This kit works great to add POE to your Pi5.

The kit includes several heat transfer pads to put on all your high temp chips to dissipate the heat to the metal heat plate.

The POE adapter also has a fan to keep everything chill along the way which is perfect as it is silent - I seriously could not hear it running in a quiet room.

The Pi5 needs a lot of power so just ensure that your POE device supports the right power format to transmit enough power via network cables.

Overall - it runs great, with the provided standoffs, you get a solid installation that still enables additional expansion given the GPIO header is still added on top.

Works great - I am happy with the purchase.

Works well as long as you have not added a heat sink already. one a heat sink has been glued down its a nightmare trying to get all that glue off. low profile heatsink works great with it. product works and the only other issue i have is the pins make it too tall for some of the racks.

I recently upgraded my Raspberry Pi setup with this POE HAT, and I am thoroughly impressed! The installation was straightforward, and it fits perfectly on my Raspberry Pi 5. The power delivery is seamless, eliminating the need for a separate power supply and reducing cable clutter significantly.

The cooling fan is a fantastic addition, efficiently keeping my Pi cool even during intensive tasks. The fan is also surprisingly quiet, which is a huge plus. The build quality of the HAT is top-notch, and it feels very sturdy and well-made.

One of the standout features for me is the ease of setup. The documentation provided is clear and detailed, making the whole process hassle-free.

Overall, this POE HAT is an excellent investment for anyone looking to power their Raspberry Pi 5 via Ethernet. It combines power delivery and cooling in one neat package, enhancing both convenience and performance. Highly recommended!

when it was working it was quiet. after a few, the fan is making a loud high pitch noise. it sounds like the fan bearings are shot! it seems the fan can be replaced but I would find another brand.

I don't use WiFi, preferring wired connections instead. So, for me, the PoE hat is the PERFECT addition to my Pi 5, allowing me to eliminate a redundant cord from my setup, and because I use a PoE switch, I don't have to do anything else but plug it in! 5 stars.

Worked amazingly well to build my allsky camera, putting it together was simple, I picked this for my build mainly due to the active cooling, it will help on hot days when the allsky camera is sitting in the sun roasting. I've had tons of failures due to other poe hats just dying due to the heat,

This keeps the whole system cool now along with making it a great heater for the camera dome to stop dew buildup

I used this to power a Pi 5 4GB, Union Memory 256GB NVMe SSD, and serial HAT.

With a 30W PoE injector I usually got a low power event after boot, but when I checked the status I didn't find such an event. I switched to a 35W injector, and still the low power event happens sometimes. Usually on reboot it is fine so I wonder if it is just happening as initial power is applied.

The Pi also enables the USB current limit since this is not a 5A capable supply. Still it can do 4.5A which is more than the official PoE+ HAT. You can manually override the limit with a setting in config.txt.

This comes with a passive heatsink, 3 thermal pads, and a set of stand-off/screws.

There was no documentation other than the waveshare wiki, but it only shows 2 of the thermal pads installed for the passive heatsink. I opted to install the third on the wifi can (mostly for stability), and add another on the power chip area.

This HAT has to be installed directly on the Pi unless you want to work out some way to extend the PoE header.

The fan is always on as long as PoE power is applied.

The extra 12V header is nice, but I don't know what I would use it for.

== Components ==

Alpha & Omega AO4407A, 30V P-Channel MOSFET

2x Onsemi MB6S, full bridge rectifier

Diodes Inc S8U60, half wave rectifier

Monolithic Power MP8009, integrated PoE power supply converter

Siliconix 4848a, 150V N-channel MOSFET

Unknown chip AQQ P19 023

That MP8009 is interesting because it supports wall power adapter detection. I don't know if Waveshare implemented it, but it would be nice as it could save you if you accidentally plug in PoE and USB C power at the same time. I'm not brave enough to try it.

I got this for my raspberry pi so that I only have to run one POE cable to it. This adapter was easy to install and only took me about 10 minutes. This adapter powers my raspberry pi great and I really like that it has its own fan. I also like that this kit comes with all of the accessories needed for the installation.

I've been using the POE HAT Board for my Raspberry Pi 5, and it's a solid piece of hardware. The Power Over Ethernet feature is a real convenience, eliminating the need for a separate power supply, which is great for keeping my workspace clutter-free. The onboard cooling fan with the metal heatsink ensures that the Pi operates cool, even under load. Support for both 802.3af and 802.3at network standards is a bonus, providing flexibility depending on my network setup. The dual power outputs (12V and 5V) are also quite handy for different project requirements. Highly recommend this HAT for anyone looking to streamline their Raspberry Pi projects!

Received this and tried it out with my Raspberry Pi 5, 8gb, with an SSD hat on-top of it. I needed a longer flat cable to connect the SSD so it might not be the best combo heat wise. Honestly new to the Raspberry Pi world and have only set up a Pi hole so far, but I'm looking to set up other projects like network storage and this gives me flexibity for power. I like that it came as a complete kit with the required risers and heat pads, as I fine a lot of components assume you already have spare accessories.

This is a well made and great working POE board. I like the cooling system, it does a great job. I think the price is fair. I have been using it for a couple weeks and it is working great.

Fit my raspberry pie well and has good example code on their site. I didnt have any issues with this.

Works out of the box and plugged in. Cools down your Pi well, sound is very minimal from the fan.