Non-PoE devices on other ports work fine. Command power inline never applied. CLI Checks: Troubleshooting Steps: Verify port admin status (no shutdown). Just so we are confusing folks - We don't turn off switch port just to turn off PoE. To disable PoE only for an interface, go into interface config mode and use "power inline never" and then to enable PoE use "power inline. Re-enables PoE operation on <port-list> and restores the priority setting in effect when PoE was disabled on <port-list>. Default: All PoE ports are initially enabled for PoE operation at Low priority. If you configure a higher. Does issuing the shut down command on a Cisco switch port disable the power to the port? That is, are you effectively power cycling the connected/powered device when you issue the shut down command on the port? Thanks! Yes You can also do a “power inline never”. This is handy with range, for. Summary: This article provides instructions on how to temporarily deactivate and reactivate Power over Ethernet (PoE) on a port to reboot a device. This is useful in scenarios where you may have lost access to a particular device and it requires a reboot. The device is working on the required ac power supply which can not be removed as device gets powered off completely.