CLI Guide

Switch Management Commands 2096
power inline four-pair forced
Use this command to force 4-pair power feed on an interface. Use the no
form of the command to use the default 2-pair power feed.
Syntax
power inline four-pair forced
no power inline four-pair forced
Default Configuration
The default detection and power feed is four-pair power for ports that are
capable of 60W power delivery. The default detection and power feed is Alt-A
two-pair power for ports that are not capable of feeding four-pair power.
Command Mode
Interface Config
User Guidelines
Use this command when the interface is connected to a device that requires
detection and power on all four pairs of wires (that is, on both the Alt-A signal
and Alt-B spare pairs).
This command is only available on the N2100PX-ON, N3000EP-ON, and
N3100PX-ON series switches. This command is not available on the
N2200PX-ON Series switches.
Class D or better cabling is required for feeds in excess of 34.2W. Four pair
power is supported in all management modes as follows:
• In class mode, the port power limit is twice the class power.
• In dynamic mode, up to 60W may be delivered depending on the switch
used.
• In static mode, the port is limited to the configured limit.
Command History
Introduced in version 6.3.0.1 firmware. Command updated in firmware
release 6.6.1.