Energy – Power over Ethernet (PoE)

power inline

To configure the inline power administrative mode on an interface, use the power inline Interface Configuration mode command.

Syntax

power inline auto  [time-range time-range-name] power inline never

Parameters

  • auto—Turns on the device discovery protocol and applies power to the device.
  • never—Turns off the device discovery protocol and stops supplying power to the device.
  • time-range-name—Specifies a time range. When the time range is not in effect the power is not supplied the attached device. If a time range is not specified, there is no time range bounded to the port. (Range: 1–32 characters)

Default Configuration

The default configuration is set to auto.

Command Mode

Interface (Ethernet) Configuration mode

User Guidelines

The never parameter cannot be used with a time range.

Example

The following example turns on the device discovery protocol on port 4.

switchxxxxxx(config)# interface te1/0/4
switchxxxxxx(config-if)# power inline auto

power inline inrush test disable

To disable the inrush test (a hardware test that checks input surge current for PoE devices), use the power inline inrush test disable Global Configuration mode command. To enable the inrush test, use the no form of this command.

Syntax

power inline inrush test disable no power inline inrush test disable

Parameters N/A.

Default Configuration Inrush test is enabled.

Command Mode

Global Configuration mode

Example

The following example disable inrush test.

switchxxxxxx(config)# power inline inrush test disable

power inline legacy support disable

To disable the legacy PDs support, use the power inline legacy support disable Global Configuration mode command. To enable the legacy support, use the no form of this command.

Syntax

power inline legacy support disable no power inline legacy support disable

Parameters N/A.

Default Configuration

Legacy support is enabled.

Command Mode

Global Configuration mode

Example

The following example disables legacy PDs support.

switchxxxxxx(config)# power legacy support disable

power inline powered-device

To add a description of the  device type, use the power inline powered-device Interface Configuration mode command. To remove the description, use the no form of this command.

Syntax power inline powered-device pd-type no power inline powered-device Parameters

pd-type—Enters a comment or a description to assist in recognizing the type of the  device attached to this interface. (Length: 1–24 characters)

Default Configuration

There is no description.

Command Mode

Interface (Ethernet) Configuration mode

Example

The following example adds the description ‘ip phone’ to the device connected to port 4.

switchxxxxxx(config)# interface te1/0/4
switchxxxxxx(config-if)# power inline powered-device ip_phone

power inline priority

To configure the interface inline power management priority, use the power inline priority Interface Configuration (Ethernet) mode command. To restore the default configuration, use the no form of this command.

Syntax

power inline priority {critical | high | low} no power inline priority

Parameters

  • critical—Specifies that the device operation is critical.
  • high—Specifies that the device operation is high priority.
  • low—Specifies that the device operation is low priority.

Default Configuration

The default configuration is set to low priority.

Command Mode

Interface (Ethernet) Configuration mode

Example

The following example sets the inline power management priority of port te1/0/4 to High.

switchxxxxxx(config)# interface te1/0/4
switchxxxxxx(config-if)# power inline priority high

power inline usage-threshold

To configure the threshold for initiating inline power usage alarms, use the power inline usage-threshold Global Configuration mode command. To restore the default configuration, use the no form of this command.

Syntax

power inline usage-threshold percent no power inline usage-threshold

Parameters

percent—Specifies the threshold in percent to compare to the measured power. (Range: 1–99)

Default Configuration

The default threshold is 95 percent.

Command Mode

Global Configuration mode

Example

The following example configures the threshold for initiating inline power usage alarms to 90 percent.

switchxxxxxx(config)# power inline usage-threshold 90

power inline traps enable

To enable inline power traps, use the power inline traps enable Global

Configuration mode command. To disable traps, use the no form of this command.

Syntax

power inline traps enable no power inline traps enable

Default Configuration

Inline power traps are disabled.

Command Mode

Global Configuration mode

Example

The following example enables inline power traps.

switchxxxxxx(config)# power inline traps enable

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power inline limit

To configure the power limit per port on an interface, use the power inline limit Interface Configuration mode command. To return to default, use the no form of the command.

Syntax

power inline limit power no power inline limit

Parameters

power—States the port power consumption limit in Milliwatts, Range is 0- 30000 .

Default Configuration

The default value is 30W

Command Mode

Interface (Ethernet) Configuration mode

User Guidelines

The operational power limit is the minimum of the configured power limit value and the maximum power capability on port. For example, if the configured value is higher than 15.4W on a PoE port, the operational power limit is 15.4W.

Example

The following example sets inline power on a port.

switchxxxxxx(config)# interface te1/0/1
switchxxxxxx(config-if)# power inline limit 2222

power inline limit-mode

To set the power limit mode of the system, use the power inline limit-mode Global Configuration mode command. To return to default, use the no form of this command.

Syntax

power inline limit-mode {class | port} no power inline limit-mode

Parameters

  • class—The power limit of a port is based on the class of the PD (Power Device) as detected during the classification process
  • port—The power limit of a port is fixed regardless of the class of the discovered PD.

Default Configuration

The default value is port

Command Mode

Global Configuration mode

User Guidelines

Changing the PoE limit mode of the system will turn the power OFF and ON for all PoE ports.

Example

The following example sets the power limit to class.

switchxxxxxx(config)# power inline limit-mode class 
"Changing the PoE limit mode of the system will turn the power OFF and ON for all PoE ports.
Are you sure? [y/n]"

show power inline

To display information about the inline power for all interfaces or for a specific interface, use the show power inline privileged EXEC mode command.

Syntax

show power inline [interface-id]

Parameters

  • interface-id—Specifies an interface ID. The interface ID must be an Ethernet port.

Default Configuration

Show information for all ports.

Command Mode

Privileged EXEC mode

Examples

Example 1—The following example displays information about the inline power for all ports (port power based).

switchxxxxxx(config)# show power inline
 
Port limit mode: Enabled
 
Usage threshold: 95%
 
Trap: Enabled
 
Legacy Mode: Disabled
 
Inrush test: Enabled
 
SW Version: 1.222.3.44
Unit                     Module            Nominal power (w)Consumed Power (w)Temp (c) PSE  chipset HW Revision
—–          ———-         ————–              –                     –—————-————                 ———————
 
1             48P               320120 (37.5%)30PD69208 – 0x4BC2PD69204 – 0x4AC2
2             24P               2400 (0%)50PD69208 – 0x4AC2
3             24P               1200 (0%)50PD69208 – 0x4AC2
Interface    Admin     OperPowerClassDevice                          Priority
——– ———                ———–                         –                    ——————-——————- ———–
te1/0/1   Auto            On15.4(3 0)3IP Phone Model A      Critical
te1/0/2            Auto       Searchin g00High
te1/0/3   Never          Off00Low

Example 2—The following example displays information about the inline power for a specific port.

switchxxxxxx(config)# show power inline te1/0/1
 
Interface    Admin     Oper           Power     Class    Device                          Priority
 
-------- ---------           -----------         --------             ------- ------------------- ----------
 
-                    --                      -                                                                                     -
 
te1/0/1   Auto            On                                       3              IP Phone Model A     Critical
 
Port status: Port is on - Valid PD resistor signature detected
 
Port standard: 802.3AT Admin power limit: 30.0 watts Time range:
 
Link partner standard: 802.3AF
 
Operational power limit: 30 watts
 
Negiotiated power: 18 watts (LLDP)
 
#EDITOR: Power negotiation is done via  LLDP  . In case there was no power negotiation with PD, the display  of protocol type will be (none). In case there was power negotiation, but it did not end in allocation of power by PSE, display will be "0 watts (LLDP)" (power could still be allocated  by Hardware). In case negotiation has expired, the word "Expired" will be added, with the latest value that was negotiated (e.g. "20Watts (LLDP - Expired)").
 
Current (mA): 81 Voltage(V): 50.8 verload Counter: 5 Short Counter: 0
 
Denied Counter: 2
 
Absent Counter: 0
 
Invalid Signature Counter: 0

The following table describes the fields shown in the display:

FieldDescription
PowerInline power sourcing equipment operational status.
Nominal PowerInline power sourcing equipment nominal power in Watts.
FieldDescription
Consumed PowerMeasured usage power in Watts.
Usage ThresholdUsage threshold expressed in percent for comparing the measured power and initiating an alarm if threshold is exceeded.
TrapsIndicates if inline power traps are enabled.
PortEthernet port number.
 deviceDescription of the  device type.
StateIndicates if the port is enabled to provide power. The possible values are Auto or Never.
PriorityPort inline power management priority. The possible values are Critical, High or Low.
StatusPower operational state. The possible values are On, Off, Test-Fail, Testing, Searching or Fault.
ClassPower consumption classification of the  device.
Overload CounterCounts the number of overload conditions detected.
Short CounterCounts the number of short conditions detected.
Denied CounterCounts the number of times power was denied.
Absent CounterCounts the number of times power was removed because  device dropout was detected.
Invalid SignatureCounterCounts the number of times an invalid signature of a  device was detected.
Inrush TestDisplays whether the inrush test is enabled or disabled.
FieldDescription
Port limit modeEnabled for port limit and Disable for class limit.
Legacy ModeEnabled of Disabled legacy device support.
Inrush TestDisplays whether the inrush test is enabled or disabled.
SW versionThe POE firmware version.
HW VersionThe POE hardware version
FieldDescription
Usage ThresholdUsage threshold expressed in percent for comparing the measured power and initiating an alarm if threshold is exceeded.
TrapsIndicates if inline power traps are enabled.
ModuleThe module name.
Available PowerInline power sourcing equipment nominal power in Watts.
Consumed PowerMeasured usage power in Watts.
TempShow the POE device temperature.
InterfaceEthernet port number.
AdminIndicates if the port is enabled to provide power. The possible values are Auto or Never.
OperPower operational state. The possible values are On, Off, Test-Fail, Testing, Searching or Fault.
PowerPower consumed in watts.
ClassPower consumption classification of the device (0-4).
 DeviceDescription of the device type set by the user.
PriorityPort inline power management priority. The possible values are Critical, High or Low.
Port statusThe port status on/off with detailed reason (see bellow for details).
Port standard802.3AF /802.3AT .
Admin powerlimitPort limit in watts used when the Port limit mode is Enabled.
Time RangeThe name of the time range associated with the interface.
Link partner standard802.3AF/802.3AT.
Operational Power LimitPort actual power limit in watts.
Current (mA)Port current in Milli-Ampere.
Voltage (V)Port voltage in volts.
Overload CounterCounts the number of overload conditions detected.
Short CounterCounts the number of short conditions detected.
FieldDescription
Denied CounterCounts the number of times power was denied.
Absent CounterCounts the number of times power was removed because  device dropout was detected.
Invalid SignatureCounterCounts the number of times an invalid signature of a device was detected.

Following is a list of port status values:

Port is on – Valid capacitor/resistor detected.

Port is on – Valid resistor/capacitor detected.

Port is off – Main supply voltage is high.

Port is off – Main supply voltage is low.

Port is off – Hardware pin disables all ports.

Port is off – User setting.

Port is off – Detection is in process.

Port is off – Non-802 – 3af powered device.

Port is off – Overload & Underload states.

Port is off – Underload state.

Port is off – Overload state.

Port is off – Power budget exceeded.

Port is off – Voltage injection into the port.

Port is off – Improper Capacitor Detection results.

Port is off – Discharged load.

Port is on – Detection regardless (Force On).

Port is off – Forced power error due to Overload.

Port is off – Out of power budget while in Force On.

Port is off – Short condition.

Port is off – Over temperature at the port.

Port is off – Device is too hot.

Port is off – Class Error – Illegal class.

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