Parameter regulations: This standard defines the maximum power supply power of POE switches as 15. 95W), the maximum voltage is 48V (AC voltage is between 44~57V), the maximum current is 350mA, and the maximum transmission distance is 100 meters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches combine data and power delivery into a single Ethernet cable, simplifying deployment of devices such as access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and IoT equipment. Main. This paper explains the basics of PoE, explores how the industrial sector can benefit from PoE technology, and describes the PoE capabilities that Cisco ® industrial switches offer and the tools available for proper design, monitoring, and deployment. Officially ratified in September 2018, IEEE 802.