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About passive POE, active POE, POE+ & POE++

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows network cables to carry electrical power along with data, enabling powered devices to receive power and data from a single Ethernet cable. PoE is commonly used for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and network cameras, among other devices. There are different types of PoE, including Passive PoE, Active PoE, PoE+, and PoE++. Here's a brief overview of each type: Passive PoE: In Passive PoE, power is simply applied to the Ethernet cable, regardless of whether a device is connected or not. The power level is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Passive PoE is often used for non-standard applications and can be less reliable than other types of PoE. Active PoE: Active PoE uses negotiation between the device and the power source to determine the required power level. This allows for more precise power delivery and can help prevent damage to devices that cannot handle higher power levels. PoE+: PoE+ (also known as IEEE 802.3at) pro

How to calculate the battery backup time of a UPS ?

To calculate the battery backup time of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), you need to know the following information: Battery capacity in Ampere-hours (Ah): This is the total amount of charge the battery can store. It's usually written on the battery or the UPS specification sheet. Load in watts (W): This is the amount of power the UPS is supplying to your devices. It's usually written on the device's label or the UPS specification sheet. Efficiency of the UPS (%): This is the percentage of power that the UPS can deliver to your devices compared to the power it draws from the wall outlet. It's usually written on the UPS specification sheet. Once you have these three pieces of information, you can use the following formula to calculate the battery backup time of the UPS: Battery backup time (in hours) = Battery capacity (in Ah) x Efficiency (%) / Load (in watts) For example, if you have a UPS with a battery capacity of 100 Ah, an efficiency of 90%, and a load of 200