Eliminate Electrical Outlet with Power over Ethernet Switches

Power of Ethernet is an easy & effective way to power network devices over the Cat6/Cat5 cable instead of using an AC power outlet. PoE makes use of a single cable to carry both data and power. By installing PoE compatible devices, you save money, space and time. Most devices are either compatible with PoE or non-PoE compatible; however you can turn non-PoE compatible devices into PoE compatible device by using a device called ‘picker’.
PoE devices are generally used to supply power to wireless LAN access points. PoE can even work in blackout, as long as there are attached with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Advantages of PoE

Power over Ethernet brings to the table many great advantages; such as:

1. Flexibility – Without being attached to a power outlet, wireless networking devices such as IP cameras can be positioned anywhere and if required can be repositioned very easily.
    
2. Cost effective – By eliminating the expenses to install special AC power switches or power cables, you save a lot of money & time.
    
3. Protection from overload – Power over Ethernet delivery is a lot advanced, and is especially designed to protect network devices from incorrect installation, overload or insufficient power.
    
4. Tenability – PoE power is centralized rather than a collection of scattered wall adapters. It can be easily controlled to reset or disable devices.

Types of Power over Ethernet Hardware

The three main types of PoE hardware includes:

1. PoE Switches – These are networking switches equipped with multiple Ethernet ports that uses Ethernet cables to transfer data and power to connected devices.
    
2. PoE Injectors – These are devices that inject power into the data cable and then transmit power to the connected networking device. If you require a connection for only couple of devices, then these are a cheaper option than buying a full PoE switch.
    
3. PoE Splitters – These devices receive a single PoE signal, and then distribute the power and data onto two different channels for non-PoE devices.

Uses of PoE

PoE is widely used for:

1. VOIP Phones – Connecting the VOIP phone with a PoE connection means you have a single connection to a power switch, and can be remotely controlled just as similar to using older analog systems.
    
2. Security IP Cameras – PoE provides a universal solution to install multiple surveillance cameras without the need of individual power connectors. PoE enables easy installation & repositioning of IP cameras.
    
3. Wireless Devices – PoE allow remote location away from power outlets for wireless PoE-compatible devices such as Bluetooth Aps, Wi-Fi and RFID readers.

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