4 Power over Ethernet

This chapter provides information about Power over Ethernet (PoE) and includes the following sections:

PoE Overview - An overview of Power over Ethernet functionality in Avaya C360 devices.

Viewing PoE Information - Information about viewing PoE port information and configuring PoE on a module and port level.

PoE Overview

PoE provides power to IP telephones over an Ethernet line using an Avaya C360 device. The power is transmitted via the device’s ports to the IP telephones over the same cable carrying IP packets.

The Avaya C360 device automatically discovers the connection and removal of IP telephones from the in-line powered ports and provides power accordingly.

The Avaya C360 provides the power using an internal 225 watt power supply over a 48 volt feed. It is possible to attach an external power supply either for additional power, or as an alternative power supply should the internal power supply fail.

In addition, you can configure power priorities per port ensuring that important equipment is guaranteed power whenever necessary.

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