Re: Direct wiring
And of course, with the rise of PoE, every port will need to be PoE enabled - otherwise you are back to having different types of port again, and PoE ports don't come cheap, especially on business class switches.
Personally not seen the benefit of, or need for, PoE enabling every end user accessible port, since these are generally right next to a bunch of power sockets. However, I have used them in infrastructure applications such as for (ceiling mounted) WiFi AP's where it simplifies the cable infrastructure.
This has the effect of limiting the size and number of PoE injector switches needed in each floor's wiring closet, which in turn reduces the need for aircon.
But then I accept that since the rise of WiFi, I've not had to flood a floor with PoE handsets, relying on the more cost effective use of local (to the handset) PoE injector for the few handsets needed.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
