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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. RJ-45 10/100 Mbps connections:
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 100 Mbps connections.
If the 8-port 10BASE-T/100BASETX module is installed, this
increases the number of 10/100 Mbps connections from 24 to
32.
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 100BASE-FX Port:
The 100BASE-FX module
operates at 100 Mbps, full duplex, and supports IEEE 802.3x
flow control. When you connect fiber cable to a 100BASE-FX
module on the switch, be sure you use an SC-type connector.
When inserting the cable, be sure the tab on the plug clicks
into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
For fiber optic connections, use 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron
multimode 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.
