Pakedge SX-8P User manual

SX-8P
Managed Gigabit Switch
with 8 Rear-Facing PoE+/PoE Ports
QUICK START GUIDE

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Contents
Switch overview 4
Preparing to install the switch 5
Installation 5
Installing a rack mount with optional power adapter bracket 8
Installing a wall mount with optional power adapter bracket 11
Logging in to the switch 14
Changing the IP address of the switch 15
Pakedge Zone & VLAN setup 16
Manually conguring VLANs 17
Console into the switch 19
Resetting IP address through the console 20
Factory defaulting through the console 20
Technical Support 22

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Switch overview
The SX Series switches are fully managed gigabit switches, designed to address a wide range
of networking needs. The SX Series switches are encased in high-end AV housings to appeal to
customers’ demand for aesthetics.
The following chart denes the features of the SX-8P:
Port speeds 10/100/1000 Mbps SFP Yes
Console port Yes SFP ports (dedicated) 1
Web GUI Yes Shared SFP No
Ethernet ports 8 PoE+ capable ports 8
PoE budget 125W

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Preparing to install the switch
The SX-8P allows for multiple installation options. It is possible to AV rack mount, mount to a wall,
and place on a desktop. The included power supply bracket makes mounting with the included
power supply easy to manage in any situation.
Tools required:
• Phillips screwdriver (if using rack-mount brackets)
• Computer with Ethernet interface and a modern web browser
• Optional: An integrated DB-9 port or USB-to-DB9 adapter may be necessary in order to use
the console interface
• Ethernet cable
Installation
1 Remove the switch from the box.
2 Optional: If mounting the switch in a standard 19” AV rack, follow the instructions “Installing
a rack mount” on page 6. If wall mounting the switch, follow the instructions “Installing a
wall mount” on page 10. You may also use the included rubber feet to place the switch on
any desktop.
3 Connect power to the device, then connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to any
LAN port on the switch. You are now ready to congure the switch with an IP address in
your network range.

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1 Secure the rack brackets to the faceplate bracket.
2 Slide the switch into the center opening of faceplate bracket.
3 Secure the rack bracket or faceplate bracket assembly to the switch.
Installing a rack mount

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Installing a rack mount with optional power adapter bracket
Follow the SX-8P Rack Bracket Installation Guide to install the rack bracket and the faceplate
bracket to the switch.
1 Align three holes on the power adapter bracket with three threaded holes on the bottom of
the switch as shown. Secure the power adapter bracket to the bottom of the switch.
2 Insert the Velcro strips into the anchor points on the power adapter bracket as shown.
Ensure that the smooth side of the Velcro strip is facing the back of switch.
3 Loop the Velcro strips around the anchor points, and thread the Velcro strip through the
opening on the Velcro strip.

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4 Pull the Velcro strips through the opening on the Velcro strip until the Velcro strips are
secured to the anchor point.
5 Connect the appropriate Ethernet cables to the switch. Route the cables as shown and
secure them to the power adapter bracket with the supplied cable ties, if desired.
6 Connect the power adapter to the switch and place the power adapter on the power
adapter bracket, as shown. Secure the power adapter cable to the power adapter bracket
with the supplied cable ties, if desired.

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7 Insert the Velcro strips into the anchor points on the power adapter bracket, as shown.
8 Loop the Velcro strips back up and around the anchor points and secure the Velcro strip to
itself. Make sure that the power adapter is secured to the power adapter bracket.

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1 Place the supplied template (rst and last page of this Quick Start Guide) at
the desired mounting location. Mark the location of the mounting points as
noted on template. The distance between the centerlines of the two mounting
points should be 5½ inches (140 mm).
2 Install the supplied drywall anchors at marked locations. Screw drywall screws
into the drywall anchors leaving at least a 9/64 inch (3.5 mm) gap between the
top of the drywall screw head and wall.
3 Line the keyholes on the bottom of the switch with the drywall screws, and
hook the switch onto the drywall screws.
Installing a wall mount

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Installing a wall mount with optional power adapter bracket
1 Insert the Velcro strips into the anchor points on the power adapter bracket, as shown.
Make sure that the smooth side of the Velcro strip is facing the switch side of the power
adapter bracket.
2 Loop the Velcro strips around the anchor points, and thread the Velcro strip through the
opening on the Velcro strip.
3 Pull the Velcro strips through the opening on the Velcro strip until the Velcro strips are
secured to the anchor point.
HOOK/LOOP SIDE

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4 Place the power adapter bracket at the desired mounting location. Using the slots on the
left and right of the power adapter bracket, mark holes for drywall anchors.
5 Install drywall anchors at the marks from Step 4.
6 Align three holes on the power adapter bracket with three threaded holes on the bottom of
the switch as shown. Secure the power adapter bracket to the bottom of the switch.
Note: There are two mounting options. Align the appropriate holes on the power adapter
bracket to the threaded holes on the switch based on the desired switch mounting option.
7 Using the supplied drywall screws, secure the power adapter bracket/switch assembly to the
drywall anchors from Step 5.
OPTION 1 OPTION 2

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8 Plug in the appropriate Ethernet cables to the switch. Route cables as shown and secure
them to the power adapter bracket with the supplied cable ties, if desired.
9 Plug in the power adapter to the switch and place the power adapter on the power adapter
bracket, as shown. Secure the power adapter cable to the power adapter bracket with the
supplied cable ties, if desired.
10 Insert the Velcro strips into the anchor points on the power adapter bracket, as shown.
11 Loop the Velcro strips back up and around the anchor points and secure the Velcro strip to
itself. Make sure that the power adapter is secured to the power adapter bracket.

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Logging in to the switch
1 Connect the SX switch to a power source. The PWR LED will light up.
2 Connect a PC or laptop to any LAN port on the switch.
3 Congure the PC with a static IP address of 192.168.1.10 and subnet mask of
255.255.255.0 (Default Gateway and DNS can be left blank) and then open any browser.
4 In the browser, enter the switch’s default IP address of 192.168.1.205 into the address bar
and press Enter. A web page will appear asking you for a Username and Password.
5 Enter your username and password. (The default username is pakedge and the password is
pakedges.)
After you have logged into the switch, you will have access to the GUI and will be able to
make any changes you want. The following is an example of the switch dashboard:

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Changing the IP address of the switch
To congure the IP Address settings on the switch:
1 From the Dashboard, click System > System Settings > Basic Settings.
2 Enter the switch IP address in the box next to IP Address. By default, the switch IP address
is 192.168.1.205. You will also need to enter the Subnet Mask and Gateway settings for
your network. By default, on a Pakedge network the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 and the
Gateway is 192.168.1.99.
3 Click Apply at the bottom of the page. The switch will be updated with the new IP settings.
If the IP address you have changed the switch to is in the same IP subnet range, you will be
redirected automatically. Otherwise, you will need to update your computer’s IP settings to
match the new IP address of the switch in order to access it again.

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Pakedge Zone & VLAN
New to the SX Series switches are the Pakedge Zones. Pakedge Zones provide a simple way to
congure the switch to match the specialized VLAN settings of a Pakedge network.
This new VLAN conguration page allows for very quick implementation of VLAN settings across
all ports of the switch.

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Manually conguring VLANs
1 To manually add and congure VLAN settings, go to VLAN > Conguration > Advanced.
2 Under the Manage VLANs section, click Add to input a new VLAN ID number and name,
then click Apply to save that VLAN to the switch. VLAN IDs 1-6 are color coded to match
the Pakedge Zones these are used for.
3 To congure ports as different VLANs, use the “Port Assignments” section.

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4 To set ports with the ability to only access a single VLAN, click the VLAN you want to use
under Access, then click on the ports above you wish to set with that VLAN. After you have
the ports you want selected, click Apply at the bottom of the page to save those settings.
5 To set ports in Hybrid mode (one default VLAN and multiple tagged VLANs), click the “+”
symbol under Hybrid. You will then be in the Hybrid prole conguration mode.
6 Select the untagged default VLAN to be used on the port (normally VLAN1).
7 Select one or more other VLANs to be used for tagged VLAN trafc.
8 Select the box under Assigned Port, then click on one of the ports above to set this prole
on a switch port.
9 Click Apply at the bottom of the page to save the settings.

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Console into the switch
The SX Series switches have a console port to serve as a back-door entrance to the switch. This
can be benecial in case the switch is not functioning properly or if the incorrect IP address was
congured.
1 Connect the console cable to the console port on the back of the switch and then connect
the other end to your computer. You may use a USB to serial adapter in case your computer
doesn’t have a serial port. You will also need to have either PuTTY or Terra Term to connect
to the switch’s command line console.
2 Open PuTTY or Terra Term and enter the COM port that your computer is using and then set
the following settings:
Baud Rate: 115200
Character Size: 8
Parity Code: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
The following is an example if you are using PuTTY:
a Go to Session on the left side, select Serial for the connection type, then click Open to
actually initiate the console session.
b After the connection is established, you can enter the switch username and password
(default pakedge/pakedges). You now have console access into the switch.

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Resetting the IP address through the console
You can reset the switch’s IP address through the console. This can be helpful in case of
missconguration. You will rst need to console into the switch as previously described, then:
1 Type “show ip” and press Enter to see the current IP address.
2 Type “congure”and press Enter.
3 Type “interface vlan 1” and press Enter to edit the VLAN1 interface.
4 Type “ip address 192.168.1.205 mask 255.255.255.0” and press Enter.
5 Type “ip default-gateway 192.168.1.99” and press Enter (optional).
The switch should now be accessible on its default IP address.
Factory defaulting through the console
You can factory default the switch through console in case it is not functioning properly. You will
rst need to console into the switch as previously described, then:
1 Type “delete startup-cong” and press Enter.
2 Type “y” and press Enter.
3 Type “y”again to allow the switch to reboot.
The switch will now reboot and come back up at default settings.