Simplicity – PowerDsine 6500/6500G Midspan (PoE injector) is a plug-and-play product - once turned on, it initiates a negotiation process with all connected data terminals, then powers all valid powered devices detected. Users may opt to have the Midspan operate continuously or, alternatively, may use the Midspan’s management facilities to control and monitor the device. For the greatest possible ease of use, no reconfiguration of the switch is ever required.

Scalability & Flexibility – The 6500/6500G Series supports large installations using multiple 24-port units, in places where multi-user IP telephony systems are installed. 12 and 6-port models optimally suit smaller installations where WLAN access points and security cameras are involved. The Midspan optimizes PoE port count since an existing switch can be used along with a Midspan that supports only the exact number of required PoE ports.

Powerful Management - PowerDsine's PowerView Pro application provides a Web-based network management system that supports SNMPv3.
PowerView Pro is fully standards-compliant and may be managed by such common management platforms as HP OpenView, SNMPc and others. Supported management functions include switching on and off of specific ports, setting Midspan parameters and monitoring Midspan activity. For example, a remote access point can be reset in case of failure by issuing a simple command. Additionally, an alarm can be generated when this same access point fails to accept power from the Midspan.

Airtight Security – Powerful security mechanisms guard the Midspan from outside threats of any kind. An MD5 authentication algorithm is invoked during link establishment, while a DES privacy algorithm maintains continuous runtime operational safety.

Compatibility – The 6500/6500G series enables interoperability with any 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet switch and with virtually any type of powered device.

Standards Compliance – All 6500/6500G series Midspans comply with the IEEE 802.3af standard, enabling full interoperability with common powered devices and ensuring the safety of non-PoE terminals (such as desktop/laptop computers), even in the face of faulty power provision that could have resulted in electric damage.

Legacy Powered Device Support – 6500/6500G series Midspans may be used to power pre-standard PoE applications, such as Cisco legacy terminals and others. PowerDsine's Active Splitter component enables the support of pre-standard applications, where no accommodations for PoE power provision through RJ45 inlets have been made. A list of interoperable powered devices can be found in PowerDsine's Selection Guide.

Future-Proof Investment – Midspan deployment effectively extends the effective lifespan of your network equipment. 6500 series Midspans may be fully integrated with existing networks, saving the need to swap out non- PoE switches for ones with PoE capabilities.

Minimal Network Downtime – Midspan installation is designed to ensure that organizational productivity remains as high as possible, typically involving network downtime of no more than a few hours.

Centralized Power Distribution – The Midspan, backed by a central UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), provides cost-effective distribution of backed-up power and ensures uninterrupted network operation, even in cases of electrical power outages.

Cost Savings – Deploying 6500/6500G series Midspans is far less costly than upgrading to a PoE switch, or buying a brand new one.Midspan installation is considerably easier than switch installation - driving costs lower.