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Allied Telesis AT-8516F/SC Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 AT-8500 Series Layer 2+ Fast ® Ethernet Switches AT-8516F/SC AT-8524M AT-8524POE AT-8550GB AT-8550SP Installation Guide PN 613-50484-00 Rev C...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc. 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, Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.

  • Page 3: Electrical Safety And Emission Statement

    Electrical Safety and Emission 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 the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Email and Telephone Support .................................10 Returning Products......................................10 For Sales or Corporate Information ...............................10 Management Software Updates................................10 Chapter 1 Overview ..........................................11 Model Descriptions ......................................12 AT-8516F/SC........................................12 AT-8524M ........................................13 AT-8524POE........................................14 AT-8550GB ........................................15 AT-8550SP ........................................16 Hardware Features ......................................17 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Ports ..................................18 Type of Connector......................................18 Speed ..........................................18...
  • Page 5 Unpacking the Switch ......................................50 Installing the Switch in a Rack ..................................51 Installing an Optional Expansion or Stacking Module ...........................53 For the AT-8516F/SC, AT-8524M, and AT-8524POE.........................53 Installing an Optional GBIC Module ................................56 For the AT-8550GB.......................................56 Installing an Optional SFP Module ................................58 For the AT-8550SP......................................58...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Standards ..........................................81 SNMP Support ........................................82 RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts ..................................83 AT-8516F/SC Fiber Optic Port Specifications ............................86 RS-232 Terminal Port Pinouts ..................................87 RPS Connector Port Pinouts .................................... 88 Dual SC Type Connector ....................................91 Appendix B Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information .........................

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for your managed, Layer 2+ AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch. How This Guide is Organized This manual contains the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1, Overview, describes the features and components of the switch.

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    Preface Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.

  • Page 9: Where To Find Web-Based Guides

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are available in portable document format (PDF) from the Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com. You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server.

  • Page 10: Contacting Allied Telesyn

    Preface Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn Knowledge Base from the following web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com/kb.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Table 1 lists the basic model configurations. Table 1 Model Configurations Model Configuration AT-8516F/SC 16 100Base-FX ports with dual SC connectors plus two expansion slots for optional fiber optic and twisted pair port expansion modules. AT-8524M...

  • Page 12: Model Descriptions

    Overview Model Descriptions AT-8516F/SC The AT-8516F/SC switch has 16 100Base-FX fiber optic ports with dual SC connectors. The ports operate at 100 Mbps, half- or full-duplex mode, and have a maximum operating distance of 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) or 412 meters (1,360 feet), depending on the duplex mode, using 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cable.

  • Page 13: At-8524M

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide AT-8524M The AT-8524M switch has 24 10/100Base-TX twisted pair ports and two module expansion slots. The twisted pair ports feature RJ-45 connectors and have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet) using Category 3 or better 100 ohm twisted pair cable for 10Base-T operation and Category 5 or 5E 100 ohm twisted pair cable for 100Base-TX operation.

  • Page 14: At-8524Poe

    Overview AT-8524POE The AT-8524POE switch has 24 10/100Base-TX ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability. (For a description of this feature, refer to Power Over Ethernet on page 23.) The ports feature RJ-45 connectors and have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet) using twisted pair cable.

  • Page 15: At-8550Gb

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide AT-8550GB The AT-8550GB switch has 48 10/100Base-TX twisted pair ports, capable of operating at either 10 or 100 Mbps, with RJ-45 connectors. These ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet) using Category 3 or better 100 ohm twisted pair cable for 10Base-T operation and Category 5 or 5E 100 ohm twisted pair cable for 100Base-TX operation.

  • Page 16: At-8550Sp

    Overview AT-8550SP The AT-8550SP switch has 48 10/100Base-TX twisted pair ports with RJ-45 connectors. The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet) using Category 3 or better 100 ohm twisted pair cable for 10Base-T operation and Category 5 or 5E 100 ohm twisted pair cable for 100Base-TX operation.

  • Page 17: Hardware Features

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Hardware Features The following sections describe these hardware features of the AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switches: 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Ports on page 18 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports on page 20 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Ports on page 22 Power Over Ethernet on page 23 GBIC and SFP Expansion Slots on page 26 Module Expansion Slots on page 27...

  • Page 18: 10/100Base-Tx Twisted Pair Ports

    Overview 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Ports This section applies to the AT-8524M, AT-8524POE, AT-8550GB, and AT-8550SP switches. Type of The 10/100Base-TX twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. Only four of the pins are used when a port is operating at 10 or 100 Mbps Connector Speed The twisted pair ports are 10/100Base-TX compliant and are capable of...

  • Page 19: Maximum Distance

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Maximum Each twisted pair port has a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). Distance Type of Cabling For 10 Mbps operation, Category 3 or better 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cabling is required. For 100 Mbps operation, Category 5 or Enhanced Category 5 (5E) 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cabling is required.

  • Page 20: 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports

    Overview 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports This section applies to Port 49R and Port 50R on the AT-8550GB and AT-8550SP switches. Type of The ports have 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. The ports use four pins when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins when operating at Connector 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 21: Auto-Mdi/Mdi-X

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Auto-MDI/ The ports are auto-MDI/MDI-X. They automatically configure themselves as either MDI or MDI-X. This feature allows you to use a straight-through MDI-X twisted pair cable to connect any type of device to a port. Note The auto-MDI/MDI-X feature on a 10/100/1000Base-T port is functional only when the port is set to Auto-Negotiation.

  • Page 22: 100Base-Fx Fiber Optic Ports

    Overview 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Ports This section applies to the AT-8516F/SC switch. Type of The fiber optic ports on the AT-8516F/SC switch have dual SC connectors. Connector Speed The fiber optic ports have a fixed operating speed of 100 megabits per second (Mbps).

  • Page 23: Power Over Ethernet

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Power Over Ethernet The following discussion applies only to the AT-8524POE switch. The twisted pair ports on the AT-8524POE switch offer the same features and functionality as the twisted pair ports on the other switches in the series.

  • Page 24: At-8524Poe's Implementation Of Poe

    Overview A port on the switch connected to a powered device can supply up to 15.4 watts of power to the device, while at the same time furnishing standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet functionality. A port connected to a network node that is not a powered device (that is, a device that receives its power from another power source) functions as a regular Ethernet port, without PoE.
  • Page 25 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide You can, using the AT-S62 management software, enable or disable PoE on a per-port basis. You can also reduce the maximum amount of power a port can receive, from the maximum of 15.4 W. However, configuring PoE on an AT-8524POE switch will probably be unnecessary.

  • Page 26: Gbic And Sfp Expansion Slots

    Overview GBIC and SFP Expansion Slots The AT-8550GB and AT-8550SP switches have two GBIC expansion slots and two SFP expansion slots, respectively. The slots are labelled Port 49 and Port 50. Each slot can accommodate one optional fiber optic Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Ethernet module or Small Form-factor Pluggable (SPF) module, also referred to as a mini-GBIC.

  • Page 27: Module Expansion Slots

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Module Expansion Slots The AT-8516F/SC, AT-8524M, and AT-8524POE switches have two expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate an expansion module. You can use the slots to add 100Base and 1000Base fiber optic and twisted pair ports to the switch.

  • Page 28: Twisted Pair Port Leds And The Led Mode Select Button

    Overview Twisted Pair Port LEDs and the LED Mode Select Button This section applies to the AT-8524M, AT-8524POE, AT-8550GB, and AT-8550SP switches. The port LEDs on the front panel display port status information. Each port has two LEDs. One of the LEDs displays the status of the link between a port and its end node.
  • Page 29 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Table 2 LEDs for the 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-8524M, AT-8550GB, and AT-8550SP Switches State Description Mode - FULL Indicates that the port is operating in half- duplex mode. (AT-8524M) Green Indicates that the port is operating in full- duplex mode.
  • Page 30 Overview Table 3 LEDs for Ports 49R and 50R on the AT-8550GB and AT-8550SP Switches State Description Mode - FDX Indicates that the port is operating in half- duplex mode. Green Indicates that the port is operating in full- duplex mode. Mode - ACT Indicates that there is no activity on the port.
  • Page 31 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Table 4 LEDs for the 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-8524POE Switch State Description Mode - DC Indicates that the port has not established a valid link with its end node. Steady Indicates that the port is operating in full Green duplex mode.

  • Page 32: Fiber Optic Port Leds

    Overview Fiber Optic Port LEDs This section applies to the AT-8516F/SC switch. The fiber optic ports on an AT-8516F/SC switch have two LEDs, labeled L/A and D/C. The LEDs are defined in Table 5. Table 5 LEDs for the Fiber Optic Ports on the AT-8516F/SC Switch...

  • Page 33: Gbic And Sfp Expansion Slot Leds

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide GBIC and SFP Expansion Slot LEDs The GBIC and SFP slots on the AT-8550GB and AT-8550SP switches, respectively, have two LEDs. The LEDs display the operating status of the fiber optic port. Use the Mode Select button on the switch to toggle the status information displayed by the MODE LED.

  • Page 34: System Leds

    Overview System LEDs The system LEDs on the front panel display general status information, as described in Table 7. Table 7 System LEDs State Description FAULT Indicates normal operation. or FLT Indicates that the management software is saving a change to its configuration. The LED goes off once the configuration has been saved.

  • Page 35: Terminal Port

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide RS-232 Terminal Port You can use the RS-232 terminal port to establish a local (out-of-band) management session with the switch and to configure the switch’s operating parameters. You establish a local management session with the switch by connecting either a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the port.

  • Page 36: Rps Connector

    Overview RPS Connector The RPS connector on the back panel of the switch connects to the optional AT-RPS3004 redundant power supply unit, shown in Figure 7. The unit can provide power to the switch in the event the switch’s internal power supply should fail. The AT-RPS3004 redundant external power supply comes with one pre- installed AT-PWR3004 Power Module and has three empty slots for additional power modules.

  • Page 37: Ac Power Connector

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide AC Power Connector The switch has a single AC power supply socket on the back panel, which has autoswitch AC inputs. To power the switch on or off, you connect or disconnect the power cord. Refer to Technical Specifications on page 77 for the input voltage range.

  • Page 38: Dc Power Connector

    Overview DC Power Connector Some models of the AT-8500 Series switch are offered with a DC terminal block on the back panel instead of an AC socket, for those network installations that require DC equipment. Refer to Technical Specifications on page 77, for the input voltage range and Wiring a DC Powered Unit on page 66, for instructions on how to wire a DC powered unit.

  • Page 39: A Few Basics About Ethernet Switching

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide A Few Basics about Ethernet Switching An Ethernet switch interconnects network devices, such as workstations, printers, routers, and other Ethernet switches, so that they can communicate with each other by sending and receiving Ethernet frames.

  • Page 40: Duplex Mode

    Overview Duplex Mode Duplex mode refers to the manner in which an end node receives and transmits data. If an end node can receive or transmit data, but not both simultaneously, the end node is operating in what is referred to as half- duplex mode.

  • Page 41: Store And Forward

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Store and These Fast Ethernet switches use store and forward as the method for receiving and transmitting frames. When an Ethernet frame is received Forward on a switch port, the switch does not retransmit the frame out the destination port until it has received the entire frame and stored the frame in a port buffer.

  • Page 42: Network Topologies

    Overview Network Topologies This section illustrates several of the network topologies you can create with the AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet switch. Power The topology shown in Figure 8 is commonly referred to as a power workgroup topology. Each workstation or end node is connected Workgroup directly to a port on an AT-8524M Fast Ethernet Switch.

  • Page 43: Collapsed Backbone Topology

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Collapsed In the topology illustrated in Figure 9, an AT-8524M Fast Ethernet Switch connects together 10/100 Mbps Ethernet hubs. This type of topology is Backbone often referred to as a collapsed backbone topology. The switch Topology functions as the focal point of the network by acting as a bridge between the different workgroups.

  • Page 44: Mixed Topology

    Overview Mixed Topology You can always combine topologies as well as build a larger network by connecting different switches together. If the switches are within 100 meters (328 feet) of each other, you can use the twisted pair ports. If the switches are further apart, then you can use fiber optic ports.

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the installation procedures for the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 46 Selecting a Site for the Switch on page 47 Planning the Installation on page 48 Unpacking the Switch on page 50 Installing the Switch in a Rack on page 51 Installing an Optional Expansion or Stacking Module on page 53 Installing an Optional GBIC Module on page 56...

  • Page 46: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch or any of its components. Refer to Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information on page 92 for translated safety statements in your language. (The laser warnings apply only to Fast Ethernet switches and expansion modules that feature a fiber optic port.) Laser...

  • Page 47: Selecting A Site For The Switch

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 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, check to be sure 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.

  • Page 48: Planning The Installation

    Installation Planning the Installation Table 8 contains the cabling specifications for the twisted pair ports. Table 8 Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances Model Speed Type of Cable Maximum Operating Distance AT-8524M 10 Mbps Category 3 or better 100 m (328 ft) AT-8524POE 100 ohm shielded or AT-8550GB...
  • Page 49 Auto-Negotiation, which is the default setting. You cannot manually set these ports to 1000 Mbps. Table 9 contains the cabling specifications for the fiber optic ports on an AT-8516F/SC switch. Table 9 Fiber Optic Cabling and Distance Model Speed...

  • Page 50: Unpacking The Switch

    Installation Unpacking the Switch To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: Remove all components from the shipping package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesyn.

  • Page 51: Installing The Switch In A Rack

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Installing the Switch in a Rack The switch comes with two brackets for mounting the unit in a rack. The brackets can be attached to the chassis four ways. You can install the chassis so that it is flush with the front of the rack or so that it extends forward from the rack.
  • Page 52 Installation Perform the following procedure to install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack. If you are not installing the switch in a rack, proceed to Installing an Optional GBIC Module on page 56. Place the unit upside down on a level, secure surface. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the snap-on plastic feet from the bottom of the switch, as shown in Figure 12.

  • Page 53: Installing An Optional Expansion Or Stacking Module

    Installing an Optional Expansion or Stacking Module For the This section describes how to install an optional expansion or stacking module in the switch. AT-8516F/SC, AT-8524M, and Note AT-8524POE The modules can be hot-swapped; you do not have to power off a switch to install these options.
  • Page 54 Installation Note If removing a module, store the device in an antistatic bag or immediately install it in another switch. Figure 13 Removing the Expansion Slot Faceplate Pull the faceplate straight out of the slot. Keep the faceplate in a safe area in case you need to reinstall it. The faceplate keeps any dust from getting into the switch and maintains proper airflow if the slot remains empty.
  • Page 55 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the installation screws found on the module faceplate, as shown in Figure 15. A T - A 4 L IN K 10 0 0 10 0 F U L L D U P L 1 0 / 1 0 A C T IV...

  • Page 56: Installing An Optional Gbic Module

    Installation Installing an Optional GBIC Module For the To install an optional GBIC module in an AT-8550GB Switch, perform the following procedure: AT-8550GB Note A GBIC module can be hot-swapped; you do not have to power off a switch to install it. Unpack the GBIC module from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location.
  • Page 57 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide ❑ The most common source of contaminants in the optical bore is debris picked up on the ferrules of the optical connectors, as shown in Figure 16. Use an alcohol swab or wipe to clean the ferrules of the optical connector.

  • Page 58: Installing An Optional Sfp Module

    Installation Installing an Optional SFP Module For the To install an optional SFP module in an AT-8550SP switch, perform the following procedure: AT-8550SP Note A SFP module can be hot-swapped; you do not have to power off a switch to install it. Unpack the SFP module from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location.
  • Page 59 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide ❑ The most common source of contaminants in the optical bore is debris picked up on the ferrules of the optical connectors. Use an alcohol swab or wipe to clean the ferrules of the optical connector.

  • Page 60: Cabling And Powering On The Switch

    Installation Cabling and Powering On the Switch Perform the following procedure to connect the data cables to the switch ports and to apply power to the switch. If your AT-8500 Series switch has twisted pair ports, connect the twisted pair data cables to the RJ-45 ports on the switch, as shown in Figure 18.
  • Page 61 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide ❑ If you are creating a port trunk, do not connect the cables of the trunk to the switch until you after have configured the trunk using the switch’s management software. Connecting the trunk cables to the switch before you have configured the software will result in a data loop, which can adversely affect network performance.
  • Page 62 Installation Attach the fiber optic data cables to the fiber optic ports, as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20 Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable When you attach a fiber optic cable, be sure to observe the following guidelines: ❑ Be sure that the cable connector is firmly locked into place in the port.
  • Page 63 1310 nm to another fiber optic port that has a maximum distance of 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) and an operating wavelength of 1550 nm. For fiber optic ports specifications, refer to AT-8516F/SC Fiber Optic Port Specifications on page 86. ❑...
  • Page 64 Installation Apply AC power to the switch by plugging the power cord into the AC power connector on the back panel of the unit (see Figure 22) and plugging the other end into a wall outlet. Warning The power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 65 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide If you installed an optional AT-RPS3004 Redundant Power Supply, connect one end of the DC power cord included with the RPS unit to the back panel of the AT-RPS3004 device and the other end to the RPS connector on the back panel of the switch, as shown in Figure 23.

  • Page 66: Wiring A Dc Powered Unit

    Installation Wiring a DC Powered Unit For a DC powered switch, perform the following steps: Before you attach wires to the DC terminal block at the rear of the switch, review the following warning: Warning It is suggested that as a safety precaution, a 10 Amp circuit breaker should be installed at the supply end of the cable to be used with this LAN equipment.
  • Page 67 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Warning Do not strip more than the recommended amount of wire. (See Figure 25.) Stripping more than the recommended amount can create a safety hazard by leaving exposed wire on the terminal block after installation. 8mm ±1mm (0.31in.
  • Page 68 Installation Secure the tray supply cable near the rack framework using multiple cable ties to minimize the chance of the connections being disturbed by casual contact with the wiring. Use at least four cable ties separated four inches apart with the first one located within six inches of the terminal block.

  • Page 69: Starting A Local Management Session

    AT-8500 Series switch to the RS-232 terminal port on the switch. (See Figure 27.) This port is located on the front panel on the AT-8516F/SC, AT-8524M, and AT-8524POE switches and on the back panel of the AT-8550GB and AT-8550SP switches.
  • Page 70 Installation Set the terminal or the terminal emulation program to the following settings: ❑ Baud rate: 9600 bps ❑ Data bits: 8 ❑ Parity: None ❑ Stop bits: 1 ❑ Flow control: None Note The port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an equivalent terminal emulator program.

  • Page 71: Warranty Registration

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Warranty Registration When you have finished installing the switch, fill out the enclosed warranty card and mail it to Allied Telesyn.

  • Page 72: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch in the event that a problem occurs. Note If after following the instructions in this chapter you are unable to resolve the problem, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support for assistance.
  • Page 73 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide For twisted pair ports, verify that the LINK LED for each port is 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.
  • Page 74 (For fiber optic port specifications for an AT-8516F Series Switch, refer to AT-8516F/SC Fiber Optic Port Specifications on page 86. For an optional GBIC or SPF module, or other expansion module, refer to the Installation Guide shipped with the module.
  • Page 75 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Verify that the twisted pair cable is Category 5 or 5E. Verify that the twisted pair cable is not faulty. Use the AT-S62 management software to determine whether PoE is enabled on the switch and the port. The default setting for PoE is enabled.
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting Check to be sure that the operating parameters on the terminal or the terminal emulation program, if you are using a personal computer, have been set correctly. The default settings for the RS-232 terminal port can be found in Starting a Local Management Session on page 69.

  • Page 77: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications AT-8516F/SC and AT-8524M 4.4 cm x 44.0 cm x 22.2 cm Dimensions (1.75 in. x 17.3 in. x 8.75 in.) (H x W x D) AT-8550GB and AT-8550SP 4.4 cm x 44.0 cm x 25.5 cm Dimensions (1.75 in.

  • Page 78: Environmental Specifications

    Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Maximum Operating Altitude: 4,000 m (13,000 ft) Maximum Non-operating Altitude:...

  • Page 79: Power Specifications

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Power Specifications Input Voltage: All models excluding AT-8524POE: 100-240 VAC, 2A maximum, 50/60 Hz 36-60 VDC, 4A maximum AT-8524POE: 100-240 VAC, 6A maximum, 50/60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption: All models excluding AT-8524POE: 74 watts AT-8524POE: 497 watts...

  • Page 80: Safety And Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

    Technical Specifications Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications EMI: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 Immunity: EN55024 Safety: UL 60950 (UL/cUL), EN60950 (TUV) Quality and Reliability: MTBF > 90,000 hrs, MTTR < 1/2 hr...

  • Page 81: Standards

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Standards IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX Ethernet) IEEE 802.Q (Virtual LAN tagging) IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control) IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation) IEEE 802.1x (Port Based Network Access Control) IEEE 802.1Q (Port-based and tagged VLANs) IEEE 802.1p (Class of Service) IEEE 802.1d (Spanning Tree Protocol) IEEE 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)

  • Page 82: Snmp Support

    Technical Specifications SNMP Support RFC 1213 (MIB II) RFC 1215 (TRAP MIB) RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB) RFC 1643 (Ethernet MIB) RFC 2863 (Interface Group MIB) Allied Telesyn MIBs for the AT-8500 Series switch (atistackswitch.mib and atistackinfo.mib)

  • Page 83: Rj-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 28 illustrates the pin layout of an RJ-45 port. Pin 1 Figure 28 RJ-45 Port Pin Layout Table 10 lists the RJ-45 pin signals for the 10/100Base-TX ports on the AT-8524M, AT-8550GB, and AT-8550SP switches.
  • Page 84 Technical Specifications Table 11 lists the RJ-45 port pin signals on the 10/100Base-TX ports on an AT-8524POE switch. Table 11 10/100Base-T Port MDI/MDI-X Pin Signals with PoE MDI Signal MDI-X Signal TX+ and Vport-1 RX+ and Vport-1 TX- and Vport-1 RX- and Vport-1 RX+ and Vport-2 TX+ and Vport-2...
  • Page 85 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Table 12 lists the RJ-45 pin signals for the two 10/100/1000-Base-T ports on the AT-8550GB switch when the ports are operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 12 MDI and MDI-X Pin Signals (1000Base-T) MDI Configuration MDI-X Configuration Pinout Pair...

  • Page 86: At-8516F/Sc Fiber Optic Port Specifications

    Technical Specifications AT-8516F/SC Fiber Optic Port Specifications Standard: 100Base-FX Speed: 100 Mbps Maximum Operating Distance: 2 km (1.24 mi) Connectors: AT-8516F/SC Dual SC Connector Type of Cabling: 50/125 micron or 62.5/125 micron (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cabling Operating Wavelength: 1310 nm...

  • Page 87: Rs-232 Terminal Port Pinouts

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide RS-232 Terminal Port Pinouts Table 13 lists the pin signals on the RS-232 terminal port. Table 13 RS-232 Terminal Port Pin Signals Signal Data Carrier Detect Transmit Data Receive Data Data Set Ready Ground Data Terminal Ready Clear to Send...

  • Page 88: Rps Connector Port Pinouts

    Technical Specifications RPS Connector Port Pinouts Figure 29 illustrates the pin layout to the 16-pin molex connector and RPS port on the AT-8516F/SC, AT-8524M, AT-8550GB, and AT-8550SP switches. Figure 29 RPS 16-pin Molex Connector Pin Layout Table 14 lists the 16-pin RPS connector pins and definitions.
  • Page 89 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Table 14 Pin Definitions of the 16-pin RPS Connector (Continued) Definition +3.3V DC Return Figure 30 illustrates the pin layout to the RPS connector on the AT-8524POE switch. Figure 30 AT-8524POE RPS Connector Pin Layout Table 15 lists the RPS connector pins and definitions.
  • Page 90 Technical Specifications Table 15 Pin Definitions for the RPS Connector on the AT-8524POE Switch Definition 3.3V RS- 3.3V RS+ 3.3V 3.3V...

  • Page 91: Dual Sc Type Connector

    AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Dual SC Type Connector This connector is used with the AT-8516F/SC switch. Figure 31 illustrates a dual SC connector. Figure 31 Dual SC Connector...

  • Page 92: Translated Electrical Safety And Emission Information

    Appendix B Translated Electrical Safety and 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.
  • Page 93 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Standards: This product meets the following safety 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 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 94 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. CAUTION: Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40°...
  • Page 95 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. Hochfrequenzstörung FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 WARNUNG: Bei Verwendung zu Hause kann dieses Produkt Funkstörungen hervorrufen. In diesem Fall müßte der Anwender angemessene Gegenmaßnahmen ergreifen.
  • Page 96 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information WARNUNG: Ziehen Sie nicht mehr als die empfohlene Drahtlänge ab. Wird mehr als die empfohlene Länge abisoliert, stellt dies ein Sicherheitsrisiko dar, da auf dem Anschlußklemmblock nach der Installation möglicherweise freiliegende Drähte verbleiben. WARNUNG: Bei der Installation dieser Einrichtung ist stets sicherzustellen, daß der Masseanschluß...
  • Page 97 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemission FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 ADVARSEL: I et hjemligt miljø kunne dette produkt forårsage radio forstyrrelse. Bliver det tilfældet, påkræves brugeren muligvis at tage tilstrækkelige foranstaltninger.
  • Page 98 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information ADVARSEL: Man bør ikke afisolere mere af ledningerne end anvist, for så kan sådanne blanke ledninger udgøre et faremoment efter montering på klemmerækken. ADVARSEL: Ved installering af dette udstyr skal steljord altid forbindes først og aftages sidst.
  • Page 99 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. RFI Emissie FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 WAARSCHUWING: Binnenshuis kan dit product radiostoring veroorzaken, in welk geval de gebruiker verplicht kan worden om gepaste maatregelen te nemen. Immuniteit EN55024 Electrische Veiligheid...
  • Page 100 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information WAARSCHUWING: Verwijder niet meer dan de aanbevolen hoeveelheid isolatiemateriaal. Als u meer dan de aanbevolen hoeveelheid verwijdert, kan dit een veiligheidsrisico veroorzaken doordat draden bloot blijven liggen na aansluiting op het blok. WAARSCHUWING: Zorg er tijdens installatie van de apparatuur altijd voor dat de aardeaansluiting van het frame als eerste wordt geplaatst en als laatste wordt losgemaakt.
  • Page 101 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes: Emission d’interférences radioélectriques FCC Classe A, EN55022 Classe A, VCCI Classe A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 MISE EN GARDE : dans un environnement domestique, ce produit peut provoquer des interférences radioélectriques.
  • Page 102 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information AVERTISSEMENT: Ne coupez pas une quantité de câble supérieure à celle qui est recommandée. Cela pourrait constituer un risque de sécurité en laissant du câblage à nu sur le bornier après l’installation. AVERTISSEMENT: Lors de l’installation de cet équipement, vérifiez toujours que la connexion de terre du châssis est installée en premier et débranchée en dernier.
  • Page 103 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. Radioaaltojen häirintä FCC Luokka A, EN55022 Luokka A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 VAROITUS: Kotiolosuhteissa tämä laite voi aiheuttaa radioaaltojen häiröitä, missä tapauksessa laitteen käyttäjän on mahdollisesti ryhdyttävä tarpeellisiin toimenpiteisiin.
  • Page 104 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information VAROITUS:Älä poista johtimesta päällystettä enempää kuin on suositeltu. Päällysteen poistaminen suositusta pidemmältä matkalta voi aiheuttaa turvallisuusriskin, sillä riviliittimeen jää asennuksen jälkeen paljaita johtimia. VAROITUS:Kun asennat tätä laitetta, varmista aina, että runkomaadoitettu liitin kytketään ensin ja irrotetaan viimeiseksi. HUOMIO: Turvallisuusriski Tarkista, ettei asennetusta johtimesta näy paljaita kuparisäikeitä.
  • Page 105 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) FCC Classe A, EN55022 Classe A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 AVVERTENZA: in ambiente domestico questo prodotto potrebbe causare radio interferenza.
  • Page 106 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Collegare SEMPRE il cablaggio prima all’apparecchiatura LAN e poi all’interruttore. Per evitare i infortuni causati da folgorazione, non lavorare su cavi SOTTO TENSIONE. Prima di collegare il cavo all’interruttore di sicurezza, accertarsi sempre che quest’ultimo sia disinserito.
  • Page 107 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. RFI stråling FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 ADVARSEL: Hvis dette produktet benyttes til privat bruk, kan produktet forårsake radioforstyrrelse. Hvis dette skjer, må brukeren ta de nødvendige forholdsregler. Immunitet EN55024 Elektrisk sikkerhet...
  • Page 108 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information ADVARSEL: Du skal ikke avisolere mer av ledningen enn det som er anbefalt. Dersom du avisolerer mer enn det som er anbefalt, kan dette forårsake en sikkerhetsfare, ettersom det vil finnes uisolert ledning på rekkeklemmen etter montering.
  • Page 109 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência FCC Classe A, EN55022 Classe A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 AVISO: Num ambiente doméstico este produto pode causar interferência na radiorrecepção e, neste caso, pode ser necessário que o utente tome as medidas adequadas.
  • Page 110 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information AVISO: Não corte mais fio do que recomendado. Cortar mais do que o recomendado pode ser perigoso, por deixar fio exposto no terminal depois da instalação. AVISO: Ao ligar este equipamento, instale sempre primeiro a ligação à terra e desligue-a sempre em último.
  • Page 111 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. Emisión RFI FCC Clase A, EN55022 Clase A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 ADVERTENCIA: en un entorno doméstico, este producto puede causar radiointerferencias, en cuyo caso, puede requerirse del usuario que tome las medidas que sean convenientes al respecto.
  • Page 112 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information SIEMPRE conecte los cables al equipo LAN primero, antes de conectarlos al cortacircuitos. Para evitar el peligro de sufrir daños corporales a causa de sacudidas eléctricas, no trabaje con conductores CON CORRIENTE. Asegúrese siempre de que el cortacircuitos esté...
  • Page 113 AT-8500 Series Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. Radiostörning FCC Klass A, EN55022 Klass A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 VARNING: Denna produkt kan ge upphov till radiostörningar i hemmet, vilket kan tvinga användaren till att vidtaga erforderliga åtgärder. Immunitet EN55024 Elsäkerhet...
  • Page 114 Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information VARNING: Skala inte av mer isolering än vad som anges ovan. Skalas för mycket isolering av kan fara uppstå om oskyddad tråd vidröras på anslutningsplinten efter anslutningen. VARNING: Vid anslutning av denna utrustning skall man alltid se till att jordtråden ansluts först och lossas sist.

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