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2.4 Connecting Power
Important: Carefully review the power requirements (Chapter 2.1.3) before connecting power to the switch.
Use the following procedure to connect power to the switch:
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Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the switch.
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Plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.
The power LED show the initialization is in process. The front panel LEDs blink and the power LED illuminates when
it has initialized. The switch is ready for connection to the network.
Important: If the power does not come on, check the next section to ensure that the correct cabling is used.
2.5 Connecting to the Network
The switch can connect to an Ethernet network with the switch turned on or off. Use the following procedure to make
the network connections:
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Connect the network devices to the switch, following the cable guidelines outlined below.
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After the switch is connected to the network, it can be configured for management capabilities (see the
following chapters for information on configuration).
2.5.1 10/100/1000BaseT Ports Cabling Procedures
The 10/100/1000 ports on the switch allow for the connection of 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, or 1000BaseT network
devices. The ports are compatible with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standards.
Important: The switch must be located within 100 meters of its attached 10BaseT or 100BaseTX devices.
Use the following guidelines to determine the cabling requirements for the network devices:
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Connecting to Network Station: Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair) straight-through cable (100 m
maximum) with RJ-45 connectors
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Connecting to Repeater/Hub/Switch’s Uplink port: Category 5, UTP straight-through cable (100 m maximum)
with RJ-45 connectors
Note : These switches have no specific uplink ports. All 10/100/1000 ports on these switches are auto-sensing
MDI/MDI-X. This advanced feature means that when the ports are operating at 10/100Mbps, they will automatically
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