Ubiquiti ES-48-500W User Manual

Managed PoE+ Gigabit Switch
with SFP+

Models: ES-48-500W, ES-48-750W

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® EdgeSwitch™.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
installation and also includes warranty terms.

The hardware description and installation instructions are the
same for both models, ES‑48‑500W and ES‑48‑750W.

Package Contents

EdgeSwitch

Managed PoE+ Gigabit Switch
with SFP+

Models: ES-48-500W, ES-48-750W

Power Cord Mounting Screws

TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the customer’s
responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency
channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS) requirements.

(#10‑32 x 5/8", Qty. 4)

Cage Nuts

(#10‑32 x 5/8", Qty. 4)

Quick Start

Guide

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
Networks. For more details, visit: www.ubnt.com/toughcable

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose the EdgeSwitch to rain or moisture.

Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors,

the EdgeSwitch itself should be housed inside a
protective enclosure.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel LEDs

RJ45: PoE RJ45: Connection

System

SFP+

SFP

System LED

Color

State Status

White Steady Ready for Use

Steady Bootup in Progress

Blue

Flashing

Flashing Indicates Reset to
Factory Defaults

RJ45 LEDs

LED Color

State Status

Off Off No PoE

Amber Steady IEEE 802.3af/802.3at

PoE

Green Steady 24V Passive

Off O ff No Link

Steady Link Established at 10/100Mbps

Amber

Flashing Flashing Indicates Activity

Connection

Steady Link Established at 1000Mbps

Green

Flashing Flashing Indicates Activity

SFP LEDs

Color

State Status

Off Off No Link

Green

Steady Link Established at 1Gbps

Flashing Flashing Indicates Activity

Front Panel Button

Button Description

Reset There are two methods to reset the

EdgeSwitch to factory defaults:

Runtime Reset (Recommended)

The EdgeSwitch should be running after
bootup is complete, and the System LED
is white. Press and hold the Reset button.
The EdgeSwitch will reboot, and the System

LED becomesblue after three seconds.

Continue to hold the Reset button for
about 15seconds until the System LED
flashes blue for two seconds. This indicates
that the EdgeSwitch has reset to its

factorydefaults.

Power‑on Reset

1. Disconnect the Power Cord from the
EdgeSwitch.

2. While connecting the Power Cord to
the EdgeSwitch, hold the Reset button
for about 15seconds until the System
LED flashes blue for two seconds. This
indicates that the EdgeSwitch has reset
to its factory defaults.

Reset

Front Panel Ports

Port Description

RJ45 1‑48

SFP+ 1‑2

SFP 1‑2

RJ45 ports support Power over Ethernet (PoE)
and 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.

Hot-swappable SFP+ ports support 1/10Gbps

connections.
Hot‑swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps

connections.

RJ45 1-48

Back Panel

Mounting Holes

CONSOLE

Console

Port Description

Console

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

Note: There are fans and ventilation holes on the sides of

the EdgeSwitch.

*640-00118-09*

640-00118-09

SFP+ 1-2

SFP 1-2

Mounting Holes

Power

Hardware Installation

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.

1. Connect the Power Cord to the Power port of the
EdgeSwitch.

2. Attach the EdgeSwitch to the rack using the four Mounting
Screws. (If the rack has square slots, then use the Cage Nuts
with the Mounting Screws.)

3. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.

Connecting Ethernet

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer or host
system to any port of the EdgeSwitch.

2. Connect Ethernet cables from the Ethernet ports of your
devices to the other numbered ports of the EdgeSwitch.

Note: The PoE settings for ports 1-48 are set to

PoE+auto by default, so 802.3af/at devices can
be plugged in and automatically receive PoE. For
instructions on how to enable 24V passive PoE, refer
to the Configuring PoE Settings section.