Planning Considerations
Specific Considerations for the 2910al-PoE Switches
Specific Considerations for the 2910al-
PoE Switches
The following is an example list of considerations during the planning phase
specific to the 2910al Switches:
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What if power is lost to the switch?
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Power for the switch to operate (system power)
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Power for PoE devices
Which devices to plug into which ports and with what priorities?
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Port prioritization
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Port priority class
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Total watts available (382)
Which bank of 24 ports will be used?
Will load balancing be used?
Will any mini-GBICs be used and in what ports?
Should the 630 RPS/EPS be plugged into a different power source than
the switch it is going to backup.