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Using a Ubiquiti Switch Flex Mini outside

PenguinMaster
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Hi all,

 

I need to be able to run a switch outside because I have a couple of ethernet devices that will plug into it.  I have a switch flex mini laying around so I would like to be able to use that if possible.  My idea was to place the switch in a weatherproof enclosure since its not weatherproof.  My only concern is it states the operating temperature can only be -5 to 45° C (23 to 113° F).  In my area the temperature can get to 0° F and sometimes a bit below.  Would it be possible to still use this switch?

 

Any ideas would be great!

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It might work, but you are obviously operating outside the design specs. You don't have much to loose by trying it. If it were me I'd just buy the ubiquiti NanoSwitch it already has an enclosure and is only $40.

 

The ubiquiti switch flex is rated for your application at $99. I was going to recommend the NanoSwitch until I saw it was passive Poe which you probably don't want.

 

Edited by Bdavis
Passive POE
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