Cisco CTS-IX5000-18-K9

Cisco TelePresence IX5200 (CTS-IX5000-18-K9) Immersive 18-Seat Dual-Row Triple-Screen TelePresence Room System (AES SRTP Secure Encrypted K9 Variant) Full Official Technical Specification Document

1. Product Overview

Official Full Designation

Cisco TelePresence IX5200 immersive dual-row eighteen-participant enterprise executive TelePresence room system, global ordering PIDCTS-IX5000-18-K9. The model is marketed under the IX5000 series portfolio as the 18-seat large conference variant, officially named IX5200 hardware platformCisco.Core Definition: Turnkey fully integrated large-scale immersive TelePresence collaboration suite engineered for corporate headquarters executive boardrooms, cross-regional multi-team joint meeting spaces and enterprise high-capacity collaborative facilities. The system adopts triple synchronized 70-inch 1080p60 LED LCD displays, central triple 4K UHD 60fps camera cluster with built-in studio soft LED fill lighting, theater-grade 18-channel multi-speaker spatial audio with dedicated low-frequency subwoofer, high-performance embedded TelePresence host codec & video encoder unit, ergonomic dual-row curved 18-seat conference table assembly with 18 built-in personal Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 18 integrated AC power outlets, Cisco Touch 10 wall-mounted multi-touch conference controller, enterprise-grade AES SRTP encrypted K9 secure firmware variant compliant with government, defense, healthcare and financial regulated communication standardsCisco.

The IX5200 (CTS-IX5000-18-K9) belongs to Cisco IX Series immersive TelePresence product line, the large-capacity dual-row counterpart to the compact single-row 6-seat IX5000 (CTS-IX5000-32-K9). Designed for life-sized eye-contact immersive remote collaboration for up to 18 local participants simultaneously, the IX5200 eliminates costly complex room retrofits, requiring minimal HVAC and electrical upgrades compared to legacy immersive TelePresence hardware. It natively supports H.265 HEVC video compression, cutting WAN bandwidth consumption by 40% versus H.264 platforms, paired with full-duplex spatial noise-canceling audio to replicate natural in-person multi-participant meeting interactionCisco.

SKU Naming Breakdown

1. CTS: Cisco TelePresence System unified enterprise immersive video collaboration room system base prefix
2. IX5000: Parent series identifier covering both 6-seat single-row (32 power variant) and 18-seat dual-row (18 power variant) immersive TelePresence platforms
3. 18: Denotes the 18-seat dual-row conference table configuration, with 18 integrated personal Gigabit Ethernet ports and 18 dedicated AC power outlets embedded into the table legs for every participant workstationCisco
4. K9: Cisco enterprise secure encrypted firmware variant, supporting AES 128/256-bit SRTP end-to-end encryption for all real-time voice, video, presentation content sharing media streams, fully compliant with H.235 v3, TIP, SIP secure transmission standards for classified regulated industry communication environments. No cellular RF radio hardware is factory integrated, so there is no separate NR radio-restricted variant available.

Product Lifecycle Notice

Cisco TelePresence IX5000/IX5200 series official global release date: November 16, 2014Cisco

• End-of-Sale (EoS) Public Announcement Date: October 2019
• Final Hardware Last Ship Date: October 25, 2019 (no new full system hardware orders accepted after this cutoff)Cisco
• End of Software Maintenance Releases Date: October 24, 2020 (no new feature firmware releases, bug fixes or functional patches issued post this date)
• End of Critical Security Vulnerability Support Date: October 24, 2022
• Final End-of-Support (EoSS) Date: October 31, 2024

After October 31, 2024, Cisco permanently discontinued all formal TAC engineering technical support, hardware replacement RMA service, spare parts supply and security patch updates for the IX5000/IX5200 series. Only archived datasheets, installation manuals and legacy configuration reference documentation remain accessible for customers holding completed active maintenance contracts prior to the EoSS cutoff dateCisco.

Standard Factory-Sealed Complete System Bundle Contents

The CTS-IX5000-18-K9 immersive eighteen-seat TelePresence system ships as a complete pre-engineered integrated suite split across multiple heavy-duty factory sealed shipping crates, including all mandatory core hardware components:

1. Triple synchronized 70-inch 1080p60 LED LCD display assembly with unified heavy-duty display mounting frames, upper/lower cosmetic thermoformed cabinet panels, integrated soft LED fill light panel kits (left, center, right) and built-in display power management modules.
2. Central triple 4K UHD 60fps camera cluster hardware kit with camera mounting brackets, alignment calibration whiteboard targets and full cable routing assemblies.
3. Full integrated dual-row curved eighteen-seat conference table assembly: Two-tier curved tabletop (default hickory finish, walnut/maple custom finishes optional), front/rear table leg hardware kits, eighteen integrated personal Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, eighteen built-in AC power outlet modules, full internal cable management sheet metal assemblies, dedicated front microphone bar mounting hardware and table PDU power distribution unit supporting full table power loadCisco.
4. Core TelePresence computing hardware: Host CPU codec unit, dedicated video encoder field-replaceable FRU module, multi-channel TDM microphone audio processing unit, embedded Catalyst 3560C 8-port PoE Ethernet switch for peripheral connectivity.
5. Premium theater-grade audio system: 18 custom-tuned internal stereo speaker drivers, dedicated low-frequency subwoofer module, multi-channel audio amplifier unit, height-adjustable omnidirectional front microphone bar array and secondary rear-row turnaround table microphones for full dual-row voice capture.
6. Control and peripheral hardware: Cisco Touch 10 10-inch capacitive multi-touch wall-mounted conference controller with dedicated PoE power supply and USB control cabling, universal auto-sensing 100–240V AC mains system power supply and global standard power cord set.
7. Full accessory cable pack: CAT6 Gigabit Ethernet patch cables, HDMI presentation input/output cables, DVI-I PC presentation input adapters, 3.5mm TRS whiteboard microphone line-in cable, multi-channel audio signal cabling, system interconnection control wiring and cable management routing sleeves.
8. Complete printed documentation set: System site pre-installation room planning guide, hardware assembly installation manual, end-user operation guide, CUCM/TMS administrator configuration manual and global regulatory compliance safety certification document set.

Supported Firmware & Enterprise Deployment Architectures

The IX5200 (CTS-IX5000-18-K9) platform runs embedded Cisco TelePresence System IX Series dedicated firmware releases (minimum supported version IX8.0.1 and above), supporting dual hybrid enterprise unified communication deployment architectures:

1. On-premises unified communications deployment: Native deep integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM 10.5, 11.0.1, 11.5.1 and newer), paired with Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall media traversal gateways for remote worker and distributed global corporate branch office TelePresence endpoint interconnection, primary signaling protocols based on SIP RFC standards and TelePresence Interoperability Protocol (TIP) for multi-screen immersive system synchronizationCisco.
2. Cloud hybrid deployment: Compatible with Cisco WebEx cloud meeting service, supporting OBTP One Button To Push one-touch scheduled WebEx meeting join functionality, fully manageable via Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) and Webex Control Hub centralized enterprise device full-lifecycle management platform.

Core integrated functional capabilities: Native triple-screen synchronized 1080p60 HD video encoding/decoding, dual H.264 AVC / H.265 HEVC high-efficiency video compression standards (H.265 reduces bandwidth consumption by 40% vs H.264), central triple 4K UHD 60fps camera cluster with studio fill lighting for natural eye-contact panoramic framing covering all 18 dual-row participants, built-in multi-channel spatial full-duplex noise-canceling audio matrix with dedicated subwoofer, Cisco Acoustic Fence adaptive background noise suppression technology, three simultaneous independent 1080p30 presentation content sharing input sources, OBTP one-touch scheduled meeting join, LDAP corporate global directory lookup, NTP network time synchronization, SRTP AES encrypted secure media transmission, standardized bidirectional xAPI third-party AV room automation integration support.

2. Triple Integrated 70-inch HD Displays & Central Triple 4K UHD Camera Cluster + Core Video Processing System

Triple Synchronized 70-inch TFT-LCD Display Hardware Specifications

The IX5200 integrates three factory-matched synchronized 70-inch 16:9 widescreen edge-lit LED backlight LCD panels arranged in a seamless unified horizontal immersive layout, forming the primary full-scale lifelike video viewing surface for all eighteen local dual-row meeting participants:

• Native physical resolution per display: 1920 × 1080 Full HD (1080p)
• Native frame rate synchronization: 60fps uniform refresh rate across all three displays
• Typical panel brightness: 300 cd/m²
• Typical static contrast ratio: 4000:1
• Ultra-wide viewing angle: ±178° horizontal / vertical, uniform clear visibility for all front and rear dual-row eighteen seating positions without color distortion
• Typical pixel response time: 8ms, eliminating motion blur for fast-moving remote participant video streams
• Backlight type: Energy-efficient edge-lit LED backlight, reducing overall system idle standby power consumption
• Integrated studio fill lighting: Built-in soft LED light panels integrated above each display unit, delivering balanced natural facial illumination for both front and rear table rows and eliminating harsh overhead room lighting shadows without requiring external studio light retrofits.

Central Triple Synchronized 4K UHD 60fps Camera Cluster Hardware Specifications

A unified three-camera cluster is permanently mounted in the central upper bezel position spanning the three 70-inch displays, engineered to capture full panoramic coverage of all eighteen dual-row meeting participants for lifelike eye-contact remote video transmission:

• Image sensor per camera: High-performance 1/2.3-inch CMOS 8MP 4K UHD sensor, native 3840 × 2160 resolution capture at 60fps
• Video encoding standard: H.264 AVC / H.265 HEVC compression for real-time SIP/TIP immersive TelePresence meeting video streams
• Optics & focus capability per camera: Fixed multi-coated low-distortion all-glass wide-angle lens, continuous auto-focus, auto digital brightness exposure adjustment and intelligent face-detection framing optimization
• Field of view parameters per camera: Custom-tuned segmented horizontal wide-angle coverage, combined three-camera panoramic field of view fully covering all front and rear eighteen IX5200 table seating positions without blind spots
• Minimum focus distance: 0.3 meters to infinity, supporting dedicated whiteboard document sharing mode for paper document and presentation material capture during meetings
• Automatic image optimization algorithms: Continuous auto-exposure, auto white balance, low-light brightness compensation and real-time motion noise reduction
• Privacy protection mechanism: Software camera disable control via Touch 10 touchscreen UI; physical camera cluster power cutoff via system administrator lockout configuration for classified confidential meeting sessions
• Camera synchronization: Hardware-locked frame timing synchronization across all three camera units to eliminate panoramic image stitching lag and motion judder during real-time video transmission.

IX5200 Core Video Processing Specifications

• Supported video compression codecs: H.264 AVC (primary legacy standard), H.265 HEVC (bandwidth-optimized primary standard for modern deployments)
• Maximum live immersive video performance: Synchronized triple-screen 1080p60 Full HD immersive remote participant video stream; three independent simultaneous presentation content sharing input sources supporting up to 1080p30 resolution each
• Bandwidth threshold requirements for standard video formats:
  • 1080p30 single presentation source minimum bidirectional bandwidth: 768 kbps
  • Native immersive triple-screen 1080p60 minimum bidirectional bandwidth (H.265): 6 Mbps
  • Native immersive triple-screen 1080p60 minimum bidirectional bandwidth (H.264): 10 Mbps
• Maximum aggregate point-to-point immersive TelePresence call bandwidth support: 18 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-video lip-sync delay artifacts
• Advanced video functional feature set: Customizable immersive triple-screen remote participant layout templates, automatic intelligent panoramic participant layout switching triggered by active speaker voice detection, dedicated whiteboard document capture mode, built-in Cisco ClearPath packet loss resilience technology to compensate for unstable WAN link conditions with high packet jitter and frame loss, support for multi-system TIP immersive TelePresence cascading for large-scale multi-room joint meetings.

Complete Video Input & Output Interfaces

All video input/output ports are located on the rear system codec rack panel for connecting auxiliary PC presentation devices, external media players and secondary auxiliary display outputs:

1. Three independent presentation video input sources:
   • 1 × DVI-I multi-format analog/digital video input port for laptop/desktop PC presentation sources
   • 1 × HDMI digital video input port for modern HDMI laptop, media player and tablet presentation sources
   • 1 × secondary auxiliary HDMI input port for additional external media device content sharing
2. Three synchronized HDMI digital video output ports, each hardwired to one of the three integrated 70-inch LCD display panels for unified immersive video rendering
3. 1 × auxiliary independent HDMI output port for connecting external secondary presentation monitor for off-screen meeting content preview.

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

The IX5200 integrated chassis incorporates enterprise-grade multi-channel spatial audio processing stack with front height-adjustable omnidirectional microphone bar array, secondary rear-row turnaround table microphones and internal full-duplex multi-speaker stereo audio system with dedicated low-frequency subwoofer, paired with a dedicated multi-channel digital signal processing (DSP) engine equipped with independent per-microphone acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), multi-channel noise suppression and automatic gain control circuits optimized for large dual-row executive boardroom acoustic environments with reflective glass, wood and hard wall surfaces.

Full Audio Input Channels

1. Primary front table integrated omnidirectional microphone bar array embedded at the front center of the dual-row curved conference table, delivering balanced full-room voice pickup for all nine front-row local meeting participants for hands-free full-duplex immersive TelePresence meetings
2. Secondary dedicated turnaround table microphones for nine rear-row participant voice capture to ensure uniform audio pickup across both table rows
3. 1 × 3.5mm TRS mono line-in jack dedicated whiteboard microphone input for capturing audio from wall-mounted whiteboard microphones during document sharing sessions
4. Three embedded HDMI digital stereo audio input channels, automatically extracting synchronized audio signals from all three connected PC/media presentation video sources.

Full Audio Output Channels

1. Internal integrated multi-channel full-range stereo speaker array (18 custom-tuned individual speaker drivers) built into the display lower cabinet side panels, paired with a dedicated independent low-frequency subwoofer module for theater-grade full-spectrum immersive meeting audio playback without external auxiliary speaker equipment
2. Multiple embedded HDMI digital stereo audio output channels synchronized to each of the three integrated 70-inch LCD display panels and auxiliary secondary monitor output.

Advanced Multi-Stage Audio DSP Processing Suite

1. Cisco Acoustic Fence Adaptive Background Noise Suppression: Multi-layer multi-channel digital filtering algorithm that eliminates disruptive ambient background sounds including HVAC fan hum, keyboard tapping, room surface echo and idle surrounding chatter without distorting natural human speech waveforms during live immersive TelePresence meetings
2. Independent full digital multi-channel acoustic echo cancellation (AEC): Dedicated per-microphone echo canceller circuit paired with ultra-tight active lip synchronization to eliminate audio-video synchronization delay and remote call echo feedback artifacts during high-resolution immersive video conferences
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 regardless of seating position (front or rear table rows) relative to the table microphone array
4. True Full-Duplex Simultaneous Two-Way Audio Transmission: Supports simultaneous overlapping speaking from all local eighteen participants and remote meeting attendees without audio cut-off or one-way muting artifacts during active immersive TelePresence calls
5. Built-In Self-Hear Monitoring Function: Full multi-channel local microphone audio preview capability for CUCM/TMS system administrators to test audio input signal levels and verify microphone functionality prior to deploying the IX5200 system for live executive meeting sessions
6. Additional professional audio tuning tools: Dedicated multi-channel de-reverberation filter to reduce echo and reverberation in reflective hard-surface executive boardroom environments, independent music mode DSP preset optimized for high-fidelity presentation audio playback of video and multimedia content, multi-band parametric equalizer (EQ) channels for precise boardroom acoustic tuning and speaker frequency response calibration.

Supported Audio Codecs & Audio Performance

• Wideband HD Voice Codec Support: G.711a/μ, G.722 wideband 20kHz CD-quality HD voice, G.722.1, G.729a, G.729ab, iLBC narrowband adaptive voice codecs
• Audio frequency response range: 65Hz–20kHz full-spectrum stereo audio frequency spectrum for immersive boardroom video conference audio playback and high-fidelity human voice capture, extended low-frequency bass response enabled by the dedicated built-in subwoofer module unique to IX series immersive room systems.

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

Full Rear System Codec Rack & Table Integrated Connectivity Interfaces

1. Main System Network Port: Single primary RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) wired LAN port for core system signaling, media transmission and enterprise CUCM/TMS management connectivity
2. Table Integrated Personal Network Interfaces: Eighteen independent RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) wired LAN ports embedded within the front and rear table leg assemblies, providing dedicated wired network access for every local participant’s personal laptops and mobile devicesCisco
3. Auxiliary Internal Switch: Embedded Catalyst 3560C 8-port Fast Ethernet PoE switch for powering the Touch 10 controller and auxiliary peripheral network connectivity
4. Video I/O: 3 × HDMI presentation input, 1 × DVI-I presentation input, 3 × synchronized HDMI display output, 1 × auxiliary HDMI monitor output
5. Audio I/O: Multi-channel front & rear table microphone input, 1 × 3.5mm TRS whiteboard line-in jack, multi-channel HDMI synchronized audio input/output
6. USB Interfaces: Multiple USB 2.0 Type-A host ports for auxiliary peripheral connection, Micro USB service debugging port for batch firmware upgrades, centralized bulk device configuration template deployment and remote IT administrator troubleshooting
7. Control Interfaces: RS-232 serial port for local diagnostics and third-party enterprise AV room automation system control, bidirectional GPIO general-purpose I/O trigger pins for integration with boardroom lighting, motorized window blinds and projection screen control equipment
8. Maintenance & Security Interfaces: Factory reset pinhole for full device configuration restoration to factory default settings; multiple Kensington security lock slots for physical anti-theft protection of the codec rack and dual-row table assembly in shared corporate executive boardroom spaces.

Network Security & QoS Compliance Standards

• Dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6 network protocol support, DHCP automatic dynamic IP address assignment or static manual IP configuration via Touch 10 touchscreen UI or CUCM/TMS administrator web portal
• Enterprise network security standards compliance: IEEE 802.1X EAP device authentication for secure corporate LAN access, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging for segmented corporate voice/media and data traffic network deployment, IEEE 802.1p Layer 2 QoS priority marking to prioritize real-time immersive 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/TIP call signaling traffic and immersive meeting audio/video media payloads; automatic encryption key generation and secure exchange between TelePresence endpoints; full three-source presentation sharing media stream 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 boardroom AV 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 TelePresence endpoint registration across corporate network firewalls via Gigabit Ethernet wired network infrastructure.

Power Supply Specifications

• Primary System Power Input Options:
  1. External universal auto-sensing AC mains power supply adapter (global universal 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz universal mains input for worldwide enterprise deployment across all regional power grid standards)
  2. Separate dual-row table PDU power distribution unit supplying eighteen integrated table AC power outlets for all participant personal device charging
  3. IEEE 802.3af Class 3 Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply dedicated for Touch 10 touchscreen controller, compatible with CDP and LLDP-PoE network discovery protocols
• AC Mains Input Compatibility: Universal global power supply variant supports universal global mains voltage range 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz for worldwide enterprise deployment across all regional power grid standards
• System Power Consumption Metrics (Full IX5200 eighteen-seat triple-screen system):
  • Standby idle system power consumption: 450W
  • Average active immersive 1080p60 video meeting power consumption: 780W
  • Maximum full-load peak system power consumption: 903W

Environmental Operating & Physical Dimensions & Weights

Environmental Operating Range

• Operating temperature (boardroom environment): 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
• Operating relative humidity: 10%–95% non-condensing humidity for stable 24/7 continuous immersive boardroom 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

• Complete full system overall outer dimensions (H × W × D fully assembled display + dual-row table assembly): 1.8m × 5.2m × 3.2m
• Curved dual-row eighteen-seat conference table dimensions: Custom dual-row curved layout accommodating nine front-row and nine rear-row participants with integrated leg power/Ethernet modules
• Total complete fully assembled IX5200 system gross shipping weight (all crated hardware components combined): ~430 kg

5. Enterprise Call Control & Intelligent Meeting Workflow Automation Functions

Standard Core Enterprise SIP/TIP Immersive TelePresence Call Feature Set

• Supported Call Types: Point-to-point immersive triple-screen HD video TelePresence calls, multi-system cascaded large-scale TelePresence conferences, ad-hoc multi-party MCU-hosted video conferences, scheduled WebEx cloud hosted multi-participant immersive video meetings
• Complete Call Control Operations: Call hold, attended call transfer, blind call transfer, call forward all, do not disturb, full system microphone mute, full triple-camera video disable, customizable speed dial shortcuts for frequently connected remote TelePresence boardroom endpoints, multi-line appearance support for multiple concurrent TelePresence directory numbers
• Directory & Call Log Management: Full corporate LDAP global directory lookup compatibility integrated with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and TelePresence Management Suite (TMS); unlimited local contact directory storage capacity; persistent local call history storage for all received, placed and missed immersive TelePresence calls with full timestamp records for enterprise audit tracking
• Supplementary Telephony Collaboration Features: Integrated visual voicemail indicator support, single number reach mobility feature, ad-hoc point-to-point HD immersive video calling; URI dialing, RFC 4733 DTMF tone transmission for PSTN analog dial-in participants; NTP network time synchronization for accurate meeting log timestamps, DNS service discovery, automatic gatekeeper discovery for legacy H.323 TelePresence endpoint interoperability.

Intelligent Meeting Workflow Automation Functions

1. OBTP (One Button To Push) Scheduled WebEx Meeting Join: Single-touch one-click meeting join functionality for all pre-scheduled Cisco WebEx cloud meetings and CUCM/TMS scheduled on-premises immersive TelePresence video conferences; fully compatible with both cloud-hosted and on-premises enterprise wired Gigabit Ethernet deployment architectures
2. Passive Infrared Motion Sensor Automatic System Wake-Up: Built-in passive motion detection sensor integrated into the front table chassis bezel automatically powers on the complete IX5200 immersive system (triple displays, triple camera cluster and full audio processing stack) when human presence is detected near the dual-row conference table, eliminating manual power-on operations before scheduled executive immersive TelePresence 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 immersive conference function control via three independent user interface methods:
   • Wall-mounted Cisco Touch 10 capacitive multi-touch screen native touch operation (primary control method for all immersive TelePresence call and meeting functions)
   • Remote web administration portal and bidirectional xAPI control integration for third-party enterprise boardroom AV room automation systems
5. Third-Party Boardroom Automation Integration: Supports wired control linkage with third-party boardroom peripherals including ceiling lighting systems, motorized window blinds and projection screens via standardized xAPI control system interfaces and fully customizable automation macros for automated end-to-end executive immersive TelePresence meeting workflow management
6. Conference Digital Whiteboard Document Sharing: Supports offline whiteboard document sharing (whiteboard capture mode via central triple 4K camera cluster) and real-time presentation slide annotation during active immersive TelePresence video calls; presentation files can be shared via any of the three dedicated presentation input sources
7. Digital Signage & Kiosk Mode: Configurable automatic screen scheduler to display corporate brand announcements, executive team calendar schedules, boardroom meeting room occupancy information and company safety briefings on the three integrated 70-inch LCD displays when no active immersive TelePresence video meeting is running.

6. Supported Call Control & Enterprise Compatibility Platforms

1. On-Premises Unified Communications Architecture: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) version 10.5, 11.0.1 and above stable official software releases with dedicated IX5200 hardware compatibility packs, integrated with Cisco Unified Presence (Jabber IM/presence synchronization) and Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) for enterprise-wide immersive TelePresence device full-lifecycle management
2. Remote Access & Cloud Hybrid Architecture: Cisco Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall traversal gateways for secure off-site remote TelePresence endpoint registration across corporate network firewalls via Gigabit Ethernet wired network infrastructure; native support for Cisco WebEx cloud meeting platform and Webex Control Hub centralized cloud device management portal
3. Third-Party Interoperability Compliance: Fully standards-compliant SIP RFC signaling protocol, H.323 and TelePresence Interoperability Protocol (TIP) immersive multi-screen 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-IX5000-18-K9 (IX5200 Eighteen-Seat Dual-Row Triple-Screen Immersive TelePresence K9 Secure Variant)

1. All-in-one fully integrated large-capacity dual-row immersive executive boardroom TelePresence design unifies three synchronized 70-inch Full HD displays, central triple 4K UHD 60fps camera cluster, integrated studio LED fill lighting, theater-grade multi-channel spatial audio with dedicated subwoofer, embedded high-performance TelePresence codec and eighteen-seat ergonomic dual-row curved conference table with built-in personal Gigabit Ethernet and AC power outlets for every participant workstation into a single pre-engineered turnkey system, eliminating fragmented separate procurement of discrete displays, cameras, audio hardware, codecs and conference tables, drastically reducing enterprise AV integrator large boardroom deployment complexity and total project implementation lead times, purpose-built for corporate headquarters C-suite executive boardrooms and high-capacity cross-regional multi-team joint collaborative meeting spaces
2. Native AES 128/256-bit SRTP end-to-end real-time immersive voice, video and presentation media stream encryption (K9 secure firmware variant) meets strict enterprise, government, defense, healthcare and financial regulated industry secure communication compliance standards, enabling deployment within classified secure boardroom network environments without external dedicated standalone encryption gateway hardware
3. Native H.265 HEVC high-efficiency video compression cuts required WAN bandwidth consumption by 40% compared to legacy H.264 immersive TelePresence systems, delivering identical lifelike 1080p60 triple-screen immersive video quality while significantly reducing enterprise inter-office WAN circuit bandwidth expenditure and network resource utilization costs
4. Integrated studio LED fill lighting eliminates the requirement for expensive custom boardroom overhead lighting retrofits to achieve balanced natural facial illumination for high-quality remote participant video capture for both front and rear table rows, drastically lowering initial boardroom site pre-construction and renovation deployment capital costs
5. Eighteen built-in personal Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and eighteen dedicated AC power outlets integrated directly into the dual-row conference table legs provide seamless wired network access and charging power for every local participant’s personal laptops, tablets and mobile devices, eliminating messy loose extension cords and desk cable clutter during large-scale eighteen-participant executive meetings
6. Premium 18-channel multi-speaker spatial audio system with dedicated low-frequency subwoofer delivers theater-grade full-spectrum immersive meeting audio quality, paired with multi-channel per-microphone AEC and Acoustic Fence noise suppression DSP processing to eliminate large boardroom echo, background HVAC fan hum and ambient chatter artifacts without distorting natural human speech across both front and rear seating rows
7. Three independent simultaneous 1080p30 presentation content sharing input sources support concurrent multi-source document, slide and media presentation sharing during immersive TelePresence meetings, enabling flexible multi-participant collaborative content review without constant cable source switching interruptions
8. Optional licensed multi-system TIP cascading immersive conference functionality supports linking multiple IX5200/IX5000 TelePresence room systems together for large-scale cross-regional joint executive boardroom meetings, eliminating expensive centralized large-port MCU media bridge hardware procurement costs for enterprise multi-site immersive conference deployments
9. Centralized mass wired Gigabit Ethernet device fleet management via CUCM, TMS or Webex Control Hub simplifies bulk firmware batch upgrades, batch standardized device configuration template deployment, real-time distributed executive boardroom immersive TelePresence system hardware health monitoring and remote IT administrator troubleshooting, drastically reducing daily enterprise IT administration workload for large-scale distributed global corporate headquarters and regional branch office immersive TelePresence room fleets
10. Low-profile unified chassis and dual-row curved conference table minimalist industrial design harmonizes seamlessly with premium modern corporate executive large boardroom interior architecture aesthetics, eliminating bulky scattered separate AV hardware visual clutter and integrating all camera, display, audio and network hardware into a cohesive elegant unified large-capacity room system layout.

8. Supplementary Product Specification Notes

1. SKU & PID Naming Definition Recap:
   • CTS-IX5000-18-K9: Cisco TelePresence IX5200 immersive eighteen-seat dual-row triple 70-inch 1080p60 HD boardroom TelePresence room system, central triple synchronized 4K UHD 60fps camera cluster with integrated studio LED fill lighting, embedded dedicated TelePresence host CPU codec and video encoder processing hardware, premium 18-speaker spatial audio system with dedicated low-frequency subwoofer, ergonomic dual-row eighteen-participant curved conference table with eighteen integrated personal Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and eighteen built-in AC power distribution outlets, Cisco Touch 10 wall-mounted capacitive multi-touch conference controller, universal global standard 100–240V AC mains power supply variant (18-seat table configuration identifier), enterprise secure AES SRTP encrypted K9 firmware variant supporting regulated government, defense, healthcare and financial industry secure communication compliance
   • K9 = Encrypted secure enterprise firmware variant with full AES 128/256-bit SRTP media stream encryption support, enterprise compliance certified for government, military, healthcare and financial regulated secure communication deployments No separate RF-restricted NR counterpart model exists for IX5200 immersive boardroom TelePresence room systems, as no auxiliary cellular mobile radio signal generation circuits are factory integrated into the display chassis, codec rack or dual-row conference table assembly
2. Regulatory Compliance Certifications: Fully compliant with global international industry certification standards including EU Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (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 global RoHS hazardous substance restriction compliance approval.
3. Factory Hardware Warranty Terms: Standard 1-year limited hardware warranty coverage for brand-new factory-sealed complete CTS-IX5000-18-K9 immersive eighteen-seat TelePresence room 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 systems purchased after the October 25, 2019 official End-of-Sale cutoff date, and all formal Cisco technical TAC engineering support services terminated permanently on October 31, 2024.
4. UNSPSC Classification Code: 43191500 (Enterprise immersive triple-screen large-capacity dual-row executive boardroom TelePresence video conferencing room system with three synchronized 70-inch Full HD LED LCD displays, central triple 4K UHD 60fps camera cluster, integrated studio fill lighting, embedded dedicated TelePresence codec, premium multi-channel spatial audio system with subwoofer, eighteen-seat dual-row curved conference table with built-in personal Gigabit Ethernet and AC power ports, AES SRTP encrypted secure K9 firmware 18-seat table configuration universal 100–240V power variant).