Managed Gigabit Switch
with SFP
Model: ES-24-Lite
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® EdgeSwitch®
Lite. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
installation and also includes warranty terms.
Package Contents
EdgeSwitch Lite
Power Cord Rack-Mount Brackets
Mounting Screws
TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the professional
installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal
frequency channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency
Selection (DFS) requirements.
(Qty. 2)
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Cage Nuts
(Qty. 4)
Bracket Screws
(Qty. 8)
Installation Requirements
• Phillips screwdriver (for rack- or wall-mounting)
• Standard-sized, 19" wide rack with a minimum of 1U height
available (for rack-mounting)
• 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 Lite to rain or moisture.
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors,
the EdgeSwitch Lite itself should be housed inside a
protective enclosure.
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LEDs
System
System LED
Note: The System LED functionality has been updated
with firmware v1.8.0. We recommend that you update
the EdgeSwitch to the latest firmware.
State Status
Flashing White Bootup in progress.
White
Blue Ready for use, connected to UNMS.
Steady Blue
with Occasional
Flashing
Quickly Flashing
Blue
Alternating
Blue/White
You can use the EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface or UNMS
to manage your device. UNMS lets you configure, monitor,
upgrade, and back up your devices using a singleapplication.
Get started at www.unms.com
Ready for use, not connected to Ubiquiti®
Network Management System (UNMS™).
Ready for use, unable to connect to
UNMS, check connection to UNMSserver.
Used to locate a device in UNMS.
Firmware upgrade in progress.
RJ45: Speed/Link/Act
RJ45 LEDs
LED
State Status
Off No Link
Amber Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Speed/
Amber
Link/
Activity
Link Activity at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing
Green Link Established at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Green
Link Activity at 1000 Mbps (1Gbps)
Flashing
SFP LEDs
LED
State Status
Off No Link
Amber Link Established at 100 Mbps
Speed/
Amber
Link/
Activity
Link Activity at 100 Mbps
Flashing
Green Link Established at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Green
Link Activity at 1000 Mbps (1Gbps)
Flashing
SFP: Speed/Link/Act
Front Panel Button
Reset
Button Description
There are two methods to reset the
EdgeSwitch Lite to factory defaults:
Runtime Reset (Recommended)
The EdgeSwitch Lite should be running
after bootup is complete, and the System
LED is white. Press and hold the Reset
button. The EdgeSwitch Lite will reboot,
and the System LED becomesblue after
three seconds. Continue to hold the Reset
button for about 15seconds until the
Reset
System LED flashes blue for two seconds.
This indicates that the EdgeSwitch Lite has
reset to its factorydefaults.
Power-on Reset
1. Disconnect the Power Cord from the
EdgeSwitch Lite.
2. While connecting the Power Cord to the
EdgeSwitch Lite, hold the Reset button
for about 15seconds until the System
LED flashes blue for two seconds. This
indicates that the EdgeSwitch Lite has
reset to its factory defaults.
Front Panel Ports
Port Description
RJ45 1-24
SFP 1-2
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet
connections.
Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps
connections.
Back Panel Console Port
Console
Port Description
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
Console
configure the following settings as needed:
• Baud rate 115200
• Data bits 8
• Parity NONE
• Stop bits 1
• Flow control NONE
RJ45 1-24
SFP 1-2
Back Panel Power
Power
DC Input
DC Input The 25VDC input can connect a redundant or
stand-alone DC power source (not included) with minimum
power: 25W, 25 to 16V, and 2.5 mm DC power inline connector.
Note: You can use the redundant DC power source as a
hot spare; if the internal AC/DC power supply no longer
provides power, then the EdgeSwitch Lite will switch to
the DC power source without interrupting its operation.
Power Connect the included Power Cord to the Power port.
Side Panel
Bracket Mounting
Holes
Ventilation
Holes
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