SMC Networks EZ Switch SMCGS1601 User Manual - 2.1 Front Panel
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Chapter 2 Identifying External Components
This Chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
SMCGS1601 and SMCGS2401 just differ in the number of LED indicators and
ports and all figures in this guide are of SMCGS2401.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel of SMCGS2401 consists of switch model, switch LED indicators,
and 24 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 ports.
Figure 2-1 SMCGS2401 Switch Front Panel sketch
The LED indicators include Power, Link/Act LED indicators, which are used for
monitoring and pre-troubleshooting of the Switch. The following section shows the
LED indicators of the Switch along with an explanation of each indicator.
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POWER LED: This indicator will light solid green when the Switch powers up.
If the LED is not lit, please check the power supply and connection.
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Link/Act LED: The LED indicates Link/Active status. The corresponding LED
indicator will light solid green when connected to a network device. It flashes
green when data is being transmitted or received on the working connection.
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1000Mbps LED: The corresponding port LED indicator will light solid green
when it's working on 1000Mbps speed. Not lit indicates working on
10/100Mbps speed.
2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of SMCGS2401 features a power socket and a Grounding Terminal
(marked with
).
Figure 2-2 SMCGS2401 Switch Rear Panel sketch
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Grounding Terminal: SMCGS2401 already comes with Lightning Protection
Mechanism. You can also ground the Switch through the PE (Protecting Earth)