Configuring 2-event Classification

Restrictions for 2-Event Classification

The following restrictions apply to 2-event classification:

  • Configuration of 2-event classification has to be done before physically connecting any endpoint. Alternatively, do a manual shut and unshut of the ports drawing power.

  • Power to the ports is interrupted in case of microcontroller unit firmware upgrade and ports will be back up immediately after the upgrade.

Example: Configuring 2-Event Classification

This example shows how you can configure 2-event classification:

Device> enable
Device# configure terminal
Device(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1 
Device(config-if)# power inline port 2-event
Device(config-if)# end

Feature History for 2-Event Classification

This table provides release and related information for the features explained in this module.

These features are available in all the releases subsequent to the one they were introduced in, unless noted otherwise.

Release

Feature

Feature Information

2-Event Classification

When a class-4 device gets detected, Cisco IOS allocates 30W without any CDP or LLDP negotiation. This means that even before the link comes up, the class-4 power device gets 30W.

Use the Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform and software image support. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to Cisco Feature Navigator.