Netgate 6100 powered by POE

[codechurn]

Would it be possible to power the Netgate 6100 via a POE splitter?

[keyser]

@codechurn theoretically yes if you use Class 6 (Poe++).
Class 4 Poe+ has 25.5w max power and the 6100 can surpass that while running depending on config and workload.

There is the “small” problem of converting the POE++ output to 12v which the 6100 uses though….

[stephenw10]

Yes you would need some external hardware device to act as the 12V PSU from the PoE. But theoretically it should work. Not something I've ever tested it myself though.

[mvikman]

Probably something like this, never had the chance of testing the poe splitters.
https://www.planet.com.tw/en/product/poe-173s-12v

Also you'd be usually limited to 1gig speed.

[codechurn]

Any thoughts on where one could source a DC barrel to Coax connector that Netgate uses?

[stephenw10]

It's a pretty standard socket. 2.5x5.5 barrel plug I believe. The only unusual thing is that it's locking.