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In today’s environments a large number of companies are designing their networks with Power over Ethernet in mind. The reason for this is the implementation of Voice over IP networks, IP security cameras and wireless connectivity.
What is Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology?
PoE is a technology for one of the most widely installed networks in use today, the wired Ethernet network. PoE allows the electrical power necessary for the operation of an end device to be carried by data cables along with the data rather than using a separate power cord for that end device.
In June of 2003 the IEEE committee ratified the standard for 802.3af, the means of providing up to 15.4watts of power over a Category 5 or better Ethernet cable. continue »
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