POE Adapter question

[Kristi2k]

Is it safe to run a POE device through a regular patch panel? Here's what I have right now for a set up:

Cable modem-router-Gb Switch- patch panel - non poe devices

I want to connect take a POE power injector adapter before the patch panel and run the POE cable through one of the ports on the patch panel while the non POE end of the adapter connects to the switch. Will this be fine or should I put the adapter after the patch panel? This will be powering a POE camera.

 

[drebo]

Yes, this is perfectly safe.

 

[imagoon]

Also agree. The only note I would add is that you are fine as long it is a normal PoE adapter and not one those "custom only for X devices" ones. The panel and cable itself will be fine but that port on the other end might become an "ethernet killer" for other devices.

Thankfully this pretty rare now as most people got on the proper PoE bandwagon.

 

[Kristi2k]

What do you mean by Ethernet killer? This is the injector:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Q87KP2/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

 

[drebo]

What do you mean by Ethernet killer? This is the injector:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Q87KP2/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

Some PoE injectors are passive power for specific applications.

The one you linked should be standard. Check with the product specs to see. If it's 802.3af, you're fine.

 

[imagoon]

What do you mean by Ethernet killer? This is the injector:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Q87KP2/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

Your fine. That one meets the specs. There are odd ball ones that output nonstandard voltage and current levels on the incorrect pins and the like. It works for the nonstandard device it supports but can burn up other devices plugged in to that port.