Introduction, Functions and features, Port indicators – Enterasys Networks 24-Port User Manual

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Mid-Span Power Hub 24-Port User’s Guide 1-1

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Introduction

Functions and Features

The BL-69524ENT, Enterasys Networks’ 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub, supports
applications in which AC power is difficult to access, such as VoIP phones, wireless LAN
access points, or IP network cameras.

The Enterasys 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub acts as a “patch panel” and adds ~48 VDC to
unused (non-data) wires in standard Category 5, 5e, or 6 Ethernet cable. The power unit
delivers both data and power over a single standard Ethernet cable.

Main features of the 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub:

Fully hot-swappable module banks

Remote power feeding; powered devices receive power over the Ethernet cable

Centralized power distribution; one powered device can be connected to a single
in-line unit

IEEE 802.3af standard powering scheme

Acts as a normal patch panel and places ~48 VDC on unused Ethernet pins

Total power available: 15.6 W per port per IEEE specification

Automatic power-control circuitry to detect a powered device before providing
power

Fused power surge protection

Port Indicators

Each port has its own LEDs, which display the following:

Detect/Power Forwarding (blue)

Power from Chassis (green)

For information on Troubleshooting, refer to

Table 3-1

on page 3-1.

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