PoE/PoE+ Planning and Implementation Guide 2011-09

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Planning and Implementation for the

2600-PWR Switches

This chapter discusses the planning process a user should follow to

successfully implement PoE using a 2600-PWR Switches. After understanding

what PoE is and its operating rules, the next step to implementation is

planning. See “General Considerations” page A-1, for an example list of

considerations during the planning phase.

Planning the PoE Configuration

This section assists you in building a PoE configuration. Using the following

examples you can plan, build, and connect PoE devices quickly and easily.

There are three configurations:

■ ProCurve 2600-8-PWR Switch with Gigabit Uplink

■ ProCurve 2626-PWR Switch

■ ProCurve 2650-PWR Switch

Each example shows a complete configuration including an optional 600 RPS/

EPS or 610 EPS unit. A table shows the PoE power available to connected PoE

devices when using just the switch or when using the switch and either the

600 RPS/EPS or 610 EPS unit. The tables show the available power when the

600 RPS/EPS or 610 EPS unit is providing PoE power to connected switch

devices.

Once you have selected your specific configuration and the PoE power

provided, you then add up the maximum amount of power each of your IEEE

802.3af-compliant devices require (use maximum power in watts, usually

found on a product’s data sheet). Adjust this total maximum power figure by

adding 16% to account for possible line loss. This value must be less than the

maximum power available shown in the table for your configuration.

If you are planning to include redundant power in your configuration you need

to determine which PoE devices must receive redundant PoE power, then total

their power requirements as explained in the paragraph above.