￿Note: When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental restrictions discussed in Chapter 1, Section 4, Specification.

Step4: Connect your Switch to network devices

A.Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100 RJ-45 ports on the front of the Switch.

B.Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer servers, workstations or routers…etc.

￿Note: Connection to the Switch requires UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips. For more information, please see the Cabling Specification in Appendix A.

Step5: Supply power to the Switch.

A.Connect one end of the power cable to the Switch

B.Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet then power on the Switch. When the Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.

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To install the Switch in a 19-inchstandard rack, follow the instructions described below.

Step1: Place your Switch on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side.

Step2: Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the Switch with supplied screws attached to the package. Figure 2-4 shows how to attach brackets to one side of the Switch.

Figure 2-4Attaching the brackets to the Switch

Caution: You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate your warranty.

Step3: Secure the brackets tightly.

Step4: Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.

Step5: After the brackets are attached to the Switch, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as shown in figure 2-5.

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