Mounting The Switch In A Rack; Powering On The Switch; Connecting To The Network - D-Link DSS-100E-18P Quick Installation Manual

Using the Switch on a Flat Surface
The included rubber pads can be placed on the
bottom of the device to prevent it from damaging
the surface it is placed on.
1. Remove the rubber pads from the adhesive strip.
2. Stick one pad on each corner on the bottom
panel of the switch.
Figure 4

Mounting the Switch in a Rack

The DSS-100E-18P can be mounted into a standard
19" server rack.
1. Attach the included mounting brackets to the
sides of the switch and secure them using the
provided screws.
Figure 5
2. Install the switch into the rack.
3. Use the screws that were provided with the rack
to secure the switch to the rack.
Figure 6
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Grounding the Switch
This step must be completed before powering on
the switch.
Required tools and equipment for grounding
• Grounding screw (included) and one M4x6
(metric) pan-head screw (not included).
• Grounding cable (not included). The grounding
cable should be sized according to local and
national installation requirements. Depending
on the power supply and system, a 12 to 6 AWG
copper conductor is required for installation.
Commercially available 6 AWG wire is
recommended. The length of the cable depends
on the proximity of the switch to proper
grounding facilities.
• A screwdriver (not included).
Note: Verify that the system is powered off.
1. Remove the grounding screw from the back of
the device and place the #8 terminal lug ring of
the grounding cable on top of the grounding
screw opening.
2. Insert the grounding screw back into the screw
opening and use a screwdriver to tighten the
grounding screw.
3. Attach the terminal lug ring at the other end
of the grounding cable to an appropriate
grounding source.
4. Verify that the connection between the
grounding connector on the switch and the
grounding source is secure.

Powering On the Switch

1. Connect the power cord to the power connector
on the switch.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a
nearby power socket.

Connecting to the Network

The switch can be integrated into the network
through one of the following connection methods: