Exam 200-301 topic 1 question 21 discussion

PoE monitoring and policing compares the power consumption on ports with the administrative maximum value (either a configured maximum value or the port’s default value). If the power consumption on a monitored port exceeds the administrative maximum value, the following actions occur: • A syslog message is issued. • The monitored port is shut down and error-disabled. • The allocated power is freed.

it´s A PoE monitoring and policing compares the power consumption on ports with the administrative maximum value (either a configured maximum value or the port’s default value). If the power consumption on a monitored port exceeds the administrative maximum value, the following actions occur: • A syslog message is issued. • The monitored port is shut down and error-disabled. • The allocated power is freed. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12-2SX/configuration/guide/book/power_over_ethernet.pdf

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12-2SX/configuration/guide/book/power_over_ethernet.pdf - Page 4 Wording/Attention check. In this case you need to focus on the answers and how they are worded. (question is a distraction)

According to chat GPT the answer is D. ChatGPT explains why A is NOT the answer as follows: "This is a possible outcome, but it applies to situations where the power exceeds the maximum configured value, not specifically to power classification override behavior."

The correct action taken by a switch port enabled for PoE power classification override is: D. If a switch determines that a device is using less than the minimum configured power, it assumes the device has failed and disconnects it. This feature allows for better management of power distribution on PoE ports by ensuring that only devices drawing an adequate amount of power remain connected.

Power classification override : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/15-4SY/config_guide/sup6T/15_3_sy_swcg_6T/power_over_ethernet.html#80693

None of the answers are correct. Option 'a' is definitely NOT correct. The device isn't configured for PoE monitoring and policing mode - we are told it is configured for power classification override. As such, the switch is configured to ignore the power consumption information provided by the PD and instead allocate a fixed amount of power to the port. This is not the outcome described in the option.

Ref: Release 15.4SY Supervisor Engine 6T Software Configuration Guide “Power over Ethernet … Inline Power IEEE Power Classification Override … If the power consumption on a monitored port exceeds the administrative maximum value, the following actions occur: • A syslog message is issued. • The monitored port is shut down and error-disabled. • The allocated power is freed. …” Answer A is correct.

A is correct