Cisco CTS-EX60-K9

Cisco TelePresence EX60 All-In-One Desktop HD Video Conferencing Endpoint (AES Encrypted Secure K9 Variant) Full Official Specification Document

1. Product Overview

Official Full Designation

Cisco TelePresence EX60 all-in-one desktop personal TelePresence endpoint, official ordering PIDCTS-EX60-K9.Core Definition: Compact all-in-one desktop integrated video collaboration system, built-in 21.5-inch 1080p LED LCD display, integrated PrecisionHD HD PTZ camera, embedded dedicated TelePresence codec, front integrated omnidirectional microphone and stereo speaker array, bundled 8-inch Cisco TelePresence Touch touchscreen controller, enterprise secure AES encrypted K9 firmware variant for regulated communication environments.

The EX60 belongs to Cisco EX desktop TelePresence series, positioned as the entry-level personal desktop model (higher-tier EX90 with larger screen is the other member of EX series). It is purpose-built for individual knowledge workers, office cubicles, personal private offices and remote home office users, supporting point-to-point HD video calls and optional MCU-based multi-party conferencing (no built-in MultiSite MCU unlike EX90)Cisco. Different from rack-mounted standalone codecs, EX60 fully integrates display, camera, codec, audio system into a single compact desktop chassis for plug-and-play deployment with minimal AV wiring and integration work.

SKU Naming Breakdown

1. CTS: Cisco TelePresence System unified enterprise video collaboration endpoint product family
2. EX60:
   • EX = Desktop personal all-in-one TelePresence EX series
   • 60 = Base model equipped with a built-in 21.5-inch Full HD display
3. 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 sharing data streams, fully compliant with H.235 v3 security standards for government, military and regulated financial industry secure communication environments. No RF-restricted NR variant is available for EX60 desktop endpoints.

Product Lifecycle Notice

Cisco TelePresence EX60 series was officially launched January 2011. Cisco released End-of-Life (EoL) announcement, End-of-Sale (EoS) cutoff date was April 1, 2019, official End-of-Support (EoSS) date March 31, 2024. Cisco no longer accepts new hardware purchase orders, releases new feature firmware builds or provides full TAC engineering technical support. Only limited critical security vulnerability patches, residual spare parts inventory and archived official technical datasheets remain accessible for units covered under active Cisco maintenance service contractsCisco News....

Standard Factory-Sealed Complete Bundle Contents

The EX60 all-in-one desktop system ships as a single compact pre-assembled chassis unit with all mandatory core hardware included in factory-sealed shipping cartons:

1. Fully integrated EX60 main chassis (Unit weight: 12.9 lb / 5.85 kg) – consolidated compact desktop unit combining 21.5-inch edge LED backlight LCD display, built-in PrecisionHD PTZ camera, embedded TelePresence codec, front-facing integrated omnidirectional microphone and internal stereo speaker array with integrated amplifierCisco.
2. Detachable Cisco TelePresence Touch 8-inch touchscreen conference controller with dedicated USB connection cable, optional handset accessory compatible with Touch controller.
3. Universal auto-sensing AC mains power supply and matching power cord (Max power rating:75W)Cisco.
4. Complete accessory cable pack: CAT6 Gigabit Ethernet patch cable, DVI-I to VGA adapter cable, 3.5mm audio line-in cable, headset 3.5mm jack cable.
5. Full printed documentation set: Quick installation guide, administrator configuration manual and global regulatory compliance certification document set.

Supported Firmware & Deployment Architectures

The EX60 platform runs embedded Cisco TelePresence TC 4.x ~ TC 7.x firmware releases, supporting dual hybrid enterprise deployment architectures:

1. Cloud deployment: Device registration and centralized full-lifecycle endpoint management via Cisco Webex Control Hub cloud management portal
2. On-premises unified communications deployment: Native integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), paired with Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall traversal gateways for distributed global corporate branch office networks.

Core integrated functional capabilities: Native end-to-end 1080p30 / 720p60 Full HD video encoding and decoding, H.264 AVC high-efficiency video compression standard, built-in motorized PrecisionHD PTZ camera with mechanical privacy lens shutter, integrated omnidirectional microphone and stereo speaker audio system, Cisco Acoustic Fence background noise suppression technology, single-stream H.239/BFCP HD presentation content sharing via DVI-I PC input, OBTP One Button To Push one-touch scheduled meeting join, LDAP corporate directory lookup, NTP network time synchronization and standardized bidirectional xAPI third-party AV room automation integration. EX60 does NOT have built-in MultiSite MCU; multi-party conferencing requires external MCU deviceCisco.

2. Integrated 21.5-inch LCD Display & Built-in PrecisionHD PTZ Camera + Core Video Processing System

Integrated 21.5-inch TFT-LCD Display Hardware Specifications

The EX60 integrates a factory pre-installed 21.5-inch 16:9 widescreen edge LED backlight LCD panel as the desktop primary viewing surface:

• Native physical resolution: 1920 × 1080 Full HD (1080p)
• Supported frame rate: Native 1080p30, 720p60 video playback
• Typical panel brightness: 225 cd/m²
• Typical static contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Ultra-wide viewing angle: ±170° horizontal / vertical, ensuring clear visibility for single desktop user
• Typical pixel response time: 5ms, delivering smooth motion rendering for live participant video streams
• Backlight type: Energy-efficient edge-lit LED backlight, reducing idle standby power consumption
• Tilt adjustment range: 5° ~ 15° vertical tilt for desktop ergonomic adjustmentCisco Russ....

Built-in PrecisionHD PTZ Camera Hardware Specifications

The PrecisionHD camera module is permanently embedded into the top center bezel of the 21.5-inch EX60 chassis:

• Image sensor: 1/3-inch CMOS sensor, 2.1 megapixel effective pixels
• Supported capture resolutions: 1080p30, 720p60
• Optics & focus capability: Fixed multi-coated all-glass optics, auto-focus function, NO motorized optical zoom
• Field of view parameters: 50° horizontal wide-angle viewing angle, 29° vertical viewing angle, optimized for single desktop user framing
• Minimum focus distance: 0.1 meters to infinity, supporting close-up document camera mode for paper document sharing
• Automatic image optimization algorithms: Continuous auto-focus, auto-exposure adjustment, auto white balance correction and low-light brightness compensation
• Privacy protection mechanism: Mechanical sliding lens shutter for full physical blocking of the video signal when not in use, paired with LED status indicator to display camera active/inactive operating stateCisco Russ....

EX60 Core Video Processing Specifications

• Supported video compression codecs: H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.264 AVC primary encoding standard
• Maximum live video performance: Native end-to-end 1080p30 main participant video stream; single-stream presentation content sharing supporting up to 1080p resolution via DVI-I PC input
• Bandwidth threshold requirements for standard video formats:
  • 720p30 minimum required bandwidth: 768 kbps
  • 1080p30 minimum required bandwidth: 1472 kbps
• Maximum aggregate point-to-point call bandwidth support: 6 Mbps, equipped with built-in dynamic adaptive bitrate control algorithm that automatically adjusts video resolution, frame rate and compression quality in real time based on available LAN/WAN network bandwidth to mitigate video freezing, stuttering and audio dropouts
• Advanced video functional feature set: Customizable single-user on-screen video layout templates, automatic intelligent participant layout switching triggered by active speaker voice detection, built-in packet loss resilience technology to compensate for unstable WAN link conditions with high packet jitter and frame loss.

Complete Video Input Interfaces

All video input ports are located on the rear chassis panel for connecting auxiliary PC presentation devices and external media sources:

1. One × DVI-I multi-format analog/digital composite video input port, compatible with PC laptops, VGA desktop computers and legacy analog AV equipment, supporting input resolution range from SVGA (800×600) up to 1080p (1920×1080)Cisco Russ....

3. Integrated All-In-One Professional Audio Matrix & Multi-Stage Digital DSP Engine

The EX60 integrated chassis incorporates a compact desktop-grade audio processing stack with factory front integrated omnidirectional microphone array and internal stereo speaker system, paired with a dedicated digital signal processing (DSP) engine equipped with independent acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) circuits optimized for single-user desktop acoustic environments.

Full Audio Input Channels

1. Built-in integrated omnidirectional microphone embedded within the lower front chassis bezel, delivering native single-user voice pickup without additional external microphone hardware
2. One × 3.5mm stereo line-in jack for connecting external PC media players and auxiliary presentation audio sources
3. Embedded DVI-I digital stereo audio input channel, automatically extracting synchronized audio signals from connected PC presentation video sources.

Full Audio Output Channels

1. Internal integrated dual full-range stereo speaker drivers built into the lower chassis side panels, delivering native desktop meeting audio playback without external auxiliary speaker equipment
2. Two × 3.5mm 4-pin headset jacks for connecting wired headsets or handsets for private audio calls.

Advanced Multi-Stage Audio DSP Processing Suite

1. Cisco Acoustic Fence Adaptive Background Noise Suppression: Multi-layer digital filtering algorithm that eliminates disruptive ambient background sounds including keyboard tapping, office fan hum and idle chatter without distorting natural human speech waveforms
2. Independent full digital acoustic echo cancellation (AEC): Dedicated echo canceller circuit paired with tight active lip synchronization to eliminate audio-video synchronization delay and remote call echo feedback artifacts
3. Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Real-time dynamic 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 desktop user 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 signal levels and verify microphone functionality before scheduled video meetings
6. Additional audio tuning tools: Dedicated de-reverberation filter to reduce echo and reverberation in reflective office desktop environments, independent music mode DSP preset optimized for high-fidelity presentation audio playback of video and multimedia content.

Supported Audio Codecs & Audio Performance

• Wideband HD Voice Codec Support: G.711a/μ, G.722 wideband 20kHz HD voice, G.722.1, G.729A/B, AAC-LD 64/128kbps stereo voice transmission formats
• Audio frequency response range: 100Hz–20kHz stereo audio frequency spectrum for desktop video conference audio playback and high-fidelity human voice capture.

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

Full Rear Panel Connectivity Interfaces of EX60 Integrated Chassis

1. Network Port: Single RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) wired LAN port; no built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, wired Ethernet connection is mandatory for stable video call performance
2. Video Inputs: 1 × DVI-I In
3. Audio I/O: 1 × 3.5mm line-in jack, 2 × 3.5mm headset jacks
4. USB Interfaces: One × USB-A 2.0 host port dedicated exclusively for connecting the bundled 8-inch Touch conference controller; one × Micro USB service debugging port for batch firmware upgrades, centralized bulk device configuration template deployment and remote IT administrator troubleshooting
5. Control Interfaces: RS-232 serial port for local diagnostics and third-party AV room automation system control
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 desktop chassis in shared office spaces.

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 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 as standard equipment in the complete EX60 factory 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:
  • Standby power consumption: 31W
  • Average active video call power consumption: 46W
  • Maximum full-load peak power consumption: 75WCisco.

Environmental Operating & Physical Dimensions & Weights

Environmental Operating Range

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
• Operating relative humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing humidity for stable 24/7 continuous desktop video conference operation
• Storage & transport temperature range: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F); storage relative humidity 10%–90% non-condensing humidity for warehouse inventory storage and inter-region equipment transportation.

Physical Dimensions & Weights

• Main chassis dimensions (H × W × D): 50.8cm × 52cm × 13.8cm (20.0in × 20.5in × 5.4in)
• Net chassis unit weight: 5.85 kg / 12.9 lb
• Touch 8 controller weight: 0.64 kg / 1.4 lb; Touch 8 with handset weight: 0.94 kg / 2.1 lbCisco.

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; multi-party video conferencing requires external MCU device (EX60 has no built-in MultiSite MCU)
• Complete Call Control Operations: Call hold, attended call transfer, blind call transfer, local microphone mute, camera privacy shutter control, customizable speed dial shortcuts for frequently contacted colleagues 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 indicator support, single number reach, ad-hoc point-to-point video calling; 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: Built-in passive motion detection sensor integrated into the front chassis bezel automatically powers on the complete EX60 integrated desktop system (display, camera and audio processing) when human presence is detected near the desktop, eliminating manual power-on operations before scheduled video meetings
3. Multi-Platform Meeting Interoperability: Native certified support for Cisco Webex Meetings, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom and Google Meet conference sessions without requiring auxiliary external AV switching hardware or third-party media bridge equipment
4. Multi-Mode Device Control Interfaces: Full conference function control via three independent user interface methods:
   • Bundled Cisco 8-inch TelePresence Touch standalone touchscreen conference controller (included in this K9 factory bundle) for simplified intuitive touch-based meeting operation
   • On-screen graphical user interface (OSD) menu navigation rendered directly on the integrated 21.5-inch LCD display
   • 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 office peripherals including desk lighting systems, motorized window blinds via standardized xAPI control system interfaces and fully customizable automation macros for automated desktop video conference workflow management
6. Conference Digital Whiteboard Content Sharing: Supports offline document sharing (document camera mode via built-in camera) and real-time presentation slide annotation during active video calls; presentation files can be shared via DVI-I PC input
7. Digital Signage & Kiosk Mode: Configurable automatic screen scheduler to display corporate brand announcements, personal calendar schedules, office meeting room occupancy information and company safety briefings on the integrated 21.5-inch LCD display when no active video meeting is running.

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 EX60 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 Encrypted CTS-EX60-K9 (EX60 21.5-inch Desktop All-In-One K9 Variant)

1. Compact all-in-one unified desktop chassis design consolidates 21.5-inch Full HD LED display, PrecisionHD HD camera, embedded dedicated TelePresence codec, integrated front microphone and stereo speaker array into one pre-assembled factory desktop unit, eliminating separate procurement of discrete monitor, webcam and standalone codec hardware, drastically reducing office desk wiring clutter and AV integrator deployment complexity, ideal for individual knowledge worker cubicles and private personal offices
2. Native AES 128/256-bit SRTP end-to-end media encryption (K9 variant) meets strict enterprise, government and financial industry secure communication compliance standards, enabling deployment within classified office environments without external dedicated encryption gateway hardware
3. Built-in PrecisionHD HD camera with auto-focus and mechanical privacy shutter delivers clear high-definition desktop framing for single user participants, with dedicated document camera mode for fast paper document sharing during client and team video calls
4. Low power consumption design (max 75W peak, standby only 31W) reduces enterprise office power consumption and long-term operational electricity costs compared to larger room-based TelePresence systems
5. Single DVI-I PC input enables seamless laptop/desktop PC presentation content sharing, supporting up to 1080p resolution slides and document collaboration during real-time video conferences
6. 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 individual employees utilize multiple competing third-party conferencing applications for internal team and client-facing video calls
7. Integrated omnidirectional microphone and built-in stereo speaker system removes the requirement for separate external desktop microphones and auxiliary speakers for standard single-user desktop video conferences; dual 3.5mm headset jacks support private call audio to avoid office background noise disruption
8. 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 desktop endpoint hardware health monitoring and remote IT troubleshooting, drastically reducing daily enterprise IT administration workload for large-scale distributed office desktop endpoint fleets across global corporate branch office locations
9. Minimal footprint compact desktop chassis industrial design harmonizes seamlessly with modern corporate office cubicle, private office and remote home office interior aesthetics, occupying limited desk surface space and eliminating bulky scattered separate AV hardware visual clutter in standard employee workspaces.

8. Supplementary Product Specification Notes

1. SKU & PID Naming Definition Recap:
   • CTS-EX60-K9: Cisco TelePresence EX60 compact desktop all-in-one video conferencing system, built-in 21.5-inch Full HD LED LCD display, integrated PrecisionHD auto-focus HD camera, embedded dedicated TelePresence codec, front integrated omnidirectional microphone and stereo speaker array, bundled 8-inch TelePresence Touch capacitive touchscreen desktop 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 No separate RF-restricted NR counterpart model exists for EX60 desktop all-in-one integrated units, as no auxiliary wireless radio signal generation circuits are factory integrated into the EX60 chassis
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-EX60-K9 complete all-in-one integrated desktop TelePresence systems 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 April 1, 2019 official End-of-Sale cutoff date.
4. UNSPSC Classification Code: 43191500 (Compact desktop all-in-one integrated personal office TelePresence video conferencing system with built-in 21.5-inch Full HD LED LCD display, integrated PrecisionHD HD auto-focus camera, embedded dedicated codec and integrated desktop audio system, AES encrypted secure K9 variant).