VoltServer provides a “Digital Electricity” platform that delivers low‑voltage DC power over standard Ethernet cabling, combining power and data in a single, safe PoE connection. Its centralized software lets facilities managers monitor and control power per port, offering real‑time metering, remote cycling, and built‑in safety features to simplify and reduce the cost of power distribution in commercial and industrial environments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional power distribution in commercial and industrial settings relies on bulky, high‑voltage wiring and complex safety systems, making installation costly and limiting flexibility for adding new devices or reconfiguring layouts.
Solution
VoltServer delivers “Digital Electricity,” a power‑over‑Ethernet (PoE) platform that transmits safe, low‑voltage DC power alongside data over standard Ethernet cabling. By converting incoming AC to regulated DC and encoding it into a digital signal, the system provides precise power delivery to any PoE‑compatible device without the need for separate power lines. The digital protocol includes built‑in fault detection, load balancing, and automatic shutdown to protect equipment and users. Centralized management software allows administrators to monitor power usage, set per‑port limits, and schedule power cycles remotely, simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime.
Target Audience
Primary customers are facilities managers, IT departments, and industrial automation engineers in commercial buildings, data centers, and manufacturing plants that need flexible, centrally managed power distribution.
Features
- High‑efficiency AC‑to‑DC conversion with up to 96 % efficiency across a wide input range
- Digital power encoding that enables safe 48 V DC delivery over standard Cat5e/6/6A cables up to 100 m
- Real‑time power monitoring, per‑port metering, and remote power cycling via cloud‑based dashboard
- Built‑in safety mechanisms: over‑current, over‑voltage, short‑circuit detection, and automatic shutdown
- Scalable architecture supporting up to 48 PoE ports per switch with hot‑swap module capability
- Compatibility with existing network infrastructure and standard PoE‑enabled devices