Mercusys MS116GS Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
16-Port Gigabit Desktop/Rackmount Switch
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1. Install the Switch
Option 1. Desktop Installation
To install the device on a desktop, follow these steps:
a. Place the device on a stable, flat surface that can support its full
weight, including all fittings.
b. Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet.
Option 2. Rack Installation
To install the device in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below:
a. Check the efficiency of the grounding system and the stability of the rack.
b. Secure the supplied rackmount brackets to each side of the device
with the supplied screws, as illustrated in the following figure.
Caution:
• Maintain a 5 to 10cm gap around the devices for proper air circulation.
• Avoid placing heavy objects on the device.
• Mount devices in sequence from the bottom to top of the rack and ensure a certain clearance between devices for the purpose of heat dissipation.
2. Connect the Switch
a. Connect an Ethernet port of the switch to the computer using an
RJ45 Ethernet cable, as shown in the figure below.
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c. Turn over the device and attach the supplied rubber feet to the
recessed areas at each corner on the bottom of the device.
c. After the brackets are attached to the device, use suitable screws (not
provided) to secure the brackets to the rack, as illustrated in the
following figure.
b. Plug the negative connector of the provided power cord into the
power socket of the device and plug the positive connector into a
power outlet, as shown in the figure below.
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