NETGEAR XS712T Check the Installation, Connect Devices to the Switch,  To check the installation

XS712T Smart Switch

Install the Switch in a Rack

To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19 inch rack-mount kit supplied with the switch.

To install the switch in a rack:

1.Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.

2.Insert the screws provided in the rack-mount kit through each bracket and into the bracket mounting holes in the switch.

3.Tighten the screws with a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket.

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 No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting brackets to the rack.

Figure 6. Rack mount

Step 3: Check the Installation

Perform the steps in this section before applying power to the switch.

To check the installation:

1.Inspect the equipment thoroughly.

2.Verify that all cables are installed correctly.

3.Check cable routing to make sure that cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard.

4.Ensure that all equipment is mounted properly and securely.

Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch

The following procedure describes how to connect computers to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The smart switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.

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