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Question 37 Discussion

The FortiSwitch CLI output of the diagnose switch-controller switch-info poe summary command for the switch Access-1 is shown. It shows that two ports have Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled and are already in use. What is the most important consideration if you want to connect additional PoE devices to FortiSwitch? (Choose one answer)

  • A. All plugged devices use the same PoE standard: 802.3af/at.
  • B. The FortiSwitch model supports the number of PoE devices that you want to connect.
  • C. The PoE power mode matches the PoE standard of the device.
  • D. The total PoE consumption must not exceed the FortiSwitch power budget.
Correct Answer: D

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javaughn Bryan 2025-12-17 07:17:59

Selected Answers: D


D is correct.

Note that the total amount of power delivered by a switch CANNOT exceed its budget.
The total amount of power delivered by all PoE ports on a switch CANNOT exceed its budget.

The most important thing is the FortiSwitch has a shared PoE power budget, so even if ports are free and devices match the PoE standard, new devices might not get power if the total wattage of all powered ports exceeds the switch’s budget; for example, a switch with a 185 watt budget already delivering power to several ports may refuse additional PDs or cut power to lower priority ports, so always calculate the combined expected draw before adding more PoE devices.

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