SonicWALL 8-Port Series User manual

SonicWall® Switch 8-Port Series
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Model Numbers:
APL51-0E1 SWS12-8
APL52-0E2 SWS12-8POE

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Check the Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Hardware Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Managing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Firewall Managed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Standalone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety and Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SonicWall Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SonicWall Switch. SonicWall Switches provide greater security and performance
while enabling integrated security administration.
This Quick Start Guide provides hardware information and multiple setup options for connecting your
Switch and getting started with it.
SWS12-8
SWS12-8POE (PoE capable)
More details and complete instructions are available
online in the Switch Getting Started Guide. Scan the QR
code or go to https://www.sonicwall.com/support/
technical-documentation/?category=Switch.

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Check the Package Contents
Aside from this guide, your package includes:
•SonicWall Switch
•4 rubber feet
•Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information booklet
•Power cable and external power supply
NOTE: The included power cord is approved for use only in specific countries or regions. Before using a
power cord, ensure that it is approved for use in your location.
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製品同梱の電源コ ー ド を ご使用 く だ さ い。 こ の電源 コ ー ド は他の製品では使用で き ません。

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Specifications
1 Contact your SonicWall sales representative for information on available SonicWall SFP/SFP+
modules and cables: https://www.sonicwall.com/customers/contact-sales/
Specification SWS12-8 SWS12-8POE
1 Gb RJ45 8 8
1 Gb SFP122
Power Supply 24W external
adapter
65W external
adapter
Power Input 12 VDC 54 VDC
PoE Ports — 8
PoE Standards — 802.3af
PoE Power — 55 W
Maximum PoE Power per Port — 15.4 W
Operating Temperature 0 — 40oC0—40
oC
Humidity (non-condensing) 5 — 95% 5 — 95%

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Hardware Interface
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9
1
2
SWS12-8
SWS12-8POE
1
2
7910
12
13
8
711
12
811
4
5
310
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1Power On LED 9LAN Mode (per copper port): Off = No link;
Amber = active100 Mbps link; Green = active1 Gbps
link; PoE Mode: Green = PoE OK; Off = no PoE current;
Amber = PoE error
2Fault LED: Off = normal; Lit = Fault 10 Link/Act LED (per copper port): Off = No link; Lit = link
on, Blinking Light = packet transfer in process
3PoE Max LED: Off = Additional PoE device may be
added; Lit = PoE power limit exceeded
11 SFP Ports: Small Form Pluggable ports: 1 Gbps
4PoE Mode LED: Off = PoE mode off;
Lit = PoE mode on
12 SFP Link/Act LED: (per SFP port) Off = No link;
Solid Green = active1 Gbps link;
Blinking = packet transfer in process
5LAN Mode LED: Off = LAN mode off; Lit = LAN mode on 13 On/off button
6LAN/PoE Mode Selector button: Press to change
between LAN and PoE LED display modes. Refer to
feature 9.
14 Power input
7Reset button: Press to reset the Switch to current
settings. Press for 10 seconds to enter Recovery Mode.
Note: Returns Switch to default configuration.
15 Optional connector allows connection to ground
8RJ45 LAN Ports: 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 LAN ports

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Installing the Switch
Installing on a Flat Surface
To install the Switch on a flat surface such as a desktop or shelf, attach the rubber feet on the bottom at
each corner of the Switch. The rubber feet cushion the Switch from shock or vibration, and secure space
between devices when stacking to allow ventilation.

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Installing on a Wall
To mount the Switch on a wall, install the two screws in positions that correspond to the slots on the
bottom side of the Switch, then mount the Switch.
Tools and parts for wall mounting:
•Screwdriver
•Drill with appropriate size bit
•Two #6 pan-head wood or machine screws, 1 inch long (7mm diameter head, 25mm long)
•Two wall anchors if mounting on drywall
WARNING: Do not mount the appliance on the ceiling, or higher than 2 meters (78 inches) on the wall. It is
not designed for secure ceiling or high wall mounting.

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To mount the appliance on the wall:
1 Drill two holes in positions that correspond to the slots on bottom side of SonicWall Switch.
2 If using wall anchors, insert a wall anchor into each hole.
3 Insert a screw into each wall anchor (into each hole if not using wall anchors), leaving 3/16 inches
(0.45 cm) on the screws exposed (including screw head).
4 Position the appliance mounting slots of the screws and press in and down until the appliance is
securely mounted.

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Managing the Switch
This section covers configuration of the Switch through a SonicWall firewall, or, through the SonicWall
Switch.
•Firewall Managed
•Standalone

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Firewall Managed
Zero-Touch Switch setup is available when connecting your Switch to a SonicWall firewall running SonicOS
6.5.4.6 or higher.
To prepare the Firewall:
1 Configure the firewall interface where the Switch will be connected with a static IP address.
Navigate to MANAGE > Networks > Interfaces and click on the Configure symbol for the firewall
interface you wish to use. When the Interface Settings dialog box comes up, select select a zone
such as LAN and Mode/IP Assignment as Static IP Mode. Then enter an IP address.

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192.168.2.1

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2 Click on the Advanced tab shown below and then select Enable Auto-Discovery of SonicWall
Switches. This will automatically add DHCP scope under the configured interface.

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To connect the Switch:
1 Connect the Switch to the firewall interface configured in the previous steps.
2Plug in the Switch using the provided power cord and adapter, and then turn on the Switch with the
power button.
3 After the Switch boots, verify that the Link/Act LED indicates a good cable connection.
After the new Switch boots, it gets the DHCP lease from the firewall interface.
4 In SonicOS, navigate to Switch Controller > Dashboard of and click on Authorize.
NOTE: If you connect your Switch to a DHCP-enabled network before powering it on, it will
get a DHCP lease from that server. To recover, unplug your Switch from the network and
connect it to your firewall.

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5 Navigate to the Switch Controller > Switch and verify that the firewall Switch Controller GUI shows
the Switch status as green and online:
For detailed instructions, go to https://www.sonicwall.com/support/technical-documentation/
?category=Switch to access the Switch Getting Started Guide.