Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi® Switch. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation and also includes the warranty terms. Package Contents US-24 US-48 Power Cord Rack-Mount Brackets Bracket Screws (Qty. 2) (Qty.
Network Topology Requirements • A DHCP-enabled network for the UniFi Switch to obtain an IP address (connected devices will also obtain IP addresses after deployment) • A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi Controller v4.8.5 (or newer) software, located either on-site and connected to the same Layer 2 network, or off-site in the cloud or NOC UniFi Cloud Key...
Hardware Overview Ethernet Ports SFP 1-2 RJ45 1-48 Model US-48 SFP+ 1-2 Reset Button Port Description RJ45 RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet 1-24 (US-24) connections. 1-48 (US-48) SFP+ 1-2 Hot-swappable SFP+ ports support 10 Gbps (US-48 only) connections. Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps SFP 1-2 connections.
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LEDs RJ45 Link/Speed/Activity Link/Speed/Activity System LED Model US-48 SFP+ Link/Speed/Activity System LED State Status Flashing White Initializing. Steady White Factory defaults, waiting for integration. Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it. Alternating This usually indicates that a process such White/Blue as a firmware upgrade is taking place.
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RJ45 LEDs State Status No Link Link Established at 10/100 Mbps Amber Link/ Flashing Indicates Activity Speed/ Activity Link Established at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Green Flashing Indicates Activity SFP+ LEDs (Model US-48) State Status No Link Link Established at 1 Gbps Link/ Green Flashing Indicates Activity Speed/...
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Back Panel Ports DC Input Console Power Model US-24 DC Input Power Console Model US-48 Port Description Console RJ45 serial console port for Command Line Interface (CLI) management. Use an RJ45-to-DB9, serial console cable, also known as a rollover cable, to connect the Console port to your computer.
Hardware Installation The UniFi Switch should be placed on a horizontal surface. WARNING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION MAY CAUSE FIRE HAZARD. KEEP AT LEAST 20 MM OF CLEARANCE NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOLES FOR ADEQUATE AIRFLOW. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the UniFi Switch to rain or moisture.
Connecting Ethernet 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your DHCP server or LAN to any port on the UniFi Switch. 2. Connect your computer or host system and other devices to the other ports on the UniFi Switch.
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Using SFP Ports To use an SFP port: 1. Remove the dust plug covering the SFP port. 2. Insert a compatible fiber SFP module into the SFP port. 3. Connect the fiber optic cable to the fiber SFP module. For information about compatible fiber SFP modules, visit: community.ubnt.com/unifi...
Software Installation Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at downloads.ubnt.com/unifi and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v4.8.5 or newer installed, skip to the section, Adopting the UniFi Switch. After you have installed the software and run the UniFi Installation Wizard, a login screen will appear for the UniFi Controller management interface.
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Adopting the UniFi Switch 1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar. 2. On the Devices screen, locate the UniFi Switch in the list of devices under the Model column. To adopt the UniFi Switch, click Adopt. 3.
Specifications UniFi Switch US-48 Dimensions 443 x 43 x 286 mm (17.44 x 1.69 x 11.26") Weight Rack-Mount Brackets 3.65 kg (8.06 lb) Included Rack-Mount Brackets 3.56 kg (7.85 lb) Excluded Enclosure Characteristics SGCC Steel Max. AC Power Consumption Total Non-Blocking 70 Gbps Line Rate Power Method...
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Specifications UniFi Switch US-24 Dimensions 443 x 43 x 221 mm (17.44 x 1.69 x 8.70") Weight Rack-Mount Brackets 2.60 kg (5.70 lb) Included Rack-Mount Brackets 2.51 kg (5.53 lb) Excluded Enclosure Characteristics SGCC Steel Max. Power Consumption Total Non-Blocking 26 Gbps Line Rate Power Method...
Safety Notices Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Failure to provide proper ventilation may cause fire hazard. Keep at least 20 mm of clearance next to the ventilation holes for adequate airflow. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original Ubiquiti label(s); or (VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of the RMA. In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product documentation;...
SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT CORRUPTION, PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
Note Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Australia and New Zealand Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE Marking CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.
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Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
Ezennel UBIQUITI NETWORKS kijelenti, hogy ez a UBIQUITI NETWORKS készülék megfelel az alapvető követelményeknek és más [Hungarian] vonatkozó 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU irányelvek rendelkezéseit. Íslenska Hér, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, því yfir að þetta UBIQUITI NETWORKS tæki er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipana [Icelandic] 2014/30/ESB, 2014/35/ESB. Italiano Con la presente, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dichiara che questo dispositivo UBIQUITI NETWORKS, è...
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[Slovak] a ďalšími relevantnými ustanoveniami smernice 2014/30/EÚ, 2014/35/EÚ. Español Por medio de la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara que este dispositivo UBIQUITI NETWORKS, cumple con los requisitos [Spanish] esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de las Directivas 2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE.