Abstract: A system management device with high-powered power over Ethernet (PoE) connects PoE devices to a central processing unit via a plurality of networking ports. The central processing unit is configured to receive an input data stream, send an output data stream, and regulate a current flow through each of the networking ports. Data retrieved from the connected PoE devices, program files, and other data can be stored on at least one data storage device; the central processing unit being electronically connected to the data storage device. Each of the networking ports is mounted into a housing that stores the central processing unit and the data storage device. A plurality of indicator lights is mounted into the housing opposite the networking ports; a specific indicator light from the indicator lights corresponding to a specific port from the networking ports; the specific indicator light showing the power state of the specific port.

Abstract: A method for configuring and managing software for an electronic device provides a means for registering an electronic device with a remote server. The electronic device includes at least one unique identifier that may be associated with input personal user identification (ID) information in order to register the electronic device. The remote server includes a database with a plurality of device identifiers and a plurality of software packages. The unique identifier is located among the plurality of device identifiers during registration and is associated to the personal user ID information. After the electronic device has been registered on the remote server, a selected software package from the plurality of software packages may be downloaded to the electronic device. The selected software package is then sent from the remote server to the electronic device.