Re: [802.3af] Midspan PSE - MDI or not
All-
I support Chris' position
An MDI represents a terminating end to a link segment.
This use is consistent throughout the 802.3 standard.
The interface on a PSE "ain't one of those".
Therefore we should call it something else.
I feel strongly enough about this issue that any variance would be a
disapprove comment from me on Sponsor Ballot.
A differentiating label would be nice.
Geoff
At 10:55 AM 8/15/2002 -0400, Chris DiMinico wrote:
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