# Switch Attributes

| Name

- Name that is represented next to the icon in the site tree. HCS recommends using machine name of the switch.

Type

- Defaults to "Switch"

U Position

- Panel "U-location" - Drop down box shows available positions

USize

- Number of rack units occupied by the switch: must be 1 or 2

Asset Tag

- Asset tag information

Number of ports

- User-defined number of ports: must be 24 or 48

POE Mode

- Select: Default, TypeA, or TypeB
- Default - Select "default" for standard switch ports that do not include POE
- TypeA - Select "TypeA" for switches that implement a "Type A" POE design
- TypeB - Select "TypeB" for switches that implement a "Type B" POE design

Manufacturer

- Name of switch manufacturer

Model Number

- Switch model number

Serial Number

- Switch serial number

Uplink Ports

- Number of uplink ports included on the switch

Management Port

- Port number used for switch management

Compatibility

- Select: True or False
- True: Select for switches that include a signal termination within the switch
- False: Select for switches that do not include a signal termination
- For most switches, this value should be set to true. However, if switch sensing issues occur, set the value to false. When set to false, switch connections are inferred.