The FastIron Edge Switch with IEEE 802.3af based Power over Ethernet (FES-PoE) series provides an industry-leading feature set with greater flexibility, higher reliability, enhanced security, and expanded quality of service - while simplifying network management complexity and reducing on-going training expenses. The FES-POE is the ideal platform choice for applications that require advanced high-availability, superior performance and advanced power features, including Voice over IP (VoIP), IP video security/surveillance and Wireless LAN (WLAN) deployment.FastIron Edge Switch support of the IEEE 802.3af standard ensures interoperability with other IEEE 802.3af compliant devices, providing the ability to deliver electrical power (-48v DC at up to 15.4 watts) across Category 5 (or above) Ethernet cabling infrastructures. This technology allows network administrators to deploy Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices to user locations, without restructuring existing power distribution plant.The FES product family increases your network's Return on Investment (ROI) and decreases its Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by using common sparing components and offering improved functionality through a common feature set controlled by de facto standard Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax, all in a compact (1.5 Rack Units) form factor at industry leading prices. With an advanced hardware platform to provide user selectable Layer 2 switching with software upgradeability to full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing - the FastIron Edge Switch with Power over Ethernet is the ideal networking platform for today's enterprise wiring closet applications.The Foundry Networks FastIron Edge Switch with Power over Ethernet (FES-PoE) family establishes the next benchmark in edge connectivity by delivering the most adaptable feature set combined with the highest amount of power available for PoE device support. A total of 480 watts dedicated to PoE resets the industry high-water mark by offering more power per port based on a single power supply in a fixed configuration system, with option for a second, internal redundant power supply delivering 100% system and PoE redundancy. To meet existing and emerging network requirements, the FES-POE systems delivers a full complement of standards-based, feature-rich layer 2 switching and Layer 3 multiprotocol routing capabilities, comprehensive hardware and software redundancy, complete QoS controls including prioritization and rate limiting, standard and extended ACLs, integrated Copper Gigabit Ethernet ports, and more. The extensive feature set supports network requirements ranging from basic connectivity to multicast-enabled full streaming audio/video applications for converged services including Voice over IP (VoIP).