Cisco 2951 router AC-PoE power consumption, meaning of the mention "Platform Only" in the datasheet.

[francois.trarieux]

Hello,

I have a question regarding the power consumption of a Cisco 2951 router with an AC-PoE power supply (without PoE boost).

In fact in the table (n°7) of the Cisco 2900 Series ISR (G2) datasheet, that sum up the power consumption data for Cisco 2900 series routers there is the line : "Maximum Power with PoE Power Supply (Platform Only) (Watts)", and I would like to know what is exactly the meaning about the mention "Platform Only".

Thank you for your help, best regards,

[Martin Moran]

Hi @francois.trarieux,

This is the maximum power that is consumed exclusively by the router from the PoE PS (Power Supply). The power capacity that the PoE PS gives to other PoE devices (IP Phones, Cameras, APs, etc) is specified in the line below "Maximum End-Point PoE Power  Available from PoE Power Supply (Watts)" of the datasheet.

HTH.

Regards,

Martin, IT Specialist