Quick Start Guide; Part 1 - Installing The Hardware; Installing The Switch On A Flat Surface; Mounting The Switch On A Rack - Asus GX2024B - GigaX Switch User Manual

GigaX2024B L2 Managed Switch User Manual
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Quick start guide

This section provides the basic instructions to set up the switch environment.
Refer also to the GigaX2024B Installation Guide.
Part 1 shows how to install the GigaX2024B on a flat surface or on a rack.
Part 2 provides instructions to set up the hardware.
Part 3 shows how to configure basic settings on the GigaX2024B switch.
Before start, obtain the following information from your network administrator:
IP address for the switch
Default gateway for the network
Network mask for this network
3.1 Part 1 — Installing the hardware
3.1.1 Installing the switch on a flat surface
The switch must be installed on a level surface that can support the weight of
the switch and its accessories. Attach four rubber pads on the marked location
on the bottom of the switch.
3.1.2

Mounting the switch on a rack

1. Position the bracket posts with the holes on both sides of the switch.
2. Use three screws to secure the bracket to the switch.
3. Repeat the above steps for the other side of the switch.
4. Use four rack-mount screws to mount the switch to the rack (The rack-mount
screws are not provided in the package).
3.2 Part 2 — Setting up the switch
3.2.1

Connect the console port

For console management, use an RS232 (DB9) or a USB cable (requiring
installation of the USB driver included in the support CD) to connect the switch.
If you want to use Web interface, connect your PC to the switch using an
Ethernet cable.
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