Category Archives: Ethernet Switches

PoE Switch Power Consumption: More Electricity Cost?

The power consumption of PoE switches has also been a great concern of PoE switch buyers. It refers to the amount of energy used per unit time by a PoE switch. Some may wonder if the value brought by the … Continue reading

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PoE Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) Introduction and FAQs

The initially published IEEE802.3af standard has divided Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology into two main power device types: power sourcing equipment (PSE) that provides power on the Ethernet cable and powered device (PD) that accepts the power. To get a … Continue reading

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PoE Troubleshooting: The Common PoE Errors and Solutions

In a basic PoE power supply system, the major components are the power sourcing equipment (PSE), the powered device (PD), and the PoE cables. When a problem occurs with PoE, in most cases, the error symptom can be simply shown … Continue reading

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Stackable PoE+ Switches: an optimal option considering features and affordability

PoE+ switches greatly reduce cost, complexity, and make both power and data networks easier to manage and upgrade, which meets the requirement of many scenarios in SMBs. To stay ahead in a competitive marketplace, small businesses need to make every … Continue reading

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Open Switch vs Openvswitch: What’s the Difference?

Recently, the open source technology has become more and more popular. As the important parts in the open source network, open switch and openvswitch have raised much attention. However, some people may be confused with open switch and openvswitch. This … Continue reading

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