R 0.3.1 Release Note for x
01.12.2006 V 1 R 0.2.0 Release Note for x
27.11.2006 V 1 R 0.1.0 Release Note for x
21.11.2006 V 1 R 0.0.0 Release Note for x

OpenStage Manager

The OpenStage Manager is a comprehensive and powerful tool for your telephone. The main function of the OpenStage Manager is to serve as an interface between your phone and PC, thus enabling convenient phonebook editing on your PC. OpenStage Manager allows you to synchronize contacts in Microsoft Outlook with the contacts in your telephone.

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Mass deployment

What do we mean with “deployment” ?
The installation of an IP phone in general requires integrating the phone into an IP infrastructure specific to the customer’s or user’s needs. This integration normally requires some activities on all components involved, i.e. on the IP phone and on other components like application servers and routers.
Additionally to the hardware related tasks like providing LAN cables and setting up the necessary power supply, this integration also covers adapting the IP phone to the individual customer configuration by setting various parameters to appropriate values. In this article we will use the term “deployment” for this task, including the provisioning of new software to the IP phone. Sometimes the term “provisioning” is used instead of “deployment”.

Individual phones can be easily set up using the local menue and the keypad or - more comfortable and even remotely - the phone's web administration. Larger companies or voice service providers have to install and maintain hundreds or thousands of phones, requiring mass deployment capabilities.

Mass deployment – how it works

IP terminals offer a range of functions and characteristics that were unknown or technically impossible in analog or early digital system environments (for example, ISDN). But increased product flexibility requires more complex technology. For this reason, it is essential that VoIP devices be optimally configured for users while at the same time expenditure (costs, time, training) must be kept to a minimum for service providers. Different scenarios have different requirements. However the following factors are critical for all solutions:

  • Minimum network intervention or modification
  • No inflexible or costly preconfiguration at the terminal
  • No or minimum (one-off) user activities

There are two main scenarios:

Add-on devices, Adapters and Accessories

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How To

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See also

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External links