Cisco 1570 AP UPOE

[khan300]

I planning to purchase a cisco 1570 outdoor AP which can be powered up by a UPOE switch like the WS-C3560X-24U-L switch.

My question is does the 1570 AP support UPOE or do i have to get a power injector for this? From the data sheet under powering options, from what i understood it says that the 1572IC/1572EC support POC ? and the 1572EAC supports UPOE ?

Firstly what is POC ? and does  this mean ONLY 1572EAC supports UPOE ?

Thank you

[Saurav Lodh]

Power-over-Cable

All versions of AP1572I and some versions of AP1572E are equipped with a power-over-cable (PoC) power supply. The power supply can accept quasi-AC signals in the 40 to 90 V RMS range.

Versions of the AP that have a PoC power supply, also have a shunt/fuse interface providing direct in-line access to the PoC AC signal. The AP comes with a shunt in the shunt/fuse location. By removing the shunt or fuse, field technicians can immediately remove power to the AP for service and repairs, and then restore power by re-installing the shunt or fuse. You can install a fuse in the shunt/fuse location to limit the maximum sustained current supplied to the AP to prevent damage to the AP or to the cable plant. Fuses of various amperage are available, and so you can select the appropriate fuse rating depending on the configuration and operating voltage.

For connecting a PoC power supply to the access point, see Connecting PoC Power to the Access Point.

[khan300]

Thanks for your answer on POC. However I talked to my client and he needs a UPOE enabled 1570. So I guess the 1570EAC is the one to select since it can be connected to a UPOE switch to draw power from it. Simple as that. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[Saurav Lodh]

Yes ,1570EAC, below is the 1570 EAC vs 1570 EC

AP1572EC	AP1572EAC
External antennas
Power-over-Cable, via Cable Modem	AC Power
DC	DC
PoE-In	PoE-In
(Standard UPoE or AIR-PWRINJ1500-2 power injector)	(Standard UPoE or AIR-PWRINJ1500-2 power injector)