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A device may fail to start or reset under load if the switch, injector or router cannot supply its required class. The total budget matters when several cameras, access points and other devices share one power source.\n\nAdd the maximum demand of every device, allow for cable loss and startup peaks, and leave reasonable headroom. Check whether any port has an individual limit as well as the system total. In outdoor or critical installations, monitor the supply and avoid running continuously at the absolute maximum. 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