22 | Chapter 4. Installation
GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide
4. Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack, and insert two pan-head
screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.
5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting brackets to the rack.
Figure 6. Rack Mount
Step 3: Checking the Installation
Before applying power to the switch, perform the following steps:
• Inspect the equipment thoroughly.
• Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
• Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard.
• Ensure all equipment is mounted properly and securely.
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch
The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The
GS752TXS Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of
devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.