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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference—Release8.4
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Chapter2 Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and ROM Monitor Commands set port inlinepower
set port inlinepower
To set the inline power mode of a port or group of ports, use the set port inlinepower command.
set port inlinepower mod/port {auto | static} [max-wattage]
set port inlinepower mod/port off
Syntax Description
Defaults The default is auto.
Command Types Switch command.
Command Modes Privileged.
Usage Guidelines If you specify auto or static mode but do not specify a max-wattage argument, the maximum wattage
that is supported by the hardware is used.
If you specify static mode, power is preallocated to the spec ified p o rt even if no d evices ar e con n ect e d
to that port. Connecting any device to that port ensures priority of service because that port is guaranteed
power.
If you enter the off keyword, the inline power-capable device is not detected.
If you enter this command on a port that does not support the IP phone power feature, an e rr or message
is displayed.
You can enter a single port or a range of ports, but you cannot enter the module n umb er o nl y.
Caution Damage can occur to equipment connected to the port if you are not using a phone that can be configured
for the IP phone phantom power feature.
Examples This example shows how to set the inline power to off:
Console> (enable) set port inlinepower 2/5 off
Inline power for port 2/5 set to off.
Console> (enable)
mod/port Number of the module and the port on the mod ule.
auto Powers up the port only if the switching module has discovered the phone.
static Powers up the port to a preallocated value so that the port is guaranteed power. See the
“Usage Guidelines” section for more information.
max-wattage (Optional) The maximum power allowed on the port in either auto or static mode;
valid values are from 4000 to 15400 milliwatts.
off Prevents the port from providing power to an external device.