Ubiquiti unifi switch 8 User manual

UniFi Switch Mounting Screws (Qty. 2) Screw Anchors (Qty. 2)
Power Adapter* Power Cord*
Package Contents
* Included only in the single-pack of the device
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/uni
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
PoE In (Port 1)
PoE Out (Port 8)
RJ45 (Ports 1 - 8)
PoE LED (Port 8)
Click here for detailed descriptions.
Supports 802.3af/at or 48V Passive PoE to power the switch and can provide 48V (2-pair)
PoE passthrough to port 8.
48V (2-pair) PoE output is Off by default. Enabling PoE output (via the UniFi Controller
software) requires 24W input power via PoE In or DC input.
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
Top Panel
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RJ45 Speed/Link/Act LED (Ports 1 - 8)
Ground
DC In
Reset Button
Off PoE Disabled
Amber 48V Passive PoE
Off No Link
Amber Link Established at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Green Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
Back Panel
Ancillary grounding point for enhanced ESD protection.
To power the switch by DC input, connect a 48V power adapter to the 48VDC 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 ve
seconds.
Hardware Installation
Wall Mounting (Optional)
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Grounding (Recommended)
The UniFi Switch is grounded through the Power Adapter. When powering the switch with
PoE, ground the device by connecting the ancillary ground.
1. Loosen the ground screw and secure a ground wire (not included) to the grounding point.
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
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WARNING: Before enabling PoE passthrough in the UniFi Controller, ensure that the
connected PoE device supports the PoE power (48V).
WARNING: When both PoE In and DC Input are connected, the highest voltage
power of the two will immediately pass through to PoE Out (if enabled).
Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller software at
ui.com/download/uni 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 conguring and using the UniFi Controller software, refer to the User
Guide on the website: ui.com/download/uni
Adopting the UniFi Switch
1. From the UniFi Controller dashboard, click Devices in the left menu bar.
2. Locate the UniFi Switch in the list of devices under the Model column. Click Adopt.
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3. The System LED on the UniFi Switch will turn blue to conrm that it has been successfully
adopted.
Specications
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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 In (Port 1) 
PoE Mode 1 802.3af/at (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
PoE Mode 2 48V (Pins 4, 5+; 7, 8-)
PoE Out (Port 8) 
PoE Mode 1 48V (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
PoE Mode 2 Passive 48V (Pins 4, 5+; 7, 8-)
DC Input Mode DC Passthrough (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
Power Method (1) DC 48V, Max. 1.25A
(1) PoE Input, 802.3af/at (Pins 1, 2+; 3, 6-)
Power Supply External AC/DC Adapter*: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz; 48V, 0.5A
Max. Power Consumption 12W (Excluding PoE Output)
Max. Passive PoE Wattage per Port 
PoE Mode 1 12W @ 802.3at
PoE Mode 2 12W @ 48V
DC Input Mode 12W @ 48V
Passive PoE Voltage Range Depends on Power Source
Line Rate 8 Gbps, Non-Blocking
LEDs 
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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
Certications CE, FCC, IC
* Included only in the single-pack of the device.
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Failure to provide proper ventilation may cause re hazard. Keep at least 20 mm of
clearance next to the ventilation holes for adequate airow.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re 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 specied may result in
improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a re hazard if the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a
qualied 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 certication, modication
or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
c. Contact a qualied 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
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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 modications 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
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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