NETGEAR manual Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch

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4.Hold the switch with the mounting holes in the brackets aligned with the holes in the rack.

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Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch

5.Insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.

6.Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the switch to the rack.

For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and 5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not blocked.

Caution: Restricted airflow could cause overheating of the components.

To connect additional switches or other devices, refer to “Connecting Devices to the Switch.”

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Contents Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplinks Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Connector Pin Assignments TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Cabling GuidelinesFigures Tables Benefits of Using Switching Technology IntroductionTypes of Ethernet Switches Model FS518T Switch Overview Features Model FS518T switch has the following key featuresIntroduction Physical Description Front PanelVista RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs Auto MDI/MDIX 1000BASE-T UTP PortsNormal/Uplink Push Button LEDs LED Descriptions Label Color Activity DescriptionRear Panel of the Model FS518T Switch Rear PanelApplications Desktop Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Desktop SwitchSegment Switching Model FS518T Switch Used as a Segment SwitchPreparing the Site InstallationChecking Package Contents Installing a Switch Installing the Switch on a Flat SurfaceInstalling the Switch in a Rack Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Model FS518T Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Verifying Installation Connecting to the Model FS518T Fast Ethernet SwitchTroubleshooting Troubleshooting InformationNetwork Adapter Cards ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Auto NegotiationElectrical Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Storage humidity Addressing Bit MAC address Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 ConnectorPin Appendix C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable GuidelinesTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsCategory 5 Cable Twisted Pair Cables Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted Pair CablePatch Panels and Cables Cabling LengthReturn Loss Near End Cross Talk NextPatch Cables ConclusionsNetwork Access speed, 2-2 NEXT, C-6 normal Ports NumbersWorld Wide Web Index FS518TNA-0