Power over Ethernet or PoE technology is simply a way to transfer electrical power as well as data to networked items over standard cat 5 cabling in a normal Ethernet network.

Many devices need Power over Ethernet to function such as IP telephones, CCTV Cameras, Wireless Access Points and you can now even buy an Analog Clock that is powered by PoE and updated automatically through the internet so if you are planning to buy a Gigabit Switch, make it future proof by making sure it features Power over Ethernet.

A popular Power over Ethernet Gigabit Switch is the Cisco SRW2008P which is an intermediate level switch from one of the most trusted networking brand names in the world.

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The SRW2008P is a cost effective Power over Ethernet Gigabit Switch that can scale to meet your business needs by bringing intelligence and security to your network. Its small size makes it great for rooms like meeting rooms or offices where uptime and security is the most important thing.

If you want to use the Cisco SRW2008P for Voice over IP then it supports the IEEE 802.3af standard for PoE while the automatic load sensitive feature automatically detects PoE on the networked device at the other end of the cable before providing power.