Ubiquiti US-16-150W User Manual

Managed PoE+ Gigabit Switch
with SFP

Model: US-16-150W

Introduction

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

Package Contents

UniFi Switch US-16-150W

Power Cord Rack-Mount Brackets

Mounting Screws

(Qty. 4)

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using UPS backup

and power regulation to prevent equipment damage due
to stability issues with local AC power.

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.

Cage Nuts

(Qty. 4)

(Qty. 2)

Rubber Feet

(Qty. 4)

Bracket Screws

(Qty. 8)

Managed PoE+ Gigabit Switch
with SFP

Model: US-16-150W

Quick Start

Guide

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 v5.4.x or above, available at:

downloads.ubnt.com/unifi

Installation Requirements

• Phillips screwdriver (for rack-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 switch to rain or moisture.

Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors,

the UniFi Switch itself should be housed inside a
protective enclosure.

Network Topology Requirements

(UniFi Controller)

UniFi Controller

• A DHCP-enabled network for the UniFi Switch to obtain an

IPaddress (connected devices will also obtain IP addresses

after deployment)

• A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi
Controller software v5.4.x or above, located either on-site

and connected to the same Layer2 network, or off-site in a

cloud or NOC

UniFi Cloud Key

UAP-AC-PRO UAP-AC-LR

UniFi Switch US-16-150W

UniFi Security Gateway Pro
(DHCP Server)

All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, refer to the User Guide on the website:

documentation.ubnt.com/unifi

LAN

WAN

Internet

Sample Network Diagram

Remote Access to

Remote Access to

UniFi Controller

UAP-IW

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

Port Description

RJ45 1-16

SFP 1-2

Reset
Button

RJ45 ports support Power over Ethernet (PoE)

and 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.

RJ45 1-16 SFP 1-2

Reset

Button

Front Panel System LED

System

State Status

White Factory defaults, waiting for integration.

Flashing White Initializing.

Alternating

White/Blue

Blue

Flashing Blue

Device is busy; do not use or unplug it.
This usually indicates that a process such
as a firmware upgrade is taking place.

Successfully integrated into a network
and working properly.

This is used to locate a device.

When you click Locate in the UniFi
Controller software, the System LED
will flash blue. The software will also
display the location of the UniFi Switch
on the map.

Front Panel Port LEDs

LED State Status

Off No PoE

PoE

Amber IEEE 802.3af/802.3at

Off No Link

Speed/

RJ45 1-16

SFP 1-2

Amber

Link/

Activity

Green

Off No Link

Speed/

Link/

Activity

Green

SFP Speed/Link/ActRJ45 Speed/Link/ActRJ45 PoE

Link Established at

10/100Mbps

Flashing Indicates Activity
Link Established at

1000Mbps (1 Gbps)

Flashing Indicates Activity

Link Established at 1Gbps

Flashing Indicates Activity

Back Panel

Console Ventilation Fans

Port Description

Console

Power

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

Hardware Installation

The UniFi Switch can be placed on a horizontal surface,
mounted in a rack, or mounted on a wall.

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.

Mounting in a Rack (Optional)

1. Attach the Rack-Mount Brackets to the UniFi Switch using
the eight Bracket Screws.

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