US20100299544A1 - Enabling/Disabling Power-Over-Ethernet Software Subsystem In Response To Power Supply Status - Google Patents
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- Ethernet interface modules 311 and 312 are coupled to corresponding PoE modules 321 and 322 , while Ethernet interface modules 313 and 314 are not coupled to corresponding PoE modules. However, it is understood that any, all or none of the Ethernet interface modules 311 - 314 can be coupled to corresponding PoE modules in other embodiments.
- Ethernet switch 300 operates as follows in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- Ethernet switch 300 is initially booted up and initialized when 12-Volt power sourcing module 301 is present and enabled.
- system software (which is implemented by switch management module 303 ) does not attempt to recognize any PoE modules present in Ethernet switch 300 . That is, the initialization process proceeds as if there are no PoE modules present in Ethernet switch 300 .
- each of the Ethernet interface modules 311 - 314 (including each associated internal digital system) is initialized by the system software, wherein Ethernet switch 300 operates entirely in response to 12-Volt power supplied by the 12-Volt power sourcing module 301 .
- the 48-Volt power sourcing module 302 need not be enabled during this portion of the initialization phase.
- more than one 48-Volt power sourcing module may be included in an Ethernet switch.
- the additional 48-Volt power sourcing modules provide capacity to enable a larger number of powered devices to be connected to the Ethernet switch.
- the operation of Ethernet switch 300 , with one additional 48-Volt power sourcing module, is described below.
- the system software generates event 1 upon detecting the presence of a first 48-Volt power sourcing module having a first capacity, X.
- the system software increases the available power capacity of the PoE subsystem to X, which triggers: (a) the initialization of the PoE modules, (b) the detection of any PoE modules in the Ethernet interface modules, and (c) the initialization of PoE drivers in each detected PoE module.
- the PoE subsystem uses the PoE drivers to enable Nx powered devices, thereby placing these powered devices in a powered up state.
- Processing can also proceed from state 504 to state 503 if the first 48-Volt power sourcing module is subsequently enabled.
- the system software generates event 4 , which is processed in a manner similar to event 2 .
- Processing can also return from state 503 to state 504 if the first 48-Volt power sourcing module is disabled.
- the system software generates event 7 , which is processed in a manner similar to event 5 .
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Abstract
An Ethernet switch includes 12-Volt and 48-Volt power sourcing modules, system software, Ethernet interface modules and optional power over Ethernet (PoE) modules. The Ethernet interface modules are motherboards that include the circuitry required to implement a non-PoE system. The PoE modules are daughter boards that include the circuitry required to supply powered devices in a PoE subsystem. A PoE module may be connected to a corresponding Ethernet interface module. During start up, all of the Ethernet interface modules are first powered up in response to the 12-Volt power sourcing module. If the system software subsequently determines that the 48-Volt power sourcing module is operational, then (and only then) the system software attempts to detect the presence of any PoE modules. Upon detecting one or more PoE modules, the PoE modules are initialized and configured, thereby enabling PoE operation.
Description
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RELATED APPLICATIONS
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This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/420,458 filed May 25, 2006, entitled “Power Supply Status Driven Enabling And Disabling Of Power Over Ethernet Software Subsystem” as amended to be entitled “Enabling/Disabling Power-Over-Ethernet Software Subsystem In Response To Power Supply Status”.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
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The present invention relates to a power over Ethernet (PoE) system. More specifically, the present invention relates a method for enabling and disabling a PoE software subsystem in response to the status of an associated power supply.
RELATED ART
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In a power over Ethernet (PoE) system, one or more Ethernet devices connected to an Ethernet network are powered over the network cables. Power sourcing equipment located in an Ethernet switch is used to supply the power on the network cables. Ethernet devices which are configured to operate in response to the power supplied on the network cables are commonly referred to as powered Ethernet devices, or simply powered devices (PDs). As defined herein, Ethernet devices which are configured to receive power from a separate power supply (e.g., a conventional 120 Volt AC outlet) will be referred to as non-PoE devices.
- FIG. 1
is a block diagram of a
conventional Ethernet switch100, which is capable of operating in a PoE system. Ethernet
switch100 includes
power sourcing module101,
switch management module102,
backplane110 and Ethernet interface modules 111-114. As described in more detail below, each of Ethernet interface modules 111-114 includes an integrated PoE subsystem.
Backplane110 provides the desired electrical connections between the various modules 101-102 and 111-114.
Backplane110 typically includes female connector elements for receiving corresponding male connector elements on modules 101-102 and 111-114.
Backplane110 further includes electrical conductors and devices which facilitate signal and power transfer between modules 101-102 and 111-114.
Backplane110 is typically supported by a rack (not shown), which includes a plurality of slots that are sized and positioned to receive and hold modules 101-102 and 111-114.
- Power sourcing module
101 is designed to supply a known voltage, typically 48 Volts. A 48-Volt power supply is selected because any powered device coupled to Ethernet interface modules 111-114 must be supplied from a 48-Volt source. Thus,
switch management module102 and Ethernet interface modules 111-114 are configured to operate in response to the 48-Volt
power sourcing module101.
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However,
switch management module102 and Ethernet interface modules 111-114 include internal digital circuitry that must be operated in response to a 12-Volt source.
Switch management module102 and Ethernet interface modules 111-114 must therefore include 48-Volt to 12-Volt step down circuitry.
- FIG. 2
is a schematic diagram of Ethernet interface module 111 (which is identical to Ethernet interface modules 112-114). Ethernet
interface module111 is a motherboard that includes
printed circuit board200, 12-Volt internal
digital system201, 48-Volt integrated
PoE subsystem202, 48-Volt to 12-Volt step down
converter205,
male connector element210, and Ethernet
port access panel220.
Male connector element210 is inserted into a corresponding female connector element on
backplane110, thereby coupling Ethernet
interface module111 to 48-Volt
power sourcing module101. The printed
circuit board200 routes the 48-Volt supply voltage to integrated
PoE subsystem202 and step down
converter205. Step down
converter205 provides a 12-Volt output signal in response to the 48-Volt supply voltage. This 12-Volt output signal is used to power internal
digital system201.
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Both internal
digital system201 and integrated
PoE subsystem202 are coupled to Ethernet
port access panel220. In the described example, Ethernet
port access panel220 has 24 Ethernet ports, including Ethernet
port225. If a powered device is coupled to Ethernet
port225, PoE
subsystem202 supplies the received 48-Volt supply voltage to Ethernet port 225 (and thereby supplies power to the powered device).
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Conversely, if a non-PoE device is coupled to Ethernet
port225, the 48-Volt supply voltage received by integrated
PoE subsystem202 is not used to power
Ethernet port225. Rather, signaling on Ethernet
port225 is implemented entirely by the 12-Volt internal
digital system201.
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As described above, both internal
digital system201 and integrated
PoE subsystem202 are powered by 48-Volt
power sourcing module101. Using this design, if internal
digital system201 is available for access, then integrated PoE
subsystem202 is also available for access.
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However, this conventional system design is not cost-effective from a hardware perspective, because each of the Ethernet interface modules 111-114 must include a PoE subsystem, regardless of whether the end user wants or uses the PoE subsystem. Users not using the PoE subsystem will still have to pay for the presence of this subsystem indirectly.
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This conventional system design also requires that Ethernet interface modules 111-114 be powered by a 48-Volt power sourcing module, even if none of the ports of Ethernet interface modules 111-114 are coupled to a powered device. Note that if there are no powered devices coupled to Ethernet interface modules 111-114, Ethernet switch could theoretically be operated in response to a 12-Volt power sourcing module. In this case, hardware inefficiencies may exist with respect to the 48-Volt
power sourcing module101 and the step down converters required on each of the Ethernet interface modules 111-114 and the
switch management module102.
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It would therefore be desirable to have an improved apparatus and method for implementing an Ethernet switch using Ethernet interface modules, which remedies the above-described deficiencies of the prior art.
SUMMARY
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Accordingly, the present invention provides an improved method for implementing a PoE subsystem in an Ethernet interface module. More specifically, the present invention provides an Ethernet interface module motherboard that does not include an integrated PoE subsystem, but rather, includes a connection structure configured to receive a separate PoE module daughter card, which includes a PoE subsystem. Thus, the user can decide whether each Ethernet interface module includes a PoE subsystem by attaching (or not attaching) a corresponding PoE module to the Ethernet interface module.
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During the initial start up phase of the Ethernet switch, all of the Ethernet interface modules are powered up and initialized in response to a 12-Volt supply voltage provided by a 12-Volt power sourcing module. Advantageously, the Ethernet interface modules do not require 48-Volt to 12-Volt converters. The system software does not attempt to detect or enable any PoE modules until after the initial start up phase is complete.
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After the Ethernet interface modules have been powered up and initialized in response to the 12-Volt supply voltage, the system software determines whether an operational 48-Volt power sourcing module is enabled within the Ethernet switch. If the system software detects the presence of an operational 48-Volt power sourcing module, then (and only then) the system software attempts to detect the presence of any PoE modules that may be connected to the Ethernet interface modules. PoE modules can only be detected when these modules are receiving power from the 48-Volt power sourcing module.
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Note that when the first 48-Volt power sourcing module becomes operational in the system, all PoE modules in the system automatically receive low voltage power required for digital circuit operation. That is, the received 48-Volt supply voltage is down-converted within the PoE modules to enable digital circuit operation within the modules. However, the system software must be informed that these PoE modules exist and are now receiving the low voltage power. The system software relies on the first 48-Volt power sourcing module becoming operational as the event that triggers the search for the PoE modules and making these PoE modules fully operational.
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The present invention will be more fully understood in view of the following description and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
- FIG. 1
is a block diagram of a conventional Ethernet switch, which includes Ethernet interface modules with integrated PoE subsystems.
- FIG. 2
is a schematic diagram of an Ethernet interface module of
FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3
is a block diagram of an Ethernet switch in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4
is a schematic diagram of an Ethernet interface module and an associated PoE module in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5
is a state diagram illustrating the operation of the Ethernet switch of
FIG. 3in response to a pair of 48-Volt power sourcing modules, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
- FIG. 3
is a block diagram of an
Ethernet switch300, which is capable of operating in a PoE system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Ethernet switch300 includes 12-Volt
power sourcing module301, 48-Volt
power sourcing module302,
switch management module303,
backplane305, Ethernet interface modules 311-314 and PoE modules 321-322. As described in more detail below, Ethernet interface modules 311-314 do not include integrated PoE subsystems.
Backplane305 operates in the same manner as backplane 110 (
FIG. 1) to provide the desired electrical connections between modules 301-303 and 311-314. Thus,
backplane305 is supported by a rack (not shown), which in turn, helps to support modules 301-303 and 311-314.
- Power sourcing modules
301 and 302 are designed to supply voltages of 12-Volts and 48-Volts, respectively. As described in more detail below, 48-Volt power sourcing module is only necessary if one or more of the Ethernet interface modules 311-314 is connected to a corresponding PoE module.
Switch management module303 and the internal digital system present on each of the Ethernet interface modules 311-314 are configured to operate in response to the 12-Volt
power sourcing module301. 48-Volt to 12-Volt step down circuitry is therefore not necessary in
switch management module303 or Ethernet interface modules 311-314.
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Both internal
digital system401 and
PoE module321 are coupled to Ethernet
port access panel420. In the described example, Ethernet
port access panel420 has 24 Ethernet ports, including
Ethernet port425. If a powered device is coupled to
Ethernet port425,
PoE module321 supplies the received 48-Volt supply voltage to Ethernet port 425 (and thereby supplies power to the powered device). Conversely, if a non-PoE device is coupled to
Ethernet port425, the 48-Volt supply voltage received by
PoE module321 is not used to
power Ethernet port425. Rather, signaling on
Ethernet port425 is implemented entirely by the 12-Volt internal
digital system401.
- FIG. 4
is a schematic diagram of Ethernet interface module 311 (which is identical to Ethernet interface modules 312-314).
Ethernet interface module311 is a motherboard that includes printed
circuit board400, 12-Volt internal
digital system401,
male connector element410, female connector elements 415-416 and Ethernet
port access panel420.
Male connector element410 is inserted into a corresponding female connector element on
backplane305, thereby coupling
Ethernet interface module311 to both 12-Volt
power sourcing module301 and 48-Volt power sourcing module 302 (if present). The 12-Volt output signal provided by
power sourcing module301 is used to power internal
digital system401.
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Female connector elements 415-416 of
motherboard400 are configured to receive corresponding
male connector elements325 and 326 present on
PoE module321, thereby placing
PoE module321 into electrical contact with
Ethernet interface module311.
PoE module321 is an optional daughter card, which is connected to
motherboard400 to enable
Ethernet interface module311 to support powered devices connected to Ethernet
port access panel420.
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In the described example,
Ethernet interface modules311 and 312 are coupled to
corresponding PoE modules321 and 322, while
Ethernet interface modules313 and 314 are not coupled to corresponding PoE modules. However, it is understood that any, all or none of the Ethernet interface modules 311-314 can be coupled to corresponding PoE modules in other embodiments.
- Ethernet switch
300 operates as follows in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Ethernet switch300 is initially booted up and initialized when 12-Volt
power sourcing module301 is present and enabled. During the initialization process, system software (which is implemented by switch management module 303) does not attempt to recognize any PoE modules present in
Ethernet switch300. That is, the initialization process proceeds as if there are no PoE modules present in
Ethernet switch300. At this time, each of the Ethernet interface modules 311-314 (including each associated internal digital system) is initialized by the system software, wherein
Ethernet switch300 operates entirely in response to 12-Volt power supplied by the 12-Volt
power sourcing module301. The 48-Volt
power sourcing module302 need not be enabled during this portion of the initialization phase.
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A portion of the system software is responsible for detecting the presence and health of the power sourcing modules within
Ethernet switch300. After
Ethernet switch300 is operating in response to 12-Volt
power sourcing module301, the system software will generate an event upon detecting the presence and good health of the first 48-Volt power supply detected in Ethernet switch 300 (e.g., 48-Volt power sourcing module 302). The PoE modules are powered up in response to the 48-Volt supply voltage provided by 48-Volt
power sourcing module302. Note that digital circuitry on a PoE module may be powered by a 3.3-Volt supply voltage that is created by stepping down the received 48-Volt supply voltage.
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The event generated upon detecting the first 48-Volt power sourcing module is provided to PoE software, which is also implemented by
switch management module303. This event causes the PoE software to trigger the execution of an initialization code that, as part of the initialization process, attempts to detect and recognize all PoE modules present in
Ethernet switch300. Because this phase of the initialization process is not initiated until after 48-Volt power is supplied to Ethernet interface modules 311-314, PoE module detection is guaranteed to succeed if a PoE module is connected to the associated Ethernet interface module, and fail if no PoE module is connected to the associated Ethernet interface module. Any detected PoE modules are initialized and fully configured by
switch management module303, in response to corresponding user provided instructions.
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It is important to generate the event indicating that a 48-Volt power supply has been detected before allowing the PoE software to search for PoE modules, because the PoE software is incapable of detecting a PoE module in the absence of a 48-Volt power supply. If the PoE software were to attempt to detect the presence of PoE modules in the absence of a 48-Volt power supply, then no PoE modules present in the
Ethernet switch300 would be detected. Moreover, the system software would be unable to subsequently detect a PoE module that is not initially detected, because of a hardware design limitation. That is, the hardware design typically does not specify an explicit event that can trigger the software to begin searching for PoE modules, other than the presence event of the first detected 48-Volt power sourcing module.
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The present invention enables Ethernet interface modules (motherboards) and PoE modules (daughter cards) to be manufactured as separate entities and products. Users purchasing an Ethernet switch without the PoE feature will receive Ethernet interface modules that do not include PoE circuitry. Alternately, users purchasing an Ethernet switch with the PoE feature will receive one or more Ethernet interface modules, each having an attached corresponding PoE module. This arrangement provides the manufacturer full flexibility in manufacturing and maintaining inventory of the Ethernet interface modules and PoE modules. In addition, the users realize cost-effectiveness in purchasing Ethernet interface modules without a PoE feature. Moreover, a user will also have the ability to upgrade a non-PoE Ethernet switch to an Ethernet switch capable of supporting PoE functionality, merely by purchasing and installing a PoE module.
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In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, more than one 48-Volt power sourcing module may be included in an Ethernet switch. The additional 48-Volt power sourcing modules provide capacity to enable a larger number of powered devices to be connected to the Ethernet switch. The operation of
Ethernet switch300, with one additional 48-Volt power sourcing module, is described below.
- FIG. 5
is a state diagram illustrating the operation of
Ethernet switch300 in response to a pair of 48-Volt power sourcing modules. In the
initial state501, the 12-Volt system is operational, but the PoE modules have not yet been enabled. That is, the system software has not yet generated an event indicating the presence of an operational 48-Volt power supply, so the power allocated to the PoE modules is set to zero. At least one of the Ethernet interface modules has an attached PoE module, and there are a total of N powered devices coupled to the ports of these Ethernet interface modules.
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The system software generates
event1 upon detecting the presence of a first 48-Volt power sourcing module having a first capacity, X. The system software increases the available power capacity of the PoE subsystem to X, which triggers: (a) the initialization of the PoE modules, (b) the detection of any PoE modules in the Ethernet interface modules, and (c) the initialization of PoE drivers in each detected PoE module. The PoE subsystem uses the PoE drivers to enable Nx powered devices, thereby placing these powered devices in a powered up state. The number of powered devices in a denied power state is designated Mx, wherein Mx=N−Nx. This condition is illustrated as
state502 in
FIG. 5. Note that a port will enter a ‘denied power’ state when there is insufficient power capacity available to meet the powering needs of the port.
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Processing will return to
state501 from
state502 if the system software determines that the first 48-Volt power sourcing module has been disabled or becomes otherwise unavailable. In this transition, which is illustrated as
event6 in
FIG. 5, the system software detects that the PoE power capacity has been reduced from X to zero, thereby triggering shutdown of the PoE modules wherein all allocated system resources (including PoE driver resources) are cleaned up. The PoE subsystem makes no attempts to access the PoE hardware, because all of the PoE modules have lost power.
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When in
state502, the system software will generate
event2 upon detecting the presence of a second 48-Volt power sourcing module having a second capacity, Y. The system software increases the available power capacity of the PoE subsystem to X+Y, which triggers the PoE subsystem to enable Ny additional powered devices, thereby placing these additional powered devices in the powered up state. The number of powered devices in the powered up state is designated Nx+y, wherein Nx+y=Nx+Ny. The number of powered devices in the denied power state is designated Mx+y, wherein Mx+y=N−Nx+y. This condition is illustrated as
state503 in
FIG. 5.
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Note that processing will return to
state502 from
state503 if the second 48-Volt power sourcing module has been disabled or becomes otherwise unavailable. In this transition, which is illustrated as
event5 in
FIG. 5, the system software reduces the PoE power capacity from X+Y to X, thereby triggering the PoE subsystem to disable Ny powered devices for power recovery. At this time, Nx powered devices are in the power up state and Mx powered devices are in the denied power state.
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If the second 48-Volt power sourcing module is enabled before the first 48-Volt power sourcing module (from initial state 501), then the system software generates event 3 (which is similar to event 1) and proceeds to state 504 (which is similar to state 503). Processing can return to
state501 from
state504 if the second 48-Volt power sourcing module is disabled. In this case, the system software generates
event8, which is processed in a manner similar to
event6.
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Processing can also proceed from
state504 to
state503 if the first 48-Volt power sourcing module is subsequently enabled. In this case, the system software generates
event4, which is processed in a manner similar to
event2. Processing can also return from
state503 to
state504 if the first 48-Volt power sourcing module is disabled. In this case, the system software generates
event7, which is processed in a manner similar to
event5.
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Although the present invention has been described in connection with various embodiments, it is understood that variations of these embodiments would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art. Thus, the present invention is limited only by the following claims.
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1. An interface module for an Ethernet switch comprising:
a printed circuit board having a first connector element for receiving a first supply voltage and a second supply voltage, and a second connector element for receiving a daughterboard;
a digital system on the printed circuit board, wherein the digital system is powered by the first supply voltage;
a power over internet (PoE) module located on a daughterboard inserted into the second connector element of the printed circuit board, wherein the PoE module is powered by the second supply voltage; and
one or more Ethernet ports, each coupled to the digital system and the PoE module by the printed circuit board.
2. The interface module of
claim 1, wherein the PoE module provides the second supply voltage to one of the one or more Ethernet ports.
3. The interface module of
claim 1, wherein the second supply voltage is greater than the first supply voltage.
4. The interface module of
claim 1, wherein the PoE module supports powered devices coupled to the one or more Ethernet ports.
5. The interface module of
claim 4, wherein the digital system does not include a PoE subsystem to support powered devices coupled to the one or more Ethernet ports.
6. The interface module of
claim 1, wherein the first connector element is configured to be inserted into a corresponding connector element on a backplane of the Ethernet switch.
7. An interface module for an Ethernet switch comprising:
a printed circuit board having a first connector element that receives a first supply voltage, and a second connector element configured to receive a daughterboard containing a power over Ethernet (PoE) module;
a digital system on the printed circuit board, wherein the digital system is powered by the first supply voltage; and
one or more Ethernet ports, each coupled to the digital system and the second connector element by the printed circuit board.
8. The interface module of
claim 7, further comprising a daughterboard including a PoE module inserted into the second connector element of the printed circuit board.
9. The interface module of
claim 8, wherein the first connector element also receives a second supply voltage, wherein the PoE module is powered by the second supply voltage received by the first connector element.
10. The interface module of
claim 9, wherein the PoE module provides the second supply voltage to one of the one or more Ethernet ports.
11. The interface module of
claim 9, wherein the second supply voltage is greater than the first supply voltage.
12. The interface module of
claim 8, wherein the PoE module supports powered devices coupled to the one or more Ethernet ports.
13. The interface module of
claim 7, wherein the first connector element is configured to be inserted into a corresponding connector element on a backplane of the Ethernet switch.
14. A method of constructing an interface module for an Ethernet switch comprising:
providing an interface module having one or more Ethernet ports, wherein the interface module only supports non-power over Ethernet (non-PoE) devices coupled to the one or more Ethernet ports, wherein the interface module includes a connector element; and
inserting a power over Ethernet (PoE) module into the connector element of the interface module, wherein the PoE module supports powered devices coupled to the one or more Ethernet ports.
15. An Ethernet switch comprising:
a first interface module having a plurality of Ethernet ports, wherein the first interface module only supports non-power over Ethernet (non-PoE) devices;
a second interface module having a plurality of Ethernet ports, wherein the second interface module supports power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, and wherein the second interface module is identical to the first interface module, except for a PoE module that is inserted into a connector element of the second interface module.
16. The Ethernet switch of
claim 15, wherein the first and second interface modules each include a connector element for receiving a PoE module.
17. The Ethernet switch of
claim 16, further comprising:
a first power supply module that provides a first supply voltage to the first and second interface modules, wherein the first interface module is powered by the first supply voltage; and
a second power supply module that provides a second supply voltage to the first and second interface module, wherein the PoE module of the second interface module is powered by the second supply voltage.
18. The Ethernet switch of
claim 17, wherein the PoE module provides the second supply voltage to one or more of the Ethernet ports of the second interface module.
19. The Ethernet switch of
claim 17, wherein the second supply voltage is greater than the first supply voltage.
20. The Ethernet switch of
claim 17, wherein a portion of the second interface module is powered by the first supply voltage.
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