Cisco Desk CS-DESK-NR-K9= – No-Radio Spare Service Unit

Product Overview

Inside an accredited space, a replacement endpoint has to be the same configuration that was assessed, which is why CS-DESK-NR-K9= exists as a distinct part number. It is the no-radio Cisco Desk ordered as a spare service unit, and Cisco states Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not available on non-radio versions, which is normally the property that allowed the original unit into the room. Substituting a standard radio-equipped Desk in a break-fix event introduces hardware the site survey has not covered, and that argument costs more time than the failure did. The device itself is the current 24-inch interactive 1080p Cisco Desk.

Product Description

Lead time is the second reason to hold this SKU locally. Restricted-configuration hardware is not something a site can source at short notice, and a desk position out of service in a secure area often cannot be worked around by moving the user to another room.

The swap reuses the existing wired provision: the network drop, the external PSU-12VDC-70W-GR supply at 70 W maximum, and any wall or arm position built on CS-DESK-WALL= or CS-DESK-VESA=. Wired paths are unchanged, so USB-C still carries 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps display extension, touch redirect and camera, microphone and speaker passthrough to any software client, and the HDMI 2.0 type A input still accepts a local source at 1080p60.

Expect the replacement to use the same wired USB headsets as the outgoing unit, since Bluetooth pairing is not available on a non-radio build. Cisco states the Desk registers as a cloud or on-premises device on RoomOS 11 or later, so pre-adopting the spare shortens the outage. Programmes sparing both restricted desks and restricted rooms can plan the pool across the small room collaboration and video conference systems ranges of the Cisco collaboration portfolio.

Key Features

• No-radio spare stock — Cisco labels = SKUs as SPARE and NR removes the wireless radio, so this part number returns an accredited position to service with the assessed configuration.
• No wireless radio fitted — Cisco states Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not available on non-radio versions, which is what allows the endpoint into RF-restricted and accredited spaces.
• 24-inch interactive 1080p touch display — A projected capacitive multi-touch VA panel at 1080p supports digital whiteboarding and live annotation on the device itself, with no separate touch overlay to specify.
• USB-C single-cable docking — One USB-C cable extends the laptop display at 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps where the computer supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, forwards touch on supported operating systems, and shares the camera, microphone and speakers with any software client.
• HDMI and USB-C sources at 1080p60 — An HDMI 2.0 type A input and USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode both accept formats up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps for wired content.
• 8MP camera with privacy shutter — A 1/3.2-inch 8MP sensor at 64 degrees horizontal and 50 degrees vertical, f/2.0, with automatic tilt, focus, brightness and white balance, and a physical privacy shutter with an LED indicator.
• Desk stand, wall and VESA options — The desk stand is included; CS-DESK-WALL= is the wall mount kit and CS-DESK-VESA= the VESA adapter, covering 200x100 to 100x100 and 75x75.
• Cloud or on-premises registration — Cisco states the Desk registers as a cloud or on-premises device, so it can be adopted into Control Hub or joined to an existing on-premises estate.

Typical Applications

• Government space — accredited rooms where a replacement must match the assessed no-radio build exactly.
• Commercial meeting space — regulated floors under a no-wireless policy holding local break-fix stock.
• Training room — restricted instruction positions that cannot wait on a procurement cycle.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Why must the spare also be a no-radio unit?

Because the absent radio is usually the condition on which the endpoint was approved for the space. Cisco states Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not available on non-radio versions, so a standard Desk is a materially different configuration and would need reassessment before installation.

Does the no-radio build change the wired capabilities?

No. USB-C still provides display extension at 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps, touch redirect on supported operating systems and camera, microphone and speaker passthrough to any software client, and the HDMI 2.0 type A input still accepts a source at up to 1080p60.

How does the Cisco Desk register?

Cisco states the Desk registers as a cloud or on-premises device and runs RoomOS 11 or later. It supports 4-way embedded SIP and H.323 conferencing with the MultiSite option, and the datasheet documents embedded encryption for H.323 and SIP point-to-point alongside end-to-end Webex encryption. Cisco does not publish a Unified CM version requirement on the Desk datasheet, so confirm your call-control version with Cisco before committing a large rollout.

Can the Cisco Desk be powered over Ethernet?

No. It uses an external power supply, PSU-12VDC-70W-GR, rated 70 W maximum with 7.5 W maximum networked standby. Each desk position needs a mains outlet as well as its network connection.

What are the mounting options?

A desk stand is included in the box. For wall or arm positions Cisco publishes the Wall Mount Kit for Cisco Desk (CS-DESK-WALL=) and the VESA Adapter for Cisco Desk (CS-DESK-VESA=), which converts 200x100 to 100x100 and 75x75. Both are ordered separately.

Can it drive a second screen?

No. The Desk is a self-contained 24-inch display rather than a codec, and Cisco publishes no video output for it. Sources go in through HDMI 2.0 type A or USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode at up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps; nothing comes out to an external monitor.

What warranty applies to the Cisco Desk?

Cisco publishes a 90-day limited liability warranty for the Cisco Desk, which is shorter than the 1-year warranty on the Desk Pro G2. Service coverage beyond that follows Cisco's standard terms for this product class; contact Creation Networks to confirm what applies to your order.