LevelOne GES-2450 - Manual (Page 9)

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1.5 Installation
This switch can be placed on your desktop directly, or mounted in a rack. Please refer to the
instructions for installation.
Before installing the switch, we recommend:
1. The switch is placed with appropriate ventilation environment. A minimum 25 mm space
around the unit is recommended.
2. The switch and the relevant components are away from sources of electrical noise such as
radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers
3. The switch is away from environments beyond recommend moisture
Desktop Installation
1. Install the switch on a level surface that can support the weight of the unit and the relevant
components.
2. Plug the switch with the female end of the provided power cord and plug the male end to the
power outlet.
Rack-mount Installation
The switch may be standalone, or mounted in a rack. Rack mounting facilitate to an orderly
installation when you are going to install series of networking devices.
Procedures to Rack-mount the switch:
1. Disconnect all the cables from the switch before continuing.
2. Place the unit the right way up on a hard, flat surface with the front facing you.
3. Locate a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on one side of the unit.
4. Insert the screws and fully tighten with a suitable screwdriver.
5. Repeat the two previous steps for the other side of the unit.
6. Insert the unit into the rack and secure with suitable screws.
7. Reconnect all the cables.
Installing Network Cables
1. Crossover or straight-through cable: All the ports on the switch support Auto-MDI/MDI-X
functionality. Both straight-through or crossover cables can be used as the media to connect the
switch with PCs as well as other devices like switches, hubs or router.