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Power over LAN ™ Midspan PD - 3006 / PD - 3012 6 - Port & 12 - Port Models IEEE 802 .3 af - compliant User Guide Data and Power on a Single Line[...]
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Disclaimer PowerDsine assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of Midspans, as described herein, nor does it convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others. Applications that are described herein for any of theses products are for illustrative purposes only. PowerDsine makes no representation or warranty that [...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 3 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 Contents 1 SAFETY INFORMAT ION 5 1.1 General Guidelines 5 1.2 Power Cord 6 2 ABOUT THE POWER OVER LAN MIDSPAN 7 2.1 Power Management (PD - 3012 only) 7 2.2 10/100BASE - TX Ports Definition 8 2.2.1 Data Input Ports 8 2.2.2 Data & Power Output Ports 8 2.3 Indicators 8 2.3.1 Prima r[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 4 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 Before proceeding, record the unit’s serial number below for future reference. The serial number can be found on the information label at the rear of the Power over LAN Midspan. Serial Number[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 5 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 1 Safety Information 1.1 Gene ral Guidelines You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation, removal or any maintenance procedure on the Power over LAN Midspan. Warnings contain directions that must be followed for personal and product safety. Fol[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 6 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 1.2 Power Cord In the event that the power cord is replaced, the replacement must meet local requirements. U.S.A. and Canada * The cord must be UL - approved or CSA certified. * The minimum specification for the flexible cord is: - No. 18 AWG - Type SV or SJ - Three - conductor. * Th[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 7 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 2 About the Power over LAN Midspan PowerDsine’s family of Power over LAN Midspans, series 3000, injects power over data - carrying Ethernet cabling. The PD - 3006/3012 Midspans, support 6 and 12 ports respectively in a 10/100BaseTx Ethernet network, over TIA/EIA - 568 Category 5/5e[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 8 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 2.2 10/100BASE - TX Ports Definition 2.2.1 Data Input Ports The Midspan has 6 (or 12) 10Base - T/100Base - TX - data input ports, configured in a non - crossover manner (straight - wired). These ports, shown in Figure 2 - 1 (bo ttom row of connectors), are designed to carry Ethernet [...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 9 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 2.3.2 Port Indications The status of each port is monitored by a bi - color LED indicator (green and orange). Green indicates that the PD has been identified as "Power over LAN enabled", is active and is receiving power. Or ange indicates that the port is not supplying powe[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 10 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 Table 2 - 2 : Port Status Indications Port Indicator State Port Load Conditions Port Voltage Orange A not power - ready device is connected to the port. Overload conditions; or short; or forced external voltage feed (constant DC ) into the port. Green blinking Transitional mode in w[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 11 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 3 Installing the Power over LAN Midspan 3.1 Background Information As shown in Figure 3 - 1 , the Midspan is connected in series to an Ethernet switch/Hub. The data outputs from the switch are connected to the Midspan. The Midspan delivers power over spare twisted pairs (pins 7/8 an[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 12 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 3.3 Powering up The Power over LAN Midspan has no on/off switch. To apply or remove power to the Midspan, insert or remove the power cable from the receptacle on the rear panel of the unit. With power applied, the Midspan powers - up and the internal fan operates; then, the device r[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 13 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 Figure 3 - 2 : Installing Brackets on Midspan Figure 3 - 3 : Rack Mounting the Midspan[...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 14 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 3.5 Troubleshooting 3.5.1 Preliminary Steps If you encounter problems, check that: * Power is applied to the Midspan * A crossover - type Ethernet cable has not been used * The Ethernet cable from the network is connected to the Data port * The Ethernet cable to the PD is connected [...]
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PD - 3006/12 Power over LAN Solutions 15 Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 Table 3 - 1 : Troubleshooting Steps Symptom Corrective Steps The e nd device operates, but there is no data link. 1. Verify that the port indicator on the front panel is continuously lit. 2. If an external power splitter is in use, replace it with a known - good splitter. 3. Verify [...]
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Cat. No.: 06 - 6831 - 056 Release 1.0 Visit our web site at: ww w.powerdsine.com For technical support, call: +972 - 9 - 7755123 In the USA: +631 - 756 - 4680 or 1 - 877 - 4 - 802 - 3AF[...]