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2. Applying Power: Plug one end of the power cable into the
power receptacle at the back of the switch, and the other end
into an appropriate electrical outlet. Check the Power LED to
be sure power is on.
Note: It is not necessary to power off the switch before
connecting or disconnecting any UTP cables, as these
actions will not disrupt the operation of other devices
attached to the switch.
3. Connecting PCs: For twisted-pair devices, connect each PC to
an RJ-45 port on the switch with a twisted-pair cable segment,
maximum 100 meters (328 feet). Use Category 3, 4, or 5 cable
for 10 Mbps connections, and Category 5 cable for all these
100 Mbps connections.
Note: If an attached device does not support
Auto-negotiation, the data rate will be sensed
automatically and the communication mode will
default to half duplex.
4. Connecting to a Fiber Module: For fiber optic connections,
use 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable or
9/125 micron single-mode fiber optic cable. If you need to
connect a cable with ST-type plugs to a device with SC-type
connectors, SMC provides an optional SC-ST converter (Part
Number: 99-012034-091).Be sure to connect the converter’s TX
(Rx) port to the Rx (Tx) port on the other device. See the
“Cable Specifications” and “Connectivity Guidelines” sections
of this guide for further information.
5. Cascading Switches and Other Network Devices: All the
ports on the switch support automatic MDI/M DI-X
configuration for cable connections. This allows you to use
straight-through cable to connect to other sw itches or hubs
from any port on the switch. No crossover cables or other
device settings are needed.