CP-8821-K9 – 8821 Wireless IP Phone – Device Only – 802.11a/b/g/n/ac VoWLAN
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CP-8821-K9 Description
The CP-8821-K9 is a Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 handset for mobile voice users on Wi-Fi networks in warehouses, retail floors and healthcare spaces. The handset runs IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with six lines, a 2.4-inch 240 x 320 color display, IP54 protection and up to 11.5 hours of talk time on a 2060 mAh battery. The handset carries no hazardous-location listing, and the battery and power adapter come separately.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
CP-8821-K9 |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 World mode device ONLY |
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Product type |
Cisco wireless IP phone handset |
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Bundle scope |
Device-only order line |
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Wireless standards |
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Call-control support |
Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.1(2), 10.5(2), 11.0(1), and later |
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Access point support |
Cisco unified AP minimum 8.0.121.0, Cisco autonomous AP minimum 12.4(21a)JY, and Cisco Meraki APs |
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Display |
2.4 in. color display, 240 x 320 pixels |
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Protection and durability |
IP54 rating with MIL-STD-810G drop and vibration procedures |
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Battery specification |
Rechargeable Lithium ion 4.35V, 2060mAh smart battery |
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Audio and headset |
Built-in full-duplex speakerphone, Bluetooth headset support, and 3.5 mm headset jack |
Application Scenarios
Pickers and supervisors in a warehouse can carry the handset on a Cisco wireless network, and the IP54 rating with MIL-STD-810G drop testing suits repeated knocks on concrete floors.
Nurses and care staff on hospital wards can take calls on the handset while moving between rooms, with 802.11r fast roaming keeping calls connected across access points.
Store associates in a large retail space can reach each other and the back office through the handset’s speakerphone, six lines and Bluetooth headset support.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
CP-8821-K9 |
CP-8821-EX-K9= | |
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Display |
2.4 in. 240 x 320 color |
2.4 in. 240 x 320 color |
5 in. 800 x 480 24-bit color WVGA |
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Line appearances |
6 |
6 |
5 programmable line and feature keys |
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Wireless standards |
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth SW 3.0 HW 4.0 |
Bluetooth SW 3.0 HW 4.0 |
Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Class 1, up to 20 m |
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Ingress protection |
IP54 |
IP67 ordinary locations; IP54 hazardous-location use |
Not published |
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Hazardous-location support |
Not published |
CSA Class I Division 2 and Class I Zone 2; ATEX Zone 2 Group IIC pending |
Not published |
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Talk time |
Up to 11.5 hours |
Up to 9.5 hours |
Not applicable |
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Included components |
Device only |
Device only |
Not published |
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Power over Ethernet |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
IEEE 802.3at Class 4 |
CP-8821-K9 is the standard Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 handset with a 2.4-inch 240 x 320 display and IP54, and it differs from CP-8821-EX-K9= by hazardous-location listing: the EX handset carries CSA Class I Division 2 and Class I Zone 2 support and IP67 in ordinary locations, so any classified area needs CP-8821-EX-K9=. Because CP-8821-K9 ships without battery or power, CP-8821-K9-BUN, which adds the battery, cord, adapter and country clip, is the simpler order for a first deployment. Users who need a 5-inch 800 x 480 screen instead of the 2.4-inch display need CP-8861-K9, a desk phone with integrated Wi-Fi.
Ordering Checklist
- Battery: Add CP-BATT-8821=, because CP-8821-K9= is the handset only. The handset cannot run without a battery.
- Power kit: Add a CP-PWR-8821 kit for the destination, such as -NA=, -CE= or -UK=. The handset-only SKU has no charger or country clip.
- Chargers and cases: Order desktop chargers, multi-chargers and cases separately, with PIDs in the 882x Accessory Guide. These accessories are not in the SKU.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | CP-8821-K9 | Cisco ordering ID | CP-8821-K9= |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821 World mode device ONLY | Product type | Cisco wireless IP phone handset |
| Bundle comparison SKU | CP-8821-K9-BUN includes the device, battery, power cord, power adapter, and country clip | EX comparison SKU | CP-8821-EX-K9= is Cisco Wireless IP Phone 8821-EX World mode device only |
| Wireless standards | IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac | Signaling protocol | Session Initiation Protocol |
| Line appearances | Six line appearances | CUCM support | Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.1(2), 10.5(2), 11.0(1), and later |
| SRST support | Cisco Unified Survivable Remote Site Telephony 10.5, 11.0, 11.5, 11.7, and later | Unified CME support | Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 10.5, 11.0, 11.5, 11.7 native support, and later |
| HCS support | Cisco Hosted Collaboration Solution 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, and later | Access point support | Cisco unified AP minimum 8.0.121.0; Cisco autonomous AP minimum 12.4(21a)JY; Cisco Meraki APs |
| Wireless security | WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, EAP-FAST, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-TLS, and AES | Fast roaming | 802.11r Fast Transition and Cisco Centralized Key Management |
| QoS support | IEEE 802.11e, Wi-Fi Multimedia, TSPEC, TCLAS, EDCA, and QBSS | Signature support | SHA-1 and SHA-2 signature types |
| Display | 2.4 in. color display with 240 x 320 pixel resolution | Application support | XML applications such as push-to-talk |
| Audio codecs | G.711a, G.711u, G.729a, G.729ab, G.722, iLBC, and iSAC | Audio interfaces | Full-duplex speakerphone, Bluetooth SW 3.0 HW 4.0, and 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Battery specification | Rechargeable Lithium ion 4.35V, 2060mAh smart battery | Battery runtime | Up to 11.5 hours talk time, up to 145 hours auto-scan standby, or up to 45 hours continuous-scan standby |
| Input power | Phone 100 to 240 VAC, approximately 0.2A, 50 to 60 Hz, with AC adapters by region | Connector type | Magnetic USB 2.0 On The Go connector |
| Ingress protection | IP54 | Test standard | MIL-STD-810G Drop and Vibration procedures |
| Drop test | Multiple 5 ft drops onto concrete | Dimensions | Phone 5.2 x 2.2 x 0.7 in. (13.2 x 5.6 x 1.7 cm) |
| Weight | Device 4.4 oz (126 g), battery 1.3 oz (37 g), total 5.7 oz (163 g) | Operating temperature | Device -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 95%, noncondensing | Operating altitude | Certified operation from 0 to 6500 ft (0 to 2 km) |
| Phone technology license | Required for all Cisco IP phones |
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