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3
Installing the Power over Ethernet
Midspan
3.1
Background
The Midspan is connected (see Figure 3-1) in series to an Ethernet
switch/hub. The data outputs from the switch are connected to Midspan's
input ports. The Midspan delivers power over spare twisted pairs (pins
7/8 and pins 4/5) of the Category 5 cabling, without degrading the quality
of data communications of the output ports. The installation require the
Midspan to be rack mounted, as described in the next Paragraph.
Installation process should be conducted by a qualified technician in the
following way:
Rack Mounting Brackets
Routing the Input Ports Cables
Assembling Midspan to Rack
Power over Ethernet Solutions
Figure 3-1: Typical Installation
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PD-6548
Cat. No.: 06-6860-056
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