Planning 
Planning Your PoE Configuration 
HP ProCurve Switch xl PoE Module Configurations 
For the HP ProCurve Switch xl PoE Module to function it must be installed in 
an HP ProCurve Switch 5300xl. The module will receive it’s operational power 
from the switch and it’s PoE power from the HP 600 RPS/EPS. 
With an HP 600 RPS/EPS Powering One Module 
In this example there is only one module connected to the HP 600 RPS/EPS, 
therefore it will be supplied with 368 watts of PoE power to be distributed to 
all it’s 24 ports at 15.4 watts per port. 
Planning 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note  When planning the installation of the HP ProCurve Switch xl PoE Module you 
must pay attention to the cabling. In a rack type installation, the HP 600 RPS/ 
EPS is installed with the EPS ports in the rear, opposite this graphic. This 
means the EPS cable must come from the back of the HP 600 RPS/EPS unit 
and connect to the front of the module. 
Source of 
Power 
Watts 
Available 
# of Ports Powered and 
Average Watts/Port 
Redundant # of Ports 
Powered and Average Watts/ 
Port 
External PoE 
Power 
Supply 
368  24 @ average 15.4 W each  None 
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