Instruction manual

Site Preparation Considerations

PLEASE

READ: IMPORTANT

To avoid overloading the power management switch and exceeding the electrical

tolerances of your site, it is important that you know the power consumption

requirements of the devices you will be connecting before

attempting an installation of

this product. Most items have their power consumption characteristics printed on the

outside of the device, on the power adapter (if applicable), or in their documentation. If

you are unsure about the power needs of any device you wish to connect to the switch,

contact the manufacturer or your System Administrator.

If you are installing the switch into an existing site and are not altering other

components of your setup (i.e. adding an additional computer), it is likely you will simply

have to concern yourself with the devices you are connecting and not with the electrical

installation of the site itself. If you have experienced power-related problems at the site

previously (i.e. breakers being tripped), you should consult a qualified electrician to

resolve those problems before beginning installation.

If you are installing the switch in a new site and have not been running the devices

you are connecting to the switch together before, you should inventory the requirements

of the devices you are installing and consult a qualified electrician to ensure the electrical

infrastructure will support the combined load of all the devices together without potential

problems.

Note the following considerations when connecting devices to the power management

switch:

1) The load of any single port cannot exceed 6 amps

2) The total load of all connected devices cannot exceed 15 amps

NOTE: Do not connect devices such as UPSes (uninterruptible power supplies),

extension cords, power bars, etc. to any port on the switch. If you wish to use a UPS

solution, plug the power management switch into a UPS of sufficient capacity to handle

the simultaneous load of every

device on the switch. While it does not void the warranty,

the use of a UPS with the power management switch is not supported by StarTech.com.

Installing the Switch and Connecting Devices

1. Place the power management switch near the devices you wish to use, mounting it in

your rack or cabinet, if desired. Connect the female end of the power cord to the

connector on the left hand side of the rear panel, marked POWER IN. Connect the

opposite end to an appropriate power outlet. Ensure the cooling vents on both

sides of the product are unobstructed.

Instruction Manual

The Rear Panel