Express Ethernet Switch
Installation
Quick Tip
Install a Black Box Express Ethernet Switch as a
Place the Black Box Express Ethernet Switch where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select should meet the following requirements:
??The room temperature should be between 32 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius).
??The relative humidity should be less than 90 percent,
??Surrounding electrical devices should not exceed the electromagnetic field (RFC) standards for IEC
??Make sure that the switch receives adequate ventilation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the side of the switch or the fan exhaust port on the rear of the switch.
??The power outlet should be within 1.8 meters of the switch.
Connecting to Power
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the receptacle on the back of the switch, and then plug the cord into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range from 100 to 120 VAC. For external power supply units, plug the jack into the DC receptacle on the front of the unit, and plug the power supply unit into a 110~220 AC outlet.
Turn the switch on by flipping the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the unit to the I (ON) position. The O position is OFF.
Connecting to Your Network
If you are making a connection to a server or workstation, be sure that it has a properly installed
Use the uplink port for connecting to a regular (i.e.
Copper-based cabling
Connect cables to computers or network segments into the RJ
The cable must be a Category 5 shielded
Fiber-optic cabling
Prepare a pair of fiber optic cables with SC or ST type connectors at both ends. The cable for fiber ports must be a 62.5/125 micron
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