@NeilR_M Hi! Thanks for the reply and the suggestion.

I did take a look at the SG2005P-PD, but unfortunately, it is too bulky. Because it has that thick extruded/rugged casing instead of a slim metal shell, it won't fit inside the tight space of my apartment's communications box.

Regarding the ports, I wanted to ask: does it work exactly like the Tenda in that regard? I mean, all 5 ports work as a regular switch for data, but 1 is dedicated to PoE IN (to power the switch itself) and the other 4 are for PoE OUT? If that's how it works, that 1-in/4-out setup would actually be perfect for me. I just need to inject power into one of those 5 ports to run the switch, leaving the rest to provide power and connectivity to the other devices.

Thanks again for your help!
Rodrigo

  @NeilR_M Hi again,

Thanks for confirming! That 1-in/4-out setup is exactly what I need.
Since the current casing is too bulky for my enclosure, do you know if it's safe and possible to use it without the outer shell? I'm wondering if the board relies heavily on that thick casing for passive cooling.

Alternatively, do you happen to know if TP-Link has any plans on the roadmap to release a standard indoor version of this switch with a regular, slim metal enclosure?

Thanks again!
Rodrigo