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Chapter 3 Installation | Hillstone
Hillstone Multi-core Security Appliance Installation Manual
Follow the guidelines below when connecting cables to the ports:
Be careful not to connect the Ethernet port to the wrong ports. Read the label
above the port carefully.
For electrical Ethernet connection, use crossover cable or straight-through
cable.
For SFP port connection, the optical module should be inserted into SFP port
before installing the LC-type connector to the optical module; the copper SFP
module should be connected by crossover cable or straight-through cable.
For XFP ports, insert the XFP optical module into the XFP port before
connecting the LC-type connector to the module.
Keep the followings in mind when connecting fiber cables:
The curvature radius should be greater than 10cm. Avoid excessive bending
of the cable.
Ensure the Tx and Rx ends are connected correctly.
Keep the connector of the optical cable clean.
Warning: Laser danger! To protect your eyes from radiation harm, do not stare
into a cable connector connected to a laser generator.
Connecting an AC Power Cable
The AC power cable is shipped with the chassis. Prepare a single-phase three-
terminal power socket with a ground contact in advance. Normally, the ground
contact of the power supply system in a building was buried during construction
and cabling. Before connecting the AC input power cable, you must make sure that
the power socket is well grounded.
To connect the AC power cable, take the following steps:
1. Make sure the ground wire is reliably connected to the earth ground.
2. Make sure the power switch of the appliance is in the OFF position.
3. Connect the AC power socket of the power source using the AC power cable.
To connect more cables, repeat this step.
4. Power on the switch of the appliance.
5. Check PWR LED on the front panel. A shining LED indicates correct connection.
Note: If a product does not have a power switch, you can skip Step2 and Step4.
Connecting a DC Power Cable
To power the appliance with DC power source, use DC power cables to connect the
appliance and the external DC power source. Hillstone does not provide DC power
cables.