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UniFi Switch Power Cord Mounting Screws (Qty. 4)
Cage Nuts (Qty. 4)
Package Contents
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/toughcable
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the UniFi Switch itself should be
housed inside a protective enclosure.
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using UPS backup and power regulation to
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System LED
RJ45 PoE LED (Ports 1 - 24)
RJ45 Speed/Link/Act LED (Ports 1 - 24)
prevent equipment damage due to stability issues with local AC power.
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)
Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Microsoft Internet
Explorer 11
UniFi Controller v5.4.x or higher
Hardware Overview
Click here for detailed descriptions.
Off No PoE
Amber IEEE 802.3af/802.3at
Green 24V Passive PoE
Off No Link
Amber
Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Green
Link Established at 1000 Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity

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SFP Speed/Link/Act LED (Ports 1 - 2)
RJ45 (Ports 1 - 24)
SFP (Ports 1 - 2)
Reset Button
Console Port
Power Port
Off No Link
Green
Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
RJ45 ports support Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps connections.
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 than five
seconds.
Back Panel
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. Then configure the following settings as needed:
Baud rate 115200
Data bits 8
Parity NONE
Stop bits 1
Flow control NONE

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Connect the included Power Cord to the Power port.
Hardware Installation
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Connecting Ethernet

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Using SFP Ports
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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 v5.4.x or higher installed, go 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. Enter the username 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 section, Adopting the UniFi Switch.
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
1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.