Enabling the PoE Function

Ensure that the PoE function is enabled on an interface before powering on a PD connected to the interface.

Run system-view
The system view is displayed.
Run interface interface-type interface-number
The interface view is displayed.
Run poe enable
The PoE function is enabled on the interface.

By default, the PoE function is enabled on interfaces.

If you run the shutdown command to shut down a PoE-enabled interface, the power supply for the interface is not affected. To stop power supply for the interface, run the undo poe enable command in the interface view.