Ubiquiti ES-8-150W User Manual

AC or DC Powered, Managed
PoE+ Gigabit Switch with SFP

Model: ES-8-150W

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® EdgeSwitch™.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the
installation and also includes the warranty terms.

Package Contents

EdgeSwitch ES-8-150W

Power Cord Mount Brackets

Mounting Screws

(M4, Qty. 4)

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)

Screw Anchors

(M4, Qty. 4)

Bracket Screws

(M4, Qty. 8)

AC or DC Powered, Managed
PoE+ Gigabit Switch with SFP

Model: ES-8-150W

Quick Start

Guide

System Requirements

• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows 7/8/10

• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft
Edge, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Installation Requirements

• Phillips screwdriver (for shelf or wall mounting)

• (Optional) 42 to 56VDC power source, such as the
EdgePower™ EP-54V-150W, for stand-alone DC power or
redundant power backup.

• 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 switch to rain or moisture.

Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors,

the EdgeSwitch itself should be housed inside a
protective enclosure.

Hardware Overview

LEDs

PoE

RJ45

Link/Speed/Activity

System

RJ45 LEDs

LED

PoE

Link/
Speed/

Activity

Link/Speed/Activity

State Status

Off No PoE

Amber IEEE 802.3af/802.3at

Green 24V Passive

Off No Link

Link Established at

Amber

10/100Mbps

Flashing Indicates Activity

Link Established at

Green

1000Mbps (1 Gbps)

Flashing Indicates Activity

SFP

System LED

State Status

Steady Blue Initializing.

Flashing Blue Resetting to factory defaults.

Steady White Ready for use and working properly.

SFP LEDs

LED

Link/
Speed/

Activity

State Status

Off No Link

Green

Link Established at 1Gbps

Flashing Indicates Activity

Front Panel

Port Description

RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet

RJ45 1-8

connections and configurable Power over
Ethernet (auto PoE+ or 24V Passive).

Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps

SFP 1-2

connections.
There are two methods to reset the EdgeSwitch

to factory defaults:

Runtime Reset (Recommended)

The EdgeSwitch should be running after bootup
is complete, and the System LED is white. Press
and hold the Reset button. The EdgeSwitch
will reboot, and the System LED becomesblue
after three seconds. Continue to hold the

Reset button for about 15seconds until the

Reset

System LED flashes blue for two seconds. This

Button

indicates that the EdgeSwitch has reset to its

factorydefaults.

Power-on Reset

1. Disconnect power from the EdgeSwitch.

2. Reconnect power while holding the Reset
button for about 15seconds until the System
LED flashes blue for two seconds. This
indicates that the EdgeSwitch has reset to its
factory defaults.

RJ45 1-8 SFP 1-2

Reset Button

Back Panel

Console Port

DC Input Ground

Port 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. Then

Console

AC Power

DC Input

Ground

Note: The redundant DC power source may be used

as a hot backup. The DC power source will provide
continuous power in the event of an interruption or
loss of AC power.

configure the following settings as needed:

• Baud rate 115200

• Data bits 8

• Parity NONE

• Stop bits 1

• Flow control NONE

Connect the included Power Cord to the AC
Power port.

Optional DC input for connecting a
redundant or stand-alone 42 to 56VDC
power source, such as the EdgePower
EP-54V-150W.

Ground bonding point for an optional
ground wire.

AC Power

Side Panels

Ventilation Holes

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 ES-8-150W must not be stacked. Do not

place it on top of another switch. Do not place anything
on top of the ES-8-150W.

Hardware Installation

The EdgeSwitch may be placed on a desktop, or mounted on
a shelf or wall.

Shelf Mounting

1. Position the two Mount Brackets as shown below, and
attach the brackets using the eight Bracket Screws.

2. Secure the EdgeSwitch to the shelf using the four

MountingScrews.