UBIQUITI NETWORKS USW-48-POE UniFi Switch User Guide
- October 30, 2023
- UBIQUITI NETWORKS
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UBIQUITI NETWORKS USW-48-POE UniFi Switch
Package Content
- UniFi Switch
- Rack mount brackets (qty: 2)
- Screw Clamps (8)
- Clamping screws (4)
- Cage Nuts (Qty: 4)
- Power cord
System Requirements
To use UniFi Switch, you will need:
- Linux, Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
- Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or later is recommended)
- Web browser: Google Chrome (other browsers may have limited functionality).
- UniFi Controller Software v5.12.x or later, available at: ui.com/download/unifi
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using power regulation and supporting an uninterruptible power supply to prevent equipment damage due to local AC power stability issues.
Device Overview
The device has various LED indicators that show its status:
- Touch screen startup animation fixed white light – Starting. Factory defaults, pending approval.
- Steady blue light – Network approval successful and correct operation.
- Location animation – This indicates you have clicked Locate in the UniFi controller software. The software will also show the location of the device on the map.
- RJ45 PoE LEDs (ports 1 – 32) – Disabled, Sin PoE, Amber, PoE 802.3af/at
- RJ45 Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 1 – 48) – Disabled, not connected, Amber, Link established at 10/100 Mbps, Blinking indicates activity, Green, Link established at 1 Gbps, Blinking indicates activity
- SFP Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 49 – 52) – Disabled, not connected, Green
The device has 48 RJ45 ports that support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and an 802.3af/at PoE output. Ports 33-48 also support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. The SFP ports (ports 49-52) are hot-swappable and support 1 Gbps connections. The device also has a reset button with two functions.
Installation Requirements
To install the device, you will need:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Standard size, 19 wide rack with a minimum 1U height
- For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or higher) UTP cabling certified for indoor use.
- For outdoor applications, Category 5 (or higher) shielded cabling must be used for all Ethernet connections and must be connected to the AC ground of the power supply.
We recommend using Ubiquiti’s industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable to prevent electrostatic discharge phenomena. For more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable. Note that although the wiring can be run outside, the UniFi Switch must be stored inside a protective case.
Device Installation
- Connect the included power cord to the power port.
- Connect Ethernet cables to the RJ45 ports or SFP ports as required.
Software Installation
To use the UniFi Controller management interface, you will need to download
and install the latest version of the UniFi driver software at
ui.com/download/unifi and follow the instructions on the screen. Once you have
installed the software and run the UniFi Setup Wizard, a login screen for the
UniFi Controller management interface will appear. Enter the administrator
name and password you created and click Sign In.
Note: If you are connecting PoE devices, look at the display to determine
the available PoE wattage. For more information on compatible fiber SFP
modules, visit: ubnt.link/UniFi_SFP_DAC_Compatibility.
Package content
System Requirements
- Linux, Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows
- 7/8/10 Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or later is recommended)
- Web browser: Google Chrome (other browsers may have limited functionality
- UniFi Controller Software v5.12.x or later, available at: ui.com/download/unifi
IMPORTANT : We strongly recommend using power regulation and supporting an uninterruptible power supply to prevent equipment damage due to local AC power stability issues.
Device Overview
Installation requirements
- Phillips screwdriver
- Standard size, 19″ wide rack with a minimum 1U height
- For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or higher) UTP cabling certified for indoor use.
- For outdoor applications, Category 5 (or higher) shielded cabling must be used for all Ethernet connections and must be connected to the AC ground of the power supply.
Note : Although the wiring can be run outside, the UniFi Switch must be stored inside a protective case.
Device installation
Power connection
Ethernet connection
Note : If you are connecting PoE devices, look at the display to determine the available PoE wattage.
SFP connection
For more information on compatible fiber SFP modules, visit:
ubnt.link/UniFi_SFP_DAC_Compatibility.
Software installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi driver software at ui.com/download/unifi and follow the instructions on the screen.
Once you have installed the software and run the UniFi Setup Wizard, a login screen for the UniFi Controller management interface will appear. Enter the administrator name and password you created and click Sign In.
- You can manage your wireless network and view network statistics through the UniFi Controller’s management interface.
- To deploy the UniFi Switch, go to “UniFi Switch Deployment”.
- For information on setting up and using the UniFi Controller software, see the user guide located on our website: ui.com/download/unifi
Implementation of the UniFi switch
- From the UniFi controller panel, click Devices on the left menu bar.
- On the Devices screen, locate the UniFi Switch in the list of devices in the Model column. To approve the UniFi Switch, click Adopt.
- The screen will turn blue to confirm successful deployment
Specs
Safety instructions
- Read, follow and save these instructions.
- Pay attention to all warnings.
- Only use the devices or accessories indicated by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Lack of adequate ventilation may result in a fire hazard. Keep
at least 20mm clearance next to the ventilation holes for proper ventilation.
WARNING : Do not use this product in a place where it can be submerged in
water.
WARNING : Avoid using this product during a lightning storm. There is a
remote possibility of an electrical discharge caused by lightning.
Electrical safety information
- It is mandatory to comply with the current, frequency and voltage requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a power source other than those specified may result in malfunction, equipment damage, or fire hazard if limitations are not followed.
- This equipment contains no operator-serviceable parts. Only a qualified service technician should provide services.
- This equipment is supplied with a detachable power cord that has an integral safety ground wire designed to be connected to a safety ground. a. Do not substitute the power cord with one other than the approved type provided. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a two-wire outlet, as it will break the continuity of the ground wire.
- The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as part of the safety certification. Modification or misuse can create a shock hazard, which could cause serious injury or death. c. If you have any questions about the installation, contact an electrician qualified person or the manufacturer before connecting the equipment.
- The indicated AC adapter provides a safety ground. For installation in a building, adequate short-circuit backup protection must be provided. and. A protective connection must be installed in accordance with national wiring rules
and regulations.
Limited warranty
ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires arbitration to resolve disputes on a case-by-
case basis and, where appropriate, specify arbitration instead of jury trials
or class actions.
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions.
This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to protect the equipment, to the extent possible, from harmful
interference when it is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
ISED from Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Australia and New Zealand
Warning : This equipment complies with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment, it may cause radio interference.
CE marked
The CE marking of this product indicates that the product complies with all
applicable directives.
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