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Grandstream GXP1615 IP Phone

GRANDSTREAM GXP1615 Basic PoE IP Phone

Streamline deployment and enhance communication reliability in your Dubai or Abu Dhabi small business or home office with the GRANDSTREAM GXP1615 Basic PoE IP Phone. This model delivers the same user-friendly interface and essential VoIP features as the GXP1610 but adds the crucial convenience of integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af). By drawing power directly from a PoE-enabled network switch via the Ethernet cable, the GXP1615 eliminates the need for individual power adapters, simplifying installation, reducing cable clutter, and allowing placement flexibility even where power outlets are scarce. It supports one SIP account and two simultaneous call appearances managed by two line keys with dual-color LEDs, ensuring efficient call handling. The clear 132×48 pixel LCD provides easy visibility, while three XML programmable soft keys offer customization. Foster collaboration with built-in 3-way audio conferencing and experience crystal-clear conversations thanks to HD audio on the handset and speakerphone. Featuring dual switched 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (one with PoE input), EHS headset support, and straightforward provisioning options, the GXP1615 is the perfect PoE IP Phone Dubai solution for businesses seeking a dependable, easy-to-use, and effortlessly deployable basic IP phone.

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GRANDSTREAM GXP1615: Simplified Deployment Meets Reliable Communication with PoE in the UAE

Building upon the successful foundation of simplicity and reliability established by the GXP1610, the GRANDSTREAM GXP1615 Basic PoE IP Phone introduces a critical enhancement for streamlined deployment in modern office environments across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE: integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE). This feature elevates the Grandstream GXP1615 beyond a mere basic phone, transforming it into an exceptionally convenient and efficient solution for small businesses, home offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and any location leveraging PoE network infrastructure. By eliminating the need for a separate power adapter and drawing power directly through the Ethernet cable, the GXP1615 drastically simplifies installation, reduces cable clutter, and offers greater flexibility in phone placement, even in areas lacking readily available power outlets. While retaining the user-friendly interface, essential VoIP features, one SIP account, two line keys, clear 132×48 LCD, 3-way conferencing, and crucial HD audio quality of its sibling, the GXP1615’s integrated PoE capability makes it the preferred choice for organizations seeking the ultimate combination of basic functionality, reliability, and effortless deployment within the dynamic UAE business landscape.

The Power of PoE: Streamlining Installation and Reducing Clutter

The single most significant advantage of the Grandstream GXP1615 over the GXP1610 is its native support for Power over Ethernet (802.3af). This technology offers several compelling benefits, particularly relevant for businesses in the UAE:

  • Simplified Installation: Only a single Ethernet cable is required to provide both network connectivity and power to the phone. This eliminates the need to run separate power wiring or find nearby electrical outlets for each phone, significantly speeding up deployment, especially for larger rollouts.
  • Reduced Cable Clutter: Fewer cables at the desk lead to a cleaner, more organized workspace, contributing to a more professional appearance and reducing potential trip hazards.
  • Placement Flexibility: Phones can be installed wherever an Ethernet port is available, regardless of power outlet proximity. This is ideal for common areas, wall-mounted installations, kiosks, or temporary setups.
  • Centralized Power Management: When connected to a PoE switch, especially one backed by an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), the phones can remain operational during power outages, ensuring business continuity for critical communications.
  • Potential Cost Savings: While the phone itself might have a slightly higher initial cost than the non-PoE version, businesses can save on the cost of individual power adapters and potentially reduce electrical installation expenses.

The Grandstream GXP1615 leverages its integrated PoE capability through one of its dual switched 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. One port accepts the PoE input from the network switch, while the second port can provide network pass-through for a co-located PC or other device, maintaining the benefit of requiring only one network drop per workstation.

Core Functionality: Familiar Simplicity and Reliability

Beyond the addition of PoE, the Grandstream GXP1615 retains the core features and user-friendly design that make the GXP161x series popular for basic VoIP needs:

  • User Interface: The familiar interface includes the clear 132×48 pixel monochrome LCD, two line keys with dual-color LEDs for managing the single SIP account and up to two call appearances, three XML programmable context-sensitive soft keys, thirteen dedicated function keys (including essentials like Hold, Transfer, Conference, Headset, Mute, Speakerphone), and intuitive 5-way navigation keys.
  • Essential Calling Features: Users benefit from standard call handling capabilities such as hold, transfer, forward, 3-way audio conferencing, call waiting, call park/pickup, DND, and access to a downloadable phonebook (XML/LDAP, up to 1000 entries) and call history (up to 200 records).
  • HD Audio Quality: Consistent with Grandstream’s commitment to quality, the Grandstream GXP1615 features HD audio on both the handset and the full-duplex speakerphone. Support for wideband codecs (G.722) and features like acoustic echo cancellation ensures conversations are clear and easily understood, reducing misunderstandings and improving the overall communication experience.
  • Headset Compatibility: The RJ9 headset jack continues to support EHS functionality with compatible Plantronics wireless headsets, offering users hands-free mobility.

This consistency ensures that users familiar with the GXP1610 can transition seamlessly to the GXP1615, and training requirements remain minimal for new users.

Deployment Scenarios: Where PoE Shines

The Grandstream GXP1615 is particularly well-suited for specific deployment scenarios common in UAE businesses:

  • New Office Builds or Renovations: In environments where PoE infrastructure is being installed from the ground up, using PoE phones like the GXP1615 is the most efficient approach.
  • Large-Scale Deployments: Simplifying the power aspect for hundreds or thousands of phones significantly reduces installation time and complexity.
  • Areas with Limited Power Outlets: Ideal for locations like warehouses, factory floors, hallways, lobbies, classrooms, or retail points where running additional electrical wiring is impractical or costly.
  • Clean Desk Policies: Minimizing cables aligns perfectly with initiatives aimed at creating tidy and efficient workspaces.
  • Wall-Mounted Installations: The ability to power the phone via the Ethernet cable makes wall mounting much cleaner and simpler, requiring only the network cable run.
  • Businesses Requiring UPS Backup: Centralizing power via PoE switches connected to UPS systems ensures phones remain operational during power fluctuations or outages.

Management and Provisioning

Like its sibling, the Grandstream GXP1615 supports efficient management and provisioning options:

  • Zero-Configuration with Grandstream UCM: Seamless auto-detection and provisioning when connected to a Grandstream UCM series IP PBX.
  • TR-069 and Encrypted XML: Supports remote provisioning and management via TR-069 for service providers or secure mass deployment using AES-encrypted XML configuration files delivered over TFTP/HTTP/HTTPS.
  • Web Interface: Provides a standard web-based GUI for individual phone configuration and status monitoring.

These options cater to various deployment scales and IT management capabilities, ensuring the GXP1615 can be easily integrated into diverse network environments.

Security Features

The Grandstream GXP1615 incorporates the same essential security measures as the GXP1610 to protect communications:

  • TLS/SRTP Encryption: Secures signaling (TLS) and voice media (SRTP).
  • HTTPS: Secure web access and configuration file download.
  • 1x: Port-based network access control.
  • Password Protection: User and administrator level access controls.
  • MD5/MD5-sess Authentication: Secure user authentication.

These features provide a foundational level of security appropriate for an entry-level business phone.

GXP1615 vs. GXP1610: The PoE Decision

The choice between the GXP1615 and GXP1610 boils down almost entirely to the requirement for Power over Ethernet. If the deployment environment has PoE-enabled network switches and the benefits of simplified installation, reduced clutter, and placement flexibility are desired, the Grandstream GXP1615 is the clear choice. If PoE infrastructure is not available or not a priority, and using the included external power adapter is acceptable, the GXP1610 offers the same core functionality at a potentially slightly lower price point.

The Smart Choice for Basic PoE Needs in the UAE

The GRANDSTREAM GXP1615 Basic PoE IP Phone successfully combines the simplicity, reliability, and essential features of an entry-level VoIP phone with the significant deployment advantages of integrated Power over Ethernet. For small businesses, home offices, and large organizations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE looking to deploy basic IP phones efficiently within a PoE-enabled network, the GXP1615 offers an outstanding value proposition. Its user-friendly interface, HD audio quality, essential call handling features, and simplified installation make it a practical and dependable communication tool. By adding PoE convenience to a proven basic phone design, Grandstream provides a smart, efficient solution for foundational business communication needs.

GRANDSTREAM GXP1615 Specifications:

  • Protocols/Standards: SIP RFC3261, TCP/IP/UDP, RTP/RTCP, HTTP/HTTPS, ARP/RARP, ICMP, DNS(A record, SRV, NAPTR), DHCP, PPPoE, SSH, TFTP, NTP, STUN, SIMPLE, LLDP-MED, LDAP, TR-069, 802.1x, TLS, SRTP
  • Network Interfaces: Dual switched auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with integrated PoE (802.3af)
  • Graphic Display: 132 x 48 (2.95’’) LCD display
  • Feature Keys: 2 line keys with dual-color LED and 1 SIP account, 3 XML programmable context sensitive soft keys, 5 (navigation, menu) keys. 13 dedicated function keys for PAGE/INTERCOM, PHONEBOOK, MESSAGE, HOME, HOLD, RECORD, MUTE, HEADSET, TRANSFER, CONFERENCE, SEND and REDIAL, SPEAKERPHONE, VOLUME
  • Voice Codecs: Support for G.711µ/a, G.722 (wide-band), G.723, G.726-32, G.729 A/B, iLBC, in-band and out-of-band DTMF (In audio, RFC2833, SIP INFO), VAD, CNG, AEC, PLC, AJB, AGC
  • Telephony Features: Hold, transfer, forward (unconditional/no-answer/busy), 3-way conferencing, call park/pickup, downloadable phone book (XML, LDAP, up to 1000 items), call waiting, call history (up to 200 records), off-hook auto dial, auto answer, click-to-dial, flexible dial plan, hot desking, personalized music ringtones, server redundancy & fail-over
  • Headset Jack: RJ9 headset jack (allowing EHS with Plantronics headsets)
  • HD Audio: Yes, HD handset and speakerphone with support for wideband audio
  • Base Stand: Yes, 2 angled positions available. Wall Mountable.
  • Wall Mountable: Yes
  • QoS: Layer 2 QoS (802.1Q, 802.1P) and Layer 3 (ToS, DiffServ, MPLS) QoS
  • Security: User and administrator level access control, MD5 and MD5-sess based authentication, 256-bit AES encrypted configuration file, TLS, SRTP, HTTPS, 802.1x media access control
  • Multi-language: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Croatian, simplified and traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese and more
  • Upgrade/Provisioning: Firmware upgrade via TFTP / HTTP / HTTPS, mass provisioning using TR-069 or AES encrypted XML configuration file
  • Power & Green Energy Efficiency: Integrated Power-over-Ethernet (802.3af). Universal Power Supply included (optional for GXP1615): Input 100-240VAC 50-60Hz; Output +5VDC, 600mA; Max power consumption: 2.28W (power adapter) / 2.8W (PoE)
  • Physical: Dimension: 209mm (L) x 184.5mm (W) x 76.2mm (H) (with handset); Unit weight: 0.73kg; Package weight: 1.1kg
  • Temperature and Humidity: Operation: 0°C to 40°C, Storage: -10°C to 60°C, Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-condensing
  • Package Content: GXP1615 phone, handset with cord, base stand, network cable, Quick Installation Guide, brochure, GPL License (Power supply is optional unless specified)
  • Compliance: FCC: Part 15 (CFR 47) Class B; CE: EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN60950-1; RCM: AS/ACIF S004; AS/NZS CISPR22/24; AS/NZS 60950; IC: ICES-003, CS-03

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