User`s guide

Installation and Setup 3-1
Chapter 3
Installation and Setup
Installing the MultiSwitch 300
The following instructions will enable you to successfully install the MultiSwitch 300
in your network.
Step 1: Determine the Best Location for the Switch
Install the unit in a 19-inch rack using the enclosed rackmount ears, or place the unit
on a secure, flat surface after attaching the enclosed rubber feet. Ensure that the switch
is within reach of the necessary connections (power outlet, Ethernet connections, and,
if the unit will be monitored through the serial port, a PC, UNIX workstation, or
modem).
Step 2: Plug in the Switch
Simply connect the power cord to the switch and an outlet. Turn the power switch to
the ON position. The power supply automatically adjusts to any outlet providing
between 90 Vac and 264 Vac at 50/60 Hz.
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Devices
For optimum performance, the Ethernet segments connected to the MultiSwitch 300
must be configured so that machines on a given port communicate primarily among
themselves; most traffic does not need to cross the switch.
NOTE
The default configuration of all ports is half-duplex mode. To change this default,
you must use the Administrative Interface or an SNMP manager.
To connect an Ethernet device to a MultiSwitch 300 port:
• The autonegotiating ports on the MultiSwitch 300 are designed to be connected
directly to a hub, using a crossed patch cable. To connect a workstation to the
switch, you must use either a hub between them, or a straight cable.