• Supported Platforms
• EX Series

• Related Topics
• Example: Configuring PoE Interfaces with Different Priorities on an EX Series Switch
• Configuring PoE (CLI Procedure)

management

Syntax

Hierarchy Level

Release Information

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.

class option introduced in Junos OS Release 9.3 for EX Series switches.

Description

Designate the way that the switch's PoE controller allocates power to the PoE interfaces.

Default

class

Options

• class—The amount of power allocated to the interface is determined by the class of the connected powered device. If no powered device is connected, no power is allocated to the interface. See PoE and EX Series Switches Overview for more information about classes of powered devices.
• static—The amount of power allocated to the interface is determined by the value of the maximum-power statement, not the class of the connected powered device. This amount is allocated even when a powered device is not connected to the interface, ensuring that power is available when needed.

Required Privilege Level

system—To view this statement in the configuration.

system-control—To add this statement to the configuration.