Ubiquiti unifi switch 8 User manual

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UniFi Switch Mounting Screws (Qty. 2) Screw Anchors (Qty. 2)
Power Adapter Power Cord
Package Contents
System Requirements
Linux, Mac OS X, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
Java Runtime Environment 1.8 or above recommended
Web Browser: Google Chrome (Other browsers may have limited functionality)
UniFi Controller software v5.3.x (or newer), available at: ui.com/download/unifi
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend using UPS backup and power regulation to
prevent equipment damage due to stability issues with local AC power.
Hardware Overview
Front Panel
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System LED
RJ45 (Ports 1 - 4)
RJ45 (Ports 5 - 8)
PoE LED (Ports 5 - 8)
Click here for detailed descriptions.
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and auto-sensing 802.3af PoE.
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RJ45 Speed/Link/Act LED (Ports 1 - 8)
Ground
Power
Reset Button
Off PoE Off
Amber PoE On (IEEE 802.3af)
Off No Link
Amber
Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Green
Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Back Panel
Optional ancillary grounding point.
Connect the included Power Adapter to the Power port.
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.
Hardware Installation

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Wall Mounting (Optional)
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Grounding (Recommended)
The UniFi Switch is grounded through the Power Adapter; however, you can enhance ESD
protection by connecting the ancillary ground.
1. Loosen the ground screw and secure a ground wire (not included) to the grounding point.

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2. Secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounding block or other grounded
structure.
Connecting Power
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Connecting Ethernet
Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at
ui.com/download/unifi and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v5.3.x or higher installed, go to the section,
Adopting the UniFi Switch.
After you have installed the software and run the UniFi Installation Wizard, a login screen will
appear for the UniFi Controller management interface. Enter the username and password
that you created and click Sign In.

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You can manage your network and view network statistics using the UniFi Controller
management interface.
To adopt the UniFi Switch, proceed to the section, Adopting the UniFi Switch.
For information on configuring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User
Guide on the website: ui.com/download/unifi
Adopting the UniFi Switch
1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.

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2. Locate the UniFi Switch in the list of devices under the Model column. Click Adopt.
3. The System LED on the UniFi Switch will turn blue to confirm that it has been successfully
adopted.
Specifications
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Dimensions 148 x 99.5 x 30.7 mm
(5.83 x 3.92 x 1.21")
Weight 432 g (15.24 oz)
Networking Interfaces (8) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ports
PoE Interfaces (4) Ports 5, 6, 7, 8: IEEE 802.3af
Power Method 48VDC, Max. 2A
Power Supply External AC/DC Adapter: 48V, 1.25A
Max. Power Consumption 12W (Excluding PoE Output)
Max. PoE Wattage per Port 15.4W
PoE Output (Ports 5 to 8) IEEE 802.3af 2-Pair (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
Line Rate 8 Gbps, Non-Blocking
LEDs
System Status
RJ45 Data Ports PoE; Link/Speed/Activity
ESD/EMP Protection ± 24kV Air, ± 24kV Contact
Operating Temperature -5 to 45° C (23 to 113° 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.

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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
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)

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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
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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