Communication Manager 6.2 and later provide native support for 96x1 H.323 and SIP deskphones. You can configure the sets as H.323 or SIP. Owing to the presence of Communication Manager, you can specify the station type as an H.323 set type that includes 9608, 9611, 9621, and 9641 or SIP type that includes 9608SIP, 9611SIP, 9621SIP, and 9641SIP. Communication Manager supports call processing features for Avaya 96x1 deskphones similar to the 96x1 H.323 or SIP 9630 deskphone.

For more information about the features of 96x1 H.323 and SIP deskphones, see Avaya Aura® Communication Manager Hardware Description and Reference.