Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................6
Features.................................................................................................7
Safety Instructions and Warnings.......................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware overview of model GS308T.............................................12
Model GS308T: Front panel with ports and LEDs.....................12
Model GS308T: Back panel..........................................................12
Model GS308T: LEDs....................................................................13
Hardware overview of model GS310TP...........................................13
Model GS310TP: Front panel with ports and LEDs...................13
Model GS310TP: Back panel........................................................14
Model GS310TP: LEDs..................................................................14
Model GS310TP: SFP ports for fiber connectivity......................15
RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity.....16
Reset button........................................................................................16
Chapter 3 Applications
Desktop switching..............................................................................19
PoE overview (model GS310TP).......................................................19
PoE and desktop switching (model GS310TP)...............................20
Chapter 4 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................22
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................22
Step 3: Unpack the switch.................................................................23
Step 4: Install the switch on a flat surface........................................24
Optional Step 5: Install SFP transceiver modules (model
GS310TP).............................................................................................24
Step 6: Connect devices to the switch.............................................24
Step 7: Check the installation...........................................................25
Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................25
Step 9: Manage the switch................................................................26
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