power-over-ethernet allocate-by

Syntax

power-over-ethernet allocate-by {usage | class}

no power-over-ethernet allocate-by {usage | class}

Description

Configures the power allocation method. Power allocation method is initially based on usage. PSE Allocated power value will change to LLDP negotiated power if and when LLDP exchange takes place between PSE and PD. When there is no LLDP negotiation, PSE Allocated Power Value will be the actual instantaneous power draw and reserve power based on actual consumption. In allocate-by class, power allocation is based on PD requested class and PSE allocated power value will be the LLDP negotiated power when LLDP exchange takes place between PSE and PD. . When there is no LLDP negotiation, PSE Allocate Power will be based on PD class. Reserve power is based on PD Class. By default, power allocation is by usage.

The no form of this command resets the action to default.

Command context

config-if

Authority

Administrators or local user group members with execution rights for this command.

Examples

Configuring the power allocation method:

switch(config)# interface 1/1/1
switch(config-if)# power-over-ethernet allocate-by usage
switch(config-if)# power-over-ethernet allocate-by class

Resetting power allocation method:

switch(config-if)# no power-over-ethernet allocate-by class