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Network PoE Budget Calculator

Calculate Power over Ethernet budget from device count and power draw. Verify switch PoE capacity for phones, APs, cameras, and more.

Inputs

W
W
W
W
W

Results

Total PoE Required

680 W

PoE Utilization

45.9 %

Remaining Budget

800 W

Total PoE Budget1,480 W
Budget OK (1=Yes)1
Total PoE Devices63
Avg Watts per Device10.8 W
Addl Phones Possible123
Addl APs Possible32
Poe Standard802.3at (PoE+)
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter IP Phones, Watts per Phone, and Wireless Access Points.
  2. Set Watts per AP, IP Cameras, and Watts per Camera.
  3. Adjust Other PoE Devices, Watts per Other Device as needed.
  4. Review Total PoE Required (W), PoE Utilization (%), and Remaining Budget (W).
  5. Use Total PoE Budget (W) and Budget OK (1=Yes) to inform your decision.
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Formula

Total PoE = Σ(Device Count × Watts/Device); Budget = Switches × Budget/Switch

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