U10 Direct Cable for Poly Headsets (Poly 26716-01 or HP 85R38AA)
Commonly used with Cisco desk phones
Included with the MDA524 QD amplifier
Cord stretches to give approximately 10 feet of length
Quick Disconnect and RJ9 connections
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:
MDA524 QD
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 MDA524 QD)
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
HP SKU: 85R38AA
UPC: 197497573640
Formerly Poly – SKU: 26716-01
Quantity: 1 cable per package


