AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide PN 613-50160-00 Rev A...
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Copyright 2000 Allied Telesyn International, Corp. 960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94085, USA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn International, Corp. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement Standards: This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission RADIATED ENERGY Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
FTP Server ......................x For Sales or Corporate Information ..............x Tell Us What You Think ..................x Chapter 1 AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch ..............1 Front Panel Components ................... 2 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ports................2 Port 24 and the Uplink Button ..............2 Switch LEDs ....................
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Technical Specifications ................... 19 Warranty Registration ..................20 Appendix A Translated Electrical Safety Emission Information ......21 Appendix B Technical Support Fax Order ..............31 Incident Summary .................... 31 Appendix C AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Feedback ..33...
Welcome to Allied Telesyn This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch. Purpose of This Guide This guide is intended for network administrators who are responsible for installing and maintaining the AT-8124XL switch. Where to Find Web-based Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com provides you with an...
Document Conventions This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with first before you begin to install the product. Note A note provides additional information. Caution A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
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Chapter 1 AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch The AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch offers the following features: ❑ Twenty four 10/100 Mbps switching ports for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet connectivity ❑ A small 1.5U high, 19-inch rackmountable enclosure ❑ Built-in management functions for extremely flexible operation in a standalone configuration ❑...
Front Panel Components The front panel of the AT-8124XL switch is shown in Figure 1. LED indicators 10BaseT/100BaseTX ports Uplink push button Figure 1 Front Panel 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ports The switch has twenty four auto-negotiating 10/100Base-TX ports with RJ-45 connectors. The ports can automatically sense the speed and duplex mode of connected devices and can set themselves to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and half- or full-duplex operation.
AT-8124XL Installation Guide Switch LEDs Table 1 and Table 2 describe the functions of the LEDs on the Ethernet switch. Table 1 Power LED LEDs State Description Solid Green The switch is receiving power, voltage is within the acceptable range, and the power supply is working.
Rear Panel Components The rear panel of the switch is shown in Figure 2. RS232 Console Port AC Connector RS-232 TERMINAL PORT Figure 2 Rear Panel AC Power Receptacle The switch has a single AC power connector on the back panel, which has autoswitch AC inputs.
AT-8124XL Installation Guide AT-S30 Management Software The AT-S30 software is the management software for the switch. You use the software to configure the switch’s various operating parameters, such as the IP address and the subnet mask. Managing a switch is simplified through the use of the management interface, which comes standard with the AT-S30 management software.
AT-8124XL switch. Standalone Configuration Figure 3 illustrates an AT-8124XL switch in a standalone network topology for a group of heavy traffic users. The end stations, consisting of a variety of workstations, servers, and printers operating at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, are connected to the switch without crossover cables.
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Port 24 on each AT-8124XL switch has been configure as MDI and has been connected without a crossover cable to a port on another switch. Port 24 on Switch #3 has been connected to an Ethernet hub.
Chapter 2 Installing the Switch This chapter contains the following installation procedures: Verifying the Package Contents Reviewing Safety Precautions Selecting a Site Reviewing Cabling Requirements Installing the Switch on a Table Installing the Switch in a Rack Installing the Switch on a Wall Establishing a Local Management Session...
Make sure the following components are included in the switch package. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative. One AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Self-adhesive rubber feet for table or wall installation One rack-mount kit for rack installation...
AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Reviewing Safety Guidelines Please review the following safety guidelines before you begin to install the Fast Ethernet switch. Warning Electric Shock Hazard: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. The unit contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician.
Selecting a Site for the Switch Be sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch: Make sure that the switch’s power is accessible and cables can be easily connected. Cabling must be away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.
AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Installing the Switch On a Table The Fast Ethernet switch can be installed on a table, in a standard 19-inch rack, or on a wall. To install the switch in a rack, go to the section “Installing the Switch in a Rack”...
Installing the Switch in a Rack To install the Ethernet switch in a standard 19-inch rack, perform the following procedure: Remove all components from the shipping package and store the packaging material in a safe location. Attach the brackets to each side of the switch using the screws that came with the switch package, as shown in Figure 1.
AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Connect the data cables, making sure each connection has a good valid link and that the switch is receiving packets. For 10/100Base-TX ports, use a straight-through cable to connect to workstations, servers, or printers. To...
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Install four wall anchors into the wall, separated by 46.7 cm (18 3/8 inches) on center. Position the switch onto the wall and secure with appropriate screws (not provided). Caution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Setting Up for Local Management If you are installing the switch in a TCP/IP environment or if you intend to manage the switch from a remote site, you must first assign an IP address to the switch using the AT-S30 management software and the management interface, which comes pre-installed on the switch.
Troubleshooting This section explains how to isolate and diagnose problems with the switch. If you have a problem not listed in this section and you cannot solve it, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support. All LEDs are OFF. Make sure you are not using a telephone cable (RJ-11) to connect devices to the switch.
AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Technical Specifications Table 1 lists the technical specifications for the AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet switch. Table 1 Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.7 in. x 17.25 in. x 10.25 in. (H x W D) Required Ventilation on All Sides 2 in.
Warranty Registration When you have finished installing the switch, you should register your product by completing the enclosed warranty card and sending it in, or by visiting our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/warranty.htm and completing the on-line registration form.
Appendix A Translated Electrical Safety Emission Information Important: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig: Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise in mehreren Sprachen. Vigtigt: Dette tillæg indeholder oversættelser i flere sprog af sikkerhedsadvarslerne i denne håndbog.
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Standards: This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission RADIATED ENERGY Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. Hochfrequenzstörung EN55022 Klasse A WARNUNG: Bei Verwendung zu Hause kann dieses Produkt Funkstörungen hervorrufen. In diesem Fall müßte der Anwender angemessene Gegenmaßnahmen ergreifen. Störsicherheit EN50082-1 1997...
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FARE UNDER UVEJR FARE: UNDLAD at arbejde på udstyr eller KABLER i perioder med LYNAKTIVITET. ADVARSEL: DEN STRØMFØRENDE LEDNING BRUGES TIL AT AFBRYDE STRØMMEN. SKAL STRØMMEN TIL APPARATET AFBRYDES, tages ledningen ud af stikket. ELEKTRISK - KLASSE 1-UDSTYR DETTE UDSTYR KRÆVER JORDFORBINDELSE. Stikket skal være forbundet med en korrekt installeret jordforbunden stikkontakt.
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AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide ALLE LANDEN: het toestel installeren overeenkomstig de lokale en nationale elektrische voorschriften. Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes: Emission d’interférences radioélectriques EN55022 Classe A MISE EN GARDE: dans un environnement domestique, ce produit peut provoquer des interférences radioélectriques.
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SALAMANISKUVAARA HENGENVAARA: ÄLÄ TYÖSKENTELE laitteiden tai KAAPELEIDEN KANSSA SALAMOINNIN AIKANA. HUOMAUTUS: VIRTAJOHTOA KÄYTETÄÄN VIRRANKATKAISULAITTEENA. VIRTA KATKAISTAAN irrottamalla virtajohto. SÄHKÖ - TYYPPILUOKAN 1 LAITTEET TÄMÄ LAITE TÄYTYY MAADOITTAA. Pistoke täytyy liittää kunnollisesti maadoitettuun pistorasiaan. Virheellisesti johdotettu pistorasia voi altistaa metalliosat vaarallisille jännitteille. PISTORASIAAN KYTKETTÄVÄ...
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AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide TEMPERATURA DI FUNZIONAMENTO: Questo prodotto è concepito per una temperatura ambientale massima di 40 gradi centigradi. TUTTI I PAESI: installare il prodotto in conformità delle vigenti normative elettriche nazionali. Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer.
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AVISOS SOBRE CARACTERÍSTICAS ELÉTRICAS ATENÇÃO: PERIGO DE CHOQUE ELÉTRICO Para evitar CHOQUE ELÉTRICO, não retire a tampa. Não contém peças que possam ser consertadas pelo usuário. Este aparelho contém VOLTAGENS PERIGOSAS e só deve ser aberto por um técnico qualificado e treinado. Para evitar a possibilidade de CHOQUE ELÉTRICO, desconecte o aparelho da fonte de energia elétrica antes de conectar e desconectar os cabos da LAN.
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AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide ELECTRICO - EQUIPO DEL TIPO CLASE 1 ESTE EQUIPO TIENE QUE TENER CONEXION A TIERRA. El cable tiene que conectarse a un enchufe a tierra debidamente instalado. Un enchufe que no está correctamente instalado podría ocasionar tensiones peligrosas en las partes metálicas que están expuestas.
Appendix B Technical Support Fax Order Name ___________________________________________________________ Company ________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City ____________________ State/Province____________________________ Zip/Postal Code _________________Country____________________________ Phone ___________________________ Fax____________________________ Incident Summary Allied Telesyn model number ________________________________________ Firmware release number of Allied Telesyn product (if applicable) _____________ Other network software products I am using (e.g., network management) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Brief summary of problem___________________________________________...
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