Avaya IP Deskphones Software Releases

Latest Release: J100 SIP 4.1.0.0 (Jan 2023)

96x1 Series SIP Software Release 7.1

Release 7.1 was made generally available in June 2017. This is the latest release of SIP software for installation on Avaya 9601, 9608, 9608G, 9611G, 9621G, 9641G, and 9641GS IP deskphones and is recommended for new development.

  • SIP 7.1 supports the Push and Web APIs.
  • SIP 7.1 does not support the phonexml push type.
Important The following end of sale and end of support dates have been announced:
Avaya IP Deskphone Models: 9601 Avaya IP Deskphone Models: 9608 Avaya IP Deskphone Models: 9608G, 9611G Avaya IP Deskphone Models: 9621G, 9641G Avaya IP Deskphone Model: 9641GS For all new development, Avaya recommends that developers use the latest available SIP software release.

Features in the new release

The latest Service Pack release is recommended for installations with:

  • Avaya Aura Platform 7.0.0 (Avaya Aura Session Manager 7.0.0, Avaya Aura Communication Manager 7.0.0) and associated service packs
  • Avaya Aura Platform 7.0.1 (Avaya Aura Session Manager 7.0.1, Avaya Aura Communication Manager 7.0.1) and associated service packs
  • Avaya Aura Platform 7.1.0 (Avaya Aura Session Manager 7.1.0, Avaya Aura Communication Manager 7.1.0) and associated feature/service packs
  • Avaya Aura Platform 8.0 (Avaya Aura Session Manager 8.0, Avaya Aura Communication Manager 8.0) and associated feature/service packs
  • Avaya Aura Platform 8.1 (Avaya Aura Session Manager 8.1, Avaya Aura Communication Manager 8.1) and associated feature/service packs
  • Avaya Aura Call Center Elite releases 7.0.1, 7.1.0, 8.0.0 and 8.1.0
  • Avaya IP Office Release 10.0 Service Pack 7, Release 10.1 Service Pack 6, as well as Release 11.0 and associated Feature/Service Packs when deployed in a Centralized Branch configuration

SIP 7.1.14 adds:

  • Support for hiding of the Cancel button during registration of SIP phones

SIP 7.1.13 includes no new features, only fixes.

SIP 7.1.12 introduces:

  • Secure Push support - Push messages can now be sent securely over HTTPS.
  • Support for agents to playback recorded audio greetings to a caller during a call.

SIP 7.1.11 includes:

  • Support to control the Service Observing (SO) feature via a CTI application

SIP 7.1.10 adds:

  • Support for Global Contacts searches, allowing searching on individual fields and providing details on the contacts found.

SIP 7.1.9 includes:

  • SLAMon support for remote workers registered via a Session Border Controller. This functionality requires Avaya Diagnostic Server 3.1.1.0 or later.

SIP 7.1.8 addresses Data Privacy Regulations to satisfy Data Privacy requirements.

SIP 7.1.7 adds:

  • Support for No Hold Conference on Avaya Aura.
  • Configuration of GROUP parameter via Avaya Aura System Manager.

SIP 7.1.6 introduces support for Avaya Acoustic Edge with Avaya L100 headsets on the 9608D03B amd 9611GD02C hardware.

SIP 7.1.5 adds support for the use of SCEP when the deskphone is deployed in FIPS mode.

SIP 7.1.4 includes Avaya L100 Headset support and SCEP support for AES256 Encryption.

SIP 7.1.3 introduces enhancements to the Call Transfer feature.

SIP 7.1.2 includes no new features, only fixes.

SIP 7.1 introduces the following new features:

  • Support for Assured Services SIP (AS-SIP) compliant call control. This functionality requires Avaya Aura® Suite 7.1.
  • FIPS 140-2 encryption.
  • Online Certification Status Protocol (OCSP) support for checking whether certificates presented to the phone by servers are good, revoked, or unknown.
  • Certificate warning timer for checking expiration of trusted, identity, and OCSP certificates.
  • Download of PKCS12 file (for cases where SCEP is not used).
  • Encrypted SRTP
  • Complex Station Access Code support for complex (alphanumeric, special character) passwords. This can be administrator-configured within the 46xxsettings.txt file, or via System Manager 7.1.0 or later.
  • Collapsible Quick Touch Panel (QTP) to populate feature/autodial buttons on the 9621G/9641G/9641GS IP deskphones by remove any blanks from the buttons downloaded from System Manager.
  • Improved WML interworking.
  • Display call forward from original dialed station.
  • Display version of OpenSSH/OpenSSL.
  • Support for Blind Transfer, allowing the user to choose between either a blind or consultative transfer.
  • Deprecation of ASG remote access for Avaya Service staff, and introduction of EASG as a more secure replacement.

An updated SIP Emulator to support development activities is available under the Downloads - Push and Web APIs tab, SIP Deskphone Emulator section.

For detailed information about what's new in the release and compatibility with Avaya platforms, see the Readme documents, available under the Downloads - Release Information tab.

Release history

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