TP-Link JetStream T2600G-28TS User manual

Installation Guide
Gigabit L2 Managed Switch
T2600G-28TS (TL-SG3424)
T2600G-52TS (TL-SG3452)
Business Networking Solution

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
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II Related Document
Related Document
The User Guide and CLI Reference Guide of the product are provided on the resource
CD.
To obtain the latest product information, please visit the official website:
http://www.tp-link.com
About this Installation Guide
This Installation Guide describes the hardware characteristics, installation methods and
the points that should be attended to during installation.
This Installation Guide is structured as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction. This chapter describes the external components of the
switch.
Chapter 2 Installation. This chapter illustrates how to install the switch.
Chapter 3 Lightning Protection. This chapter illustrates how to prevent lightning
damage.
Chapter 4 Connection. This chapter illustrates how to do the physical connection of
the switch.
Chapter 5 Configuration. This chapter instructs you to configure the switch via Web
Interface and CLI commands.
Appendix A Troubleshooting.
Appendix B Hardware Specifications.

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Audience
This Installation Guide is for:
Network Engineer
Network Administrator
Conventions
Due to the similarity in the structure of the L2 Managed Switch series, in this Installation
Guide we take T2600G-28TS as an example to illustrate Chapter 2 Installation, Chapter
3 Lightning Protection and Chapter 4 Connection.
This guide uses the specific formats to highlight special messages. The following table
lists the notice icons that are used throughout this guide.
Remind to be careful. A caution indicates a potential which may
result in device damage.
Remind to take notice. The note contains the helpful
information for a better use of the product.
Audience

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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ———————————— 01
1.1 Product Overview.........................................01
1.2 Appearance .................................................01
Chapter 2 Installation ————————————— 05
2.1 Package Contents.........................................05
2.2 Safety Precautions........................................05
2.3 Installation Tools ..........................................07
2.4 Product Installation ......................................07
Chapter 3 Lightning Protection ———————— 09
3.1 Cabling Reasonably ......................................09
3.2 Connect to Ground .......................................11
3.3 Equipotential Bonding...................................12
3.4 Use Lightning Arrester ..................................13
Chapter 4 Connection ————————————— 14
4.1 Ethernet Port ...............................................14
4.2 SFP Port ......................................................14
4.3 Console Port ................................................15
4.4 Verify Installation .........................................16
4.5 Power On ..................................................17
4.6 Initialization.................................................17
Chapter 5 Configuration———————————— 18
5.1 Configure the Switch via GUI ........................18
5.2 Configure the Switch Using CLI .....................19
Appendix A Troubleshooting—————————— 22
Appendix B Hardware Specifications —————— 24

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Gigabit L2 Managed Switch
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
T2600G-28TS and T2600G-52TS are Gigabit Ethernet switching products recently
developed by TP-LINK. T2600G-28TS possesses 24 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP slots, while
T2600G-52TS characterizes with 48 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP slots. The SFP slot enables
remote connection with SFP slots on other devices through SFP module and fiber.
T2600G-28TS/T2600G-52TS is compatible with all kinds of gigabit SFP modules. Here
you are recommended to choose gigabit SFP module produced by TP-LINK, which can
perfectly extend your network and enlarge the bandwidth. T2600G-28TS/T2600G-52TS
is your first choice to extend the originally large and medium-sized network.
Designed for workgroups and departments, T2600G-28TS/T2600G-52TS from TP-LINK
provides wire-speed performance and full set of L2 management features. It provides a
variety of service features and multiple powerful functions with high security.
The EIA-standardized framework and smart configuration capacity can provide flexible
solutions for a variable scale of networks. ACL, 802.1x and Dynamic ARP Inspection
provide robust security strategies. QoS and IGMP snooping/filtering optimize voice and
video application. Link aggregation (LACP) increases aggregated bandwidth, optimizing
the transport of business critical data. SNMP, RMON, WEB and CLI Log-in bring
abundant management policies. TP-LINK JetStream L2 Managed Switch integrates
multiple functions with excellent performance, and is friendly to manage, which can
fully meet the need of the users demanding higher networking performance.
1.2 Appearance
■Front Panel
The front panel of T2600G-28TS is shown as the following figure.
T2600-28TS
LEDs
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Port
Console (RJ-45)
Console (USB)
SFP Port
Figure 1-1 Front Panel of T2600G-28TS
LEDs
LED Status Indication
PWR
On The switch is powered on.
Off The switch is powered off or power supply is abnormal.
Flashing Power supply is abnormal.
SYS Flashing The switch works properly.
On/Off The switch works improperly.

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LED Status Indication
1000Mbps On A device is linked to the corresponding port and running at 1000Mbps.
Off A 10/100Mbps device or no device is linked to the corresponding port.
Link/Act
On A device is linked to the corresponding port and running properly.
Flashing Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No device is linked to the corresponding port.
Console (RJ-45) Port
Designed to connect with the serial port of a computer or terminal for monitoring
and configuring the switch.
Console (USB) Port
Designed to connect with the USB port of a computer for monitoring and configuring
the switch. The switch has an RJ-45 console port and a micro-USB console port
available. Console input is active on only one console port at a time. By default, the
micro-USB connector takes precedence over the RJ-45 connector.
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or
1000Mbps. Each 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port has a corresponding 1000Mbps LED
and Link/Act LED.
SFP Port
Designed to install the SFP module. T2600G-28TS features 4 individual SFP ports
and supports 1000M SFP module connection only.
The front panel of T2600G-52TS is shown as the following figure.
ConsoleConsole(USB)
Console (USB)
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port
Console (RJ-45)
LEDs
SFP Port
Figure 1-2 Front Panel of T2600G-52TS
LEDs
LED Status Indication
PWR
On The switch is powered on.
Off The switch is powered off or power supply is abnormal.
Flashing Power supply is abnormal.
SYS Flashing The switch works properly.
On/Off The switch works improperly.

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LED Status Indication
10/100/
1000Mbps
(Port 1-48)
Green
On A 1000Mbps device is linked to the corresponding port,
but no activity.
Flashing A 1000Mbps device is linked to the corresponding port
and data is being transmitted or received.
Yellow
On A 10/100Mbps device is linked to the corresponding
port, but no activity.
Flashing A 10/100Mbps device is linked to the corresponding port
and data is being transmitted or received.
Off No device is linked to the corresponding SFP port but
no activity.
Link/Act
(Port 49-52)
On
There is a device linked to the corresponding port.
Flashing
The corresponding SFP port is transmitting or receiving
data.
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding SFP port.
Console (RJ-45) Port
Designed to connect with the serial port of a computer or terminal for monitoring
and configuring the switch.
Console (USB) Port
Designed to connect with the USB port of a computer for monitoring and configuring
the switch. The switch has an RJ-45 console port and a micro-USB console port
available. Console input is active on only one console port at a time. By default, the
micro-USB connector takes precedence over the RJ-45 connector.
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or
1000Mbps. Each 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port has a corresponding 1000Mbps LED.
SFP Port
Designed to install the SFP module. T2600G-52TS features 4 individual SFP ports
and supports 1000M SFP module connection only.
Port Feature
Model 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port SFP Port Console Port
T2600G-28TS 24 4 2
T2600G-52TS 48 4 2
■Rear Panel
Due to the similarity of T2600G-28TS and T2600G-52TS in the rear panel, here
T2600G-28TS is used as an example.

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100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Grounding Terminal
Kensington Security Slot
Power Socket
Figure 1-3 Rear Panel of T2600G-28TS
Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male connector to
the AC power outlet. Please make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the
requirement of the input voltage (100-240V~ 50/60Hz).
Grounding Terminal
The switch already comes with lightning protection mechanism. You can also ground
the switch through the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of AC cord or with Ground Cable.
For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 3 Lightning Protection.
Kensington Security Slot
Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device from being
stolen.
Caution: Please use the provided power cord.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Package Contents
Make sure that the package contains the following items. If any of the listed items is
damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
2.2 Safety Precautions
To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use, please observe
the following rules.
■Safety Precautions
■Keep the power off during the installation.
■Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap has a 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 the vent hole is well ventilated and unblocked.
■Do not open or remove the cover of the switch.
■Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by the waterish
cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.
■Site Requirements
To ensure normal operation and long service life of the device, please install it in an
environment that meets the requirements described in the following subsection.
Temperature/Humidity
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T2600-28TS
One Resource CD
One Switch One Power Cord, One Console
Cable and One USB Cable
Installation Guide
Two Mounting Brackets and
the Fittings
T2600-28TS

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Please keep a proper temperature and humidity in the equipment room. Too high/low
humidity may lead to bad insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property changes
and corrosions. Too high temperature may accelerate aging of the insulation materials
and can thus significantly shorten the service life of the device. For normal temperature
and humidity of the device, please check the following table.
Environment Temperature Humidity
Operating 0℃~ 40℃10% ~ 90%RH Non-condensing
Storage -40℃~ 70℃5% ~ 90%RH Non-condensing
Clearness
T2600-28TS
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, please attach much importance to the
following items:
■Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.
■Keep the device well grounded and ensure static electricity has been transferred.
Electromagnetic Interference
T2600-28TS
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, please
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, strong-current devices, such as radio
transmitting station.
■Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.
Lightening Protection
T2600-28TS
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℃. As this

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instant current is strong enough to damage electronic devices, more effective lightning
protection measures should be taken.
■Ensure the rack and device are well earthed.
■Make sure the power socket has a good contact with the ground.
■Keep a reasonable cabling system and avoid induced lightning.
■Use the signal SPD (Surge Protective Device) when wiring outdoor.
Note: For detailed lightning protection measures, please refer to Chapter 3
Lightning Protection.
Installation Site
T2600-28TS
When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, please note the following
items:
■The rack or workbench is flat and stable, and sturdy enough to support the weight of
5.5kg at least.
■The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The equipment room is well
ventilated.
■The rack is well grounded. Keep the power socket less than 1.5 meters away from the
device.
2.3 Installation Tools
■Phillips screwdriver
■ESD-preventive wrist wrap
■Cables
Note: These tools are not provided with our product. If needed, please self purchase
them.
2.4 Product Installation
■Desktop Installation
To install the device on the desktop, please follow the steps below:
1. Set the device on a flat surface strong enough to support the entire weight of the
device with all fittings.
2. Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet.

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3. Turnover the device and attach the supplied rubber feet to the recessed areas on
the bottom at each corner of the device.
T2600-28TS
Feet
Bottom of the
Device
Notch
Figure 2-1 Desktop Installation
■Rack Installation
To install the device in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, follow the instructions
described below:
1. Check the grounding and stability of the rack.
2. Secure the supplied rack-mounting brackets to each side of the device with supplied
screws, as illustrated in the following figure.
T2600-28TS
Rack-
mounting
Bracket
Screw
Figure 2-2 Bracket Installation
3. After the brackets are attached to the device, use suitable screws (not provided) to
secure the brackets to the rack, as illustrated in the following figure.
T2600-28TS
Rack
Figure 2-3 Rack Installation
Caution:
■Please set 5~10cm gaps around the device for air circulation.
■Please avoid any heavy thing placed on the device.
■Please mount devices in sequence from the bottom to top of the rack and ensure a
certain clearance between devices for the purpose of heat dissipation.

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Lightning Protection
Chapter 3 Lightning Protection
3.1 Cabling Reasonably
In the actual network environment, you may need cable outdoors and indoors, and
the requirements for cabling outdoors and indoors are different. A reasonable cabling
system can decrease the damage of induced lightning to devices.
Note: It’s not recommended using Ethernet cables outdoors. When cabling outdoors,
please use a signal lightning arrester.
■Requirements for Cabling Outdoors
■Aerial cabling without safeguard is not allowed.
■It’s not allowed cabling down the building to connect network devices in different
floors.
■Outdoor cables should be buried and paved to the indoor through basement. A piece
of steel wire should be paved underground along the pipe and connected to the
lightning protection terminal of the building for shielding. Before connecting the cable
to the device, install a signal lightning arrester on the corresponding port.
■When an aerial cable is set up, the cable should be through a metal pipe (15m long
at least) before coming into the building. The two ends of this metal pipe should be
grounded. Before connecting the cable to the device, install a signal lightning arrester
on the corresponding port.
■It’s not necessary to pave STP cables through pipes. The shielded layer of STP cable
should be well grounded. Before connecting the cable to the device, install a signal
lightning arrester on the corresponding port.
■Requirements for Cabling Indoors
When cabling indoors, keep a certain distance away from the devices that may cause
high-frequency interferences, such as down-conductor cable, powerline, power
transformer and electromotor.
■The main cable should be paved in the metal raceway of the access shaft. When
cabling, keep the loop area formed by the cable itself as small as possible.

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■Requirements for the distance between Ethernet cable and other pipelines are shown
in the table.
Other Pipelines
Ethernet Cable
Min Parallel Net Length
L (mm)
Min Parallel-overlapping Net Height
H (mm)
Down-conductor 1000 300
PE 50 20
Service pipe 150 20
Compressed air pipe 150 20
Thermal pipe (not wrapped) 500 500
Thermal pipe (wrapped) 300 300
Gas pipe 300 20
The two diagrams below demonstrate parallel net length and parallel-overlapping net
height.
Note: The above minimum net length/height is required when metal raceway is not
used. If any requirements cannot be met, you can add a steel tube or metal raceway
for shielding.
■Requirements for the distance between Ethernet cable and high-power electric
devices are in following tables.
Cable Pave Way Min Parallel
Length (mm)
<2kVA
powerline
Parallel cabling 130
One is in the grounded metal raceway or metal pipe 70
The both are in the grounded metal raceway or metal pipe 10
2~5kVA
powerline
Parallel cabling 300
One is in the grounded metal raceway or metal pipe 150
The both are in the grounded metal raceway or metal pipe 80
>5kVA
powerline
Parallel cabling 600
One is in the grounded metal raceway or metal pipe 300
The both are in the grounded metal raceway or metal pipe 150
Device Min Distance (m)
Switch case 1.00
Transformer room 2.00
Elevator tower 2.00
Air-conditioner room 2.00

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3.2 Connect to Ground
Connecting the device to ground is to quickly release the lightning over-voltage and
over-current of the device, which is also a necessary measure to protect the body from
electric shock.
In different environments, the device may be grounded differently. The following
will instruct you to connect the device to the ground in two ways, connecting to the
grounding bar or connecting to the ground via the power cord. Please connect the
device to ground in the optimum way according to your specific operation environment.
■Connecting to the Grounding Bar
If the device is installed in the Equipment Room, where a grounding bar is available,
you are recommended to connect the device to the Grounding Bar as shown in the
following figure.
Switch (Rear Panel)
Ground Cable
Grounding Terminal
Grounding Bar
100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Figure 3-1 Connecting to the Grounding Bar
Note: The grounding bar and grounding terminal are not provided with our product. If
needed, please self purchase them.
■Connecting to the Ground via the Power Supply
If the device is installed in the normal environment, the device can be grounded via the
PE (Protecting Earth) cable of the AC power supply as shown in the following figure.
100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Figure 3-2 Connecting to the Ground

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Note:
■The figure is to illustrate the application and principle. The power cord you get from
the package and the socket in your situation will comply with the regulation in your
country, so they may differ from the figure above.
■If you intend to connect the device to the ground via the PE (Protecting Earth) cable
of AC power cord, please make sure the PE (Protecting Earth) cable in the electrical
outlet is well grounded in advance.
3.3 Equipotential Bonding
Equipotential Bonding is the practice of intentionally electrically connecting all earthed
systems to the same grounding grid or connecting the grounding grids of all the
earthed systems together through the ground or overground metal so as to create
an earthed equipotential zone. When lightning occurs, the high voltage produced by
lightning current in all systems will meanwhile exist in their ground cables, and thus
all ground cables have the same electrical potential and basically eliminate the electric
strikes between the systems.
The figure below illustrates how to practice equipotential bonding in a network.
Grounding Terminal Equipotential Bonding Cable
Grounding BarGround Cable
100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Figure 3-3 Equipotential Bonding
When equipotential bonding, please note that the cable should be copper conductor
with a sectional area of 6mm2at least, wrapped green with yellow stripe. The shorter
cable the better, and use a grounding bar to establish an equipotential bonding point.
Note: The equipotential bonding cable is not provided with our product. If needed,
please self purchase it.

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3.4 Use Lightning Arrester
Power lightning arrester and signal lightning arrester are used for lighting protection.
Power lightning arrester is used for limiting the voltage surge due to a lightning. If an
outdoor AC power cord should be directly connected to the device, please use a power
lightning arrester.
Note: Power lightning arrester is not provided with our product. If needed, please self
purchase it.
Signal lightning arrester is used to protect RJ45 ports of the device from lightning.
When cabling outdoors, please install a signal lightning arrester before connecting the
cable to the device.
When purchasing or using a signal lightning arrester, please observe the following
rules:
■The port rate of the signal lightning arrester should match the rate of the desired port
on the device. If it is not matched, this signal lighting arrester will not work. Purchase
a standard lightning arrester.
■Install signal lightning arrester near the protected device and connect it to the
ground via a shorter ground cable.
Ethernet Cable
Equipotential Bonding CableGrounding Terminal
Signal Lightning Arrester Device
T2600-28TS
Figure 3-4 Lightning Arrester Connection
Note:
■Signal lightning arrester is not provided with our product. If needed, please self
purchase it.
■The SFP ports perform transmission by optical fiber which is immune to electric
conduction. Therefore, 3.4 Use Lightning Arrester is not appropriate for SFP ports
but only applies to RJ45 ports.

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Chapter 4 Connection
4.1 Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet ports of the switch to the network devices by RJ45 cable as the
following figure shows.
T2600-28TS
RJ45 Cable
RJ45 Port
Figure 4-1 Connecting the RJ45 Port
4.2 SFP Port
Figure 4-2 demonstrates the connection of SFP port to an SFP module.
T2600-28TS
SFP Slot
Figure 4-2 Inserting the SFP Module
Optical fiber
Optical fiber can be used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking. It is especially
advantageous for long-distance communications, because light propagates through the fiber with much
less attenuation compared to electrical cables. For short distance applications, such as a network in an
office building, optical fiber permits transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths (data
rates) than other forms of communication. Fibers are used instead of metal wires because signals travel
along them with less attenuation and are also immune to electromagnetic interference. There is no cross-
talk between signals in different cables, and no pickup of environmental noise.
SFP Module
SFP module are input/output (I/O) devices that plug into a Gigabit Ethernet port, linking the port with a
1000BASE-X fiber-optic network. An SFP module possesses a receiver port (RX) and a transmitter port
(TX) that make up one optical interface. To enjoy the required optical reach, users can freely select the
SFP Module