Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 8 User manual

AC or DC Powered, Managed
PoE+ Gigabit Switch with SFP
Model: ES-8-150W

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® EdgeSwitch™.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the
installation and also includes the warranty terms.
Package Contents
EdgeSwitch ES-8-150W
Power Cord Mount Brackets
(Qty. 2)
Bracket Screws
(M4, Qty. 8)
ACor DC Powered, Managed
PoE+Gigabit Switch with SFP
Model:ES-8-150W
Mounting Screws
(M4, Qty. 4)
Screw Anchors
(M4, Qty. 4)
Quick Start
Guide
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.

System Requirements
• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft
Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Installation Requirements
• Phillips screwdriver (for shelf or wall mounting)
• (Optional) 42 to 56VDC power source, such as the
EdgePower™EP-54V-150W, for stand-alone DC power or
redundant power backup.
• 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 EdgeSwitch itself should be housed inside a
protective enclosure.

Hardware Overview
LEDs
System
PoE
SFP
Link/Speed/Activity
RJ45
Link/Speed/Activity
RJ45 LEDs
LED State Status
PoE
Off No PoE
Amber IEEE 802.3af/802.3at
Green 24V Passive
Link/
Speed/
Activity
Off No Link
Amber
Link Established at
10/100Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Green
Link Established at
1000Mbps (1 Gbps)
Flashing Indicates Activity

System LED
State Status
Steady Blue Initializing.
Flashing Blue Resetting to factory defaults.
Steady White Ready for use and working properly.
SFP LEDs
LED State Status
Link/
Speed/
Activity
Off No Link
Green Link Established at 1Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity

Front Panel
RJ45 1-8 SFP 1-2
Reset Button
Port Description
RJ45 1-8
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet
connections and configurable Power over
Ethernet (auto PoE+ or 24V Passive).
SFP 1-2 Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps
connections.
Reset
Button
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 power from the EdgeSwitch.
2. Reconnect power while holding 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.

Back Panel
AC Power
DC Input Ground
Console Port
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
AC Power Connect the included Power Cord to the AC
Power port.
DC Input
Optional DC input for connecting a
redundant or stand-alone 42 to 56VDC
power source, such as the EdgePower
EP-54V-150W.
Ground Ground bonding point for an optional
ground wire.
Note: The redundant DC power source may be used
as a hot backup. The DC power source will provide
continuous power in the event of an interruption or
loss of AC power.

Side Panels
Ventilation Holes
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.
WARNING: The ES-8-150W must not be stacked. Do not
place it on top of another switch. Do not place anything
on top of the ES-8-150W.

Hardware Installation
The EdgeSwitch may be placed on a desktop, or mounted on
a shelf or wall.
Shelf Mounting
1. Position the two Mount Brackets as shown below, and
attach the brackets using the eight Bracket Screws.
2. Secure the EdgeSwitch to the shelf using the four
MountingScrews.

Wall Mounting
1. Position the two Mount Brackets as shown below, and
attach the brackets using the eight Bracket Screws.
2. Attach the EdgeSwitch to the wall using the four Screw
Anchors and four Mounting Screws.