The world’s most efficient lighting system
DC power distribution represents the future, and X-PoE is at the forefront of this revolution, transforming traditional Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems. It allows for direct dimming of LED lights, all without the need for a PoE Node or an LED Driver while maintaining backward compatibility with IEEE standards.
Introducing Extended Power over Ethernet
IoT Optimized for Light
X-PoEⓇ elevates traditional Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, delivering up to 30% more power for lighting systems without the need for extra hardware such as PoE Nodes and LED drivers. This cost-effective solution speeds up installation and seamlessly integrates with advanced IoT lighting and BMS controls. By simplifying DC lighting setups, X-PoE supports the growth and diversification of the PoE market while ensuring compatibility with IEEE standards. It offers advantages including a reduced carbon footprint, zero standby power consumption, and enhanced efficiency.
What is PoE?
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows both data and electrical power to be transmitted over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying network installations and powering devices.
There are several benefits to PoE including less wiring, material savings and safer handling to mention a few. State of the art PoE systems allow transmitting up to 90W of power in a single data cable. Read more about the benefits of PoE at www.poeconsortium.com
What is X-PoE?
X-PoE, or Extended Power over Ethernet, is a groundbreaking technology extension to the standard PoE. The primary benefit is when integrating PoE with Lighting and related peripherals, as X-PoE obviates the need for an LED driver and enables seamless operation at higher power levels of up to 120W.
Beyond its predecessor, X-PoE boasts an array of exceptional advantages, including faster installation, reduced material use, higher efficiency, zero standby power, and much more. X-PoE switches are fully backwards compatible with standard PoE as defined by the IEEE.
X-PoE Benefits
Lower Bill of Materials
- Increased profits
- Less embodied carbon
- Faster to reach carbon goals
No Electronics inside
- Innovate with smaller delicate designs with no driver
- Offer 10yr, or even lifetime warranty, without worry
Universal design
- Sell Luminaires globally without the need for local certifications and regional customizations
X-PoE Showroom Posters
X-PoE Certification
Lighting Manufacturers
Making a luminaire X-PoE compliant is easy and license free. You can find resources further down on this page on how to retrofit or design your luminaire to be X-PoE Compliant.
- Finding the best mechanical option for the X-PoE RJ-45 Connector.
- Profiling of your light engine to ensure superior dimming, performance and compatibility when used with an X-PoE switch.
- Certified Luminaries and its software profile will be added to our a list of certified devices that can be selected in software on all X-PoE Switches.
- Special partner discount on our UL Certified X-PoE Certified connectors and accessories.
