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by jwr 1760 days ago
PoE is great, but it's really a crutch: a workaround for when you can't run additional wiring. Its main advantage is that you don't have to use additional wiring.

The only reason PoE makes sense at all is because it uses 48V, but due to the flimsy cables the losses are still 15-20%. Not great.