user manual

• Copper Ports - Cable Installation

Please Note:

⇒ The RJ-45 ports on the Alloy 8 Port Gigabit Switch support MDI/MDI-X auto-crossover

functionality. This enables use of either straight-through or crossover UTP cable types;

the RJ-45 ports will automatically be configured to suit the characteristics of the

device at the remote end of the link.

⇒ The RJ-45 ports on the Alloy 8 Port Gigabit Switches support Nway auto-negotiation; the

ports will automatically be configured to be compatible with the speed and duplex settings

of the device at the remote end of the link.

⇒ The minimum grade of cable for use with the switch is Cat. 5 grade UTP or STP.

Higher grades of UTP/STP cable may also be used to connect to the copper RJ-45 ports.

1. Depress the clip on the RJ-45 connector and push into the RJ-45 port. Release

connector and ensure that the cable connector is securely locked into the RJ-45

port

2. Repeat the above steps, as needed, for each RJ-45 port to be connected.

• Power On

Please Note:

⇒ The Alloy 8 Port Gigabit Switch uses a 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power supply. The power

supply will automatically convert your local AC power source to DC power for use by the

switch.

1. Ensure that the power switch is turned off before connecting mains power

2. Connect the power cord supplied with the switch to your nearest mains outlet

3. Connect the other end of the power cord into the IEC power port on the switch

4. Turn the power switch on

5. When initial power is applied, all the LED indicators will light up for a brief period while

the system performs its startup tests. Once the initial tests (‘POST test’) have completed

all except the power LED should return to an off state.

• Firmware Loading

After power on, the boot-loader will load the switch firmware into the main operational

memory. This process will take about 30 seconds. Once completed, the switch will flash all

the LED’s once and then switch to a ready state.