Cisco SR2016 User Guide - Page 4

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch Overview The 16- and 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switches differ in number of LEDs and ports. The 16-Port Switch has a security slot, while the 24-Port Switch has two gigabit interface converter (GBIC) module slots. The 16-Port or 24-Port Switch's Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LEDs and network ports are located on the front panel of the Switch. Note: The 24-Port Switch is shown in Figure 2-1. (The 16-Port Switch does not feature GBIC module slots.) System Green. The System LED will light up when the Switch is powered on. 1-16 or 1-24 Green. Each LED will light up when there is a connection made through its corresponding port. It will flash when there is activity on its corresponding port. 1-16 or 1-24 These ports are connection points for PCs and other network devices, such as additional switches. Mini GBIC1, Mini GBIC2 Featured on the 24-Port Switch only, the mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter) ports are connection points for miniGBIC modules. These ports are shared. If you use the Mini GBIC1 port, then you cannot use port 12. If you use the Mini GBIC2 port, then you cannot use port 24. 2 The 16-Port or 24-Port Switch's Back Panel Figure 2-2 The power port is located on the back panel of the Switch. (power) The power port is where you will connect the included power cord. The 16-Port Switch's Side Panel Figure 2-3 Featured only on the 16-Port Switch, the security slot is located on a side panel (see Figure 2-3). (security slot) The security slot is where you can attach a lock so the 16Port Switch will be protected from theft. 3