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Providing Reliable, Manageable Power for VoIP Network Wiring Closets

A VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) network offers unified communications that far exceed traditional phone systems. However, the transition to VoIP presents a number of challenges, including assessing the ability of your network to handle traffic requiring real-time performance. Typical network wiring closet designs can’t handle the increased wattage and heat output of PoE switches used to power IP phones, especially where power capacity, battery backup runtime and system availability are concerned.