An architect plans where to deploy new Aruba 320 Series APs at a customer site. The architect plans for the APs to be installed on the ceiling where power is inaccessible. The Ethernet cable run to these locations is CAT6, and the customer wants to support at least 1 GbE connectivity. The architect plans to connect each AP with one Ethernet port to a switch in a nearby wiring closet.
Which feature does the switch need to support for this deployment?
The primary concern in this scenario is to provide power to the Aruba 320 Series APs, which will be installed on the ceiling where power is inaccessible. Ethernet cables can carry both data and power, known as Power over Ethernet (PoE). Considering the APs likely require more power than standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af) provides, PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) is necessary as it can deliver up to 30 watts of power. This ensures that the access points receive sufficient power and maintain at least 1 GbE connectivity, as required by the customer.
anwer Its A