Cisco Room Bar CS-BAR-MM-NR-K9 – No-Radio Configured Model, First Light

Product Overview

The useful part of this part number is NR: Cisco states that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not available on non-radio versions, which is what makes the unit deployable in RF-restricted and secure meeting rooms. The distributor describes the SKU as a customized model in First Light. Cisco's own bulletins are not consistent about the MM designator, so no meaning is claimed for it here and the shipping build should be confirmed against your Cisco quote. Underneath the ordering code, the hardware is the current Cisco Room Bar for huddle spaces and small meeting rooms.

Product Description

Where wireless is prohibited, the design question is what the room loses. Removing the radio takes out Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy, Miracast wireless sharing, and Bluetooth audio input and output; Apple AirPlay drops back to Bonjour service discovery only. Everything wired is retained, and Cisco states Ethernet is always preferred for high performance in any case.

The wired feature set is the full Room Bar: one HDMI input and one USB-C input each to 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps, two HDMI outputs to 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps with CEC 2.0 display control, USB-C passthrough presenting the camera, microphone and speakers to a guest laptop, one analog microphone input, one USB 2.0 type A port and audio over IP for one Cisco IP microphone on the PoE port.

Compliance also shifts with the radio. Cisco lists non-radio versions under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and the Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU rather than the Radio Equipment Directive, which is the line most approval boards want to see. Network policy support covers 802.1X, 802.1Q VLAN and 802.1p CoS. Browse comparable units in video bars and rooms in small room collaboration.

Because this part number carries no T or W bundle designator, order a Cisco Room Navigator separately if the room needs a touch controller; the bar's dedicated PoE port will power and pair one. Panels sit under device and room control.

Key Features

• No-radio hardware variant — Cisco publishes non-radio SKUs with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth removed, which is what secure and RF-restricted facilities require before a device is approved for a room.
• Configured model ordering code — The distributor lists this as a customized model, so the exact build is confirmed on the Cisco quote rather than assumed from the catalogue part number.
• Wired-only network attachment — With no Wi-Fi, the bar connects on its 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN port, which is Cisco's recommended connection for performance regardless of variant.
• USB-C BYOD passthrough — One USB-C cable gives a guest laptop the bar's camera, microphone and speakers, and carries content sharing and display extension to 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps on the same cable.
• 12 MP camera with 120-degree field of view — A 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor at f/2.5 with 5x digital zoom, auto framing, speaker tracking and Frames mode keeps small-room participants correctly framed at 30 fps.
• Beamforming pickup and directional stereo — A 4-element beamforming array with AI-powered noise removal and de-reverberation pairs with a stereo full-range loudspeaker system rated to 93 dB maximum SPL and 100 Hz to 20 kHz.
• Audio over IP microphone port — The PoE port supports audio over IP for one Cisco IP microphone, extending pickup over structured cabling in rooms seating more than five people.
• Dual-screen support — Two HDMI outputs supporting up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps drive two displays from a single video bar without an external codec or splitter.
• 802.1X and VLAN support — 802.1X network authentication, 802.1Q VLAN tagging and 802.1p CoS let the bar sit on a segmented enterprise network under standard access policy.

Typical Applications

• Government space — Agencies get documented 802.1X authentication, SRTP media encryption and manufacturer-installed certificates on a device small enough for a standard secure meeting room.
• Conference room — A small bookable meeting room gets camera, microphone, speakers and codec from one bar mounted above or below the display.
• Huddle room — Cisco optimises the internal microphone array for huddle spaces with up to five people seated within three metres of the device.
• Multi-purpose room — Dual HDMI outputs and USB-C BYOD passthrough let one room serve managed meetings, guest laptops and content playback without reconfiguration.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is removed on a non-radio unit?

Cisco states that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not available on non-radio versions. That also removes Miracast wireless sharing and leaves Apple AirPlay with Bonjour service discovery only. Wired Ethernet is required, which Cisco recommends in any case for high performance.

What does the MM designator in the part number mean?

Cisco's own bulletins are not consistent about the MM designator, so no meaning is claimed for it here. The distributor describes this SKU as a customized model; confirm the exact configuration against your Cisco quote before raising the purchase order.

Is a Room Navigator included?

This part number carries no T or W Navigator-bundle designator, so plan on ordering a Room Navigator separately or reusing one already in the room. The bar provides a dedicated 100/1000 Mbps PoE Ethernet port to power and pair a Navigator directly.

Which EU directives apply to a non-radio Room Bar?

Cisco lists non-radio versions under Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) and Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage). RoHS 2011/65/EU and WEEE 2002/96/EU apply to all versions.

Can external microphones be added?

Yes. Cisco lists one analog microphone input, one USB 2.0 type A port for a USB microphone, and audio over IP for one Cisco IP microphone via the PoE port. Cisco does not state a maximum number of external microphones for the Room Bar.

How is the Room Bar powered?

By an external power supply, not PoE. Cisco specifies 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz with a 12 V DC input at 86 W peak, and states the unit must be used with power supply PSU-12VDC-86W. Consumption is 14.3 W in an active meeting, 8.2 W idle and 7 W in networked standby.

What size room does the Room Bar suit?

Cisco publishes no headline room-size rating. It states the internal microphone array is optimised for huddle spaces and small meeting rooms with up to five people seated within three metres of the device, and recommends adding an external microphone in mid-sized rooms with more than five people.

What warranty applies?

Cisco publishes a 1-year limited liability warranty for the Room Bar. Warranty is handled per Cisco's standard terms for this product class — contact Creation Networks to confirm coverage for your order.