Ubiquiti Aggregation (USW-Aggregation): front panel, ports and setup guide
The USW-Aggregation is a 1U managed Layer 2 switch with eight 10G SFP+ ports, built to tie UniFi switches together with fiber or copper links. Click any port on the panel below to see what it does.
- 1U rack mount
- 8 x 10G SFP+
- 80 Gbps non-blocking
- Layer 2 managed
- 30 W max
- 5.84 lb
USW-Aggregation specifications
| Model | USW-Aggregation |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount |
| Ports | 8 x 10G SFP+ |
| Dimensions | 442.4 x 120 x 43.7 mm (17.42 x 4.72 x 1.72 in.) |
| Weight | 2.65 kg (5.84 lb), 2.74 kg (6.04 lb) with mount |
| Enclosure | SGCC steel |
| Non-blocking throughput | 80 Gbps |
| Switching capacity | 160 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 119.04 Mpps |
| Max. power consumption | 30 W |
| Power | Universal AC input, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply | AC/DC, internal, 36 W |
| Management | Ethernet in-band |
| Operating temperature | -5 to 40 C (23 to 104 F) |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 90% noncondensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC |
Every port on the USW-Aggregation, explained
Click a card to light up those ports on the panel above.
8 x 10G SFP+ ports8 on the panel
Ports 1 to 8 sit in four stacked pairs on the right of the front panel: odd numbers on top, even numbers below.
Each cage takes a 1G or 10G SFP+ module or a DAC cable. Thanks to the internal power supply, all eight cages can also run UF-RJ45-10G copper modules (sold separately).
Power is internal. The switch takes universal AC input (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) through its built-in 36 W power supply. The datasheet does not show the back panel, so it is not drawn here.
What else is on the front
- System LED panel: on the left side of the front, marked USW.
- Reset button: a recessed button to the right of the SFP+ block, next to the RESET label.
- Vent slots: a row of slots runs along the top edge of the front.
What the LEDs mean
| LED | State | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| System | Bootup animation | The switch is booting |
| System | Firmware icon | A firmware upgrade is in progress |
| System | Steady white | Factory defaults, waiting to be adopted |
| System | Steady blue | Adopted and running |
| SFP+ | White | Link at 1G or 10G |
Performance and power
The eight 10G ports give 80 Gbps of non-blocking throughput and 160 Gbps of switching capacity, with a forwarding rate of 119.04 Mpps. The switch draws at most 30 W.
It runs from -5 to 40 C (23 to 104 F) at 10 to 90% noncondensing humidity, and is rated for ESD of 16 kV air and 12 kV contact.
Frequently asked questions
How many ports does the USW-Aggregation have?+
Eight 10G SFP+ ports on the front, arranged in four stacked pairs. There are no RJ45 ports built in.
Can I use copper RJ45 modules in the USW-Aggregation?+
Yes. The datasheet says all eight ports support UF-RJ45-10G copper modules (sold separately), because the internal 36 W power supply can run them.
How fast is the USW-Aggregation?+
80 Gbps total non-blocking throughput, 160 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 119.04 Mpps.
How much power does the USW-Aggregation use?+
At most 30 W, from a universal 100-240 VAC input through an internal 36 W AC/DC supply.
Is the USW-Aggregation a Layer 3 switch?+
No. The datasheet lists it as a managed Layer 2 switch.
What does a steady white System LED mean?+
The switch is at factory defaults and waiting to be adopted. Steady blue means it has been adopted.
Plan this network switch in your rack
The USW-Aggregation is in the Ubiquiti library for DaMatrix, with every port mapped so you can drag it into a rack, patch it and print the documentation.
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Summarized from the Ubiquiti UniFi Aggregation Switch (USW-Aggregation) Datasheet. This page is a quick reference; check the full manual for safety warnings and model-specific limits.