Managing PoE Settings
Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems pass electric power along Ethernet cables, and allow a single cable to
provide both a data connection and electric power to devices such as wireless access points, cameras, or
VoIP phones.
The PoE screen displays information about PoE power consumption and provides access to PoE scheduling
and configuration options.
Configuring PoE Settings
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Configuration > PoE .
3. Go to Power Configuration.
4. Identify a port.
5. Configure the settings.
Setting
Description
PoE Mode
Controls the PoE operating mode for the port
PoE Legacy Mode
When enabled, the device checks the PoE compatibility of the
connected PDs and provides power to devices that do not fully comply
with the IEEE 802.3af/at/bt standard
Priority
Controls the priority of each port
If multiple ports share the same priority, the port with the lower
number is given priority.
Power Consumption
Displays the amount of power currently consumed by the powered
device
6. Click Apply.
QSS saves the PoE settings.
Configuring a PoE Schedule
1. Log in to QSS.
2. Go to Configuration > PoE .
3. Go to PoE Schedule.
4. Identify a port.
5. Click
.
Scheduling is enabled for the port.
6. Click .
The PoE Schedule Configuration window opens.
7. Configure the schedule.
a. Optional: Select additional ports.
Selected ports will also be included in the schedule.
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