Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
Specifies the physical port to be configured, and enter
interface configuration mode.
interface interface-id
Example:
Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
Step 4
Configures the power consumption of a powered device
connected to a PoE port on the switch.
power inline consumption wattage
Example:
Switch(config-if)# power inline consumption
5000
Step 5
The range for each device is 4000 to 30000 mW (PoE+).
The default is 30000 mW (PoE+).
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config-if)# end
Step 6
Displays the power consumption data.show power inline consumption
Example:
Switch# show power inline consumption
Step 7
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch# copy running-config startup-config
Step 8
Configuring Power Policing
By default, the switch monitors the real-time power consumption of connected powered devices. You can
configure the switch to police the power usage. By default, policing is disabled.
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How to Configure PoE

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Specifications

General

Layer	Layer 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100/1000