Cisco CTS-SX80-K9

Cisco TelePresence SX80 Codec Enterprise-Grade Large Boardroom Video Conferencing Endpoint (Encrypted K9 Variant) Full Official Specification Document

1. Product Overview

Cisco CTS-SX80-K9, full official product nameCisco TelePresence SX80 Rack-Mountable High-Performance Video Conferencing Codec (Enterprise Secure Encrypted K9 Variant). It is Cisco’s flagship integrator-focused telepresence codec platform, engineered for large executive boardrooms, auditoriums, multi-purpose training halls, briefing rooms and complex vertical industry collaboration spaces supporting up to 5 concurrent HD video participants via embedded MultiSite conferencing, with unlimited expandable audio and video I/O for custom AV integration deploymentsCisco.

SKU Naming Breakdown

1. CTS-SX80-K9:
   • CTS = Cisco TelePresence System unified enterprise collaboration endpoint family;
   • SX80 = Top-tier rack-mountable telepresence codec platform designed for large-scale customizable boardroom AV systems, supporting multi-camera arrays, multi-screen layouts and professional-grade multi-channel audio matrix processing;
   • 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, compliant with global government and financial industry secure communication standards.
2. Camera Bundle Sub-SKUs (derivatives of base CTS-SX80-K9):
   • CTS-SX80-IP60-K9: SX80 codec + Precision 60 single PTZ camera + Touch 10 control panel;
   • CTS-SX80-IPST60-K9: SX80 codec + SpeakerTrack 60 dual auto-tracking camera system;
   • CTS-SX80-IPQC-K9: SX80 codec + Quad panoramic people-counting camera arrayCisco.

Product Lifecycle Notice

The Cisco TelePresence SX80 Codec (CTS-SX80-K9) was officially released in 2018. The product reached End-of-Sale (EoS) on October 29, 2019, with official End-of-Support (EoSS) date set for October 31, 2024. Cisco no longer manufactures new hardware units or releases feature firmware updates; limited critical security vulnerability patches, spare parts inventory and archived technical documentation remain available for existing deployed hardware under active service contractsCisco.

This compact 1RU rack-mountable chassis adopts minimalist matte silver aluminum front panel design, integrating a high-performance dedicated media engine supporting native 1080p60 HD video and industry-first H.265 video compression, a fully expandable professional 15-input / 8-output multi-channel audio DSP matrix, rich multi-source video input and multi-screen video output interfaces, GPIO control ports and dual USB expansion ports for third-party AV system integrationCisco.

The factory-sealed base CTS-SX80-K9 standard bundle contains only the SX80 codec main unit, power cord and installation documentation. All peripherals (cameras, Touch 10 touch control panel, microphones, displays, remote control) are sold separately as optional certified accessories.

Powered by Cisco TelePresence TC 7.1+ and Cisco Collaboration Endpoint CE 8.0+ embedded firmware, the CTS-SX80-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 v8.6 and above), paired with Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall traversal gateways for distributed global corporate branch networksCisco.

Core flagship enterprise capabilities: Native 1080p60 HD video with H.265 bandwidth-efficient compression, support for multi-camera systems (SpeakerTrack 60, Quad Camera, Precision 60), embedded licensed 5-way MultiSite HD multiparty conferencing, up to three independent HD display output streams for multi-screen boardroom layouts, professional 8-microphone input audio matrix with dedicated per-channel acoustic echo cancellation, Cisco Acoustic Fence AI background noise suppression, H.239/BFCP dual-stream HD presentation sharing, OBTP one-touch scheduled meeting join, full bidirectional xAPI third-party AV control integration, LDAP corporate directory lookup and Cisco ClearPath packet loss protection technology for unreliable WAN links.

2. High-Performance Video Processing & Multi-Source Video I/O System

Core Video Processing Specifications

• Supported Video Codecs: H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.264 AVC, H.265 (HEVC, SIP protocol exclusive) – industry-first native H.265 support for reduced WAN bandwidth consumption up to 50% compared to H.264 at identical video qualityCisco;
• Maximum Live Video Resolution & Frame Rate: End-to-end 1080p60 full HD main participant video stream; dual-stream presentation sharing up to 1080p30 independent of main video resolution思科;
• Bandwidth Support: Maximum point-to-point call bandwidth up to 6 Mbps; total aggregate MultiSite conferencing bandwidth up to 10 Mbps;
• Minimum Bandwidth Thresholds (H.264):
  • 720p30: 768 kbps minimum;
  • 1080p30: 1472 kbps minimum;
  • 1080p60: 2560 kbps minimum思科;
• Advanced Video Features: Customizable multi-participant screen layouts, automatic intelligent local layout switching, PresenterTrack2 automatic podium presenter tracking, Cisco ClearPath adaptive packet loss protection to mitigate WAN jitter and packet drop artifactsCisco.

Full Video Input & Output Interfaces

Video Inputs (4 independent HD video source inputs)

1. 3 × HDMI 2.0 digital video input ports (for PTZ cameras, PC presentation sources, DVD players, media encoders);
2. 1 × DVI-I multi-format analog/digital video input port (compatible with legacy analog AV equipment).

Video Outputs (3 independent HD display output streams for multi-screen boardroom layouts)

1. 2 × HDMI 2.0 digital video output ports (primary participant video screen, secondary presentation display);
2. 1 × DVI-I multi-format analog/digital video output port (tertiary auxiliary display, legacy analog monitor compatibility).

Supported Optional Camera Systems (Customizable Per Boardroom Requirements)

1. Precision 60 Single PTZ Camera: 12x optical zoom, wide-angle panoramic framing for standard rectangular boardrooms;
2. SpeakerTrack 60 Dual Camera Array: Two synchronized PTZ cameras with ultra-fast automatic active speaker switching, real-time participant tracking without lag;
3. Webex Quad Camera: Four embedded wide-angle digital cameras, delivers full-room overview, speaker tracking and built-in people-counting workspace occupancy analytics for large open briefing hallsCisco.

3. Professional-Grade Multi-Channel Audio Matrix & Advanced Digital DSP Engine

The SX80 codec features an enterprise-level fully expandable 15-input / 8-output professional audio matrix with 8 independent dedicated acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) circuits, designed for complex multi-microphone boardroom AV integrations with external audio mixers, amplifiers and ceiling speaker systems思科.

Complete Audio Input Channels (15 total independent inputs)

1. 8 × Euroblock balanced microphone input ports, 48V phantom power supply, each channel equipped with dedicated independent AEC and noise reduction filters; all mic inputs configurable as balanced line-level inputs for external audio mixers;
2. 4 × Euroblock balanced stereo line-level input ports for external media players, auxiliary audio sources;
3. 3 × embedded HDMI digital stereo audio input channels (audio extracted from connected HDMI video sources)思科.

Complete Audio Output Channels (8 total independent outputs)

1. 6 × Euroblock balanced stereo line-level output ports for multi-channel external amplifiers, distributed ceiling speaker zones and auxiliary recording equipment;
2. 2 × embedded HDMI digital stereo audio output channels (synchronized audio paired with each HDMI display output stream)思科.

Advanced Multi-Stage AI Audio DSP Processing Suite

1. Cisco Acoustic Fence 3.0 AI Adaptive Background Noise Suppression: Multi-layer digital filtering algorithm to eliminate disruptive ambient background sounds including HVAC fan hum, keyboard tapping, paper rustling and idle office chatter without distorting natural human speech waveforms;
2. Eight Independent Full Digital Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC): Separate echo canceller circuit for each microphone input channel, paired with ultra-tight active lip synchronization to eliminate audio-video synchronization delay and remote call echo feedback;
3. Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Real-time balancing of inconsistent speaker voice volume levels to deliver uniform consistent audio loudness to all remote meeting participants;
4. True Full-Duplex Simultaneous Two-Way Audio Transmission: Supports simultaneous speaking from local and remote participants without audio cut-off or muting artifacts;
5. Built-In Self-Hear Monitoring Function: Local microphone audio preview capability for AV administrators to test audio input levels and verify microphone functionality before scheduled meetings;
6. Additional Professional Audio Optimizations: Dedicated de-reverberation filter to reduce echo in large hard-surface boardrooms, independent music mode DSP preset optimized for high-fidelity presentation audio playback, eight assignable multi-band parametric equalizer (EQ) channels for room acoustic tuning思科.

Supported Audio Codecs & High-Fidelity Audio Performance

• Wideband HD Voice Codec Support: G.711a/μ, G.722 wideband 20kHz CD-quality HD voice, G.722.1, G.728, G.729A/B, AAC-LD and Opus stereo lossless voice transmission formats;
• Audio Frequency Response: Full 20Hz–20kHz wideband stereo audio frequency range for professional conference room audio playback and high-fidelity voice capture.

Optional Embedded Licensed MultiSite 5-Way Multiparty Conferencing Feature

Licensable optional embedded MultiSite multiparty conferencing upgrade eliminates the requirement for external dedicated multipoint control unit (MCU) media bridges:

• Adaptive SIP/H.323 MultiSite mixed-protocol conferencing capability, supporting simultaneous H.323 and SIP endpoints within a single conference call;
• Maximum concurrent participant capacity: 5-way simultaneous HD video conferencing;
• Resolution performance tiers based on participant count:
  • 3 active participants: Up to 1080p30 HD resolution per individual video stream;
  • 4–5 active participants: Up to 720p30 HD resolution per individual video stream;
• Full independent audio and video transcoding for each connected conference participant, automatic intelligent participant layout switching based on active speaker detection;
• Supports mixed-mode conference calls combining remote video participants, dial-in audio-only PSTN participants and local room participants connected to the SX80 endpoint.

4. Hardware Interfaces, Network Security, Power & Physical Specifications

Full Rear Panel Connectivity Interfaces

1. Network Port: Single RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) wired LAN port, no native PoE support (external AC power supply required for codec operation);
2. Video I/O: 3 × HDMI In, 1 × DVI-I In, 2 × HDMI Out, 1 × DVI-I Out (detailed in video section above);
3. Audio I/O: 8 × Euroblock Mic In, 4 × Euroblock Line In, 6 × Euroblock Line Out (detailed in audio section above);
4. USB Interfaces: 2 × USB-A 2.0 host ports for Touch 10 touch control panel, external USB peripherals and local firmware upgrade media;
5. Control Interfaces: RS-232 serial port for local diagnostics and third-party AV system control; bidirectional GPIO general-purpose I/O pins for trigger integration with lighting, blinds and projection screens;
6. Maintenance & Security Interfaces: Factory reset pinhole for full device configuration restoration to factory default settings; Kensington security lock slot for physical anti-theft protection of the rack-mounted codec chassis.

Network Security & QoS Compliance Standards

• Dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6 network protocol support, DHCP automatic dynamic IP address assignment via Gigabit Ethernet wired LAN;
• Enterprise network security standards compliance: IEEE 802.1X EAP device authentication for secure corporate LAN access, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging for segmented corporate network deployment, IEEE 802.1p Layer 2 QoS priority marking to prioritize real-time voice and video media traffic over standard office data packets to eliminate meeting audio/video latency;
• End-to-End Encryption Support: H.235 v3 standard AES 128/256-bit SRTP media stream encryption for all SIP/H.323 call signaling traffic and meeting audio/video media payloads; automatic encryption key generation and secure exchange between call endpoints; full dual-stream presentation sharing encryption support;
• Secure Remote Device Administration: Encrypted management access via SSH secure shell, HTTPS TLS encrypted web administration portal, XML/SOAP remote API interfaces for integration with third-party room control systems;
• Digital Certificate Management Support: Manufacturer-Installed Certificates (MIC), Locally Significant Certificates (LSC), CAPF Certificate Authority Proxy Function authentication for seamless CUCM on-premises unified communications integration; X.509 DER/Base64 digital certificates with 1024/2048-bit key size compatibility;
• Firewall Traversal Support: Fully compatible with Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall traversal gateways and industry-standard H.460.18 / H.460.19 protocols for secure off-site remote endpoint registration across corporate network firewalls via Gigabit Ethernet wired network infrastructure思科.

Power Supply Specifications

• Primary Power Input: External universal auto-sensing AC power supply adapter (included with base CTS-SX80-K9 bundle);
• AC Mains Input Compatibility: External power supply supports universal global mains voltage range 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz for worldwide enterprise deployment across all regional power grid standards;
• Power Consumption Metrics: Maximum full-load active meeting operating power consumption 170 Watts for standalone codec operation (additional power draw for connected cameras, microphones and peripherals)Cisco Russ....

Environmental Operating & Physical Dimensions

• Operating Environmental Range: Ambient operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F); relative humidity 10%–90% non-condensing humidity for stable 24/7 continuous boardroom operation;
• Storage & Transport Environmental Range: Storage and shipping temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), relative humidity 10%–90% non-condensing humidity for warehouse inventory storage and inter-region equipment transportation;
• Chassis Physical Dimensions (Codec Main Unit, 1RU Rack Form Factor):
  • Width: 17.4 in (44.2 cm);
  • Height: 1.7 in (4.4 cm) – standard 1 rack unit height for 19-inch server rack mounting;
  • Depth: 12.2 in (30.98 cm);
• Unit Weight: Approximately 8.05 lbs (3.65 kg) standalone codec chassis weight; full complete boardroom bundle (codec + camera + Touch 10 + cables + mounting hardware) total shipping weight varies based on camera accessory selection;
• Mounting Options: Standard 19-inch server rack-mountable chassis design (rack ears pre-installed); optional reinforced wall-mount bracket accessory available for non-rack fixed wall installation.

5. Enterprise Call Control & Intelligent Meeting Workflow Automation Functions

Standard Core Enterprise Call Feature Set

• Supported Call Types: Point-to-point direct HD video calls, ad-hoc multi-party embedded MultiSite 5-way video conferencing (requires licensed MultiSite upgrade);
• Complete Call Control Operations: Call hold, attended call transfer, blind call transfer, local microphone mute, camera privacy shutter control (compatible with PrecisionHD cameras), customizable speed dial shortcuts for frequently contacted conference rooms and remote participants;
• Directory & Call Log Management: Full corporate LDAP directory lookup compatibility integrated with Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) and CUCM; unlimited local contact directory storage capacity; persistent local call history storage for received, placed and missed calls with full timestamp records for audit tracking;
• Supplementary Telephony Collaboration Features: Integrated visual voicemail support, URI dialing, RFC 4733 DTMF tone transmission for PSTN dial-in participants; NTP network time synchronization for accurate meeting log timestamps, DNS service discovery, automatic gatekeeper discovery for legacy H.323 endpoint interoperability.

Intelligent Meeting Workflow Automation Functions

1. OBTP (One Button To Push) Scheduled Meeting Join: Single-touch one-click meeting join functionality for all pre-scheduled Webex cloud meetings and CUCM/TMS scheduled on-premises telepresence meetings; fully compatible with both cloud-hosted and on-premises enterprise wired Gigabit Ethernet deployment architectures;
2. Passive Infrared Motion Sensor Automatic Wake-Up (compatible with Quad Camera accessory): Built-in passive motion detection sensor integrated into Quad Camera array automatically powers on the telepresence codec and camera unit when human presence is detected inside the boardroom, eliminating manual power-on operations before scheduled meetings;
3. Multi-Platform Meeting Interoperability: Native certified support for Cisco Webex Meetings, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom for Cisco Rooms and Google Meet conference sessions without requiring auxiliary external AV switching hardware or third-party media bridges;
4. Multi-Mode Device Control Interfaces: Full conference function control via three independent user interface methods:
   • Optional Cisco Touch 10 standalone touchscreen control panel (sold separately) for simplified touch-based meeting operation;
   • TRC6 infrared remote control with on-screen graphical user interface (OSD) menu navigation (sold separately);
   • Remote web administration portal and bidirectional xAPI control integration for third-party AV room automation systems;
5. Third-Party Room Automation Integration: Supports wired control linkage with third-party boardroom peripherals including auxiliary secondary display screens, conference room lighting systems, motorized window blinds and external audio processors via standardized xAPI control system interfaces and fully customizable automation macros for end-to-end automated boardroom workflow management;
6. Large-Scale Boardroom Digital Whiteboard Content Sharing: Supports offline whiteboard canvas data transmission and real-time presentation slide annotation during active video calls; annotated files can be saved to Cisco Webex cloud storage and securely shared with meeting participants via email or mobile device links;
7. Digital Signage & Kiosk Mode: Configurable automatic screen scheduler to display corporate brand announcements, executive KPI dashboards, office workspace calendars, meeting room occupancy information and company safety briefings on connected multi-screen boardroom displays when no active meeting is running;
8. Webex Assistant Natural Language Voice Control (requires Touch 10 touch panel): Built-in touchless voice assistant supporting natural language conference control commands, enabling hands-free meeting operation without touching the touchscreen control panel.

6. Supported Call Control & Enterprise Compatibility Platforms

1. Cloud Deployment Architecture: Cisco Webex Cloud Service, centralized global device full-lifecycle management via cloud-based Webex Control Hub administrator portal (device registration supported exclusively via Gigabit Ethernet wired network infrastructure);
2. On-Premises Unified Communications Deployment: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) v8.6 and later stable official software releases with dedicated SX80 hardware compatibility packs;
3. Remote Registration Firewall Traversal Gateway: Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall traversal gateways for secure off-site remote endpoint registration across corporate network firewalls via Gigabit Ethernet wired network infrastructure;
4. Third-Party Interoperability Compliance: Fully standards-compliant SIP and H.323 telepresence communication protocols, compatible with all industry-standard third-party video conferencing platforms, IP PBX telephone systems and multi-vendor telepresence endpoint hardware from competing collaboration vendors.

7. Core Deployment Advantages of Enterprise Encrypted CTS-SX80-K9 (SX80 Codec K9 Variant)

1. Industry-first native H.265 (HEVC) video compression support delivers up to 50% bandwidth reduction versus H.264 at identical full HD video quality, drastically lowering enterprise WAN circuit cost overhead for global distributed branch boardroom conferencing deployments;
2. Fully customizable expandable multi-source video I/O and multi-channel professional audio matrix architecture enables seamless integration with complex third-party boardroom AV systems (external mixers, multi-zone amplifiers, multi-screen display walls, lighting control systems), ideal for integrator-led custom enterprise and vertical industry collaboration space projects;
3. Support for multiple advanced intelligent camera systems (SpeakerTrack 60 dual auto-tracking cameras, Quad people-counting panoramic camera array, Precision 60 PTZ camera) provides flexible hardware configuration matching any large boardroom, briefing hall or auditorium physical dimensions and layout requirements, delivering high-quality intelligent participant framing for remote meeting attendees without expensive multi-camera custom wiring setups;
4. Licensed embedded 5-way MultiSite HD multiparty conferencing feature eliminates capital expenditure costs for external dedicated MCU media bridge hardware deployments for organizations requiring frequent large-group multi-participant video conferences, significantly reducing overall enterprise telepresence infrastructure total cost of ownership (TCO);
5. Three independent simultaneous HD display output streams support flexible multi-screen boardroom layout designs, enabling dedicated separation of live participant video grid content and presentation slide/document sharing content across three separate flat-panel displays to deliver enhanced multi-view meeting viewing experience for all in-room boardroom participants;
6. Eight independent dedicated per-channel acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) circuits built into the professional audio matrix deliver crystal-clear noise-free voice pickup from up to eight separate boardroom microphones simultaneously, eliminating echo feedback and background noise artifacts in large hard-surface executive boardrooms without costly external audio processing equipment;
7. Native multi-vendor meeting platform certification fully supports Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom and Google Meet without proprietary platform lock-in, perfectly suited for modern hybrid enterprise collaboration ecosystems where executive teams utilize multiple competing third-party conferencing applications for internal and client-facing large-group boardroom meetings;
8. Bidirectional full-featured xAPI third-party AV room automation integration enables complete end-to-end programmable boardroom workflow automation (lighting, blinds, displays, audio levels, meeting auto-launch), eliminating manual multi-step AV operation procedures and reducing on-site boardroom support staff labor overhead for enterprise conference facility operations;
9. Centralized mass wired Gigabit Ethernet device fleet management via Webex Control Hub or CUCM simplifies bulk firmware batch upgrades, batch standardized configuration template deployment, real-time distributed endpoint hardware health monitoring and remote IT troubleshooting, drastically reducing daily enterprise IT administration workload for large-scale distributed executive boardroom endpoint fleets across global corporate office locations;
10. Compact 1RU standard server rack-mountable chassis form factor enables clean, space-efficient installation within standard enterprise AV server rack enclosures, eliminating bulky standalone codec unit floor or display-top placement clutter in premium executive boardroom environments.

8. Supplementary Product Specification Notes

1. SKU & PID Naming Definition Recap:
   • CTS-SX80-K9 = Cisco TelePresence SX80 flagship rack-mountable enterprise video conferencing codec platform for large executive boardrooms, briefing halls and auditoriums;
   • K9 = Encrypted secure enterprise firmware variant with full AES-SRTP media stream encryption support, enterprise compliance certified for government, military and regulated financial secure communication deployments; Matching high-security No-Radio counterpart model: CTS-SX80-K9-RF (RF-restricted variant) with all auxiliary wireless signal generation circuits factory removed from the codec chassis. All core video, audio, codec call processing and MultiSite conferencing features remain fully identical between K9 and RF-restricted variants; the only permanently disabled functionality on RF hardware units is auxiliary wireless peripheral pairing signals (Touch 10 wired connection remains fully operational).
2. Regulatory Compliance Certifications: Fully 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 Terms: Standard 1-year limited hardware warranty coverage for brand-new factory-sealed CTS-SX80-K9 standalone codec units purchased through official Cisco authorized global distribution channel partners. Important lifecycle limitation note: The product EoS/EoSS status restricts active hardware replacement warranty service eligibility for all hardware units purchased after the October 29, 2019 official End-of-Sale cutoff date.
4. UNSPSC Classification Code: 43191500 (Flagship 1RU rack-mountable enterprise multi-input multi-output telepresence video conferencing codec platform for large executive boardrooms and corporate briefing auditoriums, AES encrypted secure K9 variant).