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Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch
Insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.
5.
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the switch to the rack.
6.
Install any additional devices in your stack.
7.
For proper ventilation, make sure that the switch has at least 2 inches of space on each side and
5 inches of space at the back. It is very important that the fans located in the rear panel are not
blocked. Restricted airflow could cause overheating of the components.
For instructions on connecting to additional switches or other devices, refer to
Devices to the
Switch."
Connecting Devices to the Switch
To connect devices to the switch, follow these steps:
Connect to another device through any of the ports on the switch.
1.
The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to use a crossover twisted pair cable when
connecting similarly wired devices. If you are connecting through port 8, set the Normal/
Uplink push button using the following guidelines to configure port 8:
•
Set the Normal/Uplink push button to the Normal position and use a straight-through
twisted pair cable if the remote end of the cable is connected to an MDI wired device such
as a PC, a server, or a router.
•
Set the Normal/Uplink push button to the Uplink position and use a straight-through
twisted pair cable if the remote end of the cable is connected to an MDI-X wired device
such as a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hub or repeater, or for backbone connection to another
switch.
The UTP ports without the Normal/Uplink push button are by default normal ports and cannot
be configured for uplink wiring. If you are using one of the ports without the Normal/Uplink
push button to connect to another normal port as on a hub or repeater, a crossover twisted pair
cable must be used to connect the two ports.
For further cabling guidelines, refer to
4-4
Appendix C, "Cabling
"Connecting
Guidelines."
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