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10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch User's Guide 2 Installing the DES-3224 This chapter covers the following: • Unpacking the DES-3224 • Installation options and instructions • Powering on the DES-3224 Unpacking the DES-3224 Open the box and carefully unpack the DES-3224. You should have all the items on the following checklist: • DES-3224 10/100 Auto Negotiation Switch • RS-232 DCE serial cable • Two mounting brackets and eight screws • Four rubber pads with adhesive backing • One six foot (1.82 m) power cord • DES-3216/3224 User's Guide CD ROM If any items are missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the DES-3224 for assistance. Be sure to register the DES-3224 immediately. Failure to register the DES-3224 may void the warranty. Installation Options There are two options for installing the DES-3224: desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation. Follow these guidelines for desktop/ shelf installation or rack installation: • The surface must support 18 lbs or 8 kg. • The power source must be within six feet (1.82 m) • Power cord and cables should never be stretched • Leave at least two inches around the DES-3224 for ventilation The following tools and materials may be necessary to install the DES-3224: • Screwdriver to install the brackets as needed • Wire cutters to cut cable as needed for network connections • Crimpers to crimp cable as needed • RJ-45 connectors as needed Installing the DES-3224 6