As specialists in the design and manufacture of PCs for challenging environments, we understand how difficult many PC installations can be, sometimes stopping a project in its tracks before it’s even begun. And it’s not simply a case of negotiating considerations such as case size and weight – the tidiness of your comms cabinet as well as the setup of a reliable Wi-Fi connection can also prove obstructive depending on your unique circumstances. We believe that a big part of the solution in the future will be making the most of the possibilities presented by Power over Ethernet.
We’ve recently seen an overwhelming demand from our customers for products that capitalise on Power over Ethernet (PoE), and are therefore delighted to announce that we’ve designed a device to help you get the most out of PoE within selected models of our product range.
Why Power over Ethernet?
Power over Ethernet is the ideal solution for complicated PC installations. Seamless yet incredibly powerful, PoE enables both power and data to be transmitted through a single Ethernet cable. For this reason, it’s the perfect fit for challenging and remote installations, particularly in locations where a mains power cable would prove impractical. With less cables to contend with, it makes mounting your G2 units easier and ensures your comms cabinet remains uncluttered. Most helpfully of all, as the Ethernet cable required to run our PoE hardware is usually already installed in many office buildings, PC installation is instantly more cost-effective. And, thanks to its transmission via a wired Ethernet connection, your data stays far safer and connectivity is more stable. More and more often, PoE-powered products are proving themselves as the best possible choice for tricky PC installations. That’s why we’ve introduced PoE support to some of our most popular products.
Nothing but Ethernet
Available across both our Intel-based 1U NUC, Fanless NUC, and Bantam PCs, but soon to extend to the rest of our product line-up, our bespoke Power over Ethernet device enables you to take advantage of all four PoE standards:
- IEEE 802.3af-2003, Type 1
- IEEE 802.3at-2009, Type 2 or PoE+
- IEEE 802.3bt-2018, Type 3
- IEEE 802.3bt-2018, Type 4
With all of this captured in a single PC, you could therefore not only benefit from PoE+, which can support devices with up to 30W of power such as VoIP phones, but PoE Types 3 and 4, which support information kiosks, video conferencing, high-performing digital signage, and much more. Conformity with all the prevailing standards means our products offer lots of flexibility when designing solutions using PoE.
However, what’s important to keep in mind when considering PoE is that it is a developing technology. It’s not possible to use it to simply power any legacy PC, so it’s critical to understand what you’ll be investing in, as well as the practical and commercial implications, before you decide to make the change.
Our range of PoE-powered PCs were designed specifically with complex installations and all of the necessary considerations in mind, so you’re free to enjoy all of the opportunities Power over Ethernet represents.
If you would like to learn more about how you can harness the power of PoE in one of our products, or else find out the best way to migrate to PoE-powered hardware, please get in touch with one of the team.
