Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology offers electrical current for wired Ethernet LANs (local area networks) through ethernet cables. The current is just enough to have each device start and do its operation. This way data and electricity is carried by one cable rather than having separate power cord. This has tremendously helped with IP Security System installations.
Power Over Ethernet Classes Comparison Chart
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology offers electrical current for wired Ethernet LANs (local area networks) through ethernet cables. The current is just enough to have each device start and do its operation. This way data and electricity is carried by one cable rather than having separate power cord. This has tremendously helped with IP Security System installations.
Over the time, different PoE classes emerged to satisfy needs for different types of PoE devices. Here, we would like to give you a quick chart and explain what each PoE class power sourcing limitations are.
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Power over Ethernet classes
| Class | Type | Maximum power available at the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) | Power required by PoE class at the Powered Device (PD) |
|
0 |
802.3af |
15.4 W |
0.44 - 12.95 W |
|
1 |
802.3af |
4.0 W |
0.44 - 3.84 W |
|
2 |
802.3af |
7.0 W |
3.84 - 6.49 W |
|
3 |
802.3af |
15.4 W |
6.49 - 12.95 W |
|
4 |
802.3at PoE+ |
30 W |
12.95 - 25.5 W |
|
N/A |
High PoE |
60 W (2 x 30 W) |
51 W |
802.3af, 802.3at and High PoE
| Property | 802.3af | 802.3at | High PoE |
|
Power available at Powered Device |
12.95 W |
25.50 W |
51 W |
|
Maximum power delivered by Power Sourcing Equipment |
15.40 W |
30 W |
2 x 30 W |
|
Voltage range |
44.0 - 57.0 V |
50.0 – 57.0 V |
50.0 – 57.0 V |
|
Voltage range (at PD) |
37.0 – 57.0 V |
42.5 – 57.0 V |
42.5 – 57.0 V |
|
Supported cable type |
Cat 3 and Cat 5 |
Minimum Cat 5 |
Recommend Cat 6 |
|
Number of wire pairs used |
2 |
2 or 4 |
4 |
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