U10 Cable for Poly Headsets – Poly 26716-01 or HP 85R38AA
Poly (formerly Plantronics) U10 Direct Cable part # Poly 26716-01 or HP 85R38AA for H-Series Headsets is compatible with:
- M10
- MX10
- M12
- M22
- Cisco IP Compatible Telephones
- Panasonic Compatible Telephones
About Direct Connect QD Cables
Poly 26716-01 U10 Direct Cable for H-Series headsets enable you to connect your headset directly to your desk phone – no amplifier or audio processor required. In order to be able to use a direct connect cable, your phone must be headset ready.
TECH TIP: The plastic modular clip on the end of the cable is clear
TECH TIP: Cisco headset compatibility guide
Understanding Direct Connect Cables vs. Amplifiers:
When using any H-series headset, a Direct Connect Cable or amplifier is required to plug in between your headset and phone. Using a Direct Connect Cable will save you money versus an amplifier, but an amplifier will provide optimum sound quality and volume controls.
Direct Connect Cable:
- Less expensive
- Easy to install into headset port
- Takes up virtually no desk space
- Limited to use with compatible phones only (Your future phone may not be compatible and require an amplifier)
Amplifier: (Poly M22)
- Compatible with most phones
- Battery or AC powered to provide optimal sound quality
- Speaker volume adjustment
- Microphone volume adjustment (Key point that Direct Connect Cable doesn’t have)
- Lifting handset each call may be required depending on your phone
Poly U10 Direct Connect Cable | 26716-01 Details
- Poly SKU: 26716-01
- HP SKU: 85R38AA
- UPC: 197497573640
- Quantity: 1 cable per package
Paula B –
We have been using these cables for over 20 years and have absolutely no problems with them. They work great. We have 50+ phones that use them and very seldom do they go bad and need to be replaced. They are an essential part of our service to all of our members.
johns s –
I’ve had this cord and a headset for years, and have never had any trouble. When two other people in my office wanted one, I recommended this. It is great to be able to wear the headset and disconnect it from the direct cable and be able to move around the office.
Kaya H –
One point of connection became loose on one of our headsets and replacing this cord fixed the problem. This was an easy and affordable fix.
Tail Activewear –
Great connection and no feedback or cracking in the line. Snaps in to headset with ease.
SAndey –
After I received the correct one it works fine
B –
Great connection and no feedback or cracking in the line. Snaps in to headset with ease.
Frustrated –
Product worked well, once we got the correct cable.
Major –
Staff quickly answered our questions and gave us the needed information to address our issue.
Michele E –
Compatible with our phone system. No problems at all…will purchase again when needed.
wallace water –
Awesome customer service to make sure it was compatible with our system!!
Paul –
Everything came as ordered and in a timely manner.
Paul –
Delivery was prompt and packaging was secure.
Vijay –
Good product, works great so far
Association –
Not many “forgot” they were plugged in but those that did nearly re-arranged their desktops.
Cord has good strong connection which we hope will have longevity.
helping hand –
does exactly what is needed for our personnel
Raiders –
Great and fast delivery!