Cisco TTC7-14 Full Official Technical Specification Document

1. Product Overview

Official Full Designation

Cisco TTC7-14 (Tandberg TTC7-14) is a dedicated HD video codec unit for legacy Cisco TelePresence MXP series endpoints, primarily paired with Cisco TelePresence Edge 95 MXP desktop video conferencing systems. TTC7-14 acts as the core media processing engine, handling video encoding/decoding, audio processing, multi-point conferencing, network signaling and encryption for mid-range desktop HD video collaboration endpoints.

Core Definition: Compact integrated TelePresence media codec hardware developed by Tandberg (acquired by Cisco), designed for desktop small-room video conferencing deployments. It delivers up to 1080p HD video processing, embedded MultiSite multi-party conferencing, dual-stream presentation sharing (H.239/BFCP), enterprise-grade media encryption, and dual-stack H.323/SIP signaling for on-premises unified communications environments.

Naming Breakdown

1. TTC: Tandberg TelePresence Codec hardware series prefix (legacy Tandberg brand designation adopted by Cisco post-acquisition)
2. 7: Generation 7 media processing hardware platform for MXP series endpoints
3. 14: Model variant identifier, corresponding to Edge 95 MXP desktop endpoint compatibility, fixed hardware I/O layout and maximum 2 Mbps IP call bandwidth support

Product Lifecycle Notice

• Release Year: Circa 2008–2010 (Tandberg pre-Cisco acquisition generation)
• End-of-Sale (EoS): Officially discontinued by Cisco after 2015
• End-of-Support (EoSS): Final hardware maintenance, firmware patch and TAC technical support terminated by Cisco on December 31, 2019
• Legacy Status: All firmware downloads, official datasheets and configuration guides archived on Cisco legacy documentation portal; no active security vulnerability patches released after EoSS cutoff.

Standard Factory Complete Bundle Contents

The TTC7-14 codec ships as a complete media processing unit with standard accessory kit:

1. TTC7-14 core codec chassis with integrated power supply, main CPU media processing board, video/audio I/O daughterboard and 10/100 Fast Ethernet network module
2. Cisco/Tandberg PrecisionHD HD video camera (compatible accessory for Edge 95 MXP)
3. Wired infrared remote control for endpoint call control, layout adjustment and system configuration
4. Full audio/video cable set: Composite video cable, DVI-I presentation input cable, 3.5mm TRS microphone line-in cable, RCA stereo audio input/output cables
5. CAT5e RJ45 Fast Ethernet LAN patch cable for CUCM/VCS network registration
6. Universal AC power cord (region-specific mains plug variant)
7. Printed documentation set: Hardware installation guide, MXP endpoint user operation manual, VCS/CUCM administrator configuration reference, regulatory safety compliance certificate.

Supported Firmware & Deployment Architectures

Supported Firmware Versions

TTC7-14 exclusively runs legacy Tandberg MXP firmware, minimum supported version F8.0 up to final release F9.3. No modern CE/Webex Room firmware is compatible with this legacy codec hardware.

Supported Deployment Architectures

1. On-Premises Unified Communications Deployment Native integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM 7.x, 8.x), Cisco TelePresence Video Communications Server (VCS X5–X8 series). Supports dual-stack H.323 and SIP signaling for IP video call routing, CUCM device registration, directory lookup and call admission control.
2. Multipoint Conferencing Deployment Built-in embedded MultiSite functionality supporting up to four simultaneous video participants and three audio-only participants per local endpoint call, with automatic transrating and media transcoding for mixed-bandwidth remote endpoints. Compatible with external Cisco TelePresence MCU series hardware for large-scale multi-site conferences.
3. Firewall & Remote Access Deployment Supports Cisco TelePresence Expressway (Expressway-C/E) firewall traversal technology, H.460.18/H.460.19 standards for secure cross-WAN video call connectivity between branch office and headquarters endpoints.

Core Integrated Functional Capabilities: Native HD video encoding/decoding up to 1080p resolution, H.264 AVC primary video compression standard, embedded MultiSite multi-party conferencing, H.239/BFCP dual-stream simultaneous presenter and presentation content sharing, full-duplex wideband CD-quality spatial audio processing, Acoustic Fence adaptive background noise suppression, OBTP one-touch scheduled meeting join via TMS, LDAP corporate directory lookup, NTP network time synchronization, AES SRTP end-to-end media encryption, RS-232 serial API for third-party AV room automation integration.

2. Video Processing & Camera Compatibility Specifications

Core Video Codec Processing Specifications

• Supported Video Compression Standards: H.264 AVC (primary), H.263+, H.263
• Maximum Video Resolution & Frame Rate: 1920 × 1080 Full HD (1080p) at 30fps for live participant video; 1080p30 presentation content dual-stream
• Bandwidth Profiles:
  • ISDN H.320: Up to 512 kbps
  • IP H.323/SIP: Up to 2 Mbps maximum bidirectional call bandwidth
• MultiSite Transcoding: Automatic per-participant bitrate matching, real-time video resolution downspeeding for low-bandwidth remote connections, Intelligent Packet Loss Recovery (IPLR) to mitigate packet jitter and frame loss over unstable WAN links.
• Dual-Stream Presentation (DuoVideo/H.239): Simultaneous transmission of live participant camera feed and PC presentation content, independent resolution and bitrate control for each stream.

Supported Camera Hardware

TTC7-14 is validated for pairing with Tandberg/Cisco PrecisionHD series HD cameras, supporting HD analog video input via DVI-I and composite video interfaces. Camera control via infrared remote for digital zoom, focus and white balance adjustment.

Video Input / Output Interfaces

1. Video Input Ports
   • 1 × DVI-I multi-format digital/analog presentation input (PC/laptop content sharing, up to 1080p30)
   • 1 × Composite analog video input (PrecisionHD camera analog feed)
2. Video Output Ports
   • 1 × Composite analog video output for local conference room display monitor

3. Audio DSP & Audio I/O Specifications

Multi-Channel Audio Digital Signal Processing Suite

1. Acoustic Fence Adaptive Background Noise Suppression: Multi-band digital filtering to eliminate keyboard tapping, HVAC fan hum, paper rustling and ambient room chatter without distorting human speech waveforms
2. Per-channel Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC): Full-duplex echo elimination with minimal audio latency for natural simultaneous overlapping conversation between local and remote participants
3. Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Real-time volume normalization for inconsistent speaker voice levels across all local microphones
4. Reverberation Reduction DSP: Reduces audio echo in hard-surface small conference rooms with reflective glass and wood walls
5. Music Mode DSP Preset: Optimized frequency response for high-fidelity audio playback of presentation video and multimedia content.

Supported Wideband Audio Codecs

• Primary Wideband Voice Codecs: G.722 (20kHz CD-quality wideband audio), G.722.1
• Narrowband Fallback Codecs: G.711a/μ, G.729a, G.729ab, iLBC adaptive narrowband voice compression

Audio Input / Output Interfaces

1. Audio Input Ports
   • 1 × 3.5mm TRS mono line-in jack for external conference microphone
   • Stereo RCA analog audio input for media player auxiliary audio sources
   • Embedded HDMI audio extraction from DVI-I presentation input
2. Audio Output Ports
   • Stereo RCA analog audio output for conference room external loudspeaker system
   • Headset 3.5mm jack for private local audio monitoring.

4. Hardware Interfaces, Network Security & Power Specifications

Full Rear Panel Hardware Connectivity Interfaces

1. Network Interfaces
   • 1 × RJ45 Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) LAN port for CUCM/VCS registration, media streaming and device management
2. Video I/O: DVI-I presentation input, composite camera input, composite display output
3. Audio I/O: 3.5mm microphone line-in, stereo RCA audio in/out, 3.5mm headset jack
4. Control & Maintenance Interfaces
   • RS-232 serial port (DB9) for third-party AV automation control, CLI local device configuration and troubleshooting
   • IR receiver port for bundled wireless remote control signal reception
   • USB service port for local firmware upgrade and system backup/restore
5. Maintenance Security Interfaces: Factory reset pinhole for full device configuration rollback to factory default settings.

Network Security & QoS Compliance Standards

1. Dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6 network protocol support; DHCP dynamic IP addressing or static manual IP configuration via remote web GUI or local serial CLI
2. Enterprise Access Security: IEEE 802.1X EAP network port authentication, local device administrator password authentication, role-based access control for web management portal
3. Media Encryption: H.235 v3 standard AES 128/256-bit SRTP end-to-end encryption for all real-time voice, video and presentation media payloads; automatic encryption key generation and secure media stream exchange between TelePresence endpoints
4. Remote Administration Security: Encrypted SSH secure shell CLI access, HTTPS TLS 1.0/1.1 encrypted web administration portal, XML/SOAP encrypted remote API interfaces for third-party AV control systems
5. Digital Certificate Support: X.509 DER/Base64 digital identity certificates for CUCM/VCS TLS registration and secure signaling traffic
6. QoS Traffic Prioritization: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging for separate voice/media and enterprise data traffic segmentation; IEEE 802.1p Layer 2 CoS marking to prioritize real-time TelePresence audio/video media streams over standard office data packets to eliminate meeting audio/video latency and packet loss.

Power Supply Specifications

1. Integrated Internal Power Supply: Universal auto-sensing AC mains power unit
   • Input Voltage Range: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz global universal mains input for worldwide enterprise deployment across all regional power grid standards
2. Power Consumption Metrics
   • Standby idle power consumption: 12W
   • Average active HD video call power consumption: 18W
   • Maximum full-load peak power consumption (MultiSite 4-way conference): 24W

Environmental Operating & Physical Dimensions / Weight

Environmental Operating Specifications

• Operating ambient temperature range: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
• Operating relative humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity for 24/7 continuous desktop video conferencing 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
• Ambient operating noise: Passively cooled chassis with no internal fan; zero audible operational noise for quiet desktop office environments.

Physical Dimensions & Weight

• Chassis Overall Dimensions (W × H × D): 312 mm × 44 mm × 226 mm (12.28 in × 1.73 in × 8.90 in)
• Net Unit Weight (bare codec chassis only): 1.1 kg (2.43 lb)
• Complete Full Bundle Gross Shipping Weight (codec + all accessories, cables, remote, packaging): 1.8 kg (3.97 lb)

5. Call Control & Intelligent Meeting Automation Features

Core Enterprise H.323/SIP TelePresence Call Feature Set

1. Supported Call Types: Point-to-point HD video TelePresence calls, embedded MultiSite 4-way multi-party video conferences, external MCU cascaded large-scale multi-site enterprise conferences, scheduled WebEx cloud hosted multi-participant video meetings
2. Complete Call Control Operations: Call hold, attended call transfer, blind call transfer, call forward all, do not disturb, full system microphone mute, local camera video disable, customizable speed dial shortcuts for frequently connected remote TelePresence endpoints, multi-line appearance support for multiple concurrent TelePresence directory numbers
3. Directory & Call Log Management: Full corporate LDAP global directory lookup compatibility integrated with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS); unlimited local contact directory storage capacity; persistent local call history storage for all received, placed and missed TelePresence calls with full timestamp records for enterprise audit tracking
4. Supplementary Unified Communications 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 Meeting Join: Single-touch remote-control one-click meeting join functionality for all pre-scheduled Cisco WebEx cloud meetings and CUCM/TMS scheduled on-premises TelePresence video conferences; fully compatible with both cloud-hosted and on-premises enterprise Fast Ethernet wired LAN deployment architectures
2. Automatic System Wake-Up: Configurable motion detection trigger (via compatible external room motion sensor accessory) to automatically power on the complete MXP endpoint system (codec, camera and display monitor) when human presence is detected near the desktop conference station, eliminating manual power-on operations before scheduled video meetings
3. Multi-Platform Meeting Interoperability: Native certified support for Cisco Webex Meetings, third-party SIP/H.323 standards-based video conferencing endpoints without requiring auxiliary external AV switching hardware or third-party media bridge equipment
4. Multi-Mode Device Control Interfaces: Full TelePresence conference function control via three independent user interface methods:
   • Bundled wireless infrared remote control (primary local user control method for all video call and meeting functions)
   • Remote HTTPS encrypted web administration portal for off-site administrator full system configuration and call control
   • Bidirectional RS-232 serial API control integration for third-party desktop AV automation systems
5. Third-Party Desktop AV Automation Integration: Supports wired serial linkage with third-party office peripherals including desktop lighting control, motorized projection screens via standardized serial control API and fully customizable automation macros for automated end-to-end desktop video conference meeting workflow management
6. Conference Digital Whiteboard Document Sharing: Supports offline whiteboard document sharing (via connected PrecisionHD camera downward tilt adjustment) and real-time H.239 dual-stream presentation slide annotation during active TelePresence video calls; presentation files can be shared via dedicated DVI-I PC presentation input source
7. Digital Signage Kiosk Mode: Configurable automatic screen scheduler to display corporate brand announcements, employee calendar schedules, office conference station occupancy information and company safety briefings on the connected display monitor when no active TelePresence video meeting is running.

6. Supported Enterprise Compatibility Platforms

1. On-Premises Unified Communications Architecture: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) version 7.x, 8.x stable official software releases with dedicated MXP endpoint compatibility configuration templates, integrated with Cisco Unified Presence (Jabber IM/presence synchronization) and Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) for enterprise-wide TelePresence endpoint full-lifecycle management
2. Remote Access & Cloud Hybrid Architecture: Cisco TelePresence Expressway-C / Expressway-E cross-firewall traversal gateways for secure off-site remote TelePresence endpoint registration across corporate network firewalls via Fast Ethernet wired LAN infrastructure; native support for Cisco WebEx cloud meeting platform and Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS) centralized on-premises device management portal
3. Third-Party Interoperability Compliance: Fully standards-compliant SIP RFC signaling protocol, H.323 and H.460 firewall traversal 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 Cisco TTC7-14 Legacy TelePresence Codec

1. Compact low-profile rack-mountable desktop codec form factor optimized for small office, branch office and individual executive desktop video conferencing deployments, eliminating large rack-mounted codec hardware footprint and reducing office AV equipment space requirements
2. Native AES 128/256-bit SRTP end-to-end real-time voice, video and presentation media stream encryption (K9-compliant secure firmware variant) meets strict enterprise, government, healthcare and financial regulated industry secure communication compliance standards, enabling deployment within classified secure desktop office network environments without external dedicated standalone encryption gateway hardware
3. H.264 AVC high-efficiency video compression cuts required IP WAN bandwidth consumption by up to 40% compared to older H.263 generation legacy TelePresence codecs, delivering identical lifelike 1080p HD video call quality while significantly reducing enterprise inter-branch WAN circuit bandwidth expenditure and network resource utilization costs
4. Built-in embedded MultiSite 4-way multi-party conferencing functionality eliminates requirement for external centralized MCU media bridge hardware procurement for small-scale internal team ad-hoc desktop video conferences, reducing enterprise unified communications hardware capital expenditure for distributed branch office deployments
5. Dual independent simultaneous H.239/BFCP presentation dual-stream input sources support multi-format PC/laptop presentation content sharing during TelePresence video meetings, enabling flexible multi-participant collaborative document and slide review without constant cable source switching interruptions
6. Passively cooled fanless chassis design delivers zero audible operational noise, making the TTC7-14 ideal for quiet individual executive desktop office environments where noisy rack-mounted fan codecs are unsuitable
7. Full backward compatibility with legacy Cisco/Tandberg MXP series desktop TelePresence endpoints (Edge 95 MXP primary validated pairing), fully interoperable with existing enterprise CUCM/VCS/TMS on-premises unified communications infrastructure, enabling cost-effective legacy endpoint hardware replacement without full UC environment refresh investment
8. Centralized mass Fast Ethernet wired LAN device fleet management via CUCM, TMS or VCS simplifies bulk MXP firmware batch upgrades, batch standardized device configuration template deployment, real-time distributed branch office desktop TelePresence codec 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 desktop TelePresence endpoint fleets.

8. Supplementary Product Specification Notes

SKU / Model Naming Recap

• TTC7-14: Legacy Tandberg generation 7 TelePresence codec model 14, dedicated media processing unit for Cisco TelePresence Edge 95 MXP desktop HD video conferencing endpoints, universal 100–240V AC global mains power input variant, full AES SRTP media encryption K9 secure firmware compliant.
• K9 Compliance Note: All TTC7-14 factory firmware releases support H.235v3 AES 128/256-bit SRTP end-to-end media encryption, meeting Cisco K9 secure communications hardware classification standards for regulated industry deployments.
• NR Variant Note: No separate RF-restricted NR variant exists for TTC7-14; the codec contains no integrated cellular mobile radio signal generation hardware, all network connectivity is wired Fast Ethernet only.

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 global RoHS hazardous substance restriction compliance approval.

Factory Hardware Warranty Terms

Standard 1-year limited hardware warranty coverage for brand-new factory-sealed complete TTC7-14 codec bundles purchased through official Cisco authorized global distribution channel partners. Critical lifecycle limitation note: The product EoS/EoSS status restricts active hardware replacement warranty service eligibility for all TTC7-14 codec units purchased after the 2015 official End-of-Sale cutoff date, and all formal Cisco technical TAC engineering support services terminated permanently on December 31, 2019.

UNSPSC Classification Code

43191500 (Legacy desktop HD video conferencing TelePresence media codec unit, H.264 HD encoding/decoding, embedded multi-party MultiSite conferencing, AES SRTP end-to-end media encryption, wired Fast Ethernet LAN connectivity, fanless passive cooling chassis, compatible with Cisco MXP series desktop TelePresence endpoints).