Ubiquiti USW-24 User manual

UniFi Switch Rack-Mount Brackets (Qty. 2) Bracket Screws (Qty. 8)
Mounting Screws (Qty. 4) Cage Nuts (Qty. 4) Power Cord
Package Contents
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java 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/unifi
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using UPS backup and power regulation to
prevent equipment damage due to stability issues with local AC power.
Hardware Overview
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Touchscreen Display
RJ45 Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 1 - 24)
SFP Link/Activity LED (Ports 25 - 26)
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.
Off No Link
Amber Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Green Link Established at 1000 Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Off No Link
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RJ45 (Ports 1 - 24)
SFP (Ports 25 - 26)
Reset Button
Power Port
Green Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
RJ45 ports support 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.
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/toughcable
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the UniFi Switch itself
should be housed inside a protective enclosure.
Hardware Installation
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Connecting Power
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Connecting Ethernet
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Connecting SFP
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For information about compatible fiber SFP modules, visit:
ubnt.link/UniFi_SFP_DAC_Compatibility
Software Installation
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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 v5.12.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 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 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.
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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. The display will turn blue to confirm that the UniFi Switch has been successfully
adopted.
Specifications
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