Connecting Devices - Dell PowerConnect 3324 User Manual

Connecting Devices

After assigning IP addresses to the PowerConnect device, devices are connected to the
RJ-45 connectors on the PowerConnect front panel.
NOTICE: If auto negotiation is disabled for an RJ-45 port, the auto-MDI/MDI-X pin signal
configuration is also disabled.
To connect a device to an SFP transceiver port:
Use the cabling requirements to select an appropriate SFP transceiver type.
1
Insert the SFP transceiver (sold separately) into the SFP transceiver slot.
2
Use the appropriate network cabling to connect a device to the connectors on the SFP
3
transceiver.
NOTICE: When the SFP transceiver acquires a link, the associated integrated
10/100/1000BASE-T port is disabled.
To switch off all equipment, the power supply cable is removed from the power supply
socket. The power supply socket should be located near the equipment and should be easily
accessible.
A protection mark B confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection
usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-EN 55022: 1996.
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