{"product_id":"polycom-cx500-ip-phone-microsoft-lync-2200-44300-025","title":"Polycom CX500 IP Phone for Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business - 2200-44300-025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Polycom CX500 (2200-44300-025) is a desk phone built for Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business systems. Polycom no longer makes it. It is not a general SIP phone, so read the checks below first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck your system first\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour office must run Microsoft Lync Server or Skype for Business. Sellers list Lync 2010 and 2013.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe phone runs the Lync software built into it. It does not work as an open SIP phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has one Ethernet port, so a computer cannot plug into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower comes from PoE (802.3af, Class 2). An AC adapter is not in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice-only mode means the phone needs no connection to a PC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycom aimed the CX500 at lobbies, hallways, break rooms and small offices. The phone can hang on a wall. Polycom sold a tamper-resistant wall mount as an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScreen and keys\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.5-inch color screen shows 320 x 240 pixels. A backlight dims or sleeps to save power. Three soft keys open on-screen tasks. A two-way pad moves through lists. A 12-key dial pad, volume keys, a mute key and a status light round out the controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycom HD Voice and Acoustic Clarity give full-duplex calls with echo control and less background noise. The phone supports Microsoft RTAudio wideband, G.722.1 and G.711. The handset works with hearing aids. A handset port, RJ-9, sits on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower options and access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycom sold an optional 24 V AC power adapter, and a PoE injector also works. Each audio path has its own volume setting. A TTY adapter was available for users who need one. The phone body is charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCalls and contacts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in Lync client shows call status, contact cards and directory data. Users can reach the corporate directory from the phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePolycom CX500 2200-44300-025 specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycom (Poly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2200-44300-025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWorks with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft Lync, Skype for Business\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch QVGA color TFT, 320 x 240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 10\/100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e802.3af PoE Class 2 (adapter not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD Voice, RTAudio, G.722.1, G.711\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKeys\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 soft keys, 2-way pad, 12-key dial pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesk, or wall with a mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued by Polycom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polycom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62810626031987,"sku":"2200-44300-025","price":57.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/9546\/1747\/files\/dm_2200-44300-025.jpg?v=1778009913","url":"https:\/\/cpurepublic.com\/products\/polycom-cx500-ip-phone-microsoft-lync-2200-44300-025","provider":"CPU Republic LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}