I'm looking for a PoE zero client that will work with VMWare View (PCoIP). I was shown an all-in-one computer that operates on PoE power at http://shop.skinnybytes.com/185-PoE-Computer-AIO-Elite-PoE-185.htm. It looks great, but they're not very well known as far as I can tell. Has anyone had any experience with this company? I'd also be grateful for any other recommendations for all-in-one zero-clients or computers that will run on PoE.
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Note this thing take 19V DC, 3.42A; not 802.3af.– Chris SMar 8, 2011 at 21:44
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If you look closer, a high-power 802.3at power injector and power splitter are provided.– bshacklettMar 9, 2011 at 13:52
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1802.3at provides up to [email protected] (35W), which isn't even close to [email protected] (65W) this takes. Even if their unit will run off 57v PoE, 65W would take 1.15A, which is quite a lot more amperage than typical Cat5/6 can handle over any reasonable distance in 802.3af or 802.3at configurations (Cat5/6 is usually stranded 24 AWG, rated for 0.6A by the NEC). Their Hi-PoE, which may work with 802.3at loads, uses a proprietary 4 pair configuration, and is advertised to supply up to 60W. Looks like "Marketing" got a hold of those numbers...– Chris SMar 9, 2011 at 14:45
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Good enough for me. I'll stay away.– bshacklettMar 13, 2011 at 16:41
2 Answers
Actually, the SkinnyBytes PoE-185 does run completely off of PoE power, or you can use the included AC adapter. The AC adapter is rated for a maximum of 19V/3.42A (60W), which is overkill for this unit which only consumes under 40 watts. This particular model sips just a bit too much power to receive power over typical 802.3at (30W), which is the reason for the PoE+ supply. It can easily be powered over CAT5e/CAT6 at a distance of up-to 100m.
The slightly smaller 15.6" AIO is 802.3at compliant and consumes under 30W of power.
Hope this helps!
Cisco has announced two VXC (virtualization experience client) devices supporting VMware View (PCoIP). Check out video demos of VXC 2100 and VXC 2200 http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11295/Products_Sub_Category_Home.html
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I appreciate the link, but the main thing we're looking for is a monitor that can be powered via PoE. Apr 4, 2011 at 15:47