Along with the already great Smart Managed Plus features, the GS308EP switch further enhances your business networking experience with exciting functionalities: advanced PoE controls, including power allocation override, remote activation/deactivation/power cycling, and more for easy energy management of PoE-connected devices. Uninterrupted PoE: Keep the PoE power on even when the switch is updating firmware or performing a software reboot. Simplified VLAN and QoS setup. With Power over Ethernet, you can power compatible devices through the network cable. This significantly reduces cabling efforts, especially for endpoints like wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras, while providing high flexibility in device placement. The IEEE 802.3at standard offers a maximum of 25.4 watts of power per PoE+ port with a voltage of up to 50 volts. The standard assumes that after line losses, 21.90 watts of usable power remain or can be drawn to avoid exceeding the maximum power output. For PoE+, a Cat5e/6 cable with a maximum length of 100 meters is recommended.