UBIQUITI ER-8-XG EdgeRouter Infinity 8-Port 10G SFP+ Router User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: UBIQUITI

Table of Contents

UBIQUITI ER-8-XG EdgeRouter Infinity 8-Port 10G SFP+ Router
Introduction
Installation Requirements
Hardware Overview
Hardware Installation
Specifications
Safety Notices
Electrical Safety Information
Limited Warranty
Compliance
Declaration of Conformity
References
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UBIQUITI ER-8-XG EdgeRouter Infinity 8-Port 10G SFP+ Router

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Introduction

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

Package Contents

TERMS OF USE: All Ethernet cabling runs must use CAT5 (or above). It is the professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

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

Interface	Description

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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. (If your computer does not have a DB9 port, then 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)

| Hot-swappable SFP+ ports support 10 Gbps connections.
RJ45

(eth0)

| RJ45 port supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections.
microSD| Reserved for future use.
USB| Reserved for future use.

Front Panel Button

Button	Description

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Reset

| There are two methods to reset the EdgeRouter Infinity to factory defaults:

• Runtime reset (recommended) The EdgeRouter Infinity should be running after bootup is complete. Press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds 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.

• Power-on reset Disconnect the Power Cords from the EdgeRouter Infinity. Press and hold the Reset button while connecting the Power Cords to the EdgeRouter Infinity. The port LEDs will

light up in sequential order. Keep holding the Reset button until the LED on the last port starts flashing, and then release the button.

Front Panel LEDs

	LED	State	Status
System		__

White

| EdgeRouter Infinity is powered on.
SFP+ (eth1-8)| __

__

Link/Act

__

Link/Act

| Off| No Link
Green| Link Established
Green Flashing| Link Activity

Back Panel

Note: There are ventilation holes on the sides of the EdgeRouter Infinity.

Hardware Installation

The EdgeRouter Infinity can be placed on a horizontal surface, mounted on a wall, or mounted in a rack.

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.

Attach the Mounting Brackets to the EdgeRouter Infinity using the eight Bracket Screws.
Attach the EdgeRouter Infinity to the rack using the four Mounting Screws. (If the rack has square slots, then use the Cage Nuts with the Mounting Screws.)
Connect the Power Cord to one PSU Power Port.
Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.
Repeat steps 3-4 to connect power to the second PSU Power Port.

Connecting SFP+

Remove the protective plug covering the SFP+ port.
Plug a compatible fiber module into the SFP+ port.
Connect the fiber optic cable to the fiber module. Then connect the other end of the cable to another fiber device.
Repeat steps 1-3 to connect additional SFP+ ports.
Note: Use compatible fiber SFP+ modules with the appropriate fiber optic cabling. For information about compatible fiber SFP+ modules, visit: ubnt.link/SFP_DAC_Compatibility

Accessing the EdgeOS Configuration Interfac e
The EdgeOS® configuration interface can be accessed via DHCP or static IP address assignment. By default, eth1 is set up as a DHCP client, while eth0 is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.1.1. To configure the EdgeRouter, proceed to the appropriate section: DHCP or “Static IP Address”.DHCP

Connect a cable from eth1 on the EdgeRouter to a LAN segment that has an existing DHCP server.

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To check the IP address of the EdgeRouter, use one of the following methods:
Set up the DHCP server to provide a specific IP address to the EdgeRouter based on its MAC address (on the label).
Let the EdgeRouter obtain an IP address and then check the DHCP server to see which IP address was assigned.
Launch your web browser. Enter the appropriate IP address in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Read the Ubiquiti License Agreement, and check the box next to I agree to the terms of this License Agreement to accept it. Click Login.

The EdgeOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeOS User Guide, which is available at www.ubnt.com/download/edgemax
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti® Network Management System. UNMS™ lets you configure, monitor, upgrade, and back up your devices using a single application. Get started at www.unms.com

Static IP Address

Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter.

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Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet.
Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.1 in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Read the Ubiquiti License Agreement, and check the box next to I agree to the terms of this License Agreement to accept it. Click Login.

The EdgeOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing you to customize your settings as needed. For more information, refer to the EdgeOS User Guide, which is available at www.ubnt.com/download/edgemax
You can also manage your device using the Ubiquiti Network Management System. UNMS lets you configure, monitor, upgrade, and back up your devices using a single application. Get started at www.unms.com

Specifications

ER-8-XG

Dimensions| 442.4 x 285.6 x 43.7 mm

(17.42 x 11.24 x 1.72″)

Weight

Without Mount With Mount

|

4.950 kg (10.91 lb)

5.045 kg (11.12 lb)

System

SFP+ Data Ports RJ45 Data Port

|

Status Link/Activity Link/Activity

Interfaces

Serial Console Port Data Ports

|

(1) RJ45 Serial Port

(8) SFP+ Ports

(1) RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port

Safety Notices

Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.
There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
This equipment is provided with a detachable power cord which has an integral safety ground wire intended for connection to a grounded safety outlet.
- Do not substitute the power cord with one that is not the provided approved type. Never use an adapter plug to connect to a 2-wire outlet as this will defeat the continuity of the grounding wire.
- The equipment requires the use of the ground wire as a part of the safety certification, modification or misuse can provide a shock hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
- Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment.
- Protective earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection.
- Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations.

Limited Warranty

www.ubnt.com/support/warranty/
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.

Compliance

FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

ISED Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-003.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Australia and New Zealand

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CE Marking
CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, declares that this ER-8-XG device, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.ubnt.com/compliance

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