Dell PowerConnect 2708 User Manual

Also see for 2724 - PowerConnect Switch: Appendix Datasheet Getting started guide

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32Figure 3-5. Back Panel Power Connector2 After connecting the device to a power source, confirm that the device is connected andoperating correctly by examining the LEDs on the front panel.Connecting the Device to the NetworkTo connect to an uplink port, use Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables with RJ-45connectors at both ends. The RJ-45 ports on the Ethernet switch supports automatic Media-Dependent Interface/Media-Dependent Interface with internal crossover wiring (MDI/MDIX)operation under Auto-Negotiation mode. Standard straight-through twisted-pair cables can beused to connect to any other Ethernet network (systems, servers, switches or routers) that supportsauto-negotiation.NOTE: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the Ethernet device. Useonly twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.NOTE: If autonegotiation is turned off on the ports, a straight through cable must be used.To connect the switch to the network:1 Attach one end of a Twisted-Pair cable to the device’s RJ-45 connector and the other end to aswitch or server.2 Make sure each Twisted Pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft.) in length.As each connection is made, the (green or amber) Link LED corresponding to each port on thedevice is illuminated indicating that the connection is valid.