Package Contents

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. For more details, visit: ui.com/toughcable

	Note: Although the cabling can be located outdoors, the EdgeSwitch itself should be housed inside a protective enclosure.

Hardware Overview

System LED
Note: The System LED functionality has been updated with firmware v1.8.0. We recommend that you update the EdgeSwitch to the latest firmware.
Flashing White	Bootup in progress.
White	Ready for use, not connected to Ubiquiti Internet Service Provider (UISP™). See “UISP Management”.
Blue	Ready for use, connected to UISP.
Steady Blue with Occasional Flashing	Ready for use, unable to connect to UISP, check connection to UISP server.
Quickly Flashing Blue	Used to locate a device in UISP.
Alternating Blue/White	Firmware upgrade in progress.
RJ45 PoE LED (Ports 1 - 8)
Off	No PoE
Amber	IEEE 802.3af/802.3at
Green	24V Passive
RJ45 Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 1 - 8)
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 Speed/Link/Activity LED (Ports 1 - 2)
Off	No Link
Green	Link Established at 1 Gbps Flashing Indicates Activity
RJ45 (Ports 1 - 8)
RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and configurable Power over Ethernet (auto PoE+ or 24V Passive).
SFP (Ports 1 - 2)
Hot-swappable SFP ports support 1 Gbps connections.
Reset Button
Click here to learn how to reset an EdgeSwitch to factory defaults.
Console Port
RJ45 serial console port for Command Line Interface (CLI) management.
DC Input
Optional DC input for connecting a redundant or stand-alone 42 to 56VDC power source, such as the EdgePower EP-54V-150W. 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.
AC Power Port
Connect the included Power Cord to the AC Power port.
Ground
Ground bonding point for an optional ground wire.

Hardware Installation

	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.

Shelf Mounting

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Wall Mounting

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Connecting AC Power

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Connecting DC Power (Optional)

For stand-alone DC power or redundant power backup, connect a 42 to 56VDC power source to the EdgeSwitch:

	Note: Only AC power or DC power can be used at any one time. With both power sources connected, the input with the highest voltage will be used (output voltage of the internal AC/DC PSU is 54VDC); the other power source defaults to backup.

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	Note: Polarity is self-correcting.

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Connecting Ethernet

Connecting SFP

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For information about compatible fiber SFP modules, visit: ubnt.link/SFP_DAC_Compatibility

Accessing the Configuration Interface

The EdgeSwitch is set to DHCP by default, so it will try to automatically obtain an IP address. If that fails, then it will use the default fallback IP address, 192.168.1.2. Proceed to the appropriate section, DHCP or “Fallback IP Address”:

DHCP

Use one of the following methods:

• Set up the DHCP server to provide a specific IP address to the EdgeSwitch based on its MAC address (on the label).
• Let the EdgeSwitch obtain an IP address and then check the DHCP server to see which IP address was assigned.

To log in, follow these steps:

1. Launch your web browser. Type the appropriate IP address in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
2. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Click Sign In.
3. The EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface will appear. Customize additional settings as needed.

For more information, refer to the EdgeSwitch documentation, which is available at ui.com/download/edgemax

Fallback IP Address

1. Ensure that your computer (or other host system) is connected to the EdgeSwitch.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
3. Launch your web browser. Type the appropriate IP address in the address field (192.168.1.2 is the default fallback IP address). Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).

   

4. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Click Sign In.
5. The EdgeSwitch Configuration Interface will appear. Go to Settings .
6. Change the IP Address to a unique IP address. Click Apply.

	Note: If you change the IP settings, then the session will be cut off, and you will need to reconnect to the EdgeSwitch using the new IP address.

Customize additional settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeSwitch documentation, which is available at ui.com/download/edgemax

UISP Management

You can manage your device using UISP, which lets you configure, monitor, upgrade, and back up your devices using a single application. Get started at uisp.ui.com

Specifications

ES-8-150W
Dimensions	204 x 43 x 235 mm (8.03 x 1.69 x 9.25")
Weight
Without Wall Mount	1.72 kg (3.79 lb)
With Wall Mount	1.8 kg (3.96 lb)
Total Non-Blocking Line Rate	10 Gbps
Max. Power Consumption	20W (Excludes PoE Output)
Power Method
AC	AC/DC Integrated PSU, Universal Input
DC	DC External, (Self-Correcting Polarity Protection) Terminal Block Input
Power Supply	Internal AC/DC 150W
Operating Voltage
AC	100 to 240VAC, 50-60 Hz
DC	42 to 56VDC
LEDs
System	Status
RJ45 Data Ports	PoE; Link/Speed/Activity
SFP Data Ports	Link/Speed/Activity
Networking Interfaces	(8) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ports (2) 1 Gbps SFP Ports
Management Interface	(1) RJ45 Serial Port, Ethernet In/Out Band
PoE Interfaces	(8) IEEE 802.3at/af 2-Pair (+1, 2; -3, 6) (8) 24V/0.7A 2-Pair (+4, 5; -7, 8)
ESD/EMP Protection	± 24kV Air, ± 24kV Contact
Operating Temperature
Internal AC/DC @ 150W	-25 to 45° C (-13 to 113° F)
Internal AC/DC @ 100W	-25 to 55° C (-13 to 131° F)
External DC	-25 to 60° C (-13 to 140° F)
Operating Humidity	5 to 95% Noncondensing
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC