PoE Configuration Guide

Configure persistent PoE with 2-event enabled and fast PoE

Updated: September 15, 2025

Overview

Steps to configure persistent PoE with 2-event enabled and fast PoE.

Perform this task to configure Persistent PoE with 2-event enabled and Fast PoE to enable a PSE to higher power to a powered device.

Procedure

	1.	enable Example: `Device> enable` Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password, if prompted.
	2.	configure terminal Example: `Device# configure terminal` Enters global configuration mode.
	3.	interface interface-id Example: `Device(config)# interface gigabitethernet1/0/4` Specifies the physical port to be configured, and enters interface configuration mode.
	4.	power inline port 2-event Example: `Device(config-if)# power inline port 2-event` Enables 2-event classification on the port of the switch.
	5.	end Example: `Device(config-if)# end` Returns to privileged EXEC mode.

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Configure persistent PoE with 2-event enabled and fast PoE

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