Power Two Devices From One Connection

A PoE+ switch port can deliver up to 25.5W of power to a connected powered device. But in installations where multiple devices share the same location, dedicating a separate port and cable run to each one isn't always the most efficient approach. Consider a security installation with an existing 12V camera and a newer PoE-powered network device. Both need power, both occupy the same area, but they don't use the same power standard.

The PoE Texas GAT-AF-12V12W offers another option. Using one IEEE 802.3at PoE+ input, it provides two independent outputs: 12V DC power for compatible non-PoE equipment and a separate IEEE 802.3af PoE connection for another powered device. Instead of treating each device as a separate installation, you can distribute power to both from a single PoE+ connection.

Put Your Available PoE+ Power to Work

The GAT-AF-12V12W takes an incoming PoE+ connection and distributes its available power across two outputs:

• 12V DC output: Delivers up to 12W of continuous power for compatible non-PoE equipment.

• 802.3af PoE output: Supplies up to 12.95W to a second PoE-powered device.

Together, the outputs provide up to 24.95W of combined power, within the 25.5W available from a standard IEEE 802.3at PoE+ port at the powered-device end.

This configuration makes better use of an existing network connection. Rather than running separate infrastructure for each device, installers can power compatible equipment with different power requirements from one PoE+ connection.

The important consideration is the combined power budget. Each connected device must stay within its respective output limit, and the upstream PoE+ source must have sufficient available power.

Keep Existing Hardware While Expanding Your PoE Network

Network upgrades don't always happen all at once. Existing installations may include reliable 12V equipment that still meets operational requirements, alongside newer devices designed for PoE. Replacing functional hardware simply to standardize power requirements can increase project costs. Installing separate power supplies for legacy equipment can also introduce additional wiring and maintenance points.

The GAT-AF-12V12W allows both types of equipment to operate within the same installation. Its 12V DC output supports compatible non-PoE devices, while its separate 802.3af output powers another PoE device.

This is particularly useful in:

• Security retrofits: Retain a compatible 12V camera while adding a new 802.3af-powered device at the same location.

• Edge computing: Supply 12V DC power to a compatible single-board computer while powering a separate PoE network device.

• Digital signage: Power a compatible 12V media player alongside another PoE-powered device at a display location.

• Automation and control: Support compatible 12V controllers and PoE equipment installed within the same enclosure or equipment area.

For system integrators, this means more flexibility when combining existing infrastructure with newer network equipment. You can upgrade individual components without necessarily replacing the entire installation.

Get More From Your Existing PoE Infrastructure

When an installation requires both 12V DC and PoE power, you don't necessarily need separate power infrastructure for every device. The PoE Texas GAT-AF-12V12W combines two power outputs in one compact solution, helping installers support mixed-device deployments, retain compatible existing equipment, and extend network connectivity.

Make your next PoE+ installation more flexible.

Explore the GAT-AF-12V12W and see how it can simplify your next network deployment.

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