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EnGenius Switch Configuration

Quick setup and verification for the integrated cloud-managed network switch.

⏱️ Time Required: 5 minutes (basic check) | 15 minutes (full configuration)

Overview

Your EDC includes an Cloud-managed PoE+ network switch pre-installed and pre-wired:

Standard Configuration (NUC & HR01-2):

  • Model: EnGenius ECS2510FP
  • 8× 2.5GbE RJ45 ports with PoE+
  • 2× 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports (with copper SFP+ transceivers pre-installed)
  • 240W PoE power budget
  • Cloud management capability
  • Integrated keystone panel for expansion

Upgraded Configuration (HR01-4 - Coming Soon):

  • Model: EnGenius ECS5512FP
  • 8× 10GbE RJ45 ports with PoE++
  • 4× 10GbE SFP+ ports (with copper SFP+ transceivers pre-installed)
  • 420W PoE power budget
  • Enhanced performance for high-density deployments

Location: Front panel of the EDC, below the compute drawer

[IMAGE: Switch location in EDC - front panel with ports labeled]

Note: All SFP+ ports come with copper transceivers (SFP+ to RJ45) that auto-negotiate up to 10GbE.

For Most Users: Verify and Go​

The switch comes pre-configured and ready to use. For basic deployments, no configuration is needed.

Quick Status Check (2 minutes):​

  1. Power on the EDC (if not already powered on)

  2. Look at the switch LED indicators:

    • ✅ Power LED: Solid green = switch is powered on
    • ✅ Port LEDs: Green/amber lights = devices connected and active
    • ✅ Cloud LED: May be off (cloud management is optional)

  3. Verify your connections work:

    • Connect a laptop to any port (1-8)
    • Verify you can reach the network/internet

✅ Everything working? You're done!

👉 Continue to Connecting Devices

Option A: Cloud Management

Option A: Configure with EnGenius Cloud​

Step1: Register Device​

You can register the device on the EnGenius Cloud platform.

EnGenius Cloud Platform​

  1. Login into the EnGenius Cloud Platform: https://cloud.engenius.ai/
  2. Go to the home > Inventory page and click "Register Device".
  3. Enter the Serial Number of the device(s) for device registration. Please refer to "User Manual-Registering Devices to Organization".

4. Select the registered device and click "Assign to Network" to add the device to your personalized Network.

Step 2: Connect to EnGenius Cloud​

Connect an Ethernet cable from your DHCP-enabled network to any port of EnGenius Cloud Switch.

EnGenius Cloud Connected​

Once the device is powered on and ready to connect to the Internet, It will automatically download the default configuration settings from EnGenius Cloud for automated provisioning.

When the Switch is connected to the EnGenius Cloud Platform for the first time, it will automatically check the latest available firmware. If the firmware upgrade is required, it might take 8~10 minutes to complete the process.

Step 3: Manage with the EnGenius Cloud​

Log in to the EnGenius Cloud Platform to configure detailed settings. For more information, please refer to User Manual.

Troubleshooting​

If your Switch cannot be managed by the EnGenius Cloud Platform, there might be a problem with connecting to EnGenius Cloud.

To troubleshoot the connection issue, you may log in to the Switch Local Web page:

  1. Make sure that your computer is on the same subnet with the switch (192.168.0.0/24) and directly connect to it with an RJ-45 cable.
  2. Under your web browser, enter the URL: http://192.168.0.239 to access the Switch's local web interface.
  3. You can review the device status after logging into the Switch with the default admin account/password (admin/password).
  4. Check the information on the Dashboard and take action if necessary.

*The display model number may be varied according to different models.

By default, the EnGenius Cloud Switch (ECS series) is assigned an IP address dynamically by the DHCP server. If you encounter issues with IP address assignment, please double-check the IP setting, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS, and management VLAN. If the issue still exists, you may change your IP assignment from "DHCP " to "Static" via the following procedure.

  1. Go to the Configure> System Settings> IP Address Settings section.
  2. Change Configuration setting to "Static".
  3. Configure the IP address, gateway, subnet mask, and DNS settings.
  4. Reconnect this Switch to the LAN network and try again

Option B: Standalone Configuration

Option B: Standalone Configuration ​

Step 1: Access to Local Web​

  1. Connect your computer to the switch and ensure its IP address is in the same subnet.

2. Launch your web browser and enter the URL: http://192.168.0.239 to access the switch's local web GUI.

3. Use the default login credential (ID/PWD: admin/password) to log in to the switch's local web page.

*The display model number may be varied according to different models.

Step 2: Configure and Manage the Device​

After logging in to the device's local web page, navigate to the left-side menu to configure and manage the switch accordingly.

*The display model number may be varied according to different models.

For information on configuring the switch and using the Standalone Configuration, refer to the user guide: https://docs.engenius.ai/ecs-user-manual

How to Change Management Mode?​

EnGenius Cloud devices support versatile network management methods, but the device can only be managed under one management mode, either Cloud To-Go app or Standalone. Therefore, you need to reset the device before changing to a different management mode, followed by QSG instructions for onboarding the device.

Internal Wiring Reference​

For complete network topology and port mapping diagrams:

👉 Wiring Diagrams - Internal pre-wiring and connectivity reference

These diagrams show:

  • How compute nodes connect to keystone jacks and switch ports
  • Cable labeling and identification
  • Available ports for additional devices
  • Complete port assignment tables

EnGenius Official Documentation​

For advanced features, detailed configuration, and troubleshooting:

📚 EnGenius Resources:

Switch Model Documentation:

For NUC & HR01-2 Editions (ECS2510FP):

  • Product Page: EnGenius ECS2510FP
  • User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Datasheets available on product page

For HR01-4 Edition (ECS5512FP - Coming Soon):

  • Product Page: EnGenius ECS5512FP
  • User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Datasheets available on product page

For technical support:

Edition-Specific Port Usage​

📦 NUC Edition (ECS2510FP Switch)​

Pre-wired Switch Port Connections:

  • Ports 1-2: NUC 1 (cables labeled 1A, 1B → keystone jacks 1, 2)
  • Ports 3-4: NUC 2 (cables labeled 2A, 2B → keystone jacks 3, 4)
  • Ports 5-6: NUC 3 (cables labeled 3A, 3B → keystone jacks 5, 6)
  • Port 7: PDU network connection
  • Port 8: IoT monitoring device (also powered via PoE from this port)
  • Ports 9-10 (SFP+): Available for high-speed uplinks (copper transceivers pre-installed)

Available for your use:

  • Keystone panel ports (for wireless APs, cameras, additional devices)
  • SFP+ ports 9-10 for 10Gb uplinks or high-speed connections

Note: Each NUC has two network connections for redundancy and load balancing in HCI configurations.

[IMAGE: NUC edition network diagram showing port assignments and cable labeling]

🔶 HR01-2 Edition (ECS2510FP Switch)​

Pre-wired Switch Port Connections:

  • Ports 1-2: HR-01 Node 1
    • Port 1: SFP+ with copper transceiver (10Gb capable)
    • Port 2: 2.5GbE RJ45
  • Ports 3-4: HR-01 Node 2
    • Port 3: SFP+ with copper transceiver (10Gb capable)
    • Port 4: 2.5GbE RJ45
  • Port 7: PDU network connection
  • Port 8: IoT monitoring device (powered via PoE)
  • Ports 5-6: Available for your devices
  • Ports 9-10 (SFP+): Available for uplinks

Direct Node Connection:

  • HR-01 nodes also have a direct DAC (Direct Attach Copper) connection between them using SFP+ ports
  • This provides dedicated high-speed storage traffic between nodes

Available for your use:

  • Ports 5-6 (2.5GbE)
  • Keystone panel ports
  • SFP+ ports 9-10 (if not using for DAC)

Performance Note:

  • Each HR-01 node uses both 10Gb SFP+ and 2.5Gb RJ45 connections to the switch
  • Direct DAC connection between nodes provides dedicated HCI cluster bandwidth

[IMAGE: HR01-2 edition network diagram showing switch connections and DAC link]

🔷 HR01-4 Edition Coming Soon (ECS5512FP Switch)​

Upgraded Switch (All 10GbE ports):

  • Model: EnGenius ECS5512FP
  • Ports 1-8: All 10GbE RJ45 ports (vs 2.5GbE on standard switch)
  • SFP+ Ports: 4× 10GbE SFP+ ports

Pre-wired Connections:

  • Ports 1-2: HR-01 Node 1 (10Gb SFP+ and 10Gb RJ45)
  • Ports 3-4: HR-01 Node 2 (10Gb SFP+ and 10Gb RJ45)
  • Ports 5-6: HR-01 Node 3 (10Gb SFP+ and 10Gb RJ45)
  • Ports 7-8: HR-01 Node 4 (10Gb SFP+ and 10Gb RJ45)
  • Additional ports for PDU, IoT device, and user devices

Note: All ports are 10GbE for maximum performance in high-density configuration.

[IMAGE: HR01-4 edition network diagram - coming soon]

Need More Help with the Switch?​

For EnGenius switch-specific issues (hardware failure, firmware problems, advanced features):

Option 1: Contact HiveRadar Support

Option 2: Contact EnGenius Directly

For EDC setup or configuration help:

  • Contact your HiveRadar reseller/partner for assistance

What's Next?​

After verifying your switch is working:

👉 PDU Configuration - Set up the smart power distribution unit

👉 Connecting Devices - Connect your equipment and services

👉 Advanced Networking - VLANs, QoS, and advanced features (optional)

Hardware: EnGenius Cloud-Managed PoE+ Switch (model TBD)