A network administrator is troubleshooting issues on a network where newly installed security cameras are intermittently going offline. The PoE switch used supports a total of 185 watts, and there are 10 cameras each requiring 20 watts. Which of the following actions should the administrator take to BEST resolve the power budget exceeded issue?
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Adjust the camera settings to lower their power consumption
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Install an additional PoE switch or replace it with one that supports a higher power budget
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Replace PoE cameras with non-PoE cameras
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Prioritize power to critical cameras and turn off non-essential ones
Installing an additional PoE switch or a switch with a higher power budget is the best action because the current switch does not provide sufficient power for all cameras (requiring a total of 200 watts). This shortfall is causing cameras to go offline intermittently due to insufficient power. Reducing the power requirements of the cameras (if even possible) or prioritizing some cameras over others merely avoids the issue temporarily. Adding non-PoE cameras does not address the existing cameras' power needs.
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