Ubiquiti ER-8-XG operation manual
8-Port 10G SFP+ Router
Model: ER-8-XG
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
EdgeRouter™Infinity. This Quick Start Guide is designed
to guide you through installation and also includes
warrantyterms.
Package Contents
EdgeRouter Infinity
Mounting Brackets
(Qty. 2)
Power Cords
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.
(Qty. 2)
Bracket Screws
(Qty. 8)
Rubber Feet
Mounting Screws
(Qty. 4)
(Qty. 4)
Cage Nuts
(Qty. 4)
8-Port 10G SFP+ Router
Model: ER-8-XG
Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
• Phillips screwdriver (for rack- or wall-mounting)
• Standard-sized, 19" wide rack with a minimum of 1U height
available (for rack-mounting)
• For indoor applications, use Category 5 (or above) UTP
cabling approved for indoor use.
• For outdoor applications, shielded Category 5 (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
Networks. For more details, visit:
www.ubnt.com/toughcable
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose the EdgeRouter Infinity to rain or moisture.
Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors,
the EdgeRouter Infinity itself should be housed inside
a protective enclosure.
Hardware Overview
Front Panel Ports
microSD
Console SFP+
(eth1-eth8)
USB
RJ45
(eth0)
Interface Description
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. (If your
computer does not have a DB9 port, then
Console
you will also need a DB9 adapter.) Then
configure the following settings as needed:
• Baud rate 115200
• Data bits 8
• Parity NONE
• Stop bits 1
• Flow control NONE
SFP+
(eth1-eth8)
RJ45
(eth0)
Hot-swappable SFP+ ports support
10Gbps connections.
RJ45 port supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet
connections.
microSD Reserved for future use.
USB Reserved for future use.
Front Panel Button
Button Description
Reset
There are two methods to reset the
EdgeRouter Infinity to factory defaults:
• Runtime reset (recommended) The
• Power-on reset Disconnect the Power
Reset
EdgeRouter Infinity should be running
after bootup is complete. Press and hold
the Reset button for about 10seconds
until the LED of port eth0 starts flashing
and then becomes solidly lit. After a few
seconds, the LED will turn off, and the
EdgeRouter Infinity will automatically
reboot.
Note: To press the Reset button,
insert a straightened paper clip (or
similar object) into the hole shown
above. Do not use an object that
can break and become lodged in
the hole.
Cords from the EdgeRouter Infinity.
Press and hold the Reset button while
connecting the Power Cords to the
EdgeRouter Infinity. Keep holding the
button until the LED of port eth0 starts
flashing and then stops flashing after a
few seconds.
Front Panel LEDs
System
LED State Status
System
White
Off No Link
Link/Act
White Link Established
SFP+ (eth1-8)
White Flashing Link Activity
Off No Link
Green Link Established
Link/Act
RJ45 (eth0)
Green Flashing Link Activity
SFP+:
Link/Act
EdgeRouter Infinity is
powered on.
Back Panel
Fans
Note: There are ventilation holes on the sides of the
EdgeRouter Infinity.
PSU Power Ports
RJ45:
Link/Act
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