Microsemi Announces High-Power Gigabit Multi-Port Midspan Series

By DE Editors

Microsemi Corporation (Irvine, CA) launched a high-power gigabit series of multi-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) midspans based on pre-standard IEEE 802.3at specifications.

Designated PD-7000G, the additions to Microsemi's PowerDsine product portfolio allow double the power currently available within the existing IEEE 802.3af PoE standards, thus enabling broad WiMAX, PTZ cameras, and 802.11n access point and thin client network applications.

The PD-7000G Midspan Family includes 6-, 12- and 24- port versions, complementing Microsemi's 30W single-port high-power PD-7001G PowerDsine unit targeting networks of low-density IP devices.

The PD-7000G multi-port units include PowerDsine's PowerView Pro management option that allows simple and efficient monitoring and control of network devices. This secure SNMPv3 application enables remote power-off/power-on, unit scheduling, UPS power monitoring, and web-based monitoring. Production units will be available in March 2008, with prototypes and demo units available on order in February.

Microsemi also announced at the CES Show the 1-port high-power midspan, a prototype with power-line communication capability. The PD-7001G/PLC was developed with Panasonic's HD-PLC technology to enable high-power devices such as WLAN Access Points, IP and PTZ security cameras, VoIP and video phones, WiMAX and Thin Clients to connect on a PLC network.

By using PoE, the network user eliminates the power-supply and power cables to end devices, eliminating the cost needed to install additional AC outlets while using a safe low voltage (up to 57V) supply to the end devices.

For more information from Microsemi Corporation, go to PowerDsine PoE products.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.