Netgear XS712T User Manual
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XS712T Smart Switch
Install the Switch in a Rack
To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19 inch rack-mount kit supplied with the switch.
To install the switch in a rack:
1.
Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.
2.
Insert the screws provided in the rack-mount kit through each bracket and into the bracket
mounting holes in the switch.
3.
Tighten the screws with a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket.
4.
Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack, and insert two pan-head
screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.
5.
Tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting brackets to the rack.
Figure 6. Rack mount
Step 3: Check the Installation
Perform the steps in this section before applying power to the switch.
To check the installation:
1.
Inspect the equipment thoroughly.
2.
Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
3.
Check cable routing to make sure that cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard.
4.
Ensure that all equipment is mounted properly and securely.
Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch
The following procedure describes how to connect computers to the switch’s RJ-45 ports.
The smart switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of devices
using either straight-through or crossover cables.
The smart switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of devices
using either straight-through or crossover cables.