High power PoE

[gkasprow]

There are 60 and 85W PoE modules avaialble from Silvertel.
They need an 802.3bt class switch but are backward compatible with AT sources

[jordens]

Nice. To me AT compatibility is crucial, I don't see BT switches very often.
I'm really looking forward to active temperature, total power management, sharing, and dynamic limiting on Thermostat and especially Thermostat_EEM.

[gkasprow]

the 802.3bt module has 17mm, it's too high for 4HP EEM

[gkasprow]

But, AG5810 would fit. But would require significant board re-design

[jordens]

Isn't the fan mezzanine (incl screw heads etc) too high for 4 HP anyway? Even if it just fits, wouldn't the fan choke on the proximity to the adjacent board?

[gkasprow]

The idea is to use it when a convection cooling or fan tray is not used. In such cases, we could either install a 2HP filler or go for an 8HP panel.