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running Intel Atom processors[...]these were full-fledged x86 computers that required more power than what the standard PoE (802.3af) could deliver Those must'

running Intel Atom processors[...]these were full-fledged x86 computers that required more power than what the standard PoE (802.3af) could deliver Those must've been the server Atoms or the later models that aren't actually all that low-power, as the ones I'm familiar with are well under 10W.

bigfatkitten 1y ago
You might have a 10W TDP CPU, but the rest of the system requires power too.
- SoftTalker 1y ago
  What I don't understand, though, is that these were for "digital signage systems" according to TFA. You're not running Windows 10 Pro on an Atom board and a large illuminated digital sign with 25W PoE. Maybe the signs were smaller than I'm thinking? Like tablet-sized? But if you're needing to run power for a display, why not just power the whole system from that?
  - transpute 1y ago
    Wouldn't each display have dedicated PoE?
  - p_l 1y ago
    Lots of digital signage with small touchscreen LCDs that people interact with.