Question 150
At Fairmont Logistics, the distribution-center switching team is preparing a warehouse device rollout. The operational constraint is critical handheld scanner uptime. A production-readiness reviewer asks for proof addressing: A new access switch powers phones but several higher-draw APs fail to start when all ports are populated. Which result BEST demonstrates that this specific issue was resolved?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Power telemetry shows adequate headroom and all designated endpoints boot without PoE-denial events. This is the relevant acceptance observation for the reported issue: A new access switch powers phones but several higher-draw APs fail to start when all ports are populated. The intended corrective choice is: Verify PSU sizing, PoE mode and per-port allocation against concurrent load. At Fairmont Logistics, this outcome verifies actual operation under critical handheld scanner uptime, rather than only a ticket marked complete.
Incorrect Answers
Environmental sensors remain inside supported limits under representative link and PoE load. Such an observation would verify a separate issue: A distribution closet frequently overheats after a higher-power switch is installed. It would follow the distinct action: Check environmental operating limits, airflow orientation, rack clearance and redundant fan/PSU status. Here the reported failure is A new access switch powers phones but several higher-draw APs fail to start when all ports are populated. The decisive result for Fairmont Logistics must instead be: Power telemetry shows adequate headroom and all designated endpoints boot without PoE-denial events.
The supported part numbers pass physical link validation on both interfaces. Such an observation would verify a separate issue: Two data-center switches must connect at short range but the purchasing team orders an optic/DAC combination incompatible with the platform. It would follow the distinct action: Use the vendor-supported DAC or transceiver/cable combination for the specified distance and interface. Here the reported failure is A new access switch powers phones but several higher-draw APs fail to start when all ports are populated. The decisive result for Fairmont Logistics must instead be: Power telemetry shows adequate headroom and all designated endpoints boot without PoE-denial events.
Light-level and link tests pass after the correct patching path is installed. Such an observation would verify a separate issue: A fiber uplink fails after patching because receive and transmit pairs are crossed incorrectly or one strand is faulty. It would follow the distinct action: Verify polarity, fiber continuity, connector cleanliness and optical power in the physical installation checklist. Here the reported failure is A new access switch powers phones but several higher-draw APs fail to start when all ports are populated. The decisive result for Fairmont Logistics must instead be: Power telemetry shows adequate headroom and all designated endpoints boot without PoE-denial events.