Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................6
Management options...........................................................................6
Features.................................................................................................8
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Front panel..........................................................................................13
LEDs......................................................................................................14
Back panel...........................................................................................15
RJ-45 Ports for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet connectivity..........15
SFP ports for fiber connectivity.........................................................16
Reset button and Factory Defaults button (model GS724TPv2)...16
Single-function Reset button (model GS724TPv2)....................16
Dual-function Factory Defaults button (model GS724TPv2)....17
Multi-function Reset button (model GS724TPP).............................17
Chapter 3 Applications
PoE overview.......................................................................................20
Connect PoE equipment in a business environment.....................21
Connect PoE equipment for surveillance and security..................22
Desktop switching..............................................................................23
Chapter 4 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................25
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................26
Step 3: Unpack the switch.................................................................26
Step 4: Mount or place the switch....................................................27
Mount the switch in a rack............................................................27
Place the switch on a flat surface.................................................28
Optional Step 5: Install an SFP transceiver module.......................28
Step 6: Connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports.....................29
Step 7: Check the installation...........................................................30
Step 8: Apply AC power and check the LEDs.................................30
Step 9: Manage the switch................................................................31
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