Inventors:
Brian Bisceglia - Worcester MA, US
Michael W. Carrafiello - Hudson NH, US
Assignee:
Avaya Inc. - Basking Ridge NJ
International Classification:
H04L 12/66
Abstract:
A system and method provide dynamic termination of the unused wired connections in a communications interface of a communications device. An interconnected controller, switch, and termination circuit are provided to connect at least one unused wired connection of the communications interface to ground in response to a pre-determined event. Dynamic termination of one or more unused wired connections of the communications interface can occur while still allowing power delivery, via the interface, to the communications device to maintain operation of the communications device.