Ubiquiti USW-Flex User manual

Indoor/Outdoor 5-Port PoE
Gigabit Switch with
802.3bt Input Power Support
Model: USW-Flex

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
1. Use the Wall Mount as a template to mark two holes on the
installation surface.
40 mm
40 mm
2. Use a 6mm drill bit to predrill the two holes.

3. Insert the screw anchors into the predrilled holes and
secure the Wall Mount using the Mounting Screws.
4. Mount the switch to the wall by pressing it over the Wall
Mount and sliding it down until it locks into place.

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

Pole Mounting
1. Slide the two Plastic Zip Ties through the notches in the
Pole Mount and fasten to the pole.
2. 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.
Connecting Ethernet
1. 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
1. Attach the bottom half of the Port Cover to the switch and
snap it into place.
2. 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.
3. Place the top half of the Port Cover over the bottom half
and snap them together.

Disconnect Ethernet Cable(s)
1. Remove the Port Cover from the USW-Flex.
2. Disconnect the Ethernet cable(s) from the USW-Flex.
3. Separate the top half of the Port Cover from the bottom half.
4. 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
1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the
left menu bar.
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 System LED on the UniFi Switch will turn blue to
confirm that it has been successfully adopted.

Enabling PoE Injector Mode
1. In UniFi Controller, click the Devices icon and select
UniFi Switch Flex 5 POE from the list.
2. Click the Config icon in the Properties window.

3. Click General and select PoE Injector.
Note: The option to select PoE Injector will only appear if
the switch is actually powered by a PoE injector.
4. 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.
5. 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-)
802.3bt (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6- and 4, 5+; 7, 8-)
54V / 1.1A PoE Adapter
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
Certications 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
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) 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
English
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.
Deutsch
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2012/19/EU verlangt, dass technische
Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit diesem
Symbol versehen ist, nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall
entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt
von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte. Es
liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses Gerät und andere elektrische
und elektronische Geräte über die dafür zuständigen und von der
Regierung oder örtlichen Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu
entsorgen. Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei,
potentielle negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit
zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer
Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an die örtlichen Behörden oder
städtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den Händler, bei dem Sie das
Produkt erworben haben.

Español
La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en
el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros
residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto
en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales
con vistas a su eliminación. Es responsabilidad suya desechar este y
cualesquiera otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a través de los puntos
de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y las autoridades
locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos estará
contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio
ambiente y la salud de las personas. Si desea obtener información más
detallada sobre la eliminación segura de su aparato usado, consulte a las
autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida y eliminación de residuos de su
zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el producto.
Français
La directive européenne 2012/19/UE exige que l’équipement sur lequel
est apposé ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté
avec les autres ordures ménagères. Ce symbole indique que le produit
doit être éliminé dans un circuit distinct de celui pour les déchets des
ménages. Il est de votre responsabilité de jeter ce matériel ainsi que tout
autre matériel électrique ou électronique par les moyens de collecte
indiqués par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivités
territoriales. L’élimination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour
but de lutter contre l’impact néfaste potentiel de ce type de produits
sur l’environnement et la santé publique. Pour plus d’informations sur le
mode d’élimination de votre ancien équipement, veuillez prendre contact
avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou
l’endroit où vous avez acheté le produit.
Italiano
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contrassegnate con questo simbolo sul prodotto e/o sull’imballaggio non
siano smaltite insieme ai rifiuti urbani non differenziati. Il simbolo indica
che questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai normali rifiuti
domestici. È responsabilità del proprietario smaltire sia questi prodotti sia
le altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche mediante le specifiche
strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli enti pubblici locali. Il
corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio aiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze
potenzialmente negative per l’ambiente e per la salute dell’essere umano.
Per ricevere informazioni più dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie
apparecchiature in Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti
pubblici di competenza, il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel
quale avete acquistato il prodotto.