Cisco sg500x-24-k9-g5 [5/24] Connecting network devices

500 Series Stackable Managed Switches 5

CAUTION For stability, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the

heaviest devices on the bottom. A top-heavy rack is likely to

be unstable and might tip over.

Connecting Network Devices

To connect the switch to the network:

STEP 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port of a computer, printer,

network storage, or other network device.

STEP 2 Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to one of the

numbered switch Ethernet ports.

The Ethernet port light turns green when the connection is active.

Refer to External Features of the Cisco 500 Series Stackable

Managed Switch for details about the different ports and LEDs on

each switch.

STEP 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for each device you want to connect to

the switch.

NOTE Cisco strongly recommends using Cat5 or better cable for Gigabit

connectivity. When you connect your network devices, do not exceed

the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet). It can take up to

one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be operational after it is

connected. This is normal behavior.

NOTE 500 Series switches have both standard Ethernet and stack ports.

Standard ethernet ports can not be used for stacking. Refer to Stacking

the Switches for additional details.