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Which PoE mode enables powered-device detection and guarantees power when the device is detected?

The correct answer is B. static. Static PoE mode ensures powered device detection and guarantees power by reserving a specified amount from the switch's power budget.

Submitted by andreas_gr· Mar 5, 2026

Question

Which PoE mode enables powered-device detection and guarantees power when the device is detected?

Options

  • Adynamic
  • Bstatic
  • Cactive
  • Dauto

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    89% (17)
  • D
    5% (1)

Why each option

Static PoE mode ensures powered device detection and guarantees power by reserving a specified amount from the switch's power budget.

Adynamic

Dynamic PoE (often `auto`) allocates power on demand and allows for power oversubscription, which does not inherently guarantee a reserved power level.

BstaticCorrect

In static PoE mode, the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) first performs powered-device detection. Upon detection, it then reserves and guarantees to supply a pre-configured maximum amount of power to that port from its total power budget, ensuring consistent power availability for the detected device.

Cactive
Dauto

Concept tested: PoE power allocation modes

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3560/software/release/12_2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg/swpoe.html#wp1021481

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