ShoreTel, Inc IP 485g (10436) VoIP phone

ShoreTel IP 485g eight-line desk phone

The ShoreTel IP 485g is a VoIP desk phone built for office professionals who manage multiple simultaneous calls. Its eight programmable line keys give direct access to extensions, shared lines or speed dials. A large backlit colour display keeps caller details and menus readable in any lighting condition. Integrated visual voicemail lets users scan and prioritise messages without dialling into a separate system.

Gigabit pass-through for a single-cable desk

A built-in gigabit switch port passes the network connection to a PC, so only one Ethernet drop is required at each workstation. Power over Ethernet removes the need for a local power adapter and frees a mains socket. The phone registers to a ShoreTel IP-PBX using standard SIP signalling, so no proprietary gateway hardware is necessary. Installation is completed by plugging the single cable and entering the extension credentials.

Upgrade from two-line or monochrome models

Teams moving from basic two-line handsets gain six additional line appearances and a colour interface that shows presence and directory photos. The jump is worth it when staff regularly juggle several calls, transfer between departments or rely on visual voicemail to triage messages. Buyers who need conference-room speakerphones or DECT mobility will not find those functions in this desktop unit.