In PoE terminology, a device that receives power from the network is called a Powered Device (PD).

In PoE terminology, a device that receives power from the network is called a Powered Device (PD).

• A. Powered Device (PD)
• B. Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
• C. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• D. Smart Device

Answer: (A)

In PoE, there are two roles: the device that provides power over the Ethernet link and the device that receives that power. The device that receives power is the Powered Device (PD). This is the endpoint like an IP camera, VoIP phone, or wireless access point that uses the PoE power. The counterpart, the provider of power, is called Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), which handles the delivery and negotiation of power. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is simply backup power hardware and isn’t the PoE term for powering devices over Ethernet. A Smart Device is a generic term and doesn’t specify the PoE role. So the statement is correct: the device that receives power from the network is a Powered Device.

In PoE, there are two roles: the device that provides power over the Ethernet link and the device that receives that power. The device that receives power is the Powered Device (PD). This is the endpoint like an IP camera, VoIP phone, or wireless access point that uses the PoE power. The counterpart, the provider of power, is called Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), which handles the delivery and negotiation of power. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is simply backup power hardware and isn’t the PoE term for powering devices over Ethernet. A Smart Device is a generic term and doesn’t specify the PoE role. So the statement is correct: the device that receives power from the network is a Powered Device.