Power Patch Panel
The Catalyst inline power patch panel offers an alternative to the forklift upgrade
that might be necessary in order to accommodate inline power.This solution
allows you to utilize your existing switching infrastructure, such as 2900 and 5000
Series Catalyst switches, by providing inline power external to the switch.The
Catalyst inline power patch panel offers 96 ports, for support of up to 48 stations
per panel, one port for the IP telephone and one port for the switch.The major
advantage to this solution is that it helps to protect your existing investment in
switches and helps to keep your options open to future product offerings.The
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major disadvantage is that you now have an additional piece of equipment in
order to administer.