10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User’s Guide
Installing the DES-3224 6
2Installing the DES-3224
This chapter covers the following:
• Unpacking the DES-3224
• Installation options and instructions
• Powering on the DES-3224

Unpacking the DES-3224

Open the box and carefully unpack the DES-3224. You should have all the items on the
following checklist:
• DES-3224 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch
• RS-232 DCE serial cable
• Two mounting brackets and eight screws
• Four rubber pads with adhesive backing
• One six foot (1.82 m) power cord
• DES-3216/3224 User’s Guide CD ROM
If any items are missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the DES-3224 for
assistance.
Be sure to register the DES-3224 immediately. Failure to register the DES-3224 may void
the warranty.

Installation Options

There are two options for installing the DES-3224: desktop/ shelf installation or rack
installation.
Follow these guidelines for desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation:
• The surface must support 18 lbs or 8 kg.
• The power source must be within six feet (1.82 m)
• Power cord and cables should never be stretched
• Leave at least two inches around the DES-3224 for ventilation
The following tools and materials may be necessary to install the DES-3224:
• Screwdriver to install the brackets as needed
• Wire cutters to cut cable as needed for network connections
• Crimpers to crimp cable as needed
• RJ-45 connectors as needed