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We should resolve the Midspan PSE MDI debate before the
next ballot is released.
The issue: A technical comment to draft 3.1 stated that
the Midspan has an MDI.
It's not clear from the comment resolution how the issue
was resolved and
more important what will appear in the next draft.
During the debate on this comment It was
pointed out that the current definition for MDI (Clause 1.4.170) does not apply to Midspan PSE.
In order to make progress in generating the next draft I offer the
following proposal:
Resolution(1): Call it something else.
Justification: I favor completing the compatibility
interface specifications for the Midspan PSE without
reference to MDI in order to proceed without the burden of changing the definition of MDI (current usage and understanding) and without the additional complexity of explaining the work area or equipment cable PSE. What to call it?: Geoff Thompson sugested we call
it "MPI" for Midspan Power Interface?
Regards, Chris |