HP Switch to manage PoE efficiently 1

[elanvolant]

I'm looking for an HP switch that will allow me to schedule PoE to shut off say between midnight and 6am so we are not powering 70 IP Phones when they are not going used. I know other brands have this capability, but do any of the HPs?

What about shutting off PoE to ports that aren't being used?

Thanks.

- Elan

 

[cajuntank]

There is no automated function built into the switch, the function to do what your wanting is done through the switch management software called E-PCM Plus Network Management. You create PoE policies in the software to shutdown PoE or turn on PoE at defined schedules. They usually send a 30 or 90 day trial (don't remember off the top of my head), but it's not too much money for a 50 device license (

http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/pro...etwork_Management_Software_Series/index.aspx)

See pdf link below for PoE policy setup.

http://h40060.www4.hp.com/procurve/...ingPolicyTechnicalBrief_Jun_08_WW_Eng_Ltr.pdf

Hope that helps.