Ubiquiti ES-8XP User Manual
Configuration Interface
Release Version: 1.4.1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview ................................................1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Configuration Interface System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware Overview ..............................................................1
Chapter 2: Navigation ..............................................5
Accessing the Configuration Interface ............................................5
Configuring the EdgeSwitch 16XP ................................................6
Product Verification ..............................................................6
Interface Tabs ....................................................................6
Chapter 3: Status Tab ...............................................7
Status ............................................................................8
Port Status .......................................................................8
Port Statistics .....................................................................8
Total Throughput .................................................................9
Data Distribution .................................................................9
Details for Port ...................................................................9
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Chapter 4: Device Tab .............................................11
Firmware Update ................................................................12
Management Network Settings ..................................................12
Basic Settings ...................................................................13
Management Connection Settings ...............................................13
Services .........................................................................14
Spanning Tree Protocol ..........................................................15
Jumbo Frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Device Discovery ................................................................16
System Accounts ................................................................16
Device Maintenance .............................................................16
Configuration Management .....................................................16
Chapter 5: Ports Tab ..............................................17
Basic Settings for Port ...........................................................18
Ping Watchdog for Port ..........................................................18
Spanning Tree Settings for Port ..................................................19
Configure Alerts for Port .........................................................19
Chapter 6: VLANs Tab .............................................21
VLANs ...........................................................................22
Trunk ...........................................................................22
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Chapter 7: Alerts Tab ..............................................23
Alert Log ........................................................................23
System Log ......................................................................24
Chapter 8: Tools ...................................................25
MAC Forwarding Table ..........................................................25
Ping .............................................................................25
Traceroute ......................................................................26
Discovery .......................................................................26
Appendix A: Contact Information ..................................27
Ubiquiti Networks Support ......................................................27
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Chapter 1: OverviewEdgeSwitch XP User Guide
Chapter 1: Overview
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti® EdgeSwitch® XP,
which is part of the EdgeSwitch series:
Name Model Description
EdgeSwitch 5XP ES-5XP 5-port managed switch
featuring 24VPoE
EdgeSwitch 8XP ES-8XP 8-port managed switch
featuring 24V/48V PoE
EdgeSwitch 16XP ES-16XP Two EdgeSwitch 8XP
units mounted in a rack
The EdgeSwitch is a managed switch designed to deliver
Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the 10/100/1000ports
you have configured for PoE. It also offers a variety of
features, including port monitoring, system connection
and management services, Virtual Local Area Network
(VLAN) configuration, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Ping
Watchdog, and alerts setup.
This User Guide is designed to provide details about
how to set up and use the Configuration Interface. This
intuitive interface allows you to conveniently manage your
EdgeSwitch using your web browser.
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti
Network Management System, UNMS™, which lets you
configure, monitor, upgrade, and back up your devices
using a singlesoftware application. To get started, go to:
unms.com
Note: There are additional ventilation holes on the
top and sides of the EdgeSwitch.
Front Panel Ports
Management
USB
Interface Description
Management
10/100 Mbps port used to access the
EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface.
USB Reserved for future use.
Ports 1-5 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for switching
and PoE (also available for management
by default).
To reset to factory defaults, press
Reset
and hold the Reset button for more
than 10seconds while the unit is
poweredon.
Ports 1-5
Front Panel LEDs
Power/Link
Speed/Link/Act
PoE
Reset
Configuration Interface System Requirements
• Linux, MacOSX, or Microsoft Windows
• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google
Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer
Hardware Overview
Proceed to the description for your EdgeSwitch model:
• EdgeSwitch 5XP (see below)
• “EdgeSwitch 8XP” on page 2
• “EdgeSwitch 16XP” on page 3
EdgeSwitch 5XP
Back Panel
Grounding
Slot
Ventilation Holes
Power
Grounding
Slot
LED State Status
Off No Power/No Link
After bootup, the LED indicates
power. After an initial link is
established, the LED indicates a
Power/
Link
Management
Amber
10/100 Mbps connection. If the
link terminates, the LED turns
off until a link is re-established.
If the unit reboots, the LED will
again indicate power until a
link is established.
PoE
Off No Power over Ethernet
Green 24V Power over Ethernet
Off No link
Amber Link established at
10/100Mbps
Speed/
Ports 1-5
Link/
Act
Amber
Flashing
Link activity at 10/100 Mbps
Green Link established at 1000 Mbps
Green
Flashing
Link activity at 1000 Mbps
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EdgeSwitch 8XP
Back Panel
Ventilation Holes
Note: There are additional ventilation holes on the
top and sides of the EdgeSwitch.
Front Panel Ports
Management
USB
Interface Description
Management
10/100 Mbps port used to access the
EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface.
USB Reserved for future use.
Ports 1-8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for switching
and PoE (also available for management
by default).
To reset to factory defaults, press
Reset
and hold the Reset button for more
than 10seconds while the unit is
poweredon.
Ports 1-8
Power
Reset
Front Panel LEDs
Power/Link
LED State Status
Off No Power/No Link
Power/
Link
Management
PoE
Speed/
Ports 1-8
Link/
Act
Amber
Off No Power over Ethernet
Green 24V Power over Ethernet
Amber 48V Power over Ethernet
Off No link
Amber Link established at
Amber
Flashing
Green Link established at 1000 Mbps
Green
Flashing
Speed/Link/Act
PoE
After bootup, the LED indicates
power. After an initial link is
established, the LED indicates a
10/100 Mbps connection. If the
link terminates, the LED turns
off until a link is re-established.
If the unit reboots, the LED will
again indicate power until a
link is established.
10/100Mbps
Link activity at 10/100 Mbps
Link activity at 1000 Mbps
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EdgeSwitch 16XP
A and B designate the two EdgeSwitch 8XP devices housed in the rack. This may be useful for the Location setting on the
Device tab in the Configuration Interface (for more information, go to “Basic Settings” on page 13).
Back Panel
Mounting
Screws
Ventilation Holes
EdgeSwitch B EdgeSwitch A
Power
Note: There are additional ventilation holes on the top and sides of the EdgeSwitch.
Front Panel Ports
Management
USB
Ports 1-8
Reset
Management Ports 1-8
USB
Ventilation Holes
Power
Mounting
Reset
Screws
EdgeSwitch A EdgeSwitch B
Interface Description
Management 10/100 Mbps port used to access the EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface.
Ports 1-8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for switching and PoE (also available for management by default).
USB Reserved for future use.
Reset
To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the unit is
powered on.
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Front Panel LEDs
Power/Link
LED State Status
Off No Power/No Link
After bootup, the LED indicates
power. After an initial link is
established, the LED indicates a
Power/
Link
Management
Amber
10/100 Mbps connection. If the
link terminates, the LED turns
off until a link is re-established.
If the unit reboots, the LED will
again indicate power until a
link is established.
Off No Power over Ethernet
PoE
Green 24V Power over Ethernet
Amber 48V Power over Ethernet
Off No link
Amber Link established at
10/100Mbps
Speed/
Ports 1-8
Link/
Act
Amber
Flashing
Link activity at 10/100 Mbps
Green Link established at 1000 Mbps
Green
Flashing
Link activity at 1000 Mbps
Speed/Link/Act
PoE
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Chapter 2: Navigation
Chapter 2: Navigation
The Configuration Interface is an advanced operating
system accessed through a simple and intuitive user
interface. The EdgeSwitch uses the Configuration Interface
for convenient configuration and management via a web
browser.
If your EdgeSwitch model is the EdgeSwitch 5XP or
EdgeSwitch 8XP, proceed to the next section, Accessing the
Configuration Interface.
If your EdgeSwitch model is the EdgeSwitch 16XP, proceed
to “Configuring the EdgeSwitch 16XP” on page 6.
Accessing the Configuration Interface
Connect to the Configuration Interface by performing the
following steps:
1. Ensure that your computer (or other host machine) is
connected to the Management port on the EdgeSwitch.
Note: By default, you can configure the
EdgeSwitch via any port; however, we
recommend the Management port. (Access to
the Configuration Interface can be limited to the
Management port only. You can configure this
setting on the Device tab; see “Management
Network Settings” on page 12.)
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system
with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (for
example, 192.168.1.100).
3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.20
in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
https://192.168.1.20
4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the
Username and Password fields. Click Login.
5. The Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to
customize your settings as needed. You can enable PoE
on the Ports tab; see “Basic Settings for Port” on page
18.
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Configuring the EdgeSwitch 16XP
EdgeSwitch A and B have the same default IP address,
192.168.1.20, so you will need to change the IP address
of at least one EdgeSwitch. Follow the instructions in this
section to configure one EdgeSwitch at a time, starting
with EdgeSwitchA.
1. Ensure that your computer (or other host machine) is
connected to the Management port on the EdgeSwitch.
Note: By default, you can configure the
EdgeSwitch via any port; however, we
recommend the Management port. (Access to
the Configuration Interface can be limited to the
Management port only. You can configure this
setting on the Device tab; see “Management
Network Settings” on page 12.)
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system
with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (e.g.,
192.168.1.100).
3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.20
in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
https://192.168.1.20
6. You can enable PoE on the Ports tab and customize
additional settings as needed.
7. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Management
port of EdgeSwitch A and connect it to the
Management port of EdgeSwitch B. Then repeat steps
1-5 on EdgeSwitch B.
Product Verification
The Configuration Interface will verify whether a product
is genuine or counterfeit.
For a genuine EdgeSwitch, the Configuration Interface will
display a Genuine Product logo in the lower left corner of
the screen.
For any product that is not an official Ubiquiti product, the
Configuration Interface will display a counterfeit warning.
Please contact Ubiquiti at support@ubnt.com regarding
this product.
4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the
Username and Password fields. Click Login.
5. Change the Static Management IP Address to a unique
IP address on the Device tab. Click Save Changes.
Interface Tabs
The Configuration Interface contains five main tabs, each
of which provides a web-based management page to
configure a specific aspect of the EdgeSwitch. This User
Guide covers each tab with a chapter. For details on a
specific tab, refer to the appropriate chapter.
• Status The “Status Tab” on page 7 displays status
information and statistics for each port.
• Device The “Device Tab” on page 11 configures
system settings and services for the EdgeSwitch.
• Ports The “Ports Tab” on page 17 configures
settings and services for each port.
• VLANs The “VLANs Tab” on page 21 configures
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) for the various
ports.
• Alerts The “Alerts Tab” on page 23 displays alerts if
alert logging is configured and system log messages if
system logging is enabled.
Each page also contains a Tools drop-down menu to
access network administration and monitoring tools:
• “MAC Forwarding Table” on page 25
• “Ping” on page 25
• “Traceroute” on page 26
• “Discovery” on page 26
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