A PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch is a network switch that delivers both power and data through a single Ethernet cable to connected devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices. With PoE, installing equipment on ceilings, in hallways, or on facades is no longer a hassle. This article explains the defi nition of this switch and its three types. PoE also simplifies security device installations and reduces the number of cables that need to be. As a pioneer in networking equipment innovation, PLANET provides a full range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) product lines, from power sourcing equipment (PSE), including Layer 2+ managed PoE switches, PoE injector hubs, and PoE injectors, PoE extenders, PoE splitters, to PoE powered devices (PD).
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