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Sophos Switch Series
Operating Instructions
Important note:
Please check the technical specs above for the min. and max. rack depth.
2.
Choose the rack location:
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Leave enough clearance in front of the rack so that you can
open the front door completely (~60 cm/25 inches).
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Leave approximately 80 cm/30 inches of clearance in the back of
the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
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This product is for installation only in a restricted access location
(dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
3.
Install the sliding rails (optional):
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Please refer to the dedicated Sliding Rails Mounting Instructions shipped with the switch.
Please note:
If you are using the optional external Power Supply which will be mounted
to the rear of your switch, we strongly recommend using the optional sliding rails.
4.
In order to prevent the unit from unintentionally sliding out of the rack we
strongly recommend fixing the rack-mount brackets to the front rack-
mount posts by using screws and nuts supplied with your rack.
Connection and Configuration
How to connect the switch is described in the Hardware Quick Start Guide. For
configuration you can follow the initial setup wizard described in the WebAdmin Quick Start
Guide or cancel it and perform a manual setup (see the
Sophos Firewall How-To Library
SFP/SFP+ Ports
Sophos switches models offer a variety of SFP/SFP+ ports allowing you to plugin various
GBICs (transceivers) to connect to fiber or copper networks. The abbreviation SFP GBIC
stands for small form-factore plugable GigaBit interface converter, a flexible interface
which changes electronic signals into optical signals. The converters used with the switch
are often also called Mini-GBIC or New GBIC.
To use SFP/SFP+ ports, you will need the appropriate transceivers or DAC cables
(combining transceivers and cables into one). These are not delivered with the switch but
available through your Sophos partner. There are different module types, and the required
type is determined by the existing network.
Caution:
The SFP and SFP+ ports use lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The
lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser equipment and are inherently
eye-safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at a transmit
port when it is powered on. Always install appropriate and UL approved Laser Class I
Transceivers, rated 3.3Vdc, max. 1W, in the fiber ports before using the fiber ports.
