Table Of Contents - Allied Telesis AT-GS950/8 Installation Manual

Contents
Figures ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Tables ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12
Where to Find Web-based Guides .......................................................................................................................................13
Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................14
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Email and Telephone Support .......................................................................................................................................14
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................14
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................14
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................14
Management Software Updates ....................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................................16
LEDs..............................................................................................................................................................................16
SFP Slots ......................................................................................................................................................................16
Installation Options ........................................................................................................................................................16
Power Conservation ......................................................................................................................................................17
MAC Address Table ......................................................................................................................................................17
Management Software ..................................................................................................................................................17
Management Interface ..................................................................................................................................................17
Dimensions....................................................................................................................................................................17
Operating Conditions.....................................................................................................................................................17
Front and Back Panels .........................................................................................................................................................18
Management Software .........................................................................................................................................................20
Twisted Pair Ports ................................................................................................................................................................21
Combo Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................22
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................................23
eco-friendly Button................................................................................................................................................................25
Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................................26
Network Topologies ..............................................................................................................................................................27
Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop ....................................................................................................................................27
Gigabit Ethernet Backbone ...........................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................29
Reviewing Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................................................30
Selecting a Site for the Switch ..............................................................................................................................................32
Cable Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................33
Unpacking the Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................34
Installing the Switch on a Desktop........................................................................................................................................36
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack..........................................................................................................................37
Installing the Switch on a Wall ..............................................................................................................................................39
Installing Optional SFP Transceivers....................................................................................................................................42
Cabling the Switch ................................................................................................................................................................45
Powering On the Switch .......................................................................................................................................................46
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................47
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