The security department is looking to install a new IP-based camera. Plugging the camera into the available Ethernet jack does not power on the camera. Upon further investigation, the cable tests fine, and it does provide power to a VoIP phone. Which of the following is MOST likely causing the issue?
A) The brown pair UTP has a short.
B) The camera requires 802.3at power.
C) The camera requires Cat 7 cabling.
D) The switchport has PoE disabled.

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The camera likely requires 802.3at power, which is a higher power standard than what might be provided by the switch for the VoIP phone.

The Security Department Is Looking to Install a New IP-Based