Power-over-Ethernet Technology

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology offers an innovative solution to systems designers struggling with problems involving the availability of AC (alternating current) electrical outlets and the placement of access points. PoE allows both power and data to be carried over one Ethernet cable, and a VoIP phone system can operate entirely from the power it receives through the data cable.

Benefits of PoE for VoIP Systems

Single Point Backup

One of the most significant benefits of using PoE technology to power VoIP phones is the single point backup. When the power goes out, with a single UPS, the phones still work. This guarantee of 100 percent up time is particularly beneficial to industries where telecom equipment is critical to operations, such as brokerage houses and emergency services.

Ease of Installation

Unlike most solutions on the market, Phihong’s PoE technology allows for plug-and-play implementation. Other products require power management, so at the time of set-up the installer is required to configure the PoE device for phone or port priority to receive power as competitors’ solutions rarely support full power. Phihong’s PoE products are plug-and-play, with every port delivering full power out of the box.

Eliminates Wall Outlets

As businesses grow and expand they are often adding staff, office space and office equipment. That can result in costly appointments with electricians to add and move wall outlets as offices and personnel are reassigned or moved. With Phihong’s PoE solutions, phones can be easily moved and added since they are working off existing data cables, saving a company time, hassle and money.

Cost Savings

In addition to the savings inherent when electricians and rewiring are not needed to add and move phones, Phihong makes PoE (and therefore VoIP systems) even more affordable because its full line of PoE solutions requires a much lower initial outlay than other products on the market. Unlike other suppliers, Phihong designs, manufactures and sells its own products, so pricing isn’t driven up to cover the expenses of several companies involved throughout the design and manufacture process.

Phihong PoE Products for VoIP:

  • A complete range of full-power midspan injectors from 1 to 24 ports that provides full power per port with no power management required.
  • Low-cost splitters designed for use with any non-enabled device. The splitter provides required PoE detection and data separation.
  • Power supplies with injection or PoE-compliant output voltages for switch and blade power solutions from 8 to 48 ports.