◆ Installation Guide 613-000989 Rev. A WebSmart Switch AT-GS950/8POE...
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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” (613-000990) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.
Preface This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch. This preface contains the following sections: “Product Documentation” on page 12 “Starting a Management Session” on page 13 “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 14 “Where to Find Web-based Guides”...
Preface Product Documentation For overview information about the software features of the AT-GS950/ 8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch, refer to the AT-S101 Management Software User’s Guide (P/N 613-000985).
AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Starting a Management Session For instructions that describe how to start a web management session on an AT-GS950/8POE switch, refer to the AT-S101 Management Software User’s Guide.
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-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch 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-GS950/8POE switch. This chapter contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 18 “10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 20 “Power over Ethernet” on page 22 “Redundant Twisted Pair Ports” on page 24 “SFP Transceiver Slots” on page 25 “LEDs”...
Gigabit ports. Figure 1 shows the front and back panels of the AT-GS950/8POE switch. This switch supports auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X on all local ports. The AT-GS950/8POE switch is a WebSmart switch that is available through a remote-web-based management session with a factory installed IP address.
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AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide PoE feature conforms to IEEE802.3af Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Supports backpressure flow control at half-duplex and IEEE802.3x at full-duplex Head of Line (HOL) blocking prevention Web management with a pre-assigned IP address of 192.168.1.1...
Chapter 1: Overview 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports This section describes the twisted pair ports on the switches. Connector Type The ports are 8-pin RJ-45 connectors that use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps. For the pin assignments, refer to “RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts”...
10 or 100 Mbps in the MDI configuration and Table 9 on page 65 for the MDI-X configuration. For port pinouts when a twisted pair port operates at 1000 Mbps, refer to Table 10 on page 66. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide...
Chapter 1: Overview Power over Ethernet The four of the twisted pair ports on the AT-GS950/8POE switch feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) which is a mechanism for supplying power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables used to carry network traffic.
Power Budgeting The AT-GS950/8POE switch provides a maximum of 15.4 W of power per port on four of the eight ports for a total power consumption of 62 W, while at the same time furnishing standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet functionality.
Chapter 1: Overview Redundant Twisted Pair Ports Two of the twisted pair ports on the AT-GS950/8POE switch are paired with SFP slots. The twisted pair ports are identified with the letter “R” for “Redundant” as part of their number on the faceplate of the unit. Ports 7 and 8 are the redundant ports.
Ethernet SFP transceivers that interconnect network devices over large distances using fiber optic cable. Figure 2 illustrates an SFP transceiver. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Figure 2. SFP Transceiver Note For a list of supported SFP transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative.
GS950/8 POE switch. PoE LEDs The AT-GS950/8POE switch has four PoE ports and four corresponding PoE LEDs. The PoE LEDs signal a connection to a powered device and if the port exceeds its power budget. The PoE LEDs apply to ports 1 through 4.
7R through 8R. Table 4 describes the LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports. SFP LEDs Both SFP transceiver slots on the AT-GS950/8POE switch have one L/A (link/activity) LED which applies to ports 7 and 8. See Table 5 for a description.
Chapter 1: Overview System LED There is one system LED on the front panel of the switch. It is the POWER LED which indicates whether or not the switch is receiving power. See Table 6 for a description. POWER Table 6. System LED State The switch is not receiving power.
AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Power Supply The AT-GS950/8POE switch has an internal power supply with a single AC power supply socket on the back panel which features autoswitch AC inputs. To power the switch on or off, connect or disconnect the power cord provided with the switch.
Legend 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps Collapsed In the topology illustrated in Figure 5 on page 31, the AT-GS950/8POE switch is connected to managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches to Backbone form a collapsed backbone topology. The AT-GS950/8POE switch functions as the focal point of the network by transferring Ethernet frames between switches.
Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter provides procedures to install an AT-GS950/8POE switch on a desktop, in a rack, and on a wall as well as how to reset the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 34 “Selecting a Site for the Switch”...
Note indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000990) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com. Warning: Class 1 Laser product. Warning: Do not stare into the laser beam.
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AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes. 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.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 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 secured safely 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.
2. Place the switch on a level, secure surface. 3. Make sure the following components are included in your switch package. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Note Store the packaging material in a safe location.
Note For cabling information, see Chapter 3, “Cabling the Network Ports” on page 45. LINK LINK 1000 ACTIVITY PORT AT-GS950/8POE Switch WebSmart Combo 10/100/1000Mbps Port POWER RESET 1355...
4. Attach a rack-mount bracket to one side of the switch using four of the screws that come with the switch, as shown in Figure 8 on page 40. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Note Steps 1, 2, and 3 are optional. These steps provide instructions on how to remove the snap-on plastic feet from the bottom of a switch.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 5. Install the second rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch 6. Mount the switch in a 19-inch rack using standard screws (not Figure 8. Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets with the four remaining screws. provided), as shown in Figure 9.
4. Attach the two rack-mounting brackets (provided) to the sides of the switch using the eight flathead Phillips screws (provided), as shown in Figure 10. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Note Steps 1, 2, and 3 are optional. These steps provide instructions on how to remove the snap-on plastic feet from the bottom of a switch.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 5. Place the switch on the wall. Then mount the switch using the four #10-32 Phillips screws which are shipped with the product as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11. Attaching the switch to the wall Note For cabling information, see Chapter 3, “Cabling the Network Ports”...
You may need to reset the switch after upgrading the firmware or after you have made a configuration change that requires resetting the switch to activate the change. To reset the AT-GS950/8POE switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Locate the RESET button which is on the right hand side of the faceplate.
Chapter 3 Cabling the Network Ports This chapter contains guidelines and instructions for attaching network cables to an AT-GS950/8POE switch. This chapter contains the following sections: “Cable Specifications” on page 46 “Cabling the Switch” on page 48 “Connecting an RJ-45 Cable” on page 49 “Installing Optional Transceivers”...
Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports Cable Specifications This section provides information about the twisted pair and SFP cables. Twisted Pair Table 7 lists the cabling specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports. Cable Specifications 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps Table 7.
1000 Mbps. Optional The cable specifications for an optional SFP transceiver can be found in the transceiver’s installation guide that is shipped with the device. Transceiver Cable Specifications AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide...
Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports Cabling the Switch Observe the following guidelines when connecting a twisted pair or fiber optic cables to ports on the switch: The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port on the switch.
Connecting an RJ-45 Cable There are eight RJ-45 ports on the AT-GS950/8POE switch. Ports 1 through 4 are PoE ports To connect an RJ-45 cable to the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Connect an RJ-45 cable to a twisted-pair port. See Figure 13.
Review the following guidelines before installing an optional SFP transceiver in a switch: Installing an SFP To install an SFP transceiver in an AT-GS950/8POE switch, perform the following procedure: Transceiver 1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch, as shown A transceiver can be hot-swapped;...
AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 2. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location. 3. Position the transceiver with the label facing up. 4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. See Figure 15.
Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports 7. Insert the fiber optic cable into the SFP transceiver. See Figure 17. 8. Repeat this procedure to install another SFP transceiver. Figure 17. Inserting the Fiber Optic Cable For SFP optical and cabling specifications, consult the documentation shipped with the module.
The switch is now powered on and ready for network operations. For information about how to manage the switch, see the AT-S101 Management Software User’s Guide. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Figure 18. Connecting the AC Power Cord Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de- energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
“Switch Functions Intermittently” on page 62 Note If you are unable to resolve the problem after following the instructions in this chapter, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 16 for contact information.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Power LED is Off Check the PWR LED on the front of the switch. If the LED is off, indicating that the unit is not receiving power, do the following: Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the power source and to the AC connector on the back panel of the switch.
If the switch detects a bad cable on a port, it does not establish a link on that port. In this situation, replace the cable. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Note A 1000Base-T connection can take from five to ten seconds to...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Port PoE LED is not Solid Green On those ports that are supplying PoE power to another device, verify that the port PoE LED is solid green. If the LED is not solid green, do the following: Verify that the connected device is no more than 100 feet from the switch.
Verify that the twisted pair cable is securely connected to the port on the switch and to the port on the connected device; and Verify that the connected device conforms to IEEE 802.1af AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Note A 1000Base-T connection may require five to ten seconds to...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting SFP LED is Off When a fiber optic port on the switch is connected to a properly operating end node, the Link LED for the port should be on. If a Link LED is off, do the following: Verify that the end node connected to the port is powered ON and is operating properly.
Verify that the transceiver is completely inserted in the slot on the front of the switch. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Note The uplink status does not reflect whether a fiber optic cable is...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Switch Functions Intermittently If a switch functions intermittently, check the system hardware status through the management interface: Note the current voltage for the power supply compared to the optimum rating. Verify that the system temperature is within the operating range.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Recommended Minimum Ventilation on All Sides: Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity: Maximum Operating Altitude: Maximum Nonoperating Altitude: Power Specifications Input Voltage: Maximum Power Consumption: 77.3 W Available PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (15.4 W) IEEE 802.3af Class 2 (7.3 W)
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Certifications EMI (Emissions): EMC (Immunity): Electrical and Laser Safety: Quality and Reliability (MTBF): 100,000 hrs. Compliance Marks: FCC Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, C-TICK, CE EN55024 EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 ( CSA-C22-2 No.
The MDI/MDI-X setting is established automatically when a port is set to Auto-Negotiation. If a port’s speed and duplex are set manually, the MDI/ MDI-X setting defaults to the MDI-X setting. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Pin 1 Figure 19. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 8.
RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts Table 11 lists the pin signals on the RJ-45 style serial terminal port. AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Table 11. RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pin Signals Signal Data Carrier Detect Transmit Data...
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