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3 Installing the Power over Ethernet Midspan
3.1Background
The Midspan is connected (see Figure 3-1) in series to an Ethernet switch/hub. The data outputs from the switch are connected to Midspan’s input ports. The Midspan delivers power over spare twisted pairs (pins 7/8 and pins 4/5) of the Category 5 cabling, without degrading the quality of data communications of the output ports. The installation require the Midspan to be rack mounted, as described in the next Paragraph.
Figure 3-1: Typical Installation
Installation process should be conducted by a qualified technician in the following way:
Rack Mounting Brackets Routing the Input Ports Cables Assembling Midspan to Rack
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