- Description
- Specifications
Outdoor Enclosure That Powers and Protects the USW-Flex Without a PoE++ Upstream Source
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Utility (USW-Flex-Utility) is a weatherproof outdoor enclosure with an integrated 60W PoE power adapter designed specifically for the USW-Flex. It converts AC mains power into PoE output, allowing the USW-Flex to operate at full 46W PoE budget in locations where no upstream PoE++ switch or injector is available. The IPX5-rated housing protects the Flex from rain, dust, and UV exposure in fully exposed outdoor installations.
The standard USW-Flex can be powered by PoE++ from an upstream UniFi switch, but many outdoor deployments lack a PoE++ source at the remote location. The Flex Utility solves this by providing local AC power conversion in a sealed enclosure. Run a standard Ethernet cable (non-PoE) to the Flex Utility location, plug the enclosure into an AC outlet or weatherproof receptacle, and the built-in adapter supplies full PoE power to the USW-Flex and its connected devices.
Where the USW-Flex-Utility Fits
- Outdoor camera and AP clusters on poles or buildings where AC power is available at the mounting location but no PoE++ switch exists upstream to power the USW-Flex remotely
- Fully exposed installations (parking lots, fence lines, rooftops) where the USW-Flex needs sealed weatherproofing beyond its native IP55 rating for long-term reliability
- Retrofit deployments where existing non-PoE Ethernet runs cannot be replaced with PoE++ cabling and local AC power conversion is the simplest path to a powered outdoor switch
What the USW-Flex-Utility Delivers
- Integrated 60W PoE power adapter: Converts AC mains to PoE output for the USW-Flex. Provides full 46W PoE budget to downstream devices without requiring a PoE++ upstream source.
- IPX5 weatherproof enclosure: Sealed housing rated for direct water jets. Protects the USW-Flex and power connections from rain, snow, dust, and UV in fully exposed outdoor installations.
- Purpose-built for USW-Flex: Internal mounting aligns precisely with the USW-Flex form factor. Clean cable routing and secure fit without adapters or modifications.
- Wall and pole mounting: Includes mounting hardware for flat surfaces and poles. Compact profile keeps the installation unobtrusive at the deployment point.
