How to schedule power supply on a PoE port?

PoE Scheduling allows you to conveniently turn off devices whenever they are not needed according to your custom schedule. This article explains how to configure PoE Scheduling on Switch or Media Converter ports. A general overview of the PoE Scheduling tab can be found here.

PoE scheduling requires a network to be configured with firmware version 3.5 or newer.

How to configure PoE scheduling?

The weekly PoE scheduling can be configured in the 'PoE Scheduling' tab on your Switch or Media Converter Details page. Follow these steps:

1. Log into the Plasma Cloud console;
2. Select the Organisation and Network containing the device from top-right menu.
3. In the main menu on the left, navigate to Switches or Media Converter.
4. Click on your device of interest in the table. This will take you to the Device Details page.
5. Locate the PoE Scheduling tab below the network chart.

Within the PoE scheduling tab, follow these steps:

1. Choose a schedule from the drop-down menu or create a new one using the "+" button.
2. Assign a schedule by clicking on individual ports or by click-and-dragging over multiple ports within the device graphic. Alternatively, use the 'Assign to All' button located above the device graphic for bulk assignment.
3. The PoE schedule icon will appear on selected ports. To deselect a port, click again or use the Unassign from All button.
4. Press Save.

Manage PoE schedules

To update the time slots in a schedule, navigate to Main Menu > Settings > Schedules and follow the instructions outlined in this article.

Use the PoE Scheduling settings page to get an overview of the schedules assigned to your ports. Simply select a schedule from the drop-down menu. If it has been assigned, PoE schedule icon will appear on the respective port(s).

Port Settings page

PoE scheduling can also be configured through a Port Settings page, as described in this article.