User's Manual

User’s Manual of SGS-5240 Series Managed Switch
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2.2 Installing the Switch
This section describes how to install your Managed Switch and make connections to the Managed Switch. Please read the
following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. To install your Managed Switch on a desktop or shelf,
simply complete the following steps.
In the installation steps below, this manual uses the SGS-5240-48T4X as an example. However
, the
steps for PLANET SGS-5240 series are similar.
2.2.1 Desktop Installation
To install the Managed Switch on desktop or shelf, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the Managed Switch.
Step 2: Place the Managed Switch on the desktop or the shelf near an AC power source, as shown in Figure 2-2-1.
Figure 2-2-1: Place the Managed Switch on the Desktop
Step 3: Keep enough ventilation space between the Managed Switch and the surrounding objects.
When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental restrictions discussed in
Chapter 1,
Section 4, and specifications.
Step 4: Connect the Managed Switch to network devices.
Connect one end of a standard network cable to the 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports on the front of the Managed Switch.
Connect the other end of the cable to the network devices such as printer server, workstation or router.
Connection to the Managed Switch requires UTP Category 5e network cabling with RJ
45 tips. For more
information, please see the Cabling Specification in Appendix A.
Step 5: Supply power to the Managed Switch.
Connect one end of the power cable to the Managed Switch.
Connect the power plug of the power cable to a standard wall outlet.
When the Managed Switch receives power, the Power LED should remain solid Green.