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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. 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.
Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.
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 Returning Products...14 Sales or Corporate Information ...14 Warranty ...14 Management Software Updates ...14 Chapter 1: Overview ...15 Features ...16...
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Figure 5. Collapsed Backbone Topology...23 Figure 6. Attaching the Rubber Feet ...31 Figure 7. Attaching the Rack-Mount Bracket to the AT-GS950/16 Switch ...32 Figure 8. Attaching the Rack-Mount Bracket to the AT-GS950/24 Switch ...32 Figure 9. Mounting the AT-GS950/16 Switch in an Equipment Rack ...33 Figure 10.
Preface This guide contains installation instructions for the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches. This preface contains the following sections: “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12 “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 13 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14...
Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Symbol Table 1. Safety Symbols Meaning Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may result in electrical shock.
AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download...
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter describes the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. The sections in the chapter are. “Features” on page 16 “Front and Back Panels” on page 17 “Ports” on page 18 “LEDs” on page 19 “Power Supply”...
Chapter 1: Overview Features The features of the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switches include: LEDs for unit and port status 16 or 24 Auto-Negotiating 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports with RJ-45 connectors Two small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports Auto MDI/MDI-X on the twisted pair ports IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u compliant...
Front and Back Panels Figure 1 illustrates the front panels of the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. AT-GS950/16 AT-GS950/16 Port and System LEDs AT-GS950/24 AT-GS950/24 24-Port 10/100/1000Mbps + 2 SFP Combo WebSmart Switch SPEED LINK/ACT SPEED LINK/ACT LINK/ACT POWER Port and System LEDs Figure 2 illustrates the back panel of the switches.
1000Base-T twisted pair port and one slot for an optional SFP transceiver. Ports The ports are numbered 15 and 16 on the AT-GS950/16 Switch and 23 and 24 on the AT-GS950/24 Switch. You can use one port in a combo pair at a time. A link on an SFP transceiver takes precedence over a link on a 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair port in the same combo pair.
LEDs The LEDs shown in Figure 3 display system and port status information. AT-GS950/16 AT-GS950/24 Figure 3. AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 System and Port LEDs Table 2 describes the system LEDs. POWER Table 3 describes the LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T ports.
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Chapter 1: Overview LINK/ACT Off Table 4 describes the LEDs for the SFP ports. LINK/ACT Off Table 3. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs (Continued) State Description The port has not established a link with an end node. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data. Green Green A valid link has been established on the port.
A power cord is supplied with the switch. AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide Note For the power requirements, refer to “Power Specifications” on...
Chapter 1: Overview Network Topologies This section illustrates two network topologies of the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches: a power workgroup and collapsed backbone. Power The topology shown in Figure 4 is commonly referred to as a power workgroup topology.
Collapsed In the topology illustrated in Figure 5 the AT-GS950/16 is connected to other managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches to form a collapsed Backbone backbone topology. The AT-GS950/16 Switch functions as the focal point of the network by transferring Ethernet frames between the switches. This...
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 26 “Selecting a Site for the Switch” on page 28 “Cable Specifications” on page 29 “Unpacking the Switch” on page 30 “Installing the Switch on a Desktop” on page 31 “Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack”...
Note indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com. Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. This unit contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician.
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AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Chapter 2: Installation Selecting a Site for the Switch Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch: If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, ensure that the rack is safely secured and that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.
Allied Telesis. switch package. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. One AT-GS950/16 or AT-GS950/24 Smart Switch Two rack-mount brackets Eight rack-mount bracket screws (black) Four rack-mounting screws (stainless steel)
Installing the Switch on a Desktop You can install the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches on a desktop or in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. To install the switch in a rack, refer to “Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack”...
3. Repeat step 2 to attach the remaining bracket to the other side of the and four of the rack-mount screws included with the switch. Figure 7 and Figure 8 illustrate installing the brackets on the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Switches, respectively.
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4. Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the four large screws included. Figure 9 and Figure 10 show how to mount the AT-GS950/16 Switch and AT-GS950/24 Switch, respectively. Figure 9. Mounting the AT-GS950/16 Switch in an Equipment Rack Figure 10. Mounting the AT-GS950/24 Switch in an Equipment Rack...
Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver The AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches have two slots for optional SFP transceivers. To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the 2.
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AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide 4. Slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place. Figure 12. Inserting the SFP 5. Verify that the handle on the transceiver is in the upright position, as shown in Figure 13.
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Chapter 2: Installation Note Unnecessary removal and insertion of an SFP can lead to premature failure. For information on the cable specifications of the SFP, consult the documentation shipped with the SFP.
To avoid this problem, disable Auto-Negotiation on a switch port and set the port’s speed and duplex mode manually if the end node has a fixed duplex mode of full-duplex. AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide...
Chapter 2: Installation Powering On the Switch To power on the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector on the back of the 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet. 3.
Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14. Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the power source and to the AC connector on the back panel of the switch.
0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) 5% to 90% non-condensing 5% to 95% non-condensing Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz AT-GS950/16 33 W AT-GS950/24 37.2 W...
Connectors and Port Pinouts This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts for the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 switches and their components. Figure 15 illustrates the pin layout for an RJ-45 connector and port. Table 6 lists the RJ-45 pin signals when a twisted pair port is operating in the MDI configuration.
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AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide Table 7 lists the RJ-45 port pin signals when a twisted pair port is operating in the MDI-X configuration. Table 7. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) Table 8 lists the RJ-45 connector pins and their signals when a 1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
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