Power over Ethernet Managed Switches Models: TS-5-POE, TS-8-PRO, TS-16-CARRIER
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 6: Ports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Basic Settings for Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ping Watchdog for Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Spanning Tree Settings for Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview TOUGHSwitch PoE PRO Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti TOUGHSwitch™ PoE, which is part of the TOUGHSwitch series: 8-Port Power over Ethernet Managed Switch PRO Model: TS-8-PRO Name Model Description TOUGHSwitch PoE TS-5-POE 5-port managed switch featuring 24V PoE TOUGHSwitch PoE PRO TS-8-PRO 8-port managed switch featuring 24V/48V PoE TOUGHSwitch PoE CARRIER TS-16-CARRIER Two TOUGHSwitch PoE PROs mounted in a
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 1: Overview TOUGHSwitch PoE Front Panel LEDs Back Panel Grounding Slot Power/Link Power Ventilation Holes Grounding Slot Front Panel Ports Management LED 1-5 USB Management Reset Management State Status Off No Power/No Link Amber 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.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 1: Overview TOUGHSwitch PoE PRO Back Panel Ventilation Holes Front Panel LEDs Power/Link Power Note: There are additional ventilation holes on the top and sides of the TOUGHSwitch. LED 1-8 Reset USB Management USB Description 10/100 Mbps port for management. Traffic between the Management port and numbered ports will be limited to 10/100 Mbps and, under heavy load, may cause performance degradation of the TOUGHSwitch.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 1: Overview TOUGHSwitch PoE CARRIER A and B designate the two 8-Port TOUGHSwitch PoE PROs housed in the rack. This may be useful for the Location setting on the Device tab in the Configuration Interface. Back Panel TOUGHSwitch B Ventilation Holes Mounting Screws TOUGHSwitch A Ventilation Holes Power Mounting Screws Power Note: There are additional ventilation holes on the top and sides of the TOUGHSwitch.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 1: Overview Front Panel LEDs Power/Link/Act Speed/Link/Act PoE Management LED Power/ Link 1-8 PoE Speed/ Link/Act State Status Off No Power/No Link Amber 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.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Wall-Mounting (Optional) Introduction 1. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill two holes 60 mm apart. Proceed to the instructions for your TOUGHSwitch model: 2. Insert the M2.9 Anchors into the holes. • TOUGHSwitch PoE The instructions are below. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure a M2.9x20 Screw to each anchor. Leave a clearance of approximately 3 mm between each screw head and its anchor.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Connecting Power 1. Connect the power connector of the Power Adapter to the Power port of the TOUGHSwitch. 2. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the Power Adapter. Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet. Chapter 2: Installation 2. Connect Ethernet cables from the Ethernet ports of your devices to the numbered ports of the TOUGHSwitch. Note: PoE is disabled by default on all numbered ports and is not available on the Management port.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Installation of the TOUGHSwitch PoE PRO Place the TOUGHSwitch on a bench top or other flat surface. Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Ethernet 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your computer to the Management port of the TOUGHSwitch. Note: Keep 20 mm of clearance next to the ventilation holes for adequate airflow.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Installation of the TOUGHSwitch PoE CARRIER Installation Requirements Chapter 2: Installation 2. Attach the TOUGHSwitch PoE CARRIER to the rack using the four 10-32 x 5/8 Phillips Screws. (If the rack has square slots, then use the 10-32 x 5/8 Cage Nuts with the Phillips Screws.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Ethernet Uplink Options 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer or host system to the Management port of TOUGHSwitch A. The TOUGHSwitch PoE CARRIER functions as two separate switches.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 3: Navigation The Configuration Interface is an advanced operating system accessed through a simple and intuitive user interface. The TOUGHSwitch uses the Configuration Interface for convenient configuration and management via a web browser. If your TOUGHSwitch model is the TOUGHSwitch PoE or TOUGHSwitch PoE PRO, proceed to the next section, Accessing the Configuration Interface.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Configuring the TOUGHSwitch PoE CARRIER ToughSwitch 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 TOUGHSwitch. Follow the instructions in this section to configure one TOUGHSwitch at a time, starting with TOUGHSwitch A. 1. 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). Chapter 3: Navigation 6.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 4: Status Tab Chapter 4: Status Tab The Main tab displays a summary of the link status information, current values of the basic configuration settings, network settings and information, and traffic statistics. Total Throughput for TX and RX are also displayed. The TOUGHSwitch image displays the active LEDs and connections. See “Hardware Overview” on page 1 for more information. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Place your mouse over a port to view its PoE status, Speed setting, duplex mode, and statistics for TX and RX throughput. Status Chapter 4: Status Tab STP State Displays the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) state if STP is enabled on the Device tab. Displayed STP states include Blocking, Learning, and Forwarding. (See “Spanning Tree Protocol” on page 21 for more information.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide RX Bytes/Data Displays the amount of data received. RX Bytes displays the amount in the Raw format (actual number of bytes). RX Data displays the amount in the Formatted format – up to three decimal places in one of these units of measurement: megabytes (MB), kilobytes (kB), gigabytes (GB), or terabytes (TB). RX Packets Displays the number of packets received without errors.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 4: Status Tab Packet Rate Packet Rate displays the current packets per second rate on the port in both graphical and numerical form. The chart scale and packet rate dimension change dynamically depending on the mean packet rate value. The statistics are updated automatically. Throughput Throughput displays the current data traffic on the port in both graphical and numerical form.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 5: Device Tab The Device tab allows you to configure and use the Firmware Update, Management Network Settings, Basic Settings, Management Connection Settings, Services, Spanning Tree Protocol, Jumbo Frames, Device Discovery, System Account, Device Maintenance, and Configuration Management options for the TOUGHSwitch. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. Chapter 5: Device Tab The TOUGHSwitch image displays the active LEDs and connections.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Total Throughput for TX and RX are also displayed. Chapter 5: Device Tab WARNING: Do not power off, do not reboot, and do not disconnect the TOUGHSwitch from the power supply during the firmware update process as these actions will damage the TOUGHSwitch! Place your mouse over a port to view its PoE status, Speed setting, duplex mode, and statistics for TX and RX throughput. Management Network Settings Revert Changes To cancel your changes, click Revert Changes.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 5: Device Tab -- Secondary DNS IP Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. This entry is optional and used only if the primary DNS server is not responding. Latitude Enter the latitude of the device’s location in decimal format, if available. Use a minus sign (-) to indicate a latitude south of the equator. • DHCP The local DHCP server assigns a dynamic IP address, netmask, gateway IP address, and DNS address to the TOUGHSwitch.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 5: Device Tab The device contains an SNMP agent, which does the following: • Provides an interface for device monitoring using SNMP • Communicates with SNMP management applications for network provisioning • Allows network administrators to monitor network performance and troubleshoot network problems -- Choose File Click Choose File to locate the new key file. Select the file and click Open. -- Import Imports the file for SSH access.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 5: Device Tab System Log Spanning Tree Protocol If you enable the System Log, the messages display on the Alerts tab; see “System Log” on page 29. For optimal performance, there should be a single active path between two networking devices in an Ethernet network. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides redundant paths and prevents network loops that can create excessive traffic and slow down performance.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Device Discovery Chapter 5: Device Tab Support Info This generates a support information file that the Ubiquiti support engineers can use when providing customer support. This file only needs to be generated at their request. Configuration Management Discovery This option is enabled by default, so the device can be discovered by other Ubiquiti devices through the Device Discovery tool. See “Discovery” on page 31 for more information.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 6: Ports Tab The Ports tab allows you to configure the Basic Settings, Ping Watchdog settings, Spanning Tree Settings, and alerts for each port of the TOUGHSwitch. The TOUGHSwitch image displays the active LEDs and connections. See “Hardware Overview” on page 1 for more information. To change a port’s settings, click the port on the image. Then the port is highlighted in blue.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Revert Changes To cancel your changes, click Revert Changes. Test Changes To try the changes without saving them, click Test Changes. To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is displayed), the device times out and resumes its earlier configuration. Save Changes To immediately save your changes, click Save Changes.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 6: Ports Tab Spanning Tree Settings for Port Configure Alerts for Port STP settings are available per port if STP is enabled on the Device tab (see “Spanning Tree Protocol” on page 21). If you configure alerts, the alerts display on the Alerts tab; see “Alert Log” on page 28. Edge Port If enabled, designates this port as a port that connects to only a host device. The host device must not be connected to another switch or router.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 7: VLANs Tab Chapter 7: VLANs Tab Revert Changes To cancel your changes, click Revert Changes. The VLANs tab configures Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunk ports. Test Changes To try the changes without saving them, click Test Changes. To keep the changes, click Apply. If you do not click Apply within 180 seconds (the countdown is displayed), the device times out and resumes its earlier configuration.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 7: VLANs Tab Add Create a new Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN). • Enabled Check the box to enable the VLAN. • Management Create the VLAN before you select this option. Ensure that you have access via the new VLAN before you choose to manage through this VLAN. Note: If you configure a new VLAN as Management, then VLAN 1 is no longer the management VLAN. If you cannot access the new management VLAN, then you are locked out of the Configuration Interface.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 8: Alerts Tab Chapter 8: Alerts Tab The Alerts tab displays logs registering alerts or system events. The TOUGHSwitch image displays the active LEDs and connections. See “Hardware Overview” on page 1 for more information. Port To display entries for all ports, select All. To display entries for a specific port, select the port number from the drop-down list.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 8: Alerts Tab System Log When system logging is enabled on the Device tab (see “System Log” on page 21), the System Log lists all system events. By default, system logging is disabled. When system logging is enabled, there are two buttons available: Clear To delete all entries in the System Log, click Clear. Refresh To update the log content, click Refresh. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 9: Tools Each tab of the Configuration Interface contains network administration and monitoring tools. Click the Tools drop‑down list at the top right corner of the page. MAC Forwarding Table The MAC Forwarding Table displays the MAC addresses of the hardware devices using the TOUGHSwitch. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. Chapter 9: Tools MAC Table Port All is the default.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Chapter 9: Tools Ping Traceroute You can ping other devices on the network directly from the TOUGHSwitch. The Ping tool uses ICMP packets to check the preliminary link quality and packet latency estimation between two network devices. The Traceroute tool traces the hops from the TOUGHSwitch to a specified outgoing IP address. Use this tool to find the route taken by ICMP packets across the network to the destination host.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications 5-Port TOUGHSwitch PoE Dimensions Weight Power Input Max. Power Consumption PoE Out Voltage Range Max. PoE Wattage Per Data Port ESD Rating PoE Method Button USB Port Processor System Memory 197 x 87.5 x 27.3 mm 250 g 24VDC, 2.5A Power Adapter (Included) 60 W 22-24VDC 11.5 W 24 kV Air / 24 kV Contact Passive Reset 2.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix A: Specifications 8-Port TOUGHSwitch PoE PRO* Dimensions 210 x 185 x 41 mm Weight 1.24 kg Power Input 110-120VAC / 210-230VAC Max. Power Consumption 150 W PoE Out Voltage Range 45-48VDC / 22-24VDC Max. PoE Wattage Per Data Port 11.5 W (24 V), 23 W (48V) ESD Rating 24 kV Air / 24 kV Contact PoE Method Passive Button Reset USB Port 2.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix B: Safety Notices Appendix B: Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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 1.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix C: Warranty Limited Warranty UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix C: Warranty Note Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix D: Compliance Information Appendix D: Compliance Information RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement 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: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix D: Compliance Information Español La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Nederlands [Dutch] UBIQUITI NETWORKS tímto prohla uje, e tento UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, je ve shod se základními po adavky a dal ími p íslu n mi ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede UBIQUITI NETWORKS erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr UBIQUITI NETWORKS device, overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
TOUGHSwitch™ PoE User Guide Appendix F: Contact Information Appendix F: Contact Information Ubiquiti Networks Support Ubiquiti Support Engineers are located around the world and are dedicated to helping customers resolve software, hardware compatibility, or field issues as quickly as possible. We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24-hour period. Online Resources Support: support.ubnt.com Community: community.ubnt.com Downloads: downloads.ubnt.
