I found a deployment recently where we need to deploy centralized PoE for power backup. The catch is, we cannot run e.g. 4 ethernets for 4 cameras. I though "no problem, lets power a small switch via PoE and do PoE for cameras". Surprisingly MT doesn't seem to have a solution for such a scenario and even other vendors are lacking here. The scenario doesn't seem to be that outlandish.
I found one product - USW Flex that accepts 802.3a* PoE-In and allows for 802.3a* PoE-Outs. However, the unit cost of $100 is pretty steep and well... Ubiquiti doesn't have exactly a stellar track record. I went through MT offering and the closest/the only thing I've found is Powerbox Pro. However, it's even more expensive at $110 with more outdoor focus. In addition, it doesn't support active PoE-In, which is a standard nowadays. It's kind of strange honestly, as it supports 802.3a* PoE-Out.
I was also looking for an adapter that could give me raw PoE voltage on a barrel plug but all seem to have some 5/12/24V internal converters and don't seem reliable.
Are there any plans for an equivalent to USW Flex with MT SwOS? Maybe some alternatives I didn't see?