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Chapter 8: Power Over Ethernet Overview
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The PoE Provision Process
While adding PoE support to networked devices is relatively painless, it should
be realized that power cannot simply be transferred over existing CAT-5 cables.
Without proper preparation, doing so may result in damage to devices that are
not designed to support provision of power over their network interfaces.
The PSE is the manager of the PoE process. In the beginning, only small voltage
level is induced on the port's output, till a valid PD is detected during the
Detection period. The PSE may choose to perform classification, to estimate the
amount of power to be consumed by this PD. After a time-controlled start-up, the
PSE begins supplying the 48 VDC level to the PD, till it is physically or electrically
disconnected. Upon disconnection, voltage and power shut down.
Since the PSE is responsible for the PoE process timing, it is the one generating
the probing signals prior to operating the PD and monitoring the various
scenarios that may occur during operation.
All probing is done using voltage induction and current measurement in return.
Stages of powering up a PoE link
Stage
Action
Measure whether powered device has the correct
Detection
signature resistance of 15–33 kΩ
Classification
Measure which power level class the resistor indicates 14.5-20.5
Startup
Where the powered device will startup
Normal operation
Supply power to device
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Volts
Volts specified
managed
per 802.3af
by chipset
2.7-10.0
1.8–10.0
12.5–25.0
>42
>38
36-57
25.0–60.0
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