Ubiquiti UniFi Switch USW-Pro-48-POE Quick Start Guide

Package Content

The package includes:

• UniFi Switch
• Rack mount brackets (qty: 2)
• Screw Clamps (Qty: 8)
• Set Screws (Qty: 4)
• Cage Nuts (Qty: 4)
• Power cord
• Rubber base (qty: 4)

System Requirements

• Linux, Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows
• 7/8/10 Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or later is recommended)
• Web browser: Google Chrome (other browsers may have limited functionality)

Important Information

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using power regulation and supporting an uninterruptible power supply to prevent equipment damage due to local AC power stability issues.

Hardware Description

The UniFi Switch USW-Pro-48-POE features the following:

1. Touch screen: Displays status animations and information.
2. RJ45 PoE LEDs (ports 1 - 48): Indicate PoE status for each port.
3. Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 1 - 48): Indicate link status and activity for each port.
4. SFP+ Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 49 - 52): Indicate link status and activity for SFP+ ports.
5. RJ45 (ports 1 - 40): Support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and 802.3af/at PoE output.
6. RJ45 (ports 41 - 48): Support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and 802.3af/at/bt PoE output.
7. SFP+ (ports 49 - 52): Hot-swappable ports supporting 1/10 Gbps connections.
8. Reset button: Used for resetting the switch or restoring factory default settings.
9. DC input connected to USP: Provides redundant power when connected to a UniFi SmartPower Redundant Power System (USP-RPS).
10. Power port: Connect the included power cord here.

Installation Requirements

• Phillips screwdriver
• Standard size, 19" rack width with a minimum 1U height. For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or higher) UTP cabling certified for indoor use.
• For outdoor applications, Category 5 (or higher) shielded cabling must be used for all Ethernet connections and connected to the AC ground of the power supply.

Ubiquiti recommends protecting networks from harmful outdoor environments and electrostatic discharge phenomena with Ubiquiti's Industrial Grade Shielded Ethernet Cable. For more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable

Note: Although the wiring can be run outside, the UniFi Switch must be stored inside a protective case.

Hardware Installation

Follow these steps to install the switch in a rack:

1. Attach rack mount brackets to the switch using the provided screws.
2. Secure the switch in the rack using the provided screws and cage nuts.

Power Connection

1. Connect the included power cord to the power port on the switch.
2. Connect the power cord to a power source.

Ethernet Connection

Connect Ethernet cables from your network devices to the RJ45 ports on the switch.

SFP Connection

For higher speed connections, use SFP+ modules and cables in the SFP+ ports.

For more information on compatible fiber SFP modules, visit: ubnt.link/UniFi_SFP_DAC_Compatibility

Software Installation

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

Note: If you already have UniFi Controller version 5.10.x or higher installed, go to the "UniFi Switch Implementation" section.

To implement the UniFi Switch, go to "UniFi Switch Implementation". For information on setting up and using the UniFi Controller software, see the user guide located on our website: ui.com/download/unifi

The Implementation of the UniFi Switch

1. From the UniFi controller panel, click Devices in the left menu bar.
2. On the Devices screen, locate the UniFi switch in the list of devices in the Model column. To approve the UniFi switch, click Adopt.
3. The System LED on the UniFi Switch will turn blue to confirm successful deployment.

Specifications

Safety Instructions

1. Read, follow and save these instructions.
2. Pay attention to all warnings.
3. Only use the devices or accessories indicated by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Lack of adequate ventilation may result in a fire hazard. Keep at least 20mm clearance next to the ventilation holes for proper ventilation.

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

WARNING: Do not use this product in a place where it can be submerged in water.

WARNING: Avoid using this product during a lightning storm. There is a remote possibility of an electrical discharge caused by lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

1. It is mandatory to comply with the current, frequency and voltage requirements indicated on the manufacturer's label. Connection to a power source other than those specified may result in malfunction, equipment damage, or fire hazard if limitations are not followed.
2. This equipment contains no operator-serviceable parts. Only a qualified service technician should provide services.
3. This equipment is supplied with a detachable power cord that has an integral safety ground wire designed to be connected to a safety ground.
• Do not substitute the power cord with one other than the approved type provided.
• Never use an adapter plug to connect to a two-wire outlet, as it will break the continuity of the ground wire.
• The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as part of the safety certification. Modification or misuse can create a shock hazard, which could cause serious injury or death.
• If you have any questions about the installation, contact an electrician, qualified person, or the manufacturer before connecting the equipment.

A protective connection must be installed in accordance with national wiring rules and regulations.

The product is used in the service access area.

Limited Warranty

For warranty information, visit: ui.com/support/warranty

The limited warranty requires arbitration to resolve disputes on a case-by-case basis and, where appropriate, specifying 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 protect the equipment, to the extent possible, from harmful interference when it 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. Operation 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 from Canada

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

Australia and New Zealand

Warning: This equipment complies with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment, it may cause radio interference.

CE marked

The CE marking of this product indicates that the product complies with all applicable directives.

Online Resources

WEEE Compliance Statement

Declaration of conformity