Filter
Top Products
7
Chapter 3: Connecting the Switch
Connecting the Switch
16- or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch with WebView
Rack-Mount Placement
To mount the Switch in any standard-sized, 19-inch wide, 1U high rack, follow these instructions:
1. Place the Switch on a hard flat surface with the front panel facing you.
2. Attach a rack–mount bracket to one side of the Switch with the supplied screws. Then attach the other
bracket to the other side.
3. Make sure the brackets are properly attached to the Switch.
4. Use the appropriate screws (not included) to securely attach the brackets to your rack.
5. Proceed to the section, “Connecting the Switch.”
Connecting the Switch
To connect network devices to the Switch, follow these instructions:
1. Make sure all the devices you will connect to the Switch are powered off.
2. For a 10/100Mbps devices, connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the
Switch. For a 1000Mbps device, connect a Category 5e Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports
on the Switch.
3. Connect the other end to a PC or other network device.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.
5. If you are using the mini-GBIC port, then connect the mini-GBIC module to the mini-GBIC port. For detailed
instructions, refer to the module’s documentation.
6. If you will use the Switch’s console interface to configure the Switch, then connect the supplied serial cable
to the Switch’s Console port, and tighten the captive retaining screws. Connect the other end to your PC’s
serial port. (This PC must be running the VT100 terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal.)
7. Connect the supplied power cord to the Switch’s power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
Figure 3-2: Attach the Brackets to the Switch
NOTE: If you need to reset the Switch, unplug the
power cord from the back of the Switch. Wait a
few seconds and then reconnect it.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power cord that is supplied with the Switch. Use of a
different power cord could damage the Switch.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the screws
supplied with the mounting brackets. Using the
wrong screws could damage the Switch and would
invalidate your warranty.
Figure 3-3: Mount the Switch in the Rack