White Paper

Driven by the demand for ease of installation and boosted by new standards that expand support to more devices, PoE is expected to see explosive growth rates in the years to come. However, without the right cabling and network design in place, next-generation PoE can encounter cable heating and connectivity issues that may adversely affect performance.

This white paper covers:

• Overview of PoE equipment and technology
• New and emerging standards that address PoE
• Cabling and connectivity recommendations for high-power PoE

EXCERPT:

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a proven method of delivering DC power over the same twisted pair cabling used for LAN data transmission.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) has made great strides in recent years. Driven by the demand for ease of installation and boosted by new standards that expand support to more devices, PoE is expected to see explosive growth rates that match the period shortly after the technology was initially introduced in 2003.

There are several appealing reasons for adopting PoE. Foremost, by running power and data transmission over the same cable, PoE eliminates the need for additional wiring installations, saving on cost and redundant cabling. This consolidation also allows for faster deployment at the endpoint, especially to devices at far-off building locations and warehouse transaction work areas, such as security cameras and sales kiosks. PoE also allows for the centralization of power into one location. And it supports new applications such as centralized building controls that can adapt to individual users and the internet of things.