Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch ES-16-XG User manual

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EdgeSwitch Rack-Mount Brackets (Qty. 2) Bracket Screws (Qty. 8)
Mounting Screws (Qty. 4) Cage Nuts (Qty. 4) Power Cord
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
Phillips screwdriver (for rack- or wall-mounting)
Standard-sized, 19" wide rack with a minimum of 1U height available (for rack-mounting)
Use compatible fiber SFP+ modules with the appropriate fiber optic cabling. For
information about compatible fiber SFP+ modules, visit: ubnt.link/SFP_DAC_Compatibility
For indoor applications, use Category 6A (or above) UTP cabling approved for indoor use.
For outdoor applications, shielded Category 6A (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. For
more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the EdgeSwitch itself should be
housed inside a protective enclosure.
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System LED
SFP+ Speed/Link/Act LED (Ports 1 - 12)
Hardware Overview
Note: The System LED functionality has been updated with firmware v1.8.0. We
recommend that you update the EdgeSwitch to the latest firmware.
Flashing White Bootup in progress.
White Ready for use, not connected to Ubiquiti® Network
Management System (UNMS™).
Blue Ready for use, connected to UNMS.
Steady Blue with Occasional
Flashing
Ready for use, unable to connect to UNMS, check
connection to UNMS server.
Quickly Flashing Blue Used to locate a device in UNMS.
Alternating
Blue/White Firmware upgrade in progress.
Off No Link

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RJ45 Speed/Link/Act LED (Ports 13 - 16)
SFP+ (Ports 1 - 12)
RJ45 (Ports 13 - 16)
Reset Button
Console
Green
Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
White
Link Established at 10 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Off No Link
Green
Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
White
Link Established at 10 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Hot-swappable SFP+ ports support 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps connections.
RJ45 ports support 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet connections.
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 from the EdgeSwitch
2. While connecting the power 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.

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DC Input
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
The 25VDC input can connect a redundant or stand-alone DC power source (not included)
with minimum power: 56W, 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 will
switch to the DC power source without interrupting its operation.
Connect the included Power Cord to the Power port.
Hardware Installation
Mounting in a Rack (Optional)
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Connecting Power
Connecting SFP+
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Connecting RJ45
Accessing the Configuration Interface
The EdgeSwitch is set to DHCP by default, so it will try to automatically obtain an IP address. If
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appropriate section, DHCP or “Fallback IP Address”:
DHCP
Use one of the following methods:
Set up the DHCP server to provide a specific IP address to the EdgeSwitch based on its
MAC address (on the label).
Let the EdgeSwitch obtain an IP address and then check the DHCP server to see which IP
address was assigned.
To log in, follow these steps:
1. Launch your web browser. Type the appropriate IP address in the address field. Press enter
(PC) or return (Mac).
2. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Click Sign In.
The EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface will appear. Customize additional settings as
needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeSwitch documentation, which is available at
ui.com/download/edgemax
Fallback IP Address
1. Ensure that your computer (or other host system) is connected to the EdgeSwitch.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the
192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser. Type the appropriate IP address in the address field
(192.168.1.2 is the default fallback IP address). Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).

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4. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Click Sign In.
5. The EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface will appear. Click the System Settings tab.
6. Change the IP Address to a unique IP address. Click Apply.

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Note: If you change the IP settings, then the session will be cut off, and you will need
to reconnect to the EdgeSwitch using the new IP address.
Customize additional settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeSwitch
documentation, which is available at ui.com/download/edgemax
UNMS Management
You can manage your device using UNMS, which lets you configure, monitor, upgrade, and
back up your devices using a single application. Get started at www.unms.com
Specifications
ES-16-XG
Dimensions 443 x 221 x 43 mm (17.44 x 8.70 x 1.69")
Weight 2.62 kg (5.78 lb)
With Mount Brackets 2.71 kg (5.97 lb)
Total Non-Blocking Line Rate 160 Gbps
Max. DC Power Consumption 36W
(excludes SFP/SFP+ module)
Power Method
AC 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz, Universal Input
DC DC 56W, 25 to 16V, with 2.5 mm
DC Power Inline Connector
Power Supply AC/DC, Internal, 56W DC
Supported Voltage Range 100 to 240VAC

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25 to 16VDC
Rack-Mount Yes, 1U High
LEDs Per Port
SFP+ Data Ports Speed/Link/Activity
RJ45 Data Ports Speed/Link/Activity
Interfaces
Networking Interfaces (12) 1/10 Gbps SFP+ Ethernet Ports
(4) 1/10 Gbps RJ45 Ethernet Ports
Management Interface (1) RJ45 Serial Port, Ethernet In-Band
ESD/EMP Protection Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV
Shock and Vibration ETSI300-019-1.4 Standard
Operating Temperature -5 to 40° C (23 to 104° F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications CE, FCC, IC
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the
manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in
improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a
qualified service technician.
3. This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral safety ground wire

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intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet.
a. Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided approved type. Never use an
adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
b. The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certification, modification
or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior
to connecting the equipment.
d. Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate
short-circuit backup protection.
e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.
Limited Warranty
ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where
applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.
Compliance
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Australia and New Zealand
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this
equipment may cause radio interference.
CE Marking

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CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable
to it.
WEEE Compliance Statement
Declaration of Conformity
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