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RB260GSP | Passive PoE out to PoE out

Fri Nov 08, 2024 3:06 pm

Hi everyone.
Can I connect two switches with passive PoE output ports?
Each switch was powered by a power adapter.

(RB260GSP Lan2) <---> (RB260GSP Lan2)
 
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Re: RB260GSP | Passive PoE out to PoE out

Fri Nov 08, 2024 4:20 pm

Yes, disable poe out on every switch port that connect both.
 
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Re: RB260GSP | Passive PoE out to PoE out

Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:33 pm

rolling, thnx.

This topic and this article are very helpful for me.
PoE-Out compatibility detection
The auto-on mode is considered safe, it will check if the resistance on the port is within allowed range and only then enable PoE out on the interface. The range is 3kΩ to 26.5kΩ