NETGEAR GS700AT Series manual Chapter Installation, Preparing the Site

Chapter 2

Installation

This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps:

“Step 1: Preparing the Site”

“Step 2: Installing the Switch”

“Step 3: Checking the Installation”

“Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch”

“Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module”

“Step 6: Applying AC Power”

“Step 7: Managing the Switch through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial Configuration”

Step 1: Preparing the Site

Before installing the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the requirements in the following table.

Table 2-1. Site Requirements

Characteristics Requirements

Mounting	• Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
	• Rack-mount installations - Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment
	rack that is grounded and physically secure. The rack-mount kit supplied with the switch
	is also required.
Access	Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, the ability
	to view the front panel LEDs, and easy safe access to the power connector.

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