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Defining PoE System Information
The PoE Properties Page contains system PoE information for enabling PoE on the device, monitoring the current
power usage, and enabling PoE traps.To enable PoE on the device:
Click the System > Power over Ethernet > Properties tab. The PoE Properties Page opens:
1.
Figure 97: PoE Properties Page
The PoE Properties Page contains the following fields:
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Power Status — Indicates the inline power source status. The possible field values are:
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On — Indicates that the power supply unit is functioning.
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Off — Indicates that the power supply unit is not functioning.
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Faulty — Indicates that the power supply unit is functioning, but an error has occurred. For example, a
power overload or a short circuit.
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Nominal Power — Indicates the actual amount of power the device can supply. The field value is displayed
in Watts.
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Consumed Power — Indicates the amount of the power used by the device. The field value is displayed in
Watts.
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System Usage Threshold — Indicates the percentage of power consumed before an alarm is generated.
The field value is 1-99 percent. The default is 95 percent.
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Enable Traps — Indicate if PoE device traps are enabled. The possible field values are:
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Checked — Enables PoE traps on the device.
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Unchecked — Disables PoE traps on the device.This is the default value.
2.
Modify the Unit No., Power Status, and Powered Device fields.
3.
Define the Unit No. and the System Usage Threshold field.
4.
Check the Traps checkbox.
5.
Click
. The system PoE parameters are defined, and the device is updated.
Managing Power over Ethernet Devices
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Defining PoE System Information
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