Plasma Cloud PS24-L Switch Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PS24-L Switch. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation process.

Package Contents

The following items are included in the package:

• 1. Switch
• 2. AC cord*, 1830mm
• 3. Mounting brackets
• 4. Screws
• 5. Rubber feet set

* The package contains either type A, C or G electrical outlet plug matching your region's power regulations.

Diagram Description: A visual representation of the items listed in the package contents. It shows the switch, a power cord, two L-shaped brackets, a bag of screws, and four circular rubber feet.

Cloud Management

Follow these steps to set up your network via Plasma Cloud:

1. Sign up at console.plasma-cloud.com.
2. Create your first organization by navigating to Organisations → Create new organisation. Fill in the form and click Create.
3. Create your first network by navigating to Networks → Create new network, fill in the form and click Create.
4. Set up your network by navigating to Settings → Network.
5. Go back to Overview and click on the map to add your first Switch.

The last step can be repeated to add as many Switches as needed.

You can now plug in your Switch and connect it to the Internet. The Plasma Cloud configuration only takes a few seconds!

Physical Installation

This Switch is designed for indoor use only and can be installed on a desk, shelf, wall, or rack. It should not be connected to an Ethernet network with outside plant routing.

When installing your Switch, please keep the following in mind:

• Do not place heavy objects on the Switch.
• Do not place the Switch in direct sunlight and ensure there is sufficient space around the vents for airflow.
• Do not place the Switch next to strong sources of electromagnetic fields.
• Ensure the power cord is properly plugged into the Switch and a power outlet with an earthing connection, or equivalent.

Switch Overview

The PS24-L features:

• Console port
• 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports (Up to 30W per port, 250W total PoE budget)
• 4 SFP uplink slots (SFP modules not included)

Diagram Description: A front view of the PS24-L switch, showing the console port, 24 Ethernet ports with status LEDs labeled 'Speed' and 'Link/Act', and 4 SFP uplink slots.

Desk or Shelf Mounting

This Switch can be placed on a desk or a shelf:

1. Stick the provided rubber feet to the four circular marks on the bottom of the Switch.
2. Place the Switch on the desk or the shelf, making sure the surface is levelled.

Diagram Description: An illustration showing the bottom of the switch with four circular marks where rubber feet are to be attached, and then the switch placed on a flat surface.

Wall Mounting

This Switch can be mounted either vertically or horizontally to a wall:

1. Attach the two mounting brackets to the side of the Switch with the screws provided.
2. Ensuring the wall anchors (not included) can support the weight of the Switch and any additional cabling, secure the Switch to the wall with the ports facing either up or to the side.

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the switch with mounting brackets attached to its side, and then the switch mounted on a wall, with ports facing sideways.

Rack Mounting

This Switch can be mounted onto a rack:

1. Attach the two mounting brackets to the side of the Switch with the screws provided.
2. Secure the mounting brackets to an EIA standard size (19") rack.

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the switch with mounting brackets attached to its side, and then the switch secured within a standard 19-inch rack.

Support

Feel free to visit https://support.plasma-cloud.com for additional technical guidance or to contact the support department.

FCC EMC Compliance Notice

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 their own expense.

Legal Information

© 2020 Plasma Cloud Ltd. All rights reserved.

Address: 5/F Yat Chau Building, 262 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong

Website: www.plasma-cloud.com

The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under GPL. A copy of that license, along with instructions on how to obtain the source code, is available at https://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html.