Aggregation and Backbone Switching With
PoE
You can use model GC728XP or model GC752XP as an aggregation or backbone switch
that serves as power sourcing equipment (PSE) in a network that gives users high-speed
access to network devices and the Internet. This model can provide PoE or PoE+ to
devices such as WiFi access points, cameras, and VoIP phones.
The following figure shows the switch functioning as an aggregation switch with an
uplink to a high-speed network router, a firewall, and the Internet and connected to a
high-speed storage device, 1G switches, and PoE and PoE+ devices.
In a small office or home office network, you can use the switch as a backbone switch
and connect it directly to your Internet router or Internet modem. The switch can provide
10G Internet speeds only if your Internet connection supports 10G.
Figure 9. Sample aggregation switching with PoE and PoE+
DeviceLetterDeviceLetter
10G-capable ReadyNASESwitch model GC728XA
PoE+ WiFi access pointsFNetwork router or firewallB
PoE camerasGInternetC
PoE VoIP phonesHSwitch model GC110D
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