VES-1000 Series Ethernet Switch
Hardware Connections 4-1
Chapter 4
Hardware
Connections
This chapter shows you how and where to make hardware connections.
Before you make your hardware connections, make sure that your VES-1000 Series switch is safely and securely
positioned.
4.1 Rear Panel Connections
4.1.1 Power Cord
Make sure you are using the correct power source.
The following figure shows the rear panel of the VES-1012 only. The VES-1008 differs in that the 12-volt DC
power socket is located on the front panel. There are no sockets or switches on the back panel of the VES-1008.
Figure 4-1 The VES-1012 Rear Panel
The VES-1008 has a 12-volt DC power socket located on the front panel. This allows for the convenient placing
of the unit in locations where space may be a limitation. To connect the power to the unit, plug the round end of
the plug on the supplied power adaptor into the power socket on the front panel. Connect the other end of the
supplied power adaptor to a power outlet. Always use the ZyXEL supplied power adaptor as the VES-1008 may
be damaged if third party power adaptors are used.
To connect the VES-1012 only, connect the female end of the power cord to the power receptacle on the rear
panel of your VES-1012 (just to the right of the warning sticker) as seen in Figure 4-2. Connect the other end of
the cord to a power outlet. Make sure that no objects obstruct the airflow of the fans (located on the side of the
unit).
