tp-link TL-SX1008 Multi Gigabit Desktop Rackmount Switch Installation Guide

tp-link TL-SX1008 Multi-Gigabit Desktop Rackmount Switch

Product Information

Specifications

• Standard Protocol Interface: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bz IEEE 802.3x, IEEE802.1p
• Network Media (Cable):
  • 100BASE-TX: 2-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5 or above (maximum 100 m)
  • 1000BASE-T: 4-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5e or above (maximum 100 m)
  • 2.5GBASE-T: 4-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5e or above (maximum 100 m)
  • 5GBASE-T: 4-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5e or above (maximum 100 m)
  • 10GBASE-T: 4-pair UTP of Cat 6 (maximum 55 m) or STP of Cat 6, 6a, 7 (maximum 100 m)
• Switching Capacity: 160 Gbps
• Transfer Method: Store-and-Forward
• MAC Address Learning : Automatically learning, automatically aging
• Frame Forwarding Rate:
  • 100Base-TX: 148810 pps/port
  • 1000Base-TX : 1488095 pps/port
  • 2.5GBase-TX: 3720238 pps/port
  • 5GBase-TX: 7440476 pps/port
  • 10GBase-TX :14880952 pps/port
• Certification : N/A
• Operating Temperature : N/A
• Storage Temperature : N/A
• Operating Humidity : N/A
• Storage Humidity : N/A

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Method 1: Desktop Installation

1. Place the switch on a flat surface.
2. Ensure that there is enough space around the device for air circulation.
3. If desired, secure the device using a Kensington security lock by inserting it into the security slot.
4. Connect the switch to a power source using the power socket.
5. If required, ground the switch using the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of the AC cord or with a Ground Cable.

Method 2: Rack Installation

1. Attach the rack-mounting bracket to the switch using screws.
2. Place the switch in the desired position on the rack.
3. Ensure that there is enough space between devices for heat dissipation.
4. Connect the switch to a power source using an AC power cord.
5. Connect other devices such as a router, workstation, NAS/server, gaming computer, etc., to the switch using Ethernet cables.

FAQ

How do I prevent the switch from being stolen?
The switch has a Kensington security slot. You can secure the device by inserting a compatible lock into the security slot.

How do I ground the switch?
The switch already comes with a lightning protection mechanism. You can also ground the switch by connecting it to a power source with a PE cable or a Ground Cable.

What is the maximum cable length supported by the switch?
The maximum cable length supported depends on the network media used. For example, for 10GBASE-T, the maximum cable length is 55 meters for Cat 6 UTP or 100 meters for Cat 6, 6a, or 7 STP.

How can I ensure proper heat dissipation for the devices mounted in a rack?
Leave 5 to 10 cm gaps around the devices for air circulation. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of the devices. Mount the devices in sequence from the bottom to the top of the rack and ensure a certain clearance between devices.

Installation Guide

Appearance

Note : The images in this guide are only for example and may not reflect your actual experience.

Power

• On: Power on
• Off : Power off

When one of the LEDs is on/flashing: On Connecting to a device but no activity. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data.

Left LED (10G/5G):

• Green : Running at 10 Gbps.
• Amber : Running at 5 Gbps.

Right LED (2.5G/1G/100M):

• Green : Running at 2.5 Gbps.
• Amber : Running at 100/1000 Mbps.

Kensington Security Slot

Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device from being stolen.

Power Socket
Plug the female connector of the power cord directly into the power socket and plug the male connector into an AC outlet. Make sure that the voltage of the power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage (100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz).

Grounding Terminal
The switch already comes with a lightning protection mechanism. You can also ground the switch through the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of the AC cord or with the Ground Cable.

Method 1: Desktop Installation

Method 2: Rack Installation

Note:

• Leave 5 to 10 cm gaps around the devices for air circulation.
• Avoid placing heavy things on the device.
• Place the device with its bottom facing downwards.
• Mount devices in sequence from the bottom to the top of the rack and ensure a certain clearance between devices for the purpose of heat dissipation.

Connection

Specifications

General Specifications

• Standard : IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE802.1p

• Protocol : CSMA/CD

• Interface : 8 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 Ports Auto-Negotiation/Auto MDI/MDIX

• Network Media (Cable)

  • 100BASE-TX:
    2-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5 or above (maximum 100 m)

  • 1000BASE-T:
    4-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5e or above (maximum 100 m)

  • 2.5GBASE-T:
    4-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5e or above (maximum 100 m)

  • 5GBASE-T:
    4-Pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5e or above (maximum 100 m)

  • 10GBASE-T:
    4-pair UTP of Cat 6 (maximum 55 m) or STP of Cat 6, 6a, 7 (maximum 100 m)

• Switching Capacity: 160 Gbps

• Transfer Method: Store-and-Forward

• MAC Address Learning: Automatically learning, automatically aging

• Frame Forwarding Rate:

  • 100Base-TX: 148810 pps/port
  • 1000Base-TX: 1488095 pps/port
  • 2.5GBase-TX: 3720238 pps/port
  • 5GBase-TX : 7440476 pps/port
  • 10GBase-TX: 14880952 pps/port

Environmental and Physical Specifications

• Certification : FCC, CE, RoHS
• Operating Temperature : 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚F to 122˚F)
• Storage Temperature : -40˚C to 70˚C (-40˚F to 158˚F)
• Operating Humidity : 10% to 90%RH non-condensing
• Storage Humidity : 5% to 90%RH non-condensing

Safety Precautions

To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use, you should observe the following rules.

• Keep the power off during the installation.
• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap has good skin contact and is well grounded.
• Use only the power cord provided with the switch.
• Make sure that the supply voltage matches the specifications indicated on the rear panel of the switch.
• Ensure that the switch is installed in a well-ventilated environment and its ventilation hole is not blocked.
• Do not open or remove the cover of the switch.
• Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it with a waterish cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.
• Place the device with its bottom surface downward.

Lightning Protection
Extremely high voltage currents can be produced instantly when lightning occurs and the air in the electric discharge path can be instantly heated up to 20,000 °C. As this instant current is strong enough to damage electronic devices, more effective lightning protection measures should be taken. Ensure that the rack and the device are well-earthed.

• Make sure the power socket has good contact with the ground.
• Keep a reasonable cabling system and avoid induced lightning.
• Use the signal SPD (Surge Protective Device) when wiring outdoors.

Note :
For detailed lightning protection measures, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents of our website: https://www.tp-link.com/us /configuration-guides/lightning_protection_guide.

Installation Site
When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, attach much importance to the following items:

• The rack or workbench is flat, stable, and sturdy enough to support a weight of 5.5 kg at least.
• The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The equipment room is well-ventilated.
• The rack is well grounded. Keep the device less than 1.5 meters away from the power socket.

**Site Requirements

**

Temperature/Humidity
Keep the equipment room at an appropriate level of temperature and humidity. Too much or too little humidity may lead to bad insulation, leakage of electricity, mechanical property changes, and corrosion. High temperatures may accelerate aging of the insulation materials, significantly shortening the service life of the device. To find out the best temperature and humidity conditions for the device, check the following table.

Clearness
The dust accumulated on the switch can be absorbed by static electricity and result in poor contact of metal contact points. Some measures have been taken for the device to prevent static electricity, but too strong static electricity can cause deadly damage to the electronic elements on the internal circuit board. To avoid the effect of static electricity on the operation of the switch, attach much importance to the following items:

• Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.
• Keep the device well grounded and ensure that the static electricity has been transferred.

Electromagnetic Interference
Electronic elements including capacitance and inductance on the device can be affected by external interferences, such as conducted emission by capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, and impedance coupling. To decrease the interferences, make sure to take the following measures:

• Use the power supply that can effectively filter interference from the power grid.
• Keep the device far from high-frequency and strong-current devices such as radio transmitting stations.
• Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
• Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
• The plug on the power supply cord is used as the disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be easily accessible.

EU declaration of conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU, and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.

UK declaration of conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www .tp-link.com/support/ukca/

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References

• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• lightning_protection_guide

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