The new card is designed for use in locations where installing a local power supply is too expensive, or where a remote power supply system must be implemented for equipment such as video cameras, access control systems, local radio networks, or IP phones.

KEYMILE, a technology provider for access communication solutions and transmission systems, continues to expand its portfolio of solutions for IP applications in dedicated networks. The new Ethernet card provides 12 Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) at up to 1 Gbps via standard RJ45 connections. Combined with 10 GbE backhaul, the bandwidth available for each port is extremely high.

The most important uses for the Ethernet card are IP applications in dedicated networks. For example, Ethernet connections are required in the communication networks of railway operators or utility providers at multiple points for video surveillance, secure access control, Wi-Fi access points, industrial automation, or VoIP telephony. However, providing local power supplies for the various devices often incurs additional costs. The option is available via Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the new card, which is powered through the Ethernet cable. The card delivers up to 30W of output power per port and supports PoE compliant with IEEE 802.3af-2003, as well as PoE+ compliant with IEEE 802.3af-2009.

Another advantage of PoE functionality is that network operators can establish a backup system to address local power grid inefficiencies. This backup system for telecommunications equipment also serves as a backup power system for connected devices. The card can power not only devices compliant with PoE standards but also non-standard modules.
The Ethernet card supports the MileGate switch chassis architecture, in which the multi-service platform functions as a switch with a single IP address—but with a flexible number of ports. As the switch can be expanded with additional Ethernet modules, network operators can easily modify the number of ports to suit local conditions. In addition, the Ethernet module provides Layer 2 switching functionality.
The card meets the high reliability requirements of enterprise networks, for example, with its high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) rating. Due to its wide operating temperature range, the card can also be installed in outdoor cabinets. The new MileGate card with PoE will be available in autumn 2013.

More information or a quote