The official PoE+ HAT is pending release; however, the following third-party HATs are verified for the Pi 5's relocated header:
| Model | Specs | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Waveshare (G) | 5V/5A (25W) | Compact, fits official case/active cooler |
| 52Pi PoE+ | 5.1V/4.5A | Optimized thermal performance |
| GeeekPi P33 | 5.1V/4.5A | Includes M.2 NVMe slot for SSDs |
| HackerGadgets | 5V/5A | Stable 5V rail under heavy load |
NOTE: Ensure your source provides 802.3at (PoE+) to avoid “insufficient power” warnings on the Pi 5.
The USW-Lite-16-POE is an entry-level layer 2 switch. PoE Standards: 802.3af (PoE) and 802.3at (PoE+) PoE Ports: Ports 1 through 8 Max Wattage per Port: 30W Total PoE Budget: 45W
To check power delivery in the UniFi Network Application: Navigate to UniFi Devices > USW-Lite-16-POE. Select the Ports tab > Port Manager. Visual Indicator: Look for the lightning bolt icon on the active port. Details: Click the port to see real-time consumption in watts (e.g., 5.4W).
If the 45W budget is exceeded, consider these alternatives:
| Model | Budget | Form Factor | SFP Uplink |
|---|---|---|---|
| USW-Ultra-60W | 52W* | Compact | None |
| USW-24-POE | 95W | 1U Rack | 2x 1GbE |
| USW-Pro-8-PoE | 120W | Desktop | 2x 10GbE |
| USW-Pro-24-POE | 400W | 1U Rack | 2x 10GbE |
(*) The USW-Ultra budget can be expanded to 202W using a 210W power adapter. Would you like me to generate a Dokuwiki table specifically for tracking your current device power consumption?
The problem often arises because the Docker container doesn’t automatically know the host’s local IP address. Consequently, it can’t inform the USW Flex Mini about the IP address it should use to connect back. To address this, manually set the controller IP address within your UniFi Controller settings: Navigate to Settings > Controller > Controller Hostname/IP. Check the box labeled “Override inform host with controller hostname/IP”1. This step ensures that the USW Flex Mini can communicate with the controller effectively.