FGSW-2620VM / FGSW-2624SF User’s Manual

2.2 Install the Switch

This section describes how to install the Managed Switch and make connections to it. Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented.

2.2.1 Desktop Installation

To install the Managed Switch on desktop or shelf, please follows these steps:

Step1: Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Managed Switch.

Step2: Place the Managed Switch on the desktop or the shelf near an AC power source.

Step3: Keep enough ventilation space between the Managed Switch and the surrounding objects.

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

Step4: Connect the Managed Switch to network devices.

A.Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports on the front of the Managed Switch

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

Connection to the Managed 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 Managed Switch.

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

B.Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.

When the Managed Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.

2.2.2 Rack Mounting

To install the Managed Switch in a 19-inch standard rack, please follows the instructions described below. Step1: Place the Switch on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards the front side.

Step2: Attach the rack-mount bracket to each side of the Managed Switch with supplied screws attached to the

package.

Figure 2-5 shows how to attach brackets to one side of the Managed Switch.

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