UniFi USW-Flex Indoor-Outdoor 5-Port PoE Gigabit Switch with 802.3bt Input Power Support User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Unifi

UniFi USW-Flex Indoor-Outdoor 5-Port PoE Gigabit Switch with 802.3bt Input Power Support User Guide

Package Contents

UniFi Switch Flex
Wall Mount
Pole Mount
Port Cover
Mounting Screws (Qty. 2)
Screw Anchors (Qty. 2)
Zip Ties (Qty. 2)

System Requirements

Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above recommended
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality)
UniFi Controller software v5.11.36 (or newer), available at: ui.com/download/unifi

All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, refer to the User Guide on the website: ui.com/download/unifi

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

Port	Description
Ports 1-5	RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections.

PoE In
(Port 1)| Supports 802.3af/at/bt

Top Panel

LEDs

System

State Status

Steady White| Factory defaults, awaiting adoption.
Flashing White| Bootup in process.
Steady Blue| Successfully adopted.
Flashing Blue| Firmware upgrade in process.

RJ-45 LEDs

LED	State	Status
PoE	Off	No PoE
Amber	Powered on, IEEE 802.3af
Link/ Speed/ Activity	Off	No Link
Green	Link established at 10/100/1000 Mbps Flashing indicates activity

Hardware Installation

The UniFi Switch can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a wall or pole.

Wall Mounting

Use the Wall Mount as a template to mark two holes on the installation surface.
Use a 6mm drill bit to predrill the two holes.
Insert the screw anchors into the predrilled holes and secure the Wall Mount using the Mounting Screws.
Mount the switch to the wall by pressing it over the Wall Mount and sliding it down until it locks into place.

Magnetic Mounting

Slide the Wall Mount into the rear panel of the switch until it snaps into place.
Place or hang the switch on a magnetic surface.

Pole Mounting

Slide the two Plastic Zip Ties through the notches in the Pole Mount and fasten to the pole.
Press the switch over the Pole Mount and slide it down until it locks into place.

NOTE: For outdoor installations, please install the Port Cover prior to connecting your Ethernet cables.
See Outdoor Installation.

Powering the Switch

Connect an Ethernet cable from an 802.3af/at/bt switch or PoE adapter to the PoE In port (Port 1) on the switch.
Powering the Switch

Connecting Ethernet

Connect an Ethernet cable from your DHCP server or LAN device to any port 2 through 5.

NOTE: For outdoor installations, please install the Port Cover prior to connecting your Ethernet cables. See Outdoor Installation.

Outdoor Installation

Attach the bottom half of the Port Cover to the switch and snap it into place.
Connect an Ethernet cable from an 802.3af/at/bt switch or PoE adapter to the PoE In port (Port 1) on the switch and a LAN cable to any port 2 through 5.
Place the top half of the Port Cover over the bottom half and snap them together.

Disconnect Ethernet Cable(s)

Remove the Port Cover from the USW-Flex.
Disconnect the Ethernet cable(s) from the USW-Flex.
Separate the top half of the Port Cover from the bottom half.
Slide the Ethernet cables out through the opening of the Port Cover.

Software Installation

Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at ui.com/download/unifi and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v5.10.x or newer installed, skip to 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. Enter the admin name and password that you created and click Sign In.

You can manage your network and view network statistics using the UniFi Controller management interface.

To adopt the UniFi Switch, proceed to the Adopting the UniFi Switch section.

For information on configuring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User Guide on the website: ui.com/download/unifi

Adopting the UniFi Switch

From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.
On the Devices screen, locate the UniFi Switch in the list of devices under the Model column. To adopt the UniFi Switch, click Adopt.
The System LED on the UniFi Switch will turn blue to confirm that it has been successfully adopted.

Enabling PoE Injector Mode

In UniFi Controller, click the Devices icon and select UniFi Switch Flex 5 POE from the list.
Click the Config icon in the Properties window.
Click General and select PoEInjector.

Note: The option to select PoE Injector will only appear if the switch is actually powered by a PoE injector.
Click Confirm if the USW-Flex is powered by a PoE Adapter with a power rating of 50V/60W or better. Otherwise, click Cancel and replace the PoE Adapter with one that does have a power rating of 50V/60W or better.
Once confirmed, click Save under the General section, to complete the installation.

Specifications

USW-Flex

Dimensions| 122.5 x 107.1 x 28.0 mm
(4.82 x 4.22 x 1.10″)
Weight| 230 g (8.11 oz)
Networking Interfaces| (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ports
Management Interface| Ethernet In-Band
Power Method (Port 1) PoE Mode 1
PoE Mode 2
PoE Mode 3| 802.3af/at (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)1
802.3bt (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6- and 4, 5+; 7, 8-)2
54V / 1.1A PoE Adapter3
PoE Out (Ports 2-5)| 802.3af (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
Max. Power Consumption (Excluding PoE Output)| 5W
Max PoE+ Wattage Per Port| 15.4W
Total PoE Power Budget Powered by AF mode PSE Powered by AT mode PSE Powered by BT mode PSE Powered by PoE adapter (Enabled in Controller)| 8W
20W
46W
46W
Voltage Range 802.3af 802.3at/bt| 44 – 57V
50 – 57V
LEDs System RJ45 Data Ports| Status
PoE; Link/Speed/Activity
ESD/EMP Protection| ± 16kV Air, ± 16kV Contact
Operating Temperature
46W PoE Output 25W PoE Output| -40 to 55° C (-40 to 131° F)
-40 to 65° C (-40 to 149° F)
Operating Humidity| 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications| CE, FCC, IC

Recommended PoE power source: US-8-150W (sold separately)
Recommended PoE power source: USW-Industrial (sold separately)
Recommended PoE power source: POE-50-60W-WH (sold separately)
(POE-50-60W-WH requires enabling injector mode in UniFi Controller)

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.

WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged by water.

WARNING: Do not use this product during an electrical storm. Remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.
There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician.

Limited Warranty

ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.

Compliance

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
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Australia and New Zealand

CE Marking

CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all
directives that are applicable to it.

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement

European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, UBIQUITI, declares that this USW-Flex device, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

Online Resources

Support help.ui.com
Community community.ui.com
Downloads downloads.ui.com

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