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AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System - Version 5.4.5-0.x
Power over
Ethernet
Commands
Introduction
Overview This chapter contains an alphabetical list of commands used to configure Power
over Ethernet (PoE). Each command contains a functional description and shows
examples of configuration and output screens for show commands. These
commands are only supported on PoE capable ports. An error message will display
on the console if you enter a PoE command on a port that does not support PoE.
The following documents offer further information for configuring PoE on
AlliedWare Plus switches.
•the PoE Feature Overview and Configuration Guide.
•the SNMP MIBs Overview, for information about which PoE MIB objects are
supported.
•the SNMP Feature Overview and Configuration Guide, for information about
SNMP traps.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology allowing devices such as IP phones to
receive power over existing LAN cabling.
PoE is configured using the commands in this chapter. Note the Power Sourcing
Equipment (PSE) referred to throughout this chapter is an Allied Telesis PoE switch
running the AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System, supporting the IEEE 802.3af and
IEEE 802.3at Power Ethernet standards. The Powered Device (PD) referred to
throughout this chapter is a PoE or PoE+ powered device, such as an IP phone or a
Wireless Access Point (WAP).
NOTE:
Command List •“clear power-inline counters interface” on page 508
•“debug power-inline” on page 509
•“power-inline allow-legacy” on page 511
•“power-inline description” on page 512
•“power-inline enable” on page 513