Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Devices Chapter 1
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Figure 1-18: PoE-8 Unit
The PoE-8 can only be used with WinLink 1000 radios.
Base Distribution Unit (BDU)
Figure 1-19: RADWIN BDU
RADWIN's Base Distribution Unit (WinLink 1000) is an all-in-one complementary indoor
device to the WinLink 1000 and WinLink Access radio product families, creating a complete,
simple and flexible Multiple Point-to-Point (MPtP) solution.
The BDU provides multiple functionality of TDM/Ethernet uplink traffic aggregation, access
traffic distribution to up to eight WinLink radios, and full layer-2 switching capabilities. The
BDU also provides feeding of the ODUs and support for an external device using Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE).
RADWIN’s Multiple Point-to-Point architecture is an effective solution for ISPs wanting to pro-
vide their end-users with guaranteed dedicated bandwidth. Private networks can use the Mul-
tiple Point-to-Point deployment concept to create high-capacity networks where each site
enjoys its own dedicated connection.
The BDU is an additional component in the Multiple Point-to-Point architecture. It enhances
ease of installation and maintenance, as all co-located ODUs receive Power-over-Ethernet
directly from the BDU. Traffic is then aggregated towards the uplink connections, which can
be TDM or Ethernet based as illustrated in Figure 1-20. The uplink can also be based on
RADWIN’s wireless products such as WinLink 1000 or RADWIN 2000.