ZyXEL Communications ES3500-24 User Manual page 95

In the figure below, the IP camera and IP phone get their power directly from the Switch. Aside
from minimizing the need for cables and wires, PoE removes the hassle of trying to find a nearby
electric outlet to power up devices.
Figure 35 Powered Device Examples
You can also set priorities so that the Switch is able to reserve and allocate power to certain PDs.
Note: The PoE devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables
must all be completely indoors.
To view the current amount of power that PDs are receiving from the Switch, click Basic Setting >
PoE.
Figure 36 Basic Setting > PoE Status
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 18 Basic Setting > PoE Status
LABEL
PoE Status
PoE Mode
Total Power
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PSE
PD
PD
DESCRIPTION
This field displays the power management mode used by the Switch, whether it is
in Classification or Consumption mode.
This field displays the total power the Switch can provide to the connected PoE-
enabled devices on the PoE ports.
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