Cisco CS-DESKPRO-K9

Cisco Webex Desk Pro All-in-One Executive Desktop Interactive Collaboration Endpoint (Radio Enabled Encrypted K9 Variant) Full Official Specification Document

1. Product Overview

Cisco CS-DESKPRO-K9, full official product nameCisco Webex Desk Pro All-in-One Interactive Video Conferencing & Digital Whiteboard Executive Desktop Collaboration Endpoint (Radio Enabled Encrypted K9 Variant). It is Cisco’s flagship premium executive-grade desktop collaboration hub, engineered for C-suite executives, individual dedicated office workstations, small private focus rooms and premium hybrid home office environments supporting up to 2–5 in-room participants for small-group collaborative discussionsCisco.

SKU Naming Breakdown

1. DESKPRO: Webex Desk Pro flagship desktop collaboration unit, distinguished from standard Webex Desk (24-inch) and compact Desk Mini (15.6-inch portable). It features a large 27-inch native 4K IPS anti-glare touch display, high-resolution 12MP wide-angle AI camera, dense 8-element 360° beamforming microphone array, premium 3.1 multi-channel stereo speaker system with dual balanced woofers, integrated ambient light, temperature, humidity and LiDAR presence sensors, and enterprise-grade RoomOS processing hardware.
2. K9: Cisco enterprise encrypted firmware variant, supporting AES 128/256-bit end-to-end SRTP media encryption for all meeting audio, video and content sharing data streams. This radio-enabled unit comes factory pre-installed with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO wireless radio and Bluetooth modules, enabling wireless screen mirroring, Cisco Intelligent Proximity mobile device pairing, wireless LAN access for cloud device management and Bluetooth headset connectionCisco.
3. High-security counterpart model: CS-DESKPRO-NR-K9 (No Radio variant). All Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio hardware is fully removed at factory production to satisfy strict RF-restricted compliance requirements for classified government, military and regulated financial office environments. All core audio, video, touch screen and call processing functions are identical between K9 and NR variants; the only functional limitation on NR units is permanent deactivation of all wireless sharing, mobile pairing and Bluetooth peripheral connection capabilitiesCisco.

Product Lifecycle Notice

The original Cisco Webex Desk Pro (CS-DESKPRO-K9) first-generation product line reached End-of-Sale (EoS) in 2024, with official End-of-Support (EoSS) date scheduled for July 31, 2028. Cisco continues to provide critical RoomOS firmware security patches, spare parts inventory and global technical support services for all deployed units until the EoSS deadline. The successor model is Desk Pro G2 (CS-DESKP-C-K9) with upgraded dual 48MP cameras and enhanced AI processingCisco.

This premium unified all-in-one chassis adopts minimalist lightweight aerospace aluminum frame and woven acoustic fabric speaker grille design, winner of multiple international industrial design awards. The fully integrated hardware suite includes a 27-inch edge-lit IPS anti-glare capacitive multi-touch 4K UHD display, built-in 12MP wide-angle AI camera with mechanical sliding privacy shutter, dense 8-element 360° omnidirectional beamforming microphone array, premium 3.1 multi-channel stereo speaker system with left/center/right full-range drivers and dual balanced force-cancelling woofers, integrated multi-sensor module (ambient light LiDAR presence detection, temperature and humidity sensors), and integrated internal high-capacity power supply unit.

The factory-sealed complete standard bundle contains the Webex Desk Pro main desktop all-in-one unit, magnetic attachable active stylus kit (2 styluses + replacement nibs), adjustable tilt desktop stand, 5ft HDMI cable, 6ft USB-C cable, 10ft CAT6 Ethernet cable and standard documentation package. Optional certified accessories include VESA wall-mount bracket kit (CS-DESKPRO-VESA), spare fabric speaker grille, dedicated headset cradle and external wired enterprise headsetsCisco.

Powered by Cisco RoomOS purpose-built collaboration operating system, the radio-enabled Webex Desk Pro supports dual hybrid deployment architectures: cloud registration and centralized full-lifecycle device management via Cisco Webex Control Hub; on-premises unified communications deployment with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) v10.5 and above, paired with Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall remote endpoint gateways for corporate distributed branch networksCisco.

Fully supported core flagship capabilities: AI auto-framing & SpeakerTrack active speaker tracking camera processing, AI Acoustic Fence background noise suppression, native infinite canvas digital whiteboarding with precision stylus multi-user touch annotation, multi-platform third-party meeting app certified compatibility, OBTP one-touch meeting join, multi-function USB-C BYOD laptop passthrough (extended secondary 4K display + touch screen redirection + up to 90W laptop power delivery), hot-desking single sign-on support, Webex Assistant natural language voice control, real-time workspace occupancy analytics via built-in LiDAR sensor and fully customizable xAPI room automation macros.

2. 27-inch Premium 4K Interactive Touch Display & Integrated 12MP AI Camera System

27-inch IPS Interactive Anti-Glare Touch Screen

• Panel specifications: Single 27-inch edge-lit IPS TFT-LCD interactive touch panel, standard 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, native 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) physical resolution, optically bonded anti-glare surface coating to eliminate office ambient light reflection and boost stylus drawing precisionCisco.
• Display performance parameters: Static contrast ratio 1000:1, nominal peak brightness 300 cd/m², gray-to-gray response time 8ms, ±89° ultra-wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles to deliver uniform clear visuals for executive desk personal use and small-group huddle discussions.
• Touch functionality: Projected capacitive multi-touch technology, supporting multi-point simultaneous writing, drawing and digital annotation for whiteboarding and meeting presentation markup. Included magnetic active stylus pens provide ultra-precise sketching, diagram creation and content markup, with magnetic storage slots integrated on the display side bezel for secure pen retention.
• Four core optimized operating modes of the touch screen for executive workspaces:
  1. Native Webex video conference mode: Dynamically displays remote participant video grid and shared presentation content simultaneously;
  2. Standalone offline digital whiteboard mode: Infinite canvas brainstorming, technical diagram drawing and encrypted cloud note storage without connecting to any active meeting call;
  3. BYOD laptop secondary display mode: USB-C connected laptop screen extension up to full 4K resolution with complete touch screen redirection control over Windows laptop applications;
  4. Digital signage / executive kiosk mode: Configurable scheduled display of corporate executive dashboards, personal calendars, task lists, front-office lobby announcements and company safety briefings when no active meeting is running.

Integrated 12MP Wide-Angle AI Camera & Intelligent Camera Suite

• Camera hardware specifications: Single built-in 12MP CMOS camera sensor embedded at the top center of the touch display bezel; fixed-focus optical lens with f/2.0 aperture, 71° horizontal / 55° vertical wide field of view, native 4K30 video capture resolution, automatic low-light exposure correction, auto-focus, brightness and white balance adjustment, plus mechanical sliding privacy shutter with dedicated LED in-call activity indicator for physical camera blocking.
• AI camera processing fully functional on radio-enabled K9 hardware:
  1. AI Auto Framing & SpeakerTrack Active Speaker Tracking: The built-in 8-element beamforming microphone array accurately pinpoints all active talking participants; smooth digital panoramic zoom automatically frames each speaker without mechanical pan/tilt movement or operational noise.
  2. Auto Light Adjustment: Integrated ambient light sensor automatically optimizes camera exposure, brightness and white balance to compensate for dim executive office lighting or backlit window environments.
  3. Virtual background support with customizable blurred background and branded virtual background options for confidential executive video calls.
• Physical privacy protection: Built-in mechanical sliding privacy shutter that fully covers the camera lens during confidential closed-door executive meetings to completely block all video capture, with dedicated LED indicator clearly showing camera active/inactive status at all times.

Video Codecs & Hybrid Wired/Wireless Content Sharing Mechanisms

• Supported video encoding/decoding standards: H.263, H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC; dual-stream presentation transmission supported via H.239 (H.323) and BFCP (SIP) industry-standard protocols.
• Bandwidth and resolution performance: Maximum point-to-point call bandwidth up to 6 Mbps with dynamic adaptive bitrate control; live meeting participant video streams support maximum 1080p30 full HD resolution, wired presentation input supports up to 4K@30fps ultra-high resolution content from BYOD laptops and document cameras.
• Hybrid wired + wireless content sharing modes (wireless functions exclusive to radio-enabled K9 variant):
  1. Wired direct BYOD sharing: USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode for laptop screen extension up to 4K resolution, touch screen redirection for Windows laptops and up to 90W power delivery to connected laptops; single HDMI 2.0 Type-A input port for hardwired external media device connection.
  2. Wireless sharing suite: Apple AirPlay wireless screen mirroring, Miracast over infrastructure, Cisco Intelligent Proximity mobile device pairing, zero-install browser-based guest sharing for temporary visitor attendees without pre-installed software.
• HDMI CEC automatic display power management: The onboard RoomOS codec automatically powers the integrated 27-inch touch screen on/off and switches active input signal sources synchronized to OBTP scheduled meeting start and end events.

3. All-In-One Premium Executive-Grade Digital Audio DSP System

The Webex Desk Pro unified chassis integrates a complete professional-grade audio stack paired with a dedicated multi-core digital signal processing (DSP) engine with independent per-channel acoustic echo cancellation, optimized for executive private office single-user voice capture and balanced immersive 3.1 multi-channel spatial audio playback for small-group huddle meetings.

Audio Input Interfaces

1. Built-in premium 8-element 360° omnidirectional beamforming microphone array for focused full-room voice pickup without mandatory external table microphones for single-user executive workspaces and small groups of up to 5 participants.
2. External audio expansion options: USB-A port supporting wired USB enterprise headsets, Bluetooth wireless headset pairing for radio-enabled K9 models.
3. Embedded digital audio decoding streams extracted from the HDMI presentation input source and USB-C wired BYOD audio connection.

Advanced Multi-Stage AI Audio DSP Processing Suite

1. Cisco Acoustic Fence AI Adaptive Background Noise Suppression: Intelligently filters disruptive ambient background sounds including HVAC fan hum, keyboard typing, paper rustling and idle office chatter without distorting natural human speech waveforms, optimized for quiet executive office environments.
2. Full digital acoustic echo cancellation with ultra-tight active lip synchronization to eliminate audio-video synchronization delay and out-of-sync remote participant audio playback.
3. Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Uniformly balances inconsistent voice volume levels for consistent audio loudness for all remote meeting attendees.
4. True full-duplex simultaneous two-way audio transmission, built-in self-hear monitoring function for local microphone audio preview, fully adjustable input gain for connected external audio peripherals, plus dedicated de-reverberation and music mode audio optimization for presentation playback.

Supported Audio Codecs & Integrated Audio Output

• Wideband and high-fidelity voice codecs: G.711a/μ, G.722 wideband (20kHz full audio frequency response), G.722.1, G.729A/B, AAC-LD, Opus stereo lossless voice transmission.
• Integrated speaker system specifications: Premium 3.1 multi-channel speaker assembly with dedicated left, center and right full-range voice-optimized drivers plus dual balanced force-cancelling bass woofers; frequency response range 60Hz–20kHz, maximum sound pressure level 102dB SPL for immersive personal workspace and small-group meeting audio playback. An auxiliary stereo 3.5mm mini-jack output supports external headphones and hearing induction loop assistive audio systems for accessibility compliance.

4. Onboard RoomOS Codec Wired & Wireless Interfaces, Network & Power Specifications

Full Connectivity Ports (Radio Enabled K9 Model with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Radio Modules)

All ports are concealed under a magnetic removable rear cable cover with integrated cable routing management in the adjustable desktop stand for clean, clutter-free executive desk wiring:

1. Dual Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) PoE-capable RJ45 wired ports: Primary corporate LAN port for wired network access, device cloud/on-prem CUCM registration and real-time media stream data transmission; secondary LAN port for pass-through network connectivity to a co-located desktop PC without additional wall network jacksCisco.
2. Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO wireless radio + Bluetooth radio modules for wireless LAN access, mobile device proximity pairing and wireless screen mirroring; enterprise-grade WPA3 wireless security fully supported.
3. Video I/O Ports:
   • 1× HDMI 2.0 Type-A input port supporting up to 4K@30fps content
   • 1× HDMI 2.0 Type-A output port supporting up to 4K60 UHD resolution for connecting auxiliary external secondary displays to extend meeting presentation content
4. USB Interfaces:
   • 3× USB-A 2.0 ports for wired USB enterprise headsets, external document cameras and USB peripherals;
   • 1× USB-C port for BYOD laptop connection (4K display extension, touch redirect, up to 90W PD charging);
   • Micro USB service maintenance port for batch firmware upgrades, centralized bulk device configuration deployment and remote IT troubleshooting by enterprise IT administrators.
5. Audio I/O Ports: 1× 3.5mm stereo analog headphone output jack; additional audio functionality covered via USB-A, USB-C and Bluetooth wireless connections.
6. Factory reset pinhole and Kensington security lock slot for physical anti-theft protection of the premium large-format desktop all-in-one chassis.

Network Security & QoS Compliance

• Dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6 network protocol support, DHCP automatic IP address assignment via wired Ethernet or wireless Wi-Fi radio.
• Enterprise wired/wireless network security standards: IEEE 802.1X EAP device authentication, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IEEE 802.1p Layer 2 QoS priority marking to prioritize real-time voice and video media traffic over standard office data packets.
• End-to-end AES 128/256-bit encrypted SRTP media streams for SIP/H.323 signaling traffic and meeting audio/video media payloads; secure remote device administration via SSH, HTTPS, SSL/TLS encrypted management portals.
• Advanced enterprise certificate management support: Manufacturer-Installed Certificates (MIC), Locally Significant Certificates (LSC), CAPF Certificate Authority Proxy Function authentication for seamless CUCM on-premises integration; X.509 DER/Base64 digital certificates with 1024/2048/4096-bit key size compatibility.
• Firewall traversal support via Cisco Expressway Series gateways and industry-standard H.460.18 / H.460.19 protocols for secure off-site remote endpoint registration across corporate network firewalls via wired or wireless network infrastructure.

Power & Physical Dimensions

• Power supply specifications: Integrated internal universal auto-ranging AC power supply built into the unified chassis, input voltage range 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz global mains input compatibility for worldwide executive office and hybrid work deployments.
• Power consumption metrics: Maximum full-load active meeting operating power 200 W; networked standby power 7 W, deep standby idle low-power mode consumption 1.2 W.
• Operating environmental range: Ambient operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F); relative humidity 20%–90% non-condensing for stable 24/7 continuous executive workspace operation.
• Storage and transport environmental range: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) with non-condensing humidity for warehouse storage and inter-region transportation.
• Mounting accessory compatibility: Optional reinforced VESA wall-mount bracket kit available for fixed wall installation; integrated fully adjustable tilt desktop stand standard for desk placement.
• Physical dimensions (main unit without stand): Width 630 mm (24.8 in), Height 510 mm (20.1 in), Depth 75 mm (3.0 in); with standard desktop stand attached depth 180 mm (7.1 in); total unit weight approximately 22 kg (48.5 lb).

5. Core Enterprise Call & Intelligent Meeting User Experience Functions

Standard Enterprise Call Feature Set

• Point-to-point HD video calls, embedded multi-site multipoint video conferencing (licensable LIC-DESKPRO-MS embedded MultiSite feature supporting up to 5-way simultaneous video calls)
• Call hold, attended transfer, blind transfer, local microphone mute, customizable speed dial shortcuts
• Corporate LDAP directory lookup, integrated visual voicemail support, URI dialing, RFC 4733 DTMF tone transmission
• NTP network time synchronization, DNS service discovery, automatic gatekeeper discovery for H.323 legacy endpoint interoperability.

Intelligent Meeting Workflow Functions

1. OBTP (One Button To Push): Single-touch one-click meeting join for all pre-scheduled Webex cloud meetings; fully compatible with both cloud-hosted and on-premises enterprise wired/wireless deployment architectures.
2. LiDAR motion sensor automatic room wake-up: The premium desktop all-in-one system automatically powers on when human presence motion is detected in the executive workspace, eliminating manual power-on operations before scheduled meetings.
3. Native multi-platform meeting interoperability: Certified native support for Webex Meetings, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom for Cisco Rooms and Google Meet conference sessions without auxiliary external AV switching hardware.
4. Multi-mode meeting control options: Operate all core conference functions via the built-in large-format touch screen, infrared remote control and Webex desktop wired administrator portal; wireless mobile Webex app pairing available via built-in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth radio modules for K9 models.
5. Full room automation integration: Supports wired control linkage with third-party workspace peripherals including auxiliary display screens, executive desk lighting systems via standardized xAPI control system interfaces and fully customizable automation macros for automated personal executive workspace workflow management.
6. Premium large-format executive digital whiteboard functionality: Standalone offline whiteboard mode with unlimited infinite canvas space, multi-color annotation tools, geometric shape templates, technical diagram drawing tools, text input, file import/export, encrypted cloud storage and one-click secure content sharing to meeting participants or email recipients, optimized for executive confidential brainstorming, strategic planning and corporate classroom training sessions.
7. Digital signage / executive dashboard operation mode: Configurable automatic screen scheduler to display executive KPI dashboards, personal calendars, task lists and corporate office announcements when no active meeting is running.
8. Webex Assistant natural language voice control: Built-in touchless voice assistant supporting natural language conference control commands, enabling hands-free meeting operation without touching the large-format touch screen.

6. Supported Call Control & Compatibility Platforms

1. Cloud deployment: Cisco Webex Cloud Service, centralized global device lifecycle management via cloud-based Webex Control Hub administrator portal (device registration supported via wired Ethernet or wireless Wi-Fi radio).
2. On-premises unified communications deployment: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) v10.5 and later stable official releases with dedicated Desk Pro hardware compatibility packs.
3. Remote registration gateway: Cisco Expressway Series (Expressway-C / Expressway-E) gateways for secure cross-firewall remote endpoint registration for distributed multi-branch enterprise deployments.
4. Third-party interoperability: Standards-compliant SIP proxy servers and H.323 gatekeepers with full cross-vendor video endpoint compatibility.

7. Core Deployment Advantages of Radio-Enabled Webex Desk Pro (CS-DESKPRO-K9)

1. Integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth wireless ecosystem delivers seamless AirPlay, Miracast wireless screen mirroring and Cisco Intelligent Proximity mobile device pairing, removing mandatory wired laptop cable connection requirements for executive office and hybrid workers.
2. Premium flagship all-in-one large-format 27-inch 4K anti-glare touchscreen design consolidates high-resolution wide-angle AI camera, dense 8-element full-room beamforming microphone array, professional 3.1 multi-channel stereo speaker system and enterprise-grade infinite digital whiteboard into a single sleek executive-grade unit, eliminating messy separate peripherals (external webcam, desktop mic, standalone monitor, desktop speakers) and drastically reducing executive desk cable clutter.
3. Built-in 8-element focused 360° beamforming microphone array provides crystal-clear close-range voice pickup without external table microphones for single-user executive private offices and small-group huddle meetings seating up to 5 participants, eliminating additional peripheral hardware capital investment for corporate executive fleets.
4. Native certified multi-vendor meeting platform support fully integrates Webex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom and Google Meet without proprietary platform lock-in, perfectly suited for modern hybrid enterprise executive collaboration ecosystems where leadership teams utilize multiple third-party conferencing applications.
5. Exclusive premium executive digital whiteboard feature enables offline confidential strategic brainstorming, real-time precision stylus multi-user annotation during live executive leadership meetings, plus encrypted cloud storage and secure one-click content sharing, removing the need for separate portable physical whiteboards or third-party annotation devices in executive private offices and corporate strategy training facilities.
6. Multi-function high-power USB-C BYOD passthrough delivers three core executive workspace functions in a single cable: laptop secondary extended 4K display, full touch screen redirection control over laptop applications and up to 90W laptop power charging, drastically simplifying executive desk cable clutter for hybrid leadership workers with corporate laptops.
7. Centralized mass wired/wireless device management via Webex Control Hub or CUCM simplifies bulk firmware batch upgrades, batch configuration template deployment, real-time device health monitoring, workspace occupancy analytics reporting and remote IT troubleshooting, drastically reducing daily enterprise IT management workload for distributed executive workstation fleets across global corporate office locations.
8. Award-winning minimalist premium aerospace aluminum and woven acoustic fabric industrial design harmonizes seamlessly with high-end modern corporate executive office, luxury home office and premium co-working space interior aesthetics, occupying minimal executive desk surface space and eliminating bulky scattered separate AV hardware visual clutter for executive workstations.

8. Supplementary Product Specification Notes

1. SKU Naming Definition Recap:
   • DESKPRO = Webex Desk Pro flagship executive-grade desktop 27-inch all-in-one touchscreen video conferencing & digital whiteboard collaboration endpoint for corporate private executive offices and premium small huddle spaces;
   • K9 = Encrypted secure firmware with full AES-SRTP media encryption; radio-enabled variant factory equipped with integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth radio modules; Matching high-security No-Radio counterpart model: CS-DESKPRO-NR-K9 with all wireless radio hardware fully removed. All audio, video, touch screen and call processing features are identical between two variants; only wireless sharing and mobile pairing functions are permanently disabled on NR hardwareCisco.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Compliant with global international industry certification standards including EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, FCC Class A electromagnetic emissions certification and NRTL global product safety approval.
3. Factory Hardware Warranty: Standard 1-year limited hardware warranty for brand-new factory-sealed CS-DESKPRO-K9 all-in-one premium executive desktop collaboration systems purchased through official Cisco authorized global distribution channels.
4. UNSPSC Classification Code: 43191500 (Flagship 27-inch premium executive desktop all-in-one interactive 4K touchscreen video conferencing & encrypted digital whiteboard collaboration endpoint for corporate private executive offices and premium small huddle spaces, radio-enabled enterprise encrypted variant).