Cisco CTS-SX80-IP40-K9

Cisco TelePresence SX80 Integrator Bundle with Precision 40 PTZ Camera & Touch 10 Control (Encrypted K9 Variant) Full Official Specification Document

1. Product Overview

Cisco CTS-SX80-IP40-K9 full official name:Cisco TelePresence SX80 Rack-Mount Video Collaboration Codec Complete Bundle, Precision 4x Optical Zoom PTZ Camera, Cisco Touch 10 Touchscreen Controller, Secure Encrypted K9 VariantCisco. It is a fully pre-configured integrator video conferencing package built around Cisco’s flagship SX80 enterprise codec, designed for mid-sized conference rooms, branch office briefing spaces and standard executive meeting rooms supporting up to five concurrent HD remote participants via embedded MultiSite conferencing.

SKU Naming Breakdown

1. CTS: Cisco TelePresence System enterprise collaboration endpoint product family.
2. SX80: Top-tier integrator-focused rack-mount telepresence codec platform with expandable multi-channel audio matrix, multi-source video I/O and multi-screen output capabilityCisco.
3. IP40: Integrated PrecisionHD 40 PTZ camera with 4x optical zoom, the matched standard wide-angle camera for medium-size rectangular conference roomsCisco.
4. K9: Cisco enterprise secure encrypted firmware variant, supporting AES 128/256-bit SRTP end-to-end media encryption for all meeting audio, video and presentation streams, compliant with government, military and financial industry secure communication standards.
5. RF-restricted counterpart: CTS-SX80-IP40K9-RF, factory removes all auxiliary wireless signal circuits for RF-locked secure facilities; all core codec, video, audio and call features remain unchanged, only wireless peripheral pairing signals disabledCisco.

Product Lifecycle Notice

Cisco CTS-SX80-IP40-K9 was released March 10, 2014. The official End-of-Sale (EoS) date is February 3, 2018, and the End-of-Support (EoSS) cutoff date is October 31, 2024Cisco. Cisco no longer accepts new orders, delivers new feature firmware upgrades or provides full TAC technical support. Only limited critical security patches, residual spare parts inventory and archived technical documentation are available for units covered under active maintenance service contracts.

Standard Factory Bundle Contents

The sealed CTS-SX80-IP40-K9 complete kit includes all core required hardware out of the box:

1. 1RU rack-mount Cisco SX80 telepresence codec main unit (TTC6-12)
2. Cisco PrecisionHD 40 PTZ camera with 4x optical zoom, 1080p60 video capture
3. Cisco Touch 10 10-inch touchscreen conference room controller with USB connection cable
4. Universal AC power supply adapter for SX80 codec
5. Rack mounting ears for 19-inch standard server rack installation
6. HDMI video cables, USB control cable, CAT6 Ethernet cable, camera power and signal wiring harnesses
7. Full installation guide, configuration manual and regulatory compliance documentation

This all-in-one bundle eliminates separate procurement of codec, camera and touch controller, optimized for AV integrator fast deployment in medium corporate conference rooms. Powered by Cisco TelePresence TC 7.1+ and CE 8.0+ embedded collaboration firmware, the platform supports dual hybrid deployment modes: cloud registration and centralized device lifecycle management via Cisco Webex Control Hub; on-premises unified communications integration with CUCM v8.6 and above, paired with Expressway-C/E cross-firewall traversal gateways for distributed global branch networksCisco.

Core flagship capabilities: Native end-to-end 1080p60 HD video, industry-first H.265 bandwidth-efficient compression, Precision 40 balanced wide-angle PTZ camera framing, licensed embedded 5-way MultiSite HD multi-party conferencing, up to three independent HD display output streams, 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 room automation integration, LDAP corporate directory lookup and Cisco ClearPath adaptive packet loss protection for unstable WAN links.

2. PrecisionHD 40 PTZ Camera & SX80 High-Performance Video Processing System

PrecisionHD 40 Camera Hardware Specifications

The bundled IP40 camera is purpose-built for standard medium rectangular conference rooms with balanced field of view and flexible zoom rangeCisco:

• Image sensor: 1/3-inch progressive-scan CMOS sensor, native 1920×1080 Full HD resolution, supports up to 1080p60 smooth motion video capture
• Optics & zoom: 4x total zoom (2.65x optical zoom plus digital zoom), fixed f/2.1 aperture lens
• Field of view: 70° horizontal wide-angle view, balanced framing for mid-size conference tables without over-distortion or blind spots
• Pan/Tilt mechanical range: Pan ±90° full left/right horizontal rotation; Tilt +15° upward / -25° downward vertical adjustment, fully motorized with complete far-end remote camera control during active calls
• Auto-image adjustment: Continuous auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto white balance, automatic low-light brightness correction
• Mounting compatibility: Supports upside-down inverted wall or TV-top installation with built-in digital image flip to correct reversed video output
• Privacy protection: Mechanical sliding lens shutter for physical video signal blocking during confidential closed-door executive meetings, paired with LED status indicator to show camera active/inactive state.

SX80 Core Video Processing Specifications

• Supported video compression codecs: H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.264 AVC, H.265 (HEVC, exclusive for SIP calls) — H.265 delivers up to 50% bandwidth reduction compared to H.264 at identical Full HD video quality思科
• Maximum live video performance: End-to-end 1080p60 main participant video stream; independent dual-stream presentation sharing up to 1080p30
• Bandwidth thresholds: Maximum point-to-point single call bandwidth up to 6 Mbps; aggregate MultiSite multi-conferencing total bandwidth up to 10 Mbps
  • 720p30 minimum bandwidth: 768 kbps
  • 1080p30 minimum bandwidth: 1472 kbps
  • 1080p60 minimum bandwidth: 2560 kbps
• Advanced video feature set: 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 frame drop artifacts.

Complete Video Input & Output Interfaces on SX80 Codec

Video Inputs (4 independent HD video source channels)

1. 3 × HDMI 2.0 digital video input ports (for bundled Precision 40 camera, presentation PCs, media players, document cameras)
2. 1 × DVI-I multi-format analog/digital composite video input port, compatible with legacy analog AV equipment.

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

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

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

The SX80 codec features an enterprise expandable 15-input / 8-output professional audio matrix with eight independent dedicated acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) circuits, engineered for mid-size conference rooms equipped with multiple table microphones, external audio mixers, multi-zone ceiling amplifiers and distributed speaker systems思科.

Full Audio Input Channels (15 total independent audio inputs)

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

Full Audio Output Channels (8 total independent audio output channels)

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

Advanced Multi-Stage AI Audio DSP Processing Suite

1. Cisco Acoustic Fence 3.0 AI Adaptive Background Noise Suppression: Multi-layer digital filtering eliminates disruptive ambient 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 for 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 tuning tools: Dedicated de-reverberation filter to reduce echo in large hard-surface conference rooms, independent music mode DSP preset optimized for high-fidelity presentation audio playback, eight assignable multi-band parametric equalizer (EQ) channels for room acoustic tuning.

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 Licensed Embedded MultiSite 5-Way Multiparty Conferencing Feature

Licensable embedded MultiSite multiparty conferencing upgrade eliminates capital expenditure for external dedicated MCU media bridge hardware:

• 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 of SX80 Codec

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 bundled 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, motorized 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.

Power Supply Specifications

• Primary Power Input: External universal auto-sensing AC power supply adapter (included in the complete CTS-SX80-IP40-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 Precision 40 camera, Touch 10 touch panel and peripheral microphones).

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 conference room 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 (SX80 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 CTS-SX80-IP40-K9 bundle gross shipping weight approximately 11 kg
• Mounting Options: Standard 19-inch server rack-mountable chassis design (rack ears pre-installed in bundle); 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 bundled Precision 40 camera), 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 optional 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 conference room, 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:
   • Bundled Cisco Touch 10 standalone touchscreen control panel (included in this K9 bundle) for simplified touch-based meeting operation
   • TRC6 infrared remote control with on-screen graphical user interface (OSD) menu navigation (sold separately as optional accessory)
   • 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 conference room 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 conference room workflow management
6. Conference 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 conference room displays when no active meeting is running
8. Webex Assistant Natural Language Voice Control (requires bundled 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 CTS-SX80-IP40-K9 Complete Bundle

1. All-in-one pre-integrated factory bundle combining SX80 flagship codec, Precision 40 balanced medium-room PTZ camera and Touch 10 touch controller eliminates separate component procurement, reduces AV integrator design complexity and accelerates on-site conference room deployment timelines
2. 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 medium conference room conferencing deployments
3. Balanced Precision 40 PTZ camera with 4x optical zoom and 70° horizontal field of view provides optimized framing matching standard rectangular medium corporate conference room physical dimensions and layout requirements, delivering high-quality intelligent participant framing for remote meeting attendees without expensive multi-camera custom wiring setups
4. Fully customizable expandable multi-source video I/O and multi-channel professional audio matrix architecture enables seamless integration with complex third-party conference room AV systems (external mixers, multi-zone amplifiers, multi-screen display walls, lighting control systems), ideal for integrator-led custom enterprise branch office collaboration space projects
5. 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 mid-sized group multi-participant video conferences, significantly reducing overall enterprise telepresence infrastructure total cost of ownership (TCO)
6. Three independent simultaneous HD display output streams support flexible multi-screen conference room 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 conference participants
7. 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 conference room microphones simultaneously, eliminating echo feedback and background noise artifacts in medium hard-surface corporate conference rooms without costly external audio processing equipment
8. 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 branch office teams utilize multiple competing third-party conferencing applications for internal and client-facing mid-sized group conference meetings
9. Bidirectional full-featured xAPI third-party AV room automation integration enables complete end-to-end programmable conference room workflow automation (lighting, blinds, displays, audio levels, meeting auto-launch), eliminating manual multi-step AV operation procedures and reducing on-site conference facility support staff labor overhead for enterprise branch office conference room operations
10. Compact 1RU standard server rack-mountable codec 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 professional corporate medium conference room environments.

8. Supplementary Product Specification Notes

1. SKU & PID Naming Definition Recap:
   • CTS-SX80-IP40-K9 = Complete Cisco TelePresence SX80 rack-mountable enterprise video conferencing codec integrator bundle, factory pre-packaged with PrecisionHD 40 PTZ 4x optical zoom camera and Touch 10 touchscreen conference controller;
   • 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 RF-restricted counterpart model: CTS-SX80-IP40K9-RF 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 USB 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-IP40-K9 complete integrator bundles 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 February 3, 2018 official End-of-Sale cutoff date.
4. UNSPSC Classification Code: 43191500 (Complete enterprise medium conference room all-in-one telepresence video conferencing integrator bundle, consisting of 1RU rack-mountable SX80 codec, PrecisionHD 40 4x PTZ camera and Touch 10 touch controller, AES encrypted secure K9 variant).