Pimoroni Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector Brings Plug-and-Play Power Over Ethernet

Pimoroni has introduced the Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector, a compact device designed to add Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) functionality to a single port on a non-PoE Ethernet switch. It delivers both power and data through a single Ethernet cable, offering a cost-effective, plug-and-play solution for integrating PoE into existing Ethernet networks.

The injector supports devices compliant with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards, including all generations of Raspberry Pi PoE HATs. With a data rate of 10/100/1000 Mbps and an output power of 30W at 55V DC, it is ideal for applications requiring reliable power delivery without additional wiring. Key features include shielded RJ-45 connectors, IEC C13 power input (cable not included), and robust build quality with support for a wide range of environmental conditions (–10°C to +50°C operating temperature and up to 90% humidity). Designed to be used in well-ventilated environments, the PoE+ Injector is a practical choice for educational, industrial, or hobbyist Raspberry Pi setups where centralized power management is desired.

The Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector is rated with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 200,000 hours at 25° C and is expected to stay in production through at least January 2034.

Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector Specifications:

• Data rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
• PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+)
• Power pins: 4/5 (+), 7/8 (–)
• Power Supply:
  • Input voltage: 100 to 240V AC
  • Nominal output voltage: 55V DC
  • Power output: Up to 30W
• Connectors:
  • Shielded RJ45 ports (EIA 568A and 568B)
  • IEC C13 mains power input (cable not included)
• Dimensions: 159 x 51.8 x 33.5 mm
•  Temprature:
  • Operating temperature: -10°C to +50°C
  • Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C
• Humidity:
  • Operating humidity: Up to 90% (non-condensing)
  • Storage humidity: Up to 95% (non-condensing)
• Operating altitude: -300m to 3000m
• MTBF: 200,000 hours @ 25°C

For users who don’t have a PoE HAT, Pimoroni provides a handy USB-C splitter that helps set up PoE-powered systems. When you connect a PoE-enabled Ethernet cable, the splitter delivers 5V power through its USB-C port and offers gigabit data through the Ethernet port. The USB-C port is capable of delivering up to 3.5A to the Raspberry Pi 5, which is enough to power most configurations—even when using add-ons like the 7-inch touchscreen, official display, or the NVMe Base.

The Raspberry Pi 5 features a 4-pin PoE power header, but the developers haven’t released the official PoE+ HAT+ made specifically for it yet. The documentation states that the team has placed the HAT+ in its final development phase and intends to provide a compact and efficient way to deliver power.

At the time of writing, the Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector is listed at $26.36 on Pimoroni, $25.00 on CanaKit, and $33.95 on PiShop.US. Pimoroni also offers the USB-C PoE Splitter for $10.79.

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