izacus 5 days ago

So the situation would be: you create a setup, buy devices and then they randomly shutdown as they pull too much current? How is that better than having a well defined standard that ensures compatibility?

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crote 5 days ago

The device first negotiates a certain current capability. If a device explicitly asks for 15W and then goes on to draw 60W, you can hardly call it a "random" shutdown: it is clearly misbehaving, so it is best to shut it down to prevent further damage.

izacus 5 days ago

Again, how's that better than having a clear standard which ensures that the devices you buy are conformant from the get go?

lazide 5 days ago

There is no device standard which can ensure the existing networking cabling isn’t damaged or subtly out of spec.