When implementing PoE, what role is played by a switch?
When implementing PoE, what role is played by a switch?
In the context of Power over Ethernet (PoE), a switch typically acts as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE). The PSE is responsible for providing power to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras, which are referred to as Powered Devices (PDs). Therefore, the correct role played by a switch in PoE is PSE.
The correct answer is B.
B - PSE