What are the benefits of a PoE Switch?
Operating over universal twisted pair cabling, Power over Ethernet (PoE) is not only accessible globally, but can also be efficiently set up without the need for a specialized electrician. It is feasible even in hard-to-reach locations where it’s challenging to draw electrical power.
This cutting-edge technology integrates features that reduce power usage during periods of inactivity. Moreover, its unique data signal capabilities allow for the monitoring of status and exchange of information between a PoE switch and a powered device. This function aids in managing the precision of power supply to the remote devices.
Advantages of a PoE (Power over Ethernet) Switch
Twisted pair cabling, which is widely used around the globe and can be installed swiftly often without requiring a skilled electrician, is the medium that supports the operation of PoE. This cabling system enjoys the advantage of being installable in hard-to-access locations where routing electrical power proves impractical.
PoE technology incorporates features that reduce electricity use in periods of inactivity. Furthermore, its data signal capabilities enable continuous monitoring of status and facilitate data exchange between a PoE switch and a powered device, thus effectively managing the power delivered to the remote device.
Why a PoE Switch?
Architecting a network designed to handle the surge of IoT devices and contemporary wireless applications calls for special considerations. These should address network capacity preparation for both speed-centric performance and device power provisioning. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an access layer mechanism that merges data transmission and electricity into a single Ethernet cable connection to facilitate the operation of remotely powered devices.
PoE, by eliminating the need for separate cables for data and power, introduces the benefits of simplicity and cost-efficiency, while supplementing new intelligent device management features. Driven by the urge to connect to escalating power-demanding IoT devices, PoE technology has advanced with the roll out of the IEEE 802.3bt standard. This novel standard enables PoE switches and powered devices to function beyond 30 Watts of PoE per port and accommodate up to 60, and potentially 90 Watts of PoE per port.
High-power PoE standards
Boosting the appeal of emerging technologies, industry standards guarantee that multi-vendor products work in unison – a vital aspect for network operations. Proprietary solutions may corner customers into relying on a sole vendor, thus inhibiting the freedom to opt for the latest and most advanced devices based on industry standards as they come to light. PoE standards, defined by none other than the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), have markedly progressed over the past twenty years, facilitating power transmission spikes and quicker data speeds with intelligence. All these components act in concert to further the standard’s adoption, propelling demand for new device support.
Aruba is known for bringing standards-compliant solutions, as opposed to proprietary ones, to the forefront of the market. Such dedication to standards assures customers of the credibility of Aruba’s high power PoE solutions’ design and deployment.
For enterprises of all scales, Aruba CX Switches extend support to a plethora of PoE power and PoE power budgets. Aruba network switches that harbor IEEE 802.3bt (Class 8) bestow up to 90 Watts to all devices compliant with the standard, implying that your infrastructure investment yields future gains as fresh devices and applications emerge. In alignment with our adherence to industry standards, Aruba switches are among the pioneer products to feature on the Ethernet Alliance (EA) Certified PoE Product Registry, thus helping to guarantee network interoperability reliability.
Aruba Access Points, inclusive of outdoor APs, derive benefits from PoE. PoE, using either a solitary port or the combined power supply from two Ethernet ports, eases the provision of wireless connectivity where cable options might be sparse.