Cisco CTS-SX10N-K9

Cisco TelePresence SX10 Quick Set All-in-One Small Huddle Video Conferencing Endpoint (Radio Enabled Encrypted K9 Variant) Full Official Specification Document

1. Product Overview

Cisco CTS-SX10N-K9, full official product nameCisco TelePresence SX10 Quick Set All-in-One Integrated Codec & HD Camera Video Conferencing Endpoint (Radio Enabled Encrypted K9 Variant). It is Cisco’s entry-level compact telepresence solution, purpose-built for small huddle rooms, breakout spaces, home offices and single-person private offices with seating capacity for up to 4 participants, delivering cost-effective HD video collaboration for SMB and enterprise mass video deployment.

SKU Naming Breakdown

1. CTS-SX10N-K9:
   • CTS = Cisco TelePresence System unified collaboration endpoint family;
   • SX10 = Entry-level Quick Set all-in-one telepresence hardware platform for small meeting spaces;
   • N = New revised hardware generation, upgraded with built-in dedicated audio transmitter base to support seamless Cisco Intelligent Proximity mobile content sharing (differentiated from legacy CTS-SX10-K9 without integrated proximity audio hardware)Cisco;
   • K9 = Cisco enterprise secure encrypted firmware variant, supporting AES 128/256-bit end-to-end SRTP media encryption for all meeting audio, video and presentation sharing streams. This radio-enabled model supports wireless Intelligent Proximity mobile pairing and content casting.
2. High-security counterpart: CTS-SX10N-NR-K9 (No Radio variant). All wireless proximity signal transmitters are factory removed to meet RF-restricted compliance standards for government, military and regulated financial environments. All core video, audio, codec and call functions remain identical; only wireless mobile content sharing via Intelligent Proximity is disabled.

Product Lifecycle Notice

The Cisco TelePresence SX10 Quick Set (CTS-SX10N-K9) was released March 10, 2014. The product reached End-of-Sale (EoS) on January 28, 2020, with official End-of-Support (EoSS) date set for January 31, 2025. Cisco no longer manufactures new units or releases feature firmware updates; limited critical security patches, spare parts and archived technical documentation remain available for existing deployed hardware.

This ultra-compact single-body chassis adopts minimalist silver matte aluminum front panel design, integrating HD PTZ camera, telepresence codec, built-in microphone array and dedicated Intelligent Proximity audio transmitter into one unified device. The unit is engineered for simple mounting on top of standard flat-panel displays or wall-mounted TVs, eliminating separate codec boxes and messy multi-peripheral wiring.

The factory-sealed standard shipping bundle includes:

1. SX10 all-in-one integrated codec + camera main unit (TTC7-22)
2. Wall mounting bracket kit
3. TRC6 infrared remote control
4. CAT6 Ethernet cable, HDMI video cable
5. Power supply adapter and installation documentation.

Powered by Cisco TelePresence TC 7.1+ and Cisco Collaboration Endpoint CE 8.0+ embedded firmware, the CTS-SX10N-K9 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), paired with Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall gateways for distributed corporate branch networksCisco.

Core supported capabilities: 1080p30 HD PTZ camera with wide-angle field of view, integrated built-in microphone, dual-stream presentation content sharing, Cisco Intelligent Proximity wireless mobile content casting, OBTP one-touch meeting join, H.323/SIP multi-vendor interoperability, PoE single-cable power and data transmission, and basic xAPI room automation integration.

2. Integrated HD PTZ Camera & Video Processing System

Camera Hardware Specifications

• Sensor & Resolution: Integrated HD camera module, native 1920 × 1080 progressive scan video capture at 30fps (1080p30);
• Optics: F2.1 fixed aperture lens, 5x total zoom (2.65x optical zoom + digital zoom)Cisco;
• Pan/Tilt Range: Pan ±30° left/right; Tilt +5° upward / -25° downward, fully motorized PTZ with far-end remote camera control during active calls;
• Field of View: 83° horizontal wide-angle view, 51.5° vertical view, optimized for full coverage of small huddle rooms without blind spots;
• Image Optimization: Automatic focus, auto brightness, auto white balance adjustment; built-in auto picture flip function for upside-down wall-mounted installations;
• Privacy: Mechanical camera lens sliding shutter for physical video blocking during confidential meetings.

Video Codecs & Content Sharing

• Supported Video Compression Standards: H.264 AVC high-efficiency video encoding, compliant with H.323 and SIP telepresence protocols;
• Dual-Stream Content Sharing: Separate video stream for participants and separate presentation stream for screen sharing. Content sharing maximum resolution up to WXGA 5fps;
• Bandwidth Support: Maximum call bandwidth up to 6 Mbps with dynamic adaptive bitrate control, automatically adjusting video quality based on available network bandwidth;
• Video Output Interface: Single HDMI output port to connect flat-panel display or TV for meeting video and content preview.

3. Integrated Audio System & Digital DSP Processing

The SX10 Quick Set features a simplified integrated audio stack optimized for small quiet huddle rooms, with built-in microphone and multi-stage digital audio signal processing to suppress background noise and eliminate echo.

Audio Input Interfaces

1. Built-in integrated omnidirectional microphone array embedded on the left side of the unit chassis, 360° voice pickup radius for up to 4 meeting participants in small spaces;
2. External audio expansion ports: 4-pin 3.5mm mini-jack microphone input for optional external table microphones; HDMI audio input from connected display devices.

Advanced Audio DSP Features

1. Background Noise Suppression: Intelligent digital filtering to eliminate HVAC fan hum, keyboard tapping, paper rustling and ambient office chatter without distorting human speech;
2. Full Digital Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC): Ultra-tight lip synchronization to remove audio-video delay and remote call echo;
3. Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Balances inconsistent speaker volume levels to deliver uniform audio loudness to all remote meeting participants;
4. True full-duplex simultaneous two-way audio transmission, built-in self-hear monitoring function for local microphone audio preview.

Supported Audio Codecs & Audio Output

• Voice Codecs: G.711a/μ, G.722 wideband HD voice, G.722.1, G.729A/B, AAC-LD, Opus lossless stereo voice transmission;
• Audio Output Interfaces: 4-pin 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output for external speakers, headsets and hearing induction loop assistive audio systems for accessibility compliance; HDMI audio output to connected display speakers.

4. Interfaces, Network, Power & Physical Specifications

Full Hardware Interfaces

1. Network Port: Single RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) port supporting IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), single cable delivers both network data and power to the unit, drastically reducing desk/wall cable clutter;
2. Video I/O: 1 × HDMI 2.0 output port for display connection;
3. Audio I/O: 1 × 3.5mm mic input, 1 × 3.5mm stereo audio output;
4. USB Ports: 1 × USB-A 2.0 port reserved for future peripheral expansion; 1 × Micro USB service debugging port for batch firmware upgrades, bulk configuration deployment and remote IT troubleshooting;
5. Control & Security: Factory reset pinhole for device configuration restoration; Kensington security lock slot for physical anti-theft protection of the meeting room endpoint.

Network Security & QoS Compliance

• Dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6 network protocol support, DHCP automatic IP address assignment via PoE Ethernet;
• Enterprise 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 payloads; secure remote device administration via SSH, HTTPS, SSL/TLS encrypted management portals;
• Certificate support: Manufacturer-Installed Certificates (MIC), Locally Significant Certificates (LSC), CAPF Certificate Authority Proxy Function authentication for seamless CUCM on-premises integration; X.509 digital certificates with 1024/2048-bit key compatibility;
• Firewall traversal 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.

Power Specifications

• Power Input: Universal auto-sensing AC power supply, input voltage range 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz global mains compatibility;
• PoE Compliance: IEEE 802.3af PoE supported as primary power delivery method;
• Power Consumption: Maximum normal active meeting operating power 12 Watts, energy-efficient low-power design compliant with EU Class B energy consumption standardsCisco.

Environmental & Physical Dimensions

• Operating Environment: Ambient temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 95°F); relative humidity 10%–90% non-condensing for stable 24/7 meeting room operation;
• Storage & Transport Environment: Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), relative humidity 10%–90% non-condensing;
• Chassis Dimensions (Main Unit): Width 27.5 cm (10.8 inches), Height 11.7 cm (4.6 inches), Depth 9.1 cm (3.6 inches) at maximum camera downward tilt position;
• Unit Weight: 0.9 kg (2.0 pounds); full kit weight including mounting bracket, remote and cables approximately 2.71 kg;
• Mounting Options: Standard wall mount bracket included; designed for placement on top of flat-panel displays or wall mounting.

5. Enterprise Call & Intelligent Collaboration Workflow Functions

Standard Core Call Feature Set

• Call Types: Point-to-point HD video calls, ad-hoc multi-party embedded multi-site video conferencing;
• Call Control Operations: Call hold, attended transfer, blind transfer, local microphone mute, customizable speed dial shortcuts;
• Directory & Call Logs: Corporate LDAP directory lookup compatible with CUCM and Cisco TMS (TelePresence Management Suite); local call history storage for received, placed and missed calls with timestamp records;
• Supplementary Telephony Features: Integrated visual voicemail support, URI dialing, RFC 4733 DTMF tone transmission; NTP network time synchronization, DNS service discovery, automatic gatekeeper discovery for legacy H.323 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 PoE deployment architectures;
2. Motion Sensor Auto Wake-Up: Built-in passive motion sensor automatically powers on the telepresence unit when human presence is detected in the small huddle room, eliminating manual power-on operations before scheduled meetings;
3. Multi-Platform Meeting Interoperability: Native certified support for Cisco Webex Meetings, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet conference sessions without auxiliary external AV switching hardware;
4. Multi-Mode Device Control: Operate all core conference functions via the TRC6 infrared remote control, on-screen graphical user interface (GUI); optional Cisco Touch 10 touchscreen control unit available as a separate accessory for simplified touch operation; wireless mobile control via Cisco Intelligent Proximity mobile app for compatible smartphones and tablets;
5. Room Automation Integration: Supports wired control linkage with third-party meeting room peripherals including auxiliary display screens, huddle room lighting systems via standardized xAPI control system interfaces and customizable automation macros for automated small collaboration space workflow management;
6. Compact Digital Whiteboard Content Sharing: Supports offline whiteboard canvas data transmission and real-time presentation annotation during active video calls; files can be saved to Cisco Webex cloud storage and shared with meeting participants via email or mobile links;
7. Digital Signage Kiosk Mode: Configurable automatic screen scheduler to display corporate announcements, office calendars and workspace occupancy information on the connected flat-panel display when no active meeting is running.

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 PoE Gigabit Ethernet wired network);
2. On-Premises Unified Communications Deployment: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) v10.0 and later stable software releases with dedicated SX10 hardware compatibility packs;
3. Remote Registration Gateway: Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall traversal gateways for secure off-site remote endpoint registration across corporate network firewalls via PoE wired network infrastructure;
4. Third-Party Interoperability: Fully standards-compliant SIP and H.323 telepresence protocols, compatible with all industry-standard third-party video conferencing platforms, IP PBX systems and multi-vendor telepresence endpoints.

7. Core Deployment Advantages of CTS-SX10N-K9 (Radio Enabled SX10 Quick Set)

1. Integrated dedicated Intelligent Proximity audio transmitter built into the chassis enables seamless wireless mobile content casting and smartphone pairing, eliminating the requirement for external auxiliary speakers needed on legacy CTS-SX10-K9 models for proximity signal transmission;
2. Ultra-compact all-in-one single-body design consolidates HD PTZ camera, telepresence codec, built-in microphone and proximity wireless hardware into one lightweight unit, removing separate codec boxes, external cameras and scattered peripherals to drastically simplify small huddle room AV deployment and reduce cable clutter;
3. IEEE 802.3af PoE single-cable power and data transmission eliminates separate AC power outlets near wall-mounted displays, cutting installation labor costs and simplifying network wiring for mass enterprise huddle room rollouts;
4. Wide-angle 83° horizontal field-of-view camera provides full coverage of small breakout rooms and private offices without requiring expensive multi-camera setups, delivering clear panoramic participant framing for remote meeting attendees;
5. Native multi-vendor meeting platform certification fully supports Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet without proprietary platform lock-in, perfectly suited for modern hybrid enterprise collaboration ecosystems where employees utilize multiple third-party conferencing applications;
6. Simplified built-in omnidirectional microphone array delivers clear close-range voice pickup for up to four huddle room participants without mandatory external table microphones, reducing additional peripheral hardware capital expenditure for distributed enterprise small meeting room fleets;
7. Centralized mass wired PoE device management via Webex Control Hub or CUCM simplifies bulk firmware batch upgrades, batch configuration template deployment, real-time device health monitoring and remote IT troubleshooting, drastically reducing daily enterprise IT management workload for large-scale distributed huddle room endpoint fleets;
8. Minimalist silver aluminum front panel industrial design harmonizes seamlessly with modern corporate office, small breakout room and home office interior aesthetics, occupying minimal wall/display-top space and eliminating bulky scattered separate AV hardware visual clutter in compact collaboration spaces.

8. Supplementary Product Specification Notes

1. SKU Naming Definition Recap:
   • CTS-SX10N-K9 = Cisco TelePresence SX10 Quick Set revised hardware generation all-in-one small huddle video conferencing endpoint, equipped with built-in Intelligent Proximity wireless audio transmitter;
   • K9 = Encrypted secure enterprise firmware variant with full AES-SRTP media encryption, radio-enabled for wireless mobile content sharing via Cisco Intelligent Proximity; Matching high-security No-Radio counterpart model: CTS-SX10N-NR-K9 with all wireless proximity signal transmitters factory removed. All core video, audio, codec and call processing features remain identical; only wireless mobile content casting via Intelligent Proximity is permanently disabled.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Compliant with global international industry certification standards including EU Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC (IEC/EN 60950-1), EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 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 CTS-SX10N-K9 all-in-one telepresence quick set systems purchased through official Cisco authorized global distribution channels. Note: The product EoS/EoSS status limits active hardware replacement warranty service for units purchased after the January 28, 2020 EoS cutoff date.
4. UNSPSC Classification Code: 43191500 (Entry-level compact all-in-one integrated codec and HD PTZ camera telepresence video conferencing endpoint for small enterprise huddle rooms and breakout spaces, PoE supported, radio-enabled enterprise encrypted K9 variant).