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Recommended Deployment
Key Questions to Answer on Deployment
Panduit recommends understanding the following elements when determining how to deploy the PoE extenders.
Can the switch and powered devices both run at the same speed, either 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s?
Refer to the instructions or specifications for both the switch and the powered device for the data rate at which they
can operate. Both must be capable of operating at the same speed, either 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s. The typical and default
setting for the Panduit PoE Extenders is 100 Mb/s.
100 Mb/s is a common rate and is sufficient for most applications like IP phones and high definition cameras.
What amount of power is required for the powered devices?
Refer to the instructions or specifications for the powered device to understand the specific power needs.
If no power is needed as the connection is going to supply data only, ensure that a PoE-enabled switch of at least a
802.3af class 2 compatible port (providing up to 6) or the POWER-60W external power supply is connected to the
transmitter to provide power for both the transmitter and receiver.
Deployment
Once these factors are known, then refer to Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 to understand how far apart the transmitter and
receivers can be placed (“TX1–RX1 Cable Distance ft. [m]”) and powered for the required power (“Max Power at PD”).
How will power be provided to the Panduit PoE Extenders?
One must decide among the three options for providing power. Factors to consider are if a 50 W PoE switch is available,
the ability to place the power supplies in a safe location, and how much power is needed at the receiver. The three
powering options are:
1.
30 W or 50 W PoE switch providing power to the transmitter
2.
External power supply of at least 60 W at the transmitter
3.
External power supply of at least 60 W or 110 W at the receiver, depending on if the
1-port or 4-port receiver is used (Note that in this case, the transmitter will need to
be powered via a PoE-enabled switch of at least a 802.3af class 2 compatible port
[providing up to 6.49 W] or with the POWER-60W power supply)
