Phihong’s 8-port Ultra Poe Midspan Reaches Full Power Of 60w Per Port

April 27, 2010 - PRLog -- Phihong USA, a global leader in Power-over-Ethernet solutions, has developed an 8-port Power-over-Ethernet midspan that provides Ultra PoE technology with full power of 60W per port. Designated the POE480U-8UP, the low-cost midspan provides total full power of 480W and requires no power management. This Power-over-Ethernet device is ideal for remotely powering applications such as wireless access points, computer workstations, security systems and IP cameras with heaters.

“The Ultra POE480U-8UP enables remote powering of high-power devices outside or on the top of a pole without having to run AC power to the location,” said Keith Hopwood, vice president of marketing, Phihong USA. “This advanced midspan technology provides full power on every port and is a more cost-effective solution for expanding your network’s capability because it saves thousands of dollars in cost and time when compared to hiring an electrician to install power where it is needed.”

The 480W, 8-port Ultra PoE midspan is 17.25 inches x 8.98 inches x 1.75 inches. Data networks are avai1able with 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and 1000BASE-T data rates. The POE480U has safety and protection systems designed to meet the IEEE 802.3 standards, including detection, disconnect and overload control.

The outputs are equipped with short-circuit and overload protection, and the output can be shorted permanently without damage. Over-temperature protection allows the midspan to automatically shut down without being damaged. The voltage range of the AC input is 90VAC to 264VAC, with AC input frequency from 47Hz to 63Hz. There is also an optional DC input available.

Even before the PoE Plus standard was approved in 2009, users were demanding applications that require more than 30W of power per port, such as computer workstations, LCD display panels, and WAP arrays. Other emerging applications, including emergency lighting security system sensors, and even medical monitoring, will greatly benefit from combining data and centralized backup power. Phihong’s Ultra PoE products can deliver from 60W to 80W per port with the same protection and safety precautions as standard PoE.

Typical pricing for Phihong’s POE480U-8UP is $1,244.07 each.

PhihongUSA offers the most cost-efficient, function-rich power-on-demand midspans on the market today. Designed, tested and manufactured in the United States, the best-in-class midspans meet the current and future IEEE specifications, provide backward compatibility with legacy equipment and provide cost-effective flexibility for future-proofing any network environment.

About Phihong
Phihong is one of the leading suppliers of power solutions, including power supplies, adapters, and Power-over-Ethernet products, to networking and consumer electronics OEMs.  With global sales for 2010 expected in excess of $550 million, Phihong has engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America, Taiwan and mainland China.  For more information contact Keith Hopwood, Phihong USA Corporation, 47800 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, or call (510) 445-0100, fax (510) 445-1678, email poe@phihongusa.com, or visit http://www.midspans.com.