What action does a switch take when PoE power classification override detects a monitored port exceeding the administrative maximum?
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Correct answer: If the port exceeds the configured max power, the port is shut down and placed err-disabled.
Why this is the answer
When PoE power classification override is enabled and a connected device attempts to draw more power than the administratively configured maximum for that port, the switch will shut down the port and place it into an err-disabled state. This is a safety mechanism to protect both the switch and the connected device from potential damage due to overcurrent. The other options are incorrect: a syslog message is generated for various PoE events but not specifically for exceeding the administrative maximum in a way that triggers an override shutdown; data flow is not paused for power checks in this scenario; and while under-power conditions can be monitored, they don't typically result in an automatic disconnect due to a "failed" state in the same way an over-power condition does with classification override.
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