UBIQUITI USW-24 24-Port Managed Gigabit Managed Switch with SFP User Guide

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UBIQUITI USW-24 24-Port Managed Gigabit Managed Switch with SFP User Guide

Package Contents

UniFi Switch
Rack-Mount Brackets (Qty. 2)
Bracket Screws (Qty. 8)
Mounting Screws (Qty. 4)
Cage Nuts (Qty. 4)
Power Cord

System Requirements

Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality.)UniFi Controller software v5.12.x (or newer), available at: ui.com/download/uni

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using UPS backup and power regulation to prevent equipment damage due to stability issues with local AC power.

Hardware Overview

Touchscreen Display
Bootup Animation	Initializing.
Steady White	Factory defaults, waiting for adoption.
Steady Blue	Successfully adopted by a network and working properly.
Location Animation	This indicates that you clicked Locate in the UniFi Controller software. The software will also display the location of the device on the map.
RJ45 Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 1 – 24)
Oﬀ	No Link
Amber	Link Established at 10/100 Mbps Flashing Indicates Activity
Green	Link Established at 1000 Mbps Flashing Indicates Activity
SFP Link/Activity LED (Ports 25 – 26)
Oﬀ	No Link
Green	Link Established at 1 Gbps Flashing Indicates Activity
RJ45 (Ports 1 – 24)
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
SFP (Ports 25 – 26)
Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps connections.
Reset Button
This button serves two functions for the UniFi Switch: Restart Press and release the Reset button quickly.Restore to Factory Default Settings Press and hold the Reset button for more thanfive seconds.Connect the included Power Cord to the Power port

Installation Requirements

Phillips screwdriver
Standard-sized, 19″ wide rack with a minimum of 1U height available
For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or above) UTP cabling approved for indoor use.
For outdoor applications, shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC ground of the power supply.We recommend that you protect your networks from harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti. For more details, visit: ui.com/toughcableNote: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the UniFi Switch itself should be housed inside a protective enclosure.

Hardware Installation

Connecting PowerConnecting Ethernet

Connecting SFP

For information about compatible ber SFP modules, visit: ubnt.link/UniFi_SFP_DAC_Compatibility

Software Installation

Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at ui.com/download/uni and follow the on-screen instructions.Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v5.12.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 USW-24 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 “Adopting the UniFi Switch”. For information on con guring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User Guide on the website: ui.com/download/uni

Adopting the UniFi Switch

From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.

Specifications

USW-24
Dimensions	442.4 x 200 x 43.7 mm (17.42 x 7.87 x 1.72″)
WeightWith Rackmount Brackets	2.70 kg (5.95 Ib)2.79 kg (6.15 Ib)
Interfaces NetworkingManagement	(24) 10/100/1000 R145 Ports (2) 1G SFP Ethernet PortsEthernet In-Band
Power Method	100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, Universal Input
Power Supply	AC/DC, Internal, 36W
Supported Voltage Range	100 to 240VAC
Max. Power Consumption	25W
LEDs11145 Data Ports SFP Data Ports	Speed/Link/Activity Link/Activity
ESD/EMP Protection	Air: ± 16 kV, Contact: ± 12 kV
Shock and Vibration	ETSI300-019-1.4 Standard
Operating Temperature	-5 to 45° C (23 to 113°F)
Operating Humidity	10 to 90% Noncondensing
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC

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 re hazard. Keep at least 20 mm of clearance next to the ventilation holes for adequate air ow.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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

WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a 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 speci ed may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a re hazard if the limitations are not followed.
There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a quali ed service technician.
This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet. a. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire. b. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certi cation, modi cation or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death. c. Contact a quali ed electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment. d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection. e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.

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

FCCChanges or modi cations 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.

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

USW-24 Quick Start Guide

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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment 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. Operations 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 CanadaCAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

Australia and New Zealand Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.