PoE (output)
The switch supports
the Power over Ethernet function.
This feature allows the switch to supply power to network devices over the same Ethernet cable that transmits data. This reduces the number of wires and simplifies power supply, which is especially convenient if the device is installed in a hard-to-reach place where there is no outlet nearby, and it is difficult to pull an additional cable. An example is an IP surveillance camera installed under the ceiling.
The number of PoE outputs may vary. It should also be borne in mind that when several consumers are connected at the same time, specific power restrictions apply; see "Total PoE Power" for details.
Accordingly, such devices are much more expensive than
switches without PoE.
PoE outputs
The number of PoE-enabled outputs (see above) provided in the design of the switch. This number corresponds to the maximum number of PoE network devices that can be connected to this model at the same time.
PoE output power
The PoE power (see above) provided by the switch to each individual PoE output. This indicator allows you to evaluate whether a particular device can be connected to such an output — the power consumption of the load in peak mode should not exceed the output power of the port. There are three standards EEE 802.3af (
PoE, ~15W), IEEE 802.3at (
PoE+, ~30W) and IEEE 802.3bt (
PoE++, ≥40W)
Note that when connecting several PoE devices at the same time, the total PoE power must also be taken into account — see below for more details.
