OpenStage HFA

The OpenStage phone family consists of the HFA phones shown on the right.

The G means that these phones have a 1000 Mbit Ethernet switch, phones with an E suffix have no full-duplex handsfree talking (open listening is available).


 * You can download the Open Source Software used in this phones.
 * Read more about new or hidden features on OpenStage phones.
 * Important HW/SW Dependency Informations for specific OpenStage IP hardware.

Common features
The OpenStage family have a wide common feature set (listed below) and additional features per model (specified for each phone model).
 * Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af or external power supply (EU, US and UK power adapters)
 * Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) / Third party call control
 * Remote administration via Web-based management, HiPath Deployment Service or XML files
 * Supported Codecs:
 * G.711
 * G.729AB
 * G.722 Wideband (7kHz)
 * Full-duplex hands-free talking (except OpenStage 20 E: open listening only)
 * 2 ports 10/100Base-T built-in Ethernet switch (except OpenStage 20/40/60/80 G: 1000 Mbit Ethernet switch)
 * Tiltable display (except OpenStage 15)
 * External applications integrated into phone user interface:
 * OpenStage XML Applications for OpenStage 60 and OpenStage 80 (available on OpenStage HFA since SW version V2 R0)
 * Keypad with 12 keys
 * Various housing colors and materials from model to model (ice blue, lava, silver blue metallic)

Documentation
All OpenStage phones are shipped with a printed document providing brief instruction regarding installation and operation.

Quick Reference Cards
Quick Reference Cards help users become acquainted with the core functionality of their OpenStage phones. Open the PDF in your web browser, or download it directly to your PC.

Print out the Quick Reference Card and put it under your phone for a quick lookup of a desired function.

To get a high-quality printed version of this Quick Reference Card, please contact your local sales partner. The Quick Reference Cards can be ordered at our KOMM Shop too (language can be changed in the shop).

Firmware / Software
The HFA firmware provides encryption capabilities. Hence its distribution must follow legal requirements which do not allow unrestricted SW distribution via the Internet. The firmware is only provided by Siemens technicians or by official Siemens Partners. Customers with self-care contracts will have access to SW within the Web portal (login required).

The Application software of the OpenStage HFA phones can be transferred to the phone:
 * using FTP or HTTPS method.
 * using Deployment Service (HiPath DLS V1 R2.21.0 necessary).
 * using WBM phone interface.

Current software releases
The actual Application software is OpenStage 15/20E/20/40/60/80 HFA V2 R0.84.0.

To get an overview of all release notes for the OpenStage HFA family see the history of all Release Notes.

Interoperability Matrix
For detailed interoperability information please check OpenStage HFA interoperability matrix.

Screen Saver
Downloads your individual pictures in the phones to be used in screen saver mode (similar to an electronic picture frame).

Individual Ringer tones
Downloads your favorite ringer tones in the phones (Formats: MP3, WAV, MIDI). Here are some examples for MP3 ringtones (Pop, Rock, Latin, Reggae, Jazz):.

OpenStage Manager
The OpenStage Manager is a comprehensive and powerful tool for your OpenStage 60 and OpenStage 80 telephone. The main function of the OpenStage Manager is to serve as an interface between your phone and PC, thus enabling convenient phonebook editing on your PC. OpenStage Manager allows you to synchronize contacts in Microsoft Outlook with the contacts in your telephone.

Mass deployment
See Mass Deployment.

Add-On devices, Adapters and Accessories
See OpenStage Accessories.