how do I configure POE

[pcfreak49]

I have a problem how do I configure C2960G POE?

[Peter Paluch]

Hi,

Please read the following section of the 2960 Configuration Guide carefully:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960/software/release/12.2_55_se/configuration/guide/swint.html#wp2089362

Best regards,

Peter

[pcfreak49]

I can only the switches' power inline consumption default 4000 configure how you can fix this?

[Peter Paluch]

Hello,

I am afraid I do not quite follow you. Can you perhaps post a transcript of your console session to the switch, showing the failed attempt to configure it?

Best regards,

Peter

[pcfreak49]

I can only configure
this

S1
(config) # power ?

Inline Power Configuration

S1
(config) # power inline ?

Inline consumption device power consumption

S1
(config) # power inline consumption default ?

<4000-15400> milli-watts

S1
(config) # power inline consumption
default

[Peter Paluch]

Hello,

The command syntax is

power inline consumption default VALUE

so for example:

power inline consumption default 10000

for 10000 mW default consumption for devices whose power budget is unknown. See the command reference for details on this command:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960/software/release/12.2_55_se/command/reference/cli1.html#wp13312339

But is this what you are trying to accomplish? Can you be more specific about what exactly you want to achieve?

Best regards,

Peter

[pcfreak49]

so would a POE IP phones and wireless access piont power want to see ?

now I get the message

%CAUTION: Misconfiguring the 'power inline consumption/allocation'
command may cause damage to the switch and void your warranty. Take
precaution not to oversubscribe the power supply. Refer to documentation.

[Peter Paluch]

Hi,

Let me put it this way: with default settings (i.e. no modification to the PoE configuration), most PoE devices will run just fine without risk of damaging them or the switch. The PoE is on by default, the max allower power on each port is 15.4W (which is the maximum for the PoE standard) and the switch will adapt to the actual power consumption of the attached device if possible (i.e. it will subtract less power from the overall power consumption budget if the device does not require that much power). In essence, it's plug&play.

I suggest modifying the PoE settings only if you know that they do not fit your current needs.

Best regards,

Peter

[pcfreak49]

How can I configure the POE is about compact switches

[Peter Paluch]

Hello,

Please rephrase your question, I do not understand you. I apologize.

Best regards,

Peter

[pcfreak49]

It is a compact 2960 series switches that have really POE

[Peter Paluch]

Hello,

There are certain models of 2960 series Catalyst switches, including the compact switches, that have the PoE support (i.e. the provide the Power over Ethernet to attached devices - but they cannot be powered by PoE themselves!)

The exact model comparisons, including the indication of PoE support, can be found here:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11289/prod_models_comparison.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6406/prod_models_comparison.html

Best regards,

Peter

[pcfreak49]

thanks for the links under the Infomaterial I would not have
POE but why that function at power inline consumption default

[Leo Laohoo]

If you happen to have a PoE swtich then PoE is enabled by default.

[Leo Laohoo]

I have a problem how do I configure C2960G POE?

With a brick.  There is NO SUCH THING as a "2960G" that supports PoE.

The only 2960 that supports both Gig and PoE is the new 2960S and 2960CPD-8PT.