Installation Guide
5-Port and 8-Port Gigabit Switches GS205/GS208
Step 3. Connect power
Step 1. Position switch
Step 2. Connect equipment
Computer Server
GS208
Optional router
Internet
Optional
modem
Step 4. Check status
Power LED
On
Off
Port LEDs
Ethernet link
Activity (blinking)
No link (off)
Specifications Description
Network interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T
Network cable Category 5 (Cat 5) or better Ethernet cable
Ports GS205: 5
GS208: 8
Power adapter 12V @ 1.0A DC input
Power consumption GS205: 3.56W
GS208: 3.64W
Weight GS205: 0.12 Kg (0.27 lbs)
GS208: 0.19 Kg (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Operating temperature 0°–40° C (32°–104° F)
Operating humidity 10%-90% relative humidity, noncondensing
Certifications CE mark, CB, CE Class B, C-Tick Class B
GS205: 114 mm x 86 mm x 26 mm
(4.49 in. x 3.39 in. x 1.02 in.)
GS208: 152 mm x 93 mm x 26 mm
(5.98 in. x 3.66 in. x 1.02 in.)
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January 2013
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