D-Link Switch User Manual
1. Attach the ears to each side of the Switch, using the screw-holes located on the side of the device.
2. Firmly attach the ears to the rack as shown. Please follow the usual safety precautions for rack-
mountable products.
Attaching the Rubber Feet
Use the provided rubber feet. Position and apply rubber feet to the underside of the DES-1018P/MP Switch.
Attaching the Rubber Feet
Provide for Adequate Ventilation
Step 4: Power on the Switch
To power on the Switch, plug in the female connector of the provided power cord into this socket, and the
male side of the cord into a suitable power source.
After the Switch is powered on, the LED indicators will blink briefly while the system resets.
Power Failure
As a precaution, in the event of a power failure, unplug the Switch. When power is resumed, plug the Switch
back in.
Step 5: Connecting the Switch
Users can attach IEEE 802.3af compliant devices to the PoE ports on the DES-1018P/MP by plugging in an
Ethernet cable.
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Switch to End Node
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Switch to Hub or Switch
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Connecting to a Server
CAUTION:
Do not place any devices on top of the Switch, or place the
Switch on top of any device or object that will block the free flow of air
through the ventilation slots on the sides, top, and bottom of the Switch’s
case. In addition, care should be taken not to place the Switch next to, on
top of, or underneath any device that generates a significant amount of
heat. For the Switch to perform at its optimal level, the Switch must have
adequate ventilation to prevent the Switch from overheating and becoming
damaged.
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