H3C S5100-SI

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z When you use the PoE-enabled S5100-SI/EI switch to supply power, the PDs need no external
power supply.
z If a remote PD has an external power supply, the PoE-enabled S5100-SI/EI switch and the external
power supply will backup each other for the PD.
z Only the Ethernet electrical ports of the PoE-enabled S5100-SI/EI switch support the PoE feature.
PoE Configuration
PoE Configuration Tasks
Table 1-3 PoE configuration tasks
Task Remarks
Enabling the PoE Feature on a Port Required
Setting the Maximum Output Power on a Port Optional
Setting PoE Management Mode and PoE Priority of a Port Optional
Setting the PoE Mode on a Port Optional
Configuring the PD Compatibility Detection Function Optional
Configuring PoE Over-Temperature Protection on the Switch Optional
Upgrading the PSE Processing Software Online Optional
Displaying PoE Configuration Optional
Enabling the PoE Feature on a Port
Table 1-4 Enable the PoE feature on a port
Operation Command Description
Enter system view
system-view
—
Enter Ethernet port view
interface interface-type
interface-number
—
Enable the PoE feature on a port
poe enable
Required
By default, the PoE
feature on a port is
disabled.