PD-9606GC/AC - 6-Port 90W PoE Midspan IEEE 802.3bt | Microchip
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PD-9606GC/AC Visão geral
A PoE midspan injector is a network device that adds power to an Ethernet link without replacing the existing Ethernet switch. It sits between the switch and the powered device (PD), injecting DC power onto the cable pairs while passing data traffic untouched. In the power-management hierarchy it belongs to the Power over Ethernet equipment family defined by IEEE 802.3af/at/bt standards, complementing endspan (PoE switch) architectures.
Key features include 90 W per port under the IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4 / 4PPoE) standard, backward compatibility and safe operation with 802.3af/at powered devices, gigabit-transparent data pass-through, network management capability (NMS variant family), and a six-port form factor in the PowerDsine PD-9600GC family, which also spans 12-port and 24-port models for scalable deployments.
The PD-9600GC family powers IEEE 802.11 wireless access points, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) and dome IP cameras, IP videophones, thin clients, and other high-power Ethernet end terminals. DC power is supplied over both spare and data pairs of the cable (pairs 1/2, 3/6, 4/5, 7/8) in a 10/100/1000Base-TX network over TIA/EIA-568 category 5/5e/6 cabling, per the PD-96xxGC user guide.
Typical applications include enterprise Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments that exceed 60 W, surveillance installations with heaters and IR illuminators in PTZ dome cameras, and powering thin clients or digital signage in office and industrial environments.
Design consideration: verify total system power budget. A 6-port 90 W unit can demand up to 540 W from the AC mains, so confirm facility provisioning and ventilation clearances in enclosed racks.
This page synthesizes distributor listings, family datasheet data, drop-in regional/family alternatives, and practical deployment notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet. Pricing references are as of 2026-10-10.
Alternativas drop-in para PD-9606GC/AC — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com PD-9606GC/AC (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Network Management, PoE Standard, Mounting, Output Voltage, Power per Port.
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PD-9606GC/AC Especificações (publicadas pelo fabricante)
| Product Type | PoE Midspan Injector (6-port) |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4), backward compatible with 802.3af/at |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Power per Port | 90 W |
| Tensão de saída | 55 V DC |
| Output Current per Port | 1.64 A |
| Taxa de dados | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Cabling | TIA/EIA-568 Category 5/5e/6 |
| Power Delivery Pairs | Spare and data pairs (1/2, 3/6, 4/5, 7/8) |
| Network Management | Yes (NMS capable family) |
| Family Variants | 1, 6, 12, 24 ports (PD-9600GC family) |
| Target Powered Devices | 802.11 access points, PTZ/dome cameras, IP videophones, thin clients |
Interfaces e Conectores do PD-9606GC/AC
PD-9606GC/AC expõe as seguintes interfaces e conectores conforme publicado pelo fabricante: Entrada de Potência. A pinagem do header de expansão, a numeração dos pinos do conector e os limites elétricos estão definidos na documentação do fabricante.
| Entrada de Potência | IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4), backward compatible with 802.3af/at |
Consulte a documentação do fabricante para a pinagem completa do conector de expansão e a numeração dos pinos do conector.
Características de potência e térmicas
| Entrada de Potência | IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4), backward compatible with 802.3af/at |
Parâmetros de entrada de potência e térmicos para PD-9606GC/AC, conforme publicados pelo fabricante.
Aplicações típicas
PD-9606GC/AC é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Wi-Fi 6/6E Wireless Access Point Powering, PTZ and Dome Surveillance Camera Powering, Retrofit PoE for Existing Non-PoE Switch Networks, Thin Client and IP Videophone Desktop Powering, Digital Signage and Display Powering, Small Business Multi-Service PoE Hub.
Wi-Fi 6/6E Wireless Access Point Powering
Modern IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) enterprise access points with multi-radio architectures frequently draw 40-75 W, exceeding the 30 W ceiling of IEEE 802.3at. The PD-9606GC/AC provides up to 90 W per port at 55 V DC under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4, giving sufficient budget for APs with onboard heaters, PoE-out ports for downstream devices, or high-density radio configurations. Deployment is non-disruptive: the midspan is inserted between an existing non-PoE gigabit switch and the AP, passing 10/100/1000 Mbps traffic transparently while powering the AP over all four cable pairs on Cat 5e/6 cabling. Because it is backward compatible with 802.3af/at, mixed fleets of older and newer APs can be powered from the same six-port unit. The trade-off versus an 802.3bt endspan switch is the absence of per-port switching management, but the midspan preserves the existing switch investment.
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PTZ and Dome Surveillance Camera Powering
Outdoor Pan-Tilt-Zoom and dome IP cameras with IR illuminators, defroster heaters, and motorized mechanisms routinely demand 50-90 W, well beyond legacy PoE budgets. The PD-9606GC/AC delivers the full 90 W per port required by IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 loads at 55 V DC (1.64 A per port), enabling single-cable installation that eliminates separate field wiring for camera power. Power is applied only after standard PD detection and classification, protecting legacy 802.3af/at cameras sharing the deployment. Data passes at full gigabit rate, which matters for multi-megapixel video streams over Cat 5/5e/6 cabling per TIA/EIA-568. With six ports, one midspan typically serves a camera cluster on a single floor or pole group; the PD-9612GC/AC and PD-9624GC/AC scale the same architecture to larger NVR-based surveillance sites.
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Retrofit PoE for Existing Non-PoE Switch Networks
Many enterprises operate gigabit switches without PoE capability; replacing them with PoE endspan switches is costly and disruptive. The PD-9606GC/AC retrofits PoE: it is inserted between the existing switch and the powered devices, injecting 55 V DC power per IEEE 802.3bt while forwarding Ethernet frames transparently at 10/100/1000 Mbps. This preserves the existing switching investment, VLAN configuration, and cabling plant (TIA/EIA-568 Cat 5/5e/6). Because it is backward compatible with 802.3af and 802.3at, the same unit powers a heterogeneous mix of phones, cameras, and access points. Network management support in the GC family allows central monitoring of power status. The main planning consideration is the AC power budget: six ports at 90 W can draw up to roughly 540 W, so verify PDU capacity and rack ventilation before deployment.
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Thin Client and IP Videophone Desktop Powering
Thin clients and IP videophones listed as target powered devices in the Microchip PD-9600GC family datasheet benefit from single-cable desk deployment: one Cat 5e/6 run from the midspan carries both gigabit data and up to 90 W of 55 V DC power. Although these endpoints often need less than 30 W, the 802.3bt classification ensures the midspan allocates only the negotiated power, leaving headroom on other ports for higher-draw devices such as video wall displays or converged desktop terminals. Deployment between an existing data switch and the desktop drop requires no switch reconfiguration. The midspan's detection mechanism guarantees no power is applied to non-PoE laptops or printers accidentally connected to the same drop, maintaining safe, standards-based operation across mixed desk equipment.
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Digital Signage and Display Powering
Networked digital signage displays, media players, and information kiosks in retail and transit environments commonly draw 40-80 W, positioning them squarely in the IEEE 802.3bt envelope that the PD-9606GC/AC addresses with 90 W per port at 55 V DC. Powering signage over the existing structured cabling avoids electrician-installed AC drops at mounting heights, cutting installation cost significantly. The midspan passes gigabit traffic unimpeded, supporting 4K video streaming from centrally hosted media servers, and its 802.3af/at backward compatibility lets lower-power media players share the same six ports with high-power display panels. Standard PD detection prevents energizing non-PoE devices. For signage corridors exceeding six endpoints, the same family's 12-port and 24-port units consolidate powering into a single rack-mounted location.
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Small Business Multi-Service PoE Hub
A small business deploying a mix of Wi-Fi access points, IP phones, cameras, and door controllers can consolidate powering on one PD-9606GC/AC. Its six 90 W 802.3bt ports handle any current or future endpoint, while backward compatibility with 802.3af/at (15.4 W / 30 W) means legacy devices negotiate only the power they need. Insertion between the existing business-grade gigabit switch and the cabling plant preserves the switch's routing and VLAN features, and 10/100/1000 Mbps pass-through keeps VoIP and video surveillance traffic unthrottled over Cat 5/5e/6 per TIA/EIA-568. Network management support in the GC family gives IT staff visibility into port power status. The unit's ~540 W worst-case AC draw is well within typical small-office electrical provisioning, making it a low-friction path to full PoE coverage.
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| Parâmetro | Este produto | PD-9606GC/AC-US | PD-9606GC/AC-EU | PD-9612GC/AC | PD-9624GC/AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology (PowerDsine) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 6-port midspan enclosure | 6-port midspan enclosure | 6-port midspan enclosure | 12-port midspan enclosure | 24-port midspan enclosure |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4) | IEEE 802.3bt | IEEE 802.3bt | IEEE 802.3bt | IEEE 802.3bt |
| Power per Port | 90 W | 90 W | 90 W | 90 W | 90 W |
| Number of Ports | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| Output Voltage / Current | 55 V DC / 1.64 A per port | 55 V DC / 1.64 A | 55 V DC / 1.64 A | 55 V DC / 1.64 A | 55 V DC / 1.64 A |
| Data Rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Worst-Case Total PoE Power | ~540 W | ~540 W | ~540 W | ~1080 W | ~2160 W |
Principais diferenciais
- Full 90 W per port under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 (vs PD-95xxGC family 60 W midspans)
- Backward compatibility without risk (vs PD-9612GC/AC)
- Regional variants for code-compliant deployment (vs PD-9606GC/AC-US)
Notas de projeto
Budget the AC feed before deployment: six ports at 90 W imply up to roughly 540 W of PoE output (Estimated: 6 x 90 W), plus conversion losses, so provision a dedicated mains circuit or adequate PDU headroom in the rack. Verify that each powered device's classification under IEEE 802.3bt matches its actual consumption; devices negotiating 802.3af/at classes will only draw 15.4 W or 30 W, leaving headroom on other ports. Avoid daisy-chaining midspans, and confirm the Cat 5e/6 channel length stays within the 100 m TIA/EIA-568 limit since DC loop resistance scales with cable length at 1.64 A per port.
Select the correct regional variant (AC, AC-US, AC-EU, AC-UK) to match the local mains plug and safety approval requirements; using an adapter cord on the base AC unit may violate local electrical codes. Do not connect the midspan's DATA AND POWER OUT ports back into a switch - the RJ-45 DATA IN ports are switch-facing only. Power sequencing is automatic via standard PD detection, but always confirm the powered device is 802.3bt-compliant when a 90 W load is expected; an 802.3at-only device will cap at 30 W regardless of the midspan capability.
Install the midspan with the ventilation clearances specified in the PD-96xxGC user guide (DS00004094A) and avoid enclosing it in unventilated wall-mount boxes. At full 540 W PoE output, conversion losses of roughly 10-15% (Estimated: assuming typical midspan efficiency) appear as heat inside the chassis, so rack-level airflow should account for this load alongside the switch. In high-ambient installations (plant rooms, rooftop enclosures), verify the operating temperature range in the official datasheet before final placement, and allow natural convection paths around the unit rather than stacking it directly above heat-generating switches.
Informações de conformidade
Safety/approval agency certification for the PD-9606GC/AC is listed on distributor records but the specific agencies were not exposed in the provided data; consult the official Microchip datasheet and distributor compliance documents.