Powering the blade
The only way to power the Compute Blades is with Power over Ethernet(PoE). The exception to this is DEV model Blades which, in addition, has a USB Type-C port that can be used to deliver power.
Power over Ethernet
To use a PoE you will need a PoE enabled injector or network switch.
If you are unsure witch network switch to buy we have a list of tested devices
Then connect the Ethernet cable from your PoE enabled device to the Blade. This cable will provide power and network to the blade.
Some devices may have PoE and non-PoE ports be sure to follow your device manufacturers instructions to avoid issues
If you are using a BladeRunner enclosure only PoE is a support power option
For more information on PoE see our dedicated PoE page
USB
Only the Dev model Compute Blade has a USB Type-C port.
Dev Blades can be powered over USB Type-C in addition to PoE. When using USB power make sure the USB power supply can provided at least 2A at 5V.
The USB Type-C port does not provided network connectivity. Usa an Ethernet cable to connect the blade to your network.