Tester checks for power over Ethernet

A novel power over Ethernet tester is designed for IT administrators, system integrators and installers who want to check if electrical operating power is being carried over the Ethernet network.

Available from PowerDsine is a novel power over Ethernet (PoE) tester designed for IT administrators, system integrators and installers who want to check if electrical operating power is being carried over the Ethernet network.

When connected to an RJ45 outlet, PowerDsine's PoE tester checks for the presence of electrical operating power within existing Ethernet cabling infrastructure.

In addition, the tester identifies the power sourcing equipment (PSE), which can be either an endspan (a PoE-enabled switch) or a PoE midspan.

Specifically, the PoE tester can detect IEEE 802.3af standard-compliant midspans and endspans.

The tester can also be used to detect operating electrical power originated by Cisco prestandard inline power switches.

"The PowerDsine PoE tester is a quick and convenient way to identify PoE in an Ethernet LAN", said PowerDsine Co-Founder and CEO Igal Rotem.

"An IT administrator can plug a standard Cat5 cable into our tester and an RJ45 outlet, and immediately identify the presence of power, the source of the power, and whether the power is IEEE802.3af standard compliant".

The new PoE tester has a compact design, the sise of USB memory stick, which is specifically tailored for system integrators and installers and is simple to use with plug-and-play readiness.

The tester also features LED display, which indicates whether the Ethernet infrastructure provides electrical power as well as the source of the power.

The PoE tester is currently available from PowerDsine's distributors at a list price of $19.99.

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