Ubiquiti US-8-150W User manual

Managed PoE+ Gigabit Switch
with SFP
Model: US-8-150W

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®
Switch. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through the installation and also includes the warranty terms.
Package Contents
UniFi Switch
Managed PoE+ Gigabit Switch
with SFP
Model: US-8-150W
Power Cord Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (1.8 or newer recommended)
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft
Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
• UniFi Controller software v4.8.5 or newer (available at:
downloads.ubnt.com/unifi)
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.

Network Topology Requirements
• A DHCP-enabled network for the UniFi Switch to obtain an
IPaddress (connected devices will also obtain IP addresses
after deployment)
• A UniFi Cloud Key or management station running the UniFi
Controller v4.8.5 (or newer) software, located either on-site
and connected to the same Layer2 network, or off-site in a
cloud or NOC
UniFi Switch
UniFi
Security
Gateway
(DHCP Server)
Internet
UAP-AC-PRO UAP-AC-LR
LAN
WAN
UAP-Outdoor+
UniFi Cloud Key
with
UniFi Controller v4.8.5
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, refer to the User Guide on the website:
documentation.ubnt.com/unifi

Hardware Overview
Ethernet Ports
RJ45 1-8 SFP 1-2
Reset Button
Port Description
RJ45 1-8 RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet
connections and Power over Ethernet (PoE).
SFP 1-2 Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps
connections.
Reset
Button
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.

LEDs
System PoE
SFP
Link/Speed/Activity
RJ45
Link/Speed/Activity
System LED
State Status
Flashing White Initializing.
Steady White Factory defaults, waiting for integration.
Alternating
White/Blue
Device is busy; do not touch or unplug it.
This usually indicates that a process such
as a firmware upgrade is taking place.
Steady Blue Successfully integrated into a network
and working properly.
Flashing Blue
This is used to locate a device.
When you click Locate in the UniFi
Controller software, the System LED
will flash blue. The software will also
display the location of the UniFi Switch
on the map.

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
SFP LEDs
LED State Status
Link/
Speed/
Activity
Off No Link
Green Link Established at 1Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
*640-00225-02*
640-00225-02

Hardware Installation
The UniFi Switch should be placed on a horizontal surface.
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 UniFi Switch must not be stacked. Do not
place it on top of another switch. Do not place anything
on top of the UniFi Switch.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose the switch to rain or moisture.
Connecting Power
1. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the back of
the UniFi Switch.
2. Plug the Power Cord into a power outlet.

Connecting Ethernet
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your DHCP server or LAN
to any port on the UniFi Switch.
2. Connect your computer or host system and other devices
to the other ports on the UniFi Switch.

Using SFP Ports
To use an SFP port:
1. Remove the dust plug covering the SFP port.
2. Insert a compatible fiber SFP module into the SFP port.
1000Mbps SM/SC 20KM DDM
Tx1550nm/Rx1310nm
3. Connect the fiber optic cable to the fiber SFP module.
For information about compatible fiber SFP modules, visit:
community.ubnt.com/unifi

Software Installation
Download and install the latest version of the UniFi Controller
software at downloads.ubnt.com/unifi and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Note: If you already have UniFi Controller v4.8.5 or newer
installed, skip 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 admin name and
password that you created and click Log In.
You can manage your network and view network statistics
using the UniFi Controller management interface.
To adopt the UniFi Switch, proceed to the Adopting the UniFi
Switch section.
For information on configuring and using the UniFi
Controller software, refer to the User Guide on the website:
documentation.ubnt.com/unifi