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Power on SX-DS-4000U2 and USB device

This page explains how to power on SX-DS-4000U2 and connect a USB device.


1. Necessary Items

2. Power on


1. Necessary Items

The following items are required in order to connect SX-DS-4000U2 to a network.

Ethernet HUB
Use to connect SX-DS-4000U2 and other network devices such as a computer.
When there are available LAN ports on the network in which SX-DS-4000U2 is to be installed, you do not have to purchase a new Ethernet Hub or broadband router as SX-DS-4000U2 can be connected to the available LAN port.
Network Cable
Use to connect SX-DS-4000U2 and network devices such as an Ethernet Hub, broadband router and computer.
USB Cable
Use to connect SX-DS-4000U2 and USB devices.
A USB Cable is not required if the device is the one that connects itself directly to a USB port (e.g. USB memory) or there is a bundled USB cable.

  • In a 100BASE-TX environment, please use Ethernet Hub and network cable that support 100BASE-TX network  (category 5 or above).
  • In a 1000BASE-T environment, please use Ethernet Hub and network cable that support 1000BASE-T network (category 5e or above).
  • Use a crossover cable when you connect SX-DS-4000U2 to a computer directly.


2. Power on

  • Please be sure to read the operation manual of your USB device before you connect it to SX-DS-4000U2. The connecting method and position may vary depending on the USB device to be connected.
  • If an overcurrent is detected on a USB port, power supply to the USB port is automatically cut off via an overcurrent protection feature.
    If you are using USB devices that run on USB Bus power, it is recommended to avoid using two or more devices at once, so that the total power used does not exceed the maximum power capability of SX-DS-4000U2.
  • Please use the AC adapter bundled with SX-DS-4000U2. Other AC adapters may cause unexpected damages.
  • If SX-DS-4000U2 has been used in another network, reset it to the factory default settings before you start the configuration. (Please refer to Reset to Factory Default for details. )

Connect SX-DS-4000U2 and the USB device using a USB cable.


Connect SX-DS-4000U2 and Ethernet Hub using a network cable.
Connect an AC adapter to SX-DS-4000U2 and power plug to an outlet


Check that the POWER LED and LINK LED turn on.


Turn on the USB device if it requires external power.


  • By default SX-DS-4000U2 automatically obtains an IP address from the network device with DHCP server function.
    If SX-DS-4000U2 obtains the IP address automatically, you do not have to configure the network settings. In such a case, please go ahead with Install Application.
    When you wish to configure the IP address manually or are not sure if the DHCP server is installed to your environment, please configure the network settings using Device Server Setup.
  • Please note that printing via the print server feature will stop working if the IP address of SX-DS-4000U2 changes.
    In case of the following, it is recommended that you configure your DHCP server to assign a static address for SX-DS-4000U2.
    • SX-DS-4000U2 is configured to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server
    • You are using the print server feature


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