With Power over Ethernet (PoE), both data and power travel through a single network cable. An access point on the ceiling or a camera on the façade then needs no separate power socket.
That makes installation a lot simpler. It does mean that the cabling and the switches in the patch cabinet must be able to supply enough power. Newer devices need more power than older ones. CAT6A cables handle this better, because they heat up less.
What does this mean for the IT-Label?
PoE is not a separate IT-Label component, but it plays a role in Infrastructure and Smart Building. Access points, cameras and access readers are powered by it. The cabling and switches in the patch cabinet must be able to handle this. CAT6A cabling is preferred.
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