Grandstream GXP1630 Gigabit IP Phone, 3 Lines, 8 BLF Keys, PoE

Overview

The Grandstream GXP1630 is the three-line model of the GXP16xx basic range, for small reception desks, supervisors and shared team phones that handle calls across more than two lines. Eight busy lamp field (BLF) keys show whether colleagues are on a call, a 4-way conference bridge lets you bring more people into a call, and Gigabit ports keep the PC beside it at full speed. It is powered over the network cable (Power over Ethernet, PoE) or by the adapter in the box.

Is it right for you?

• Suits users with low to medium call volumes across more than two lines: small reception desks, supervisors and shared team phones.
• If two lines are enough, the GXP1628 is the two-line model with the same 8 BLF keys.
• If you want a colour screen and Bluetooth for a headset, the GXP2130 is the next step up in the GXP21xx range.
• BLF keys only show status when the call server supports BLF.
• It needs a SIP phone system (IP PBX) or hosted VoIP service to register to.

Key features

• 3 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) accounts and 3 line keys with dual-colour LEDs.
• 8 dual-colour BLF and speed-dial keys and 3 XML programmable soft keys.
• Backlit 132 x 64 pixel (2.98 inch) graphical LCD.
• Dual switched Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) with integrated PoE (802.3af Class 2).
• 4-way audio conferencing, call park and pickup, shared call appearance (SCA) and bridged line appearance (BLA).
• HD (high-definition) wideband audio on handset and speakerphone.
• RJ9 headset jack with electronic hook switch (EHS) support for Plantronics headsets.
• Codecs G.711µ/a, G.722, G.723, G.726-32, G.729A/B and iLBC.

What else you need

• A Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) call server to register to: a Grandstream UCM (Unified Communications Manager) IP PBX, which can also set the phone up with zero configuration, or a hosted internet calling (VoIP) service.
• A network cable to the desk.
• Power from an 802.3af PoE switch port or injector, or from the universal power adapter in the box (100 to 240 V AC input, 5 V DC 600 mA output) and a mains socket.
• For the BLF keys to show status: a call server that supports BLF.

Installation

The stand offers two angles, and the phone can be wall mounted. Patch the PC through the second Gigabit port so one cable serves both. A telephony installer or IT team registers it to the call server and assigns the BLF keys, or a Grandstream UCM can provision it automatically.

Software and licences

Works with standard SIP platforms and Grandstream UCM IP PBXs. Provisioning options include TR-069, AES-encrypted XML files and the Grandstream Device Management System (GDMS), so a batch of phones can be configured without touching each one.

Before you buy

• A universal power adapter is in the box for desks without PoE, and the phone accepts 802.3af PoE.
• Size 222.5 x 208.5 x 76.2 mm with handset, weight 0.8 kg. Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C.