Ubiquiti US-XG-6POE User manual

10G 6-Port Switch
with 802.3bt PoE++
Model: US-XG-6POE

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi®
6-Port 10G Switch with 802.3bt PoE++. This Quick Start Guide
is designed to guide you through the installation and also
includes the warranty terms.
Package Contents
UniFi Switch
Mount Brackets
(Qty. 2)
Bracket Screws
(Qty. 8)
Mounting Screws
(Qty. 4)
Screw Anchors
(Qty. 4)
Power Adapter Power Cord Cable Clip
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 v5.8.x (or newer), available at:
www.ubnt.com/download/unifi

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 software v5.8.x (or newer), located either on-site
and connected to the same Layer2 network, or off-site in a
cloud or NOC
US-XG-6POE
USG-XG-8
(DHCP Server)
Internet
LAN
WAN
UniFi Cloud Key
(UniFi Controller)
Remote Access to
UniFi Controller
Good
Fair
Poor
Great
Network:
Switches
12
Gateway
Ulizaon
18%
Internet
Capacity
43%
Clients
412
Guests
113
IoT
45
Everythingis
great
MyDashboard
EditWidgets
-24hrs
-24hrs
Max
980
Min
0
Now
Now
Throughput
Latency
ISPLoad:
Great
-24hrs
Max
0
Now
Airme
-24hrs
High
Low
Now
RetryRate
Great
Wi-FiLoad:
225.2Mbps
125.2Mbps
1
Wi-Fi Traffic Distribuon
36
6
11
40
44
48
52
56
60
64
100
104
108
112
116
120
124
128
132
136
140
149
153
157
161
165
5 GHz
2.4 GHz
AccessPoints
20
Most Acve APs
Office
BackRoom
Storage
Roof
Hallway We ...
91GB
86GB
53GB
48GB
45GB
Top 5 Applicaons
YouTube
35 Clients
Instagram
19 Clients
Squarespace
17 Clients
Google
12 Clients
Facebook
20 Clients
TopInterference
Office
Roof
Storage
51%
45%
45%
TopCPUUsage
Office
BackRoom
Home
51%
45%
45%
Most Acve Clients
Wi-FiKeyMetrics
91 Clients
iPhone
87 Clients
Android
45 Clients
MacBook
35 Clients
PCLaptop
12 Clients
iPad
Most Acve Switches
Top Memory Usage
Client Frequency Distribuon
Device Distribuon
SW-24A
HD-Kitchen
SW-8A
HD-Conference
SW-8B
Storage
SW-24E
Roof
SW-24D
Hallway We ...
56.9%
56.9%
35.6%
35.6%
34%
34%
28%
28%
24%
24%
Longest Client Upme
Wi-Fi Summary
Roung Ulizaon
Switch Summary
iPad-1
Aps Online
Gateway - USG Main
Controller - Office CK
Controller - Office 2 CK
25% CPU Ulizaon
50% CPU Ulizaon
33% CPU Ulizaon
Online
MBP-2
Clients
iPad-2
Ulizaon
Clients
Port Ulizaon
8d4h0m
32
24
2d8h30m
1,324
2d8h30m
64%
1,324
32%
PortUsage
VPN Name
Status
Users
Guests
Purpose
Average Data
Port1-GB
VPN-LA-PDX
21
2
Corporate
320GB
Port2-GBPoE+
VPN-LA-PDX2
6
0
VLAN Only
11GB
Port3-10GB
Remote-Offce-1
43
0
VLAN Only
12GB
120
80
32
HD-Conference
45%
Office - Art Dept
45%
MBP-1
Traffic
Devices
Traffic
2d8h30m
248GB
536
1,248GB
Port4-GBPOE
Transfer-1
7
12
VLAN Only
0GB
13
0%
0%
0%
100%
100%
100%
AverageCapacity
500Mbps
Average Airme Ulizaon
8%
Average Spectral Efficiency
2.1 (b/s) Hz
1300Mbps
0Mbps
100%
0%
(b/s) Hz
3.76 (b/s) Hz
Internet Connecon:
30Mbps
40Mbps
50Mbps
20Mbps
10Mbps
0Mbps
-24hrs
-12hrs
Now
Download
Theorecal Capacity
Throughput
Portlan
d
SDN
Last24Hrs
5GHz
64%11acW2
08%11n
13LAN
01LAN
50%
03WLAN
28%11ac
Sample Network Diagram
All UniFi devices support off-site management controllers.
For setup details, refer to the User Guide on the website:
www.ubnt.com/download/unifi

Hardware Overview
Front Panel
RJ45 1-4
USB Console
RJ45 Console
SFP+ 5-6
Ports
Port Description
RJ45
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
RJ45 1-4 RJ45 ports support 100 Mbps or
1/2.5/5/10Gbps Ethernet connections and
802.3af/at/bt PoE output.
SFP+ 5-6 Hot-swappable SFP+ ports support 1/10 Gbps
connections.
USB
Console
USB Type C console port for Command Line
Interface (CLI) management.

Reset Button
Reset Button
Button Description
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
System LED
State Status
Flashing White Initializing.
Steady White Factory defaults, waiting for adoption.
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 adopted by 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
Link/Speed/Activity
PoE
LED State Status
PoE
Off PoE Disabled
White 802.3af/at/bt PoE
Link/
Speed/
Activity
Off No Link
Green
Link Established at 100 or
1000Mbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
White
Link Established at 2.5, 5, or
10Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
SFP+ LEDs
Link/Speed/Activity
LED State Status
Link/
Speed/
Activity
Off No Link
Green Link Established at 1 Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity
White Link Established at 10Gbps
Flashing Indicates Activity

Back Panel
DC In Power Ground
+
Port Description
DC Input Optional DC input for connecting a stand-alone
or redundant DC power source (not included)
with minimum power: 40W, 44 to 57VDC.
Power Connect the included Power Adapter to the
Power port.
Ground Ancillary grounding point for enhanced ESD
protection.
Note: You can use the redundant DC power source as a
hot spare; if there is no longer power through the Power
port, the UniFiSwitch will switch to the DC power source
without interrupting its operation.
Side Panels
Ventilation
Holes
Bracket Mounting
Holes

Hardware Installation
The UniFi Switch can be mounted on a horizontal surface,
mounted on a vertical surface, or mounted in a rack
(rackmount accessory sold separately).
WARNING: The US-XG-6POE must not be stacked. Do not
place it on top of another switch. Do not place anything
on top of the US-XG-6POE.
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.
Grounding (Recommended)
The UniFi Switch is grounded through the Power Adapter;
however, you can add optional ESD grounding for enhanced
ESD protection.
Note: You also have the option to use the Cable Clip to
secure the cord of the Power Adapter. For instructions,
proceed to the Using the Cable Clip section.
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.

Using the Cable Clip (Optional)
1. Remove the ground screw from the grounding point.
2. Insert the cord of the Power Adapter into the Cable Clip.