PoE/PoE+ Planning and Implementation Guide 2011-09

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Planning Considerations
Specific Considerations for the E5400zl/E8200zl Switches
Specific Considerations for the E5400zl/
E8200zl Switches
The following is an example list of considerations during the planning phase
specific to the E5400zl/E8200zl Switches:
■ What if power is lost to the switch?
• Power for the switch to operate (system power)
• Power for PoE devices
■ Which devices to plug into which ports, modules, and with what priorities?
• Slot prioritization
• Port prioritization
• Port priority class
• Reserve watts
• Total watts available
■ Which modules will be used for PoE and which will not?
■ Will load balancing be used?