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Installing the switch
Installation procedure
3. Connect the network cables
Connect network devices, such as the HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers, to any of the
PS1810 Switch's RJ-45 network ports using Class 5E or better Ethernet cables. For
more information, see “Connections to HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers” on page 2-19.
You can also connect other devices to the switch, such as printers and PCs, to form
your local network.
Optional for the PS1810-24G Switch: Fiber-optic connections. For the
PS1810-24G Switch, as shown in the illustrations below, you can also install SFPs
and then connect network devices via fiber optic cables. For more information about
using SFPs, see “SFP installation notes” on page 2-18.
For network cable requirements and specifications, see Appendix A, "Specifications"
.