Brocade FastIron SX Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 19)

PoE and PoE+ applications
Brocade FastIron X Series chassis devices with PoE and PoE+ provide Power over Ethernet, compliant
with the standards described in the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at specification for delivering in-line power.
The specifications define the standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure,
enabling multicast-enabled full streaming audio and video applications for converged services, such as,
Voice over IP (VoIP), WLAN access points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IP technology devices.
PoE technology eliminates the need for an electrical outlet and dedicated UPS near IP powered
devices. With power sourcing devices, such as Brocade’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with PoE
and PoE+, power is consolidated and centralized in the wiring closets, improving the reliability and
resiliency of the network. Because PoE can provide power over Ethernet cable, power is continuous,
even in the event of a power failure.
For PoE port density, refer to PoE port density on page 11. For PoE+ port density, refer to PoE+ port
density on page 12.
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