the rear panel contains an rs-232 dte console port for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a console terminal or pc using a terminal emulation program, the ac power connector and two slots for adding gbic ports. the ac power connector is a standard three-pronged connector that supports the power cord. plug-in the female connector of the provided power cord into this socket, and the male side of the cord into a power outlet. supported input voltages range from 100 ~ 240 vac at 50 ~ 60 hz.

   

    figure 3-2. rear panel view of the switch