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L2 Managed Switch
Connection
Chapter 4 Connection
4.1 Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet ports of the switch to the network devices by RJ45 cable as
the following figure shows.
Figure 4-1 Connecting the RJ45 Port
RJ45 Cable
RJ45 Port
4.2 SFP Port
Connect the SFP port to an SFP module. For the switch, if an SFP transceiver
(purchased separately) is installed in a slot and has a valid link on the port, the
associated RJ45 port will be disabled and cannot be used.
Figure 4-2 Inserting the SFP Module
SFP Port
4.3 Console Port
CLI (Command Line Interface) enables you to manage the switch, thus you can load
the CLI after connecting the PCs or Terminals to the console port on the switch via
the provided cable.
Connect the console port of the device with your computer by the console cable as
the following figure shows.