Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a system which allows both power and data to be passed along a single CAT 6 Ethernet cable.

There are 2 main types of PoE device:

• Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)

  — this PoE system component provides electrical power over a CAT 6 Ethernet cable.

• Powered Device (PD)

  — this PoE system component is powered by the electrical power provided by the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE).