Equipment Checklist; Package Contents; Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment; Mounting - SMC Networks EZ Switch SMCGS8P-Smart Installation Manual

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Installing the Switch

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the switch unit, check the contents to be sure you have received all
the components. Then, before beginning the installation, be sure you have all other
necessary installation equipment.

Package Contents

• SMCGS8P-Smart switch
• Four adhesive foot pads
• Bracket Mounting Kit containing two brackets and eight screws for attaching the
brackets to the switch
• Power cord—either US, Continental Europe or UK
• This Installation Guide
• Management Guide CD

Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment

If you plan to rack-mount the switches, be sure to have the following equipment
available:
• Four mounting screws for each device you plan to install in a rack—these are not
included
• A screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on the type of screws used)

Mounting

A switch unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop
or shelf. Mounting instructions for each type of site follow.
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RJ-45 Connector

Figure 3-1 RJ-45 Connections