Installing the Switch

2.Applying Power: Plug one end of the power cable into the power receptacle at the back of the switch, and the other end into an appropriate electrical outlet. Check the Power LED to be sure power is on.

Note: It is not necessary to power off the switch before connecting or disconnecting any UTP cables, as these actions will not disrupt the operation of other devices attached to the switch.

3.Connecting PCs: For twisted-pair devices, connect each PC to an RJ-45 port on the switch with a twisted-pair cable segment, maximum 100 meters (328 feet). Use Category 3, 4, or 5 cable for 10 Mbps connections, and Category 5 cable for all these 100 Mbps connections.

Note: If an attached device does not support Auto-negotiation, the data rate will be sensed automatically and the communication mode will default to half duplex.

4.Connecting to a Fiber Module: For fiber optic connections, use 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable or 9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable. If you need to connect a cable with ST-type plugs to a device with SC-type connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST converter (Part Number: 99-012034-091).Be sure to connect the converter’s TX (Rx) port to the Rx (Tx) port on the other device. See the “Cable Specifications” and “Connectivity Guidelines” sections of this guide for further information.

5.Cascading Switches and Other Network Devices: All the ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration for cable connections. This allows you to use straight-through cable to connect to other switches or hubs from any port on the switch. No crossover cables or other device settings are needed.