Power over Ethernet

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Power over Ethernet is a networking technology that delivers electrical power and data over the same Ethernet cable to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf networking technology
power delivery standard
abbreviation PD
PSE
PoE
backwardCompatibleWith non-PoE Ethernet devices via detection mechanism
benefit eliminates need for separate power supplies at device location
enables centralized power management
simplifies installation of network devices
supports uninterruptible power via central UPS
compatibleWith Category 5 cable or higher
definedBy IEEE 802.3 standards
includesFeature inrush current limiting
overload protection
power classification
short-circuit protection
signature detection
introducedInStandard IEEE 802.3af-2003
limitation power loss over long cable runs
maximumCableLength 100 meters for standard Ethernet
powers Powered Device
relatedConcept endspan PoE switch
midspan injector
passive PoE
requires Power Sourcing Equipment
requiresDetectionOf powered device signature before applying full power
standardIncludes IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3at
IEEE 802.3bt
IEEE 802.3bu
supportsDeviceType IP phone
LED lighting fixture
VoIP phone
building access control device
industrial sensor
network security camera
network switch
small network appliance
thin client
wireless access point
supportsMaximumPowerPerPort 15.4 W for IEEE 802.3af
30 W for IEEE 802.3at
up to 60 W for IEEE 802.3bt Type 3
up to 90–100 W for IEEE 802.3bt Type 4
supportsMode 4-pair powering in 802.3bt
Mode A power over data pairs
Mode B power over spare pairs
transports data
electrical power
transportsPowerAndDataOver single Ethernet cable
typicalNominalVoltage 48 V DC
usedIn IP surveillance systems
campus networks
enterprise networks
industrial automation networks
smart building infrastructure
usesMedium Ethernet cable
usesPowerPairs data pairs in 10/100/1000BASE-T
spare pairs in 10/100BASE-T
usesVoltageRange approximately 44–57 V DC

Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
IEEE 802.3bt
area
IEEE 802.3
defines
IEEE 802.3 Working Group
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