Product Overview
A compact Power-over-Ethernet HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 and Compute Module 5. It delivers power and network connectivity through a single Ethernet cable, with enough output for demanding applications.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| IEEE 802.3af/at PoE | Power and data over one Ethernet cable |
| 5 V 5 A output | Enough power for demanding Pi 5 projects |
| 40-pin GPIO header | Keeps the GPIO available |
| Fits the official Pi 5 case and Active Cooler | Works with standard Pi 5 accessories |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Networked cameras | Ceiling or wall cameras on one Ethernet cable |
| Servers | Home servers and Pi-hole on PoE switches |
| Digital signage | Screens fed by network and power together |
| Industrial IoT | Sensor gateways in cabinets and ceilings |
| Clusters | Several Raspberry Pis powered from one switch |
Benefits
One cable
Power and network share a single Ethernet cable, so no power socket is needed near the Pi.
Tidy installs
Fewer adapters and cables make ceiling, wall and rack mounting simpler.
Central power control
A managed PoE switch can power-cycle a device remotely.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fits | Raspberry Pi 5 and CM5; fits the official Pi 5 case and works with the official Active Cooler |
Compatibility
- Raspberry Pi 5
- Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
Why Choose This Product?
It brings PoE to Raspberry Pi 5 with a full 5 A output, while fitting the official case and cooler.
Beginner Use Cases
- Run a Pi-hole ad blocker powered over Ethernet
- Set up a PoE-powered security camera
- Build a small home server
- Power a Pi from your router cabinet
Professional Use Cases
- IP camera and access-control nodes
- Rack-mounted Raspberry Pi clusters
- Signage players
- Industrial network gateways
Please Note
- Requires a PoE switch or injector
- Raspberry Pi is not included
Which PoE Board Fits My Raspberry Pi?
- Raspberry Pi 5 — Waveshare PoE HAT (G), or PoE + M.2 NVMe HAT+ if you also want an SSD.
- Raspberry Pi 4B and 3B+ — Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT.
- Raspberry Pi Zero series — Waveshare PoE / Ethernet / USB HUB HAT.
- Every PoE board needs a PoE switch or a PoE injector on the network side.



