Connecting Network Devices; Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Considerations - Cisco 500 Series Quick Start Manual

Connecting Network Devices

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To connect the switch to the network:
Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port of a computer, printer,
S 1
TEP
network storage, or other network device.
Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to one of the
S 2
TEP
numbered switch Ethernet ports.
The Ethernet port light turns green when the connection is active.
Refer to
Managed Switch, page 12
and LEDs on each switch.
Repeat
S 3
TEP
the switch.
Cisco strongly recommends using Cat5 or better cable for Gigabit
N
OTE
connectivity. When you connect your network devices, do not exceed
the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet). It can take up to
one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be operational after it is
connected. This is normal behavior.
500 Series switches have both standard Ethernet and stack ports.
N
OTE
Standard ethernet ports can not be used for stacking. Refer to
the Switches, page 8

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Considerations

If your switch is one of the PoE models, as a PSE (Power Sourcing
Equipment) device, the switch supports 802.3at which can deliver up to 30
Watts per PoE port to a PD (Powered Device).
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External Features of the Cisco 500 Series Stackable
Step 1 and Step 2
for additional details.
for details about the different ports
for each device you want to connect to
500 Series Stackable Managed Switches
Stacking