PowerDsine Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDSN), a pioneer in Power over Ethernet
(PoE) solutions, has launched the PowerDsine PoE Tester, which is
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 RJ-45 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 pre-standard in-line 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 RJ-45 outlet, and immediately identify the
presence of power, the source of the power, and whether the power is
IEEE 802.3af standard compliant."
The new PoE Tester has a compact design, the size of key, 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.
About Power over Ethernet Technology
PoE is a technology for wired Ethernet, the most widely installed
local area network technology in use today. PoE allows the electrical
power necessary for the operation of each end-device, to be carried by
data cables rather than by separate power cords. It minimizes the number
of wires that must be used in order to install the network, resulting in
lower cost, less downtime, easier maintenance and greater installation
flexibility.
About PowerDsine
PowerDsine (NASDAQ: PDSN) designs, develops and supplies integrated
circuits, modules and systems that enable the implementation of Power
over Ethernet in local area networks, providing the capability to
deliver and manage electrical power over data network cables. PowerDsine
offers integrated products and system solutions to communications
equipment manufacturers in the telecom and datacom industries who
incorporate them into, or bundle them with, their products. PowerDsine
is a founding member of the IEEE 802.3af Task Force.
For more information, visit http://www.powerdsine.com or call
703/390-1537.
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