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Dual mode power over ethernet controller

  • US 7,515,526 B2
  • Filed: 12/21/2004
  • Issued: 04/07/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A power over Ethernet controller arranged to control a plurality of ports, the controller comprising:

  • a plurality of ports;

    a control module; and

    a means for enabling power to each specific port of the plurality of ports responsive to said control module, each of the specific ports having associated therewith a particular priority;

    said control module having a first mode of operation in which;

    responsive to receipt of a command from a supervisory control circuitry to enable a port, said control module determines a highest priority port of the plurality of ports requesting power, and enables said determined highest priority port via said power enabling means;

    and a second mode of operation in which;

    responsive to receipt of a command from the supervisory control circuitry to enable a specific port of the plurality of ports, said control module enables said specific port via said power enabling means.

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