>the switch is configured to require LLDP for Data Link Layer Classification for devices requiring more than 15.4W
This really feels like a switch configuration problem. A compliant PoE PD circuit indicates its power class and shouldn't need to bootstrap power delivery. If the PD is compliant and components selected correctly then the PSE is either non-compliant or configured incorrectly.
This really feels like a switch configuration problem. A compliant PoE PD circuit indicates its power class and shouldn't need to bootstrap power delivery. If the PD is compliant and components selected correctly then the PSE is either non-compliant or configured incorrectly.