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Abstract

A data communication network is provided having a first communication device that includes a plurality of ports, and a control coupled to the ports and having a plurality of outputs extending from the control, with each of the outputs indicative of the status of one of the ports. The network further includes a power shut-off and recovery circuit coupled to the first communication device, and having a first signal detection circuit coupled to the ports for detecting activity on each port and for generating a first signal indicative of the activity, and a second signal detection circuit coupled to the outputs for detecting activity on each port and for generating a second signal indicative of the activity. The power shut-off and recovery circuit further includes a power control circuit that is coupled to the first and second signal detection circuits for receiving the first and second signals, respectively, and for selectively asserting an ENABLE signal based on either the first signal or the second signal. A source transfer circuit is coupled to receive the ENABLE signal for selectively disengaging a power source from the communication device based on the ENABLE signal.

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