{"id":2914,"date":"2022-02-18T18:20:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T18:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.data-talk.com\/?p=2914"},"modified":"2023-06-20T15:54:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T15:54:55","slug":"what-is-poe-and-why-is-it-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.data-talk.com\/what-is-poe-and-why-is-it-important\/","title":{"rendered":"What is PoE and Why is it Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a standard that makes it possible for Ethernet cables to simultaneously transmit data and power using a single network cable. It eliminates the cost of installing additional electrical wiring to operate your network devices such as VoIP telephones and IP cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A VoIP telephone, for example, requires both electrical power and a data network connection to operate. With PoE, only the data network cable is required. PoE has helped VoIP transform business communication and reduce deployment costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cost Savings<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Now you don\u2019t need to add electrical outlets, extension cords or power strips to power VoIP telephones and other PoE-compliant network devices.<\/li><li><strong>Dependability<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 PoE centralizes the source of electricity that powers telephones and other network devices. Connect a single UPS to your data network switch and telephones will be protected and operate through a power failure. Additionally, there are no more power cords or transformers under the desk that can be accidentally unplugged, shutting down a telephone.<\/li><li><strong>Fast Implementation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 All you need to do is install a PoE capable data network switch and all of your PoE-compliant network devices will operate as soon as you connect them to your network.<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 You have the freedom to install your PoE-compliant network devices anywhere there is a data network cable in your location(s), even outdoors. PoE is what makes it all \u201cplug and play.\u201d In addition, PoE can be run a distance of 330 feet and still deliver adequate power to a network device.<\/li><li><strong>Growth<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Adding new equipment to your network when your business grows is fast, easy, and painless.<\/li><li><strong>Safety<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 In spite of the power PoE delivers, it\u2019s done at such a low voltage making it less of an electrical hazard than extra cords and power strips under the desk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PoE can be used with any device that requires both power and a network connection. Here are the primary areas in which PoE is used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>VoIP phones<\/strong>&nbsp;are the most common use of PoE. With PoE, your telephones have a single connection to a wall socket.<\/p><p><strong>IP cameras<\/strong>&nbsp;rely on PoE. Because the PoE-powered devices can be put at any location with a data cable in and around a building, it\u2019s easy to install or move cameras as necessary.<\/p><p><strong>Wireless networking<\/strong>&nbsp;is significantly enhanced by the use of PoE. Wi-Fi Access<br>Points and RFID readers are typically PoE compatible. This allows you to install devices away from AC outlets.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add PoE to your network pretty easily. Simply connect other network devices to the PoE switch (which is a data network switch). The switch will automatically determine whether the devices are PoE compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the needs of your business and your network, you can get PoE switches to fit a wide number of applications. Some switches might have a few PoE capable ports. Others can provide up to 48 PoE capable data ports, are rack-mounted, and can be clustered together to support an unlimited number of network devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you are preparing to upgrade or expand your data network infrastructure, consider implementing PoE capable network switches. They may cost a little more up front, but will provide a significant return on investment when deploying PoE compliant network devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a standard that makes it possible for Ethernet cables to simultaneously transmit data and power using a single network cable. It eliminates the cost of installing additional electrical wiring to operate your network devices such as VoIP telephones and IP cameras. 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