MGE UPS Systems Launches New PoE Midspan Products
MGE UPS Systems Inc. (Costa Mesa, CA), a developer of high-availability power solutions, announced the launch of its new Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) midspan products (also known as power hubs), which ensure continuous power to remotely connected IP telephones, wireless LANs, Bluetooth access points and IP-powered video surveillance and security systems, when used in conjunction with an MGE uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
The PoE devices integrate power and data onto a single CAT 5/5e and 6 cabling infrastructure, eliminating the need to install separate electrical wiring and power outlets. The 24-port, 10 Mbps/100 Mbps midspan resides between the Ethernet switch and the connected equipment to provide up to 15.4 W of 48 Vdc power per port as defined by the IEEE 802.3af standard for end devices. Internet protocol (IP) phones and other compliant devices are fully supported without modifying the existing active network equipment and wiring. By pairing the midspan with an extended run-time MGE UPS, Voice-over-IP (VoIP) phones can realize up to five nines of reliability.
The new 19 in rack-mount, 1U-high midspan features advanced auto-sensing algorithms for non-powered device protection. In addition, the midspan is also available with a Web-based SNMP management option that remotely controls the midspan and gathers essential telemetry. The remote management provides immediate alerts, responds to changes to the IP phones in the field and enables remote devices to reset. The units feature front-panel LEDs to indicate system status as well as supply to RJ45 ports.
The new MGE midspan units feature a two-year warranty and meet UL/cUL, CE, FCC Part 15, Class B with FTP cable standards and approvals. Available now, the midspan units are priced at $1,199. The SNMP version is priced at $1,499.
