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Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Ethernet Switch

    Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch AT-9000/24 Installation Guide 613-000239 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2007 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis is a trademark of Allied Telesis, Inc. Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Electrical Safety And Emissions Standards

    Electrical Safety and Emissions 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.

  • Page 4: Translated Safety Statements

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ....................................11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document..........................12 Where to Find Web-based Guides ............................13 Contacting Allied Telesyn ..............................14 Online Support ................................14 Email and Telephone Support ............................14 Returning Products................................14 Sales or Corporate Information .............................14 Management Software Updates ............................14 Chapter 1: Overview ................................15 Features ....................................16 Front and Back Panels .................................17 Ports .....................................18...
  • Page 6 Contents Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications......................51 Connectors and Port Pinouts ..............................52...
  • Page 7 Figure 17. Main Menu................................45 Figure 18. Entering a Switch’s IP Address in the URL Field....................46 Figure 19. AT-S84 Login Dialog Box ...........................46 Figure 20. Home Page for the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch ...................47 Figure 21. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout........................52...
  • Page 8 Figures...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1. Safety Symbols ..............................12 Table 2. System LEDs ................................20 Table 3. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs ..........................20 Table 4. SFP Port LEDs ..............................21 Table 5. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances ........................33 Table 6. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ......................52 Table 7.
  • Page 10 Tables...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 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 Telesyn” on page 14...

  • Page 12: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description 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.

  • Page 13: Where To Find Web-Based Guides

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit 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) on our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com. You can view the documents online or download...

  • Page 14: 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: http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview The AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch is designed to simplify the task of creating or expanding an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet network. This chapter contains the follows sections: “Features” on page 16 “Front and Back Panels” on page 17 “Ports”...

  • Page 16: Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Features The features of the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch include: LEDs for unit and port status 24 Auto-Negotiating 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports with RJ-45 connectors Four combo small form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports Auto MDI/MDI-X on the twisted pair ports IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u compliant...

  • Page 17: Front And Back Panels

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Front and Back Panels Figure 1 illustrates the front panels of the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch. PORT ACTIVITY AT-9000/24 1000 10/100 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch LINK 19 21R 23R POWER 20 22R 24R...

  • Page 18: Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview Ports The AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch features 24 twisted pair ports and four combo SFP ports. Twisted Pair The twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. (For the port pinouts, refer to “Connectors and Port Pinouts” on page 52.)

  • Page 19: Rs-232 Console Port

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide RS-232 Console The RS-232 console port uses the management cable supplied with the switch. Through the console port you can connect to the switch and use Port the menus-based AT-S81 management software user interface.

  • Page 20: Leds

    10/100 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch LINK 19 21R 23R POWER 20 22R 24R Figure 3. AT-9000/24 System and Port LEDs Table 2 describes the AT-9000/24 system LEDs. Table 2. System LEDs State Description POWER The switch is not receiving power.

  • Page 21: Table 4. Sfp Port Leds

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Table 4 describes the LEDs for the SFP ports. Table 4. SFP Port LEDs State Description LINK/ACT Off The port has not established a link with an end node. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Supply The switches have 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.

  • Page 23: Ethernet Switching Basics

    NIC already has a MAC address assigned to it by its manufacturer. The MAC address table in the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch can store up to 8K MAC addresses. The switch uses the table to store the MAC addresses of the network end nodes connected to the ports, along with the port number on which each address was learned.

  • Page 24: Store And Forward

    The twisted pair ports on the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch can operate in either half-or full-duplex mode. They are IEEE 802.3u- compliant and use Auto-Negotiation to set the duplex mode setting for you automatically.
  • Page 25 The switch continues to issue PAUSE frames until it is ready again to receive data from the end node. This is referred to as flow control. The AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports both TX and RX flow control.

  • Page 26: Network Topologies

    The topology shown in Figure 4 is commonly referred to as a power workgroup topology. Each workstation or end node is connected directly to Workgroup a port on the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Each end node has a Topology dedicated data link to the switch for best performance and reliability. The devices can operate at 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 27: Collapsed Backbone

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Collapsed In the topology illustrated in Figure 5, an AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch connects Fast Ethernet switches that have Gigabit Ethernet Backbone uplinks. This type of topology is often referred to as a collapsed backbone topology.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1: Overview...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 30 “Selecting a Site for the Switch” on page 32 “Cabling” on page 33 “Unpacking the Switch” on page 34 “Installing the Switch on a Desktop” on page 35 “Installing a Switch in a Rack”...

  • Page 30: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Chapter 2: Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the chassis or any of its components. Note indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.
  • Page 31 AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch 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.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Site For The Switch

    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.

  • Page 33: Cabling

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Cabling Table 5 contains the cabling specifications for the twisted pair ports. Table 5. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances Maximum Speed Type of Cable Operating Distance 10 Mbps Category 3 or better 100-ohm shielded or...

  • Page 34: Unpacking The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the Switch To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. 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 35: Installing The Switch On A Desktop

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Installing the Switch on a Desktop You can place AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch on a desktop or install it in a 19-inch rack. To install the switch in a rack, refer to “Installing a Switch in a Rack”...

  • Page 36: Installing A Switch In A Rack

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Switch in a Rack To install the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch in a rack, perform the following procedure: 1. If attached, remove the rubber feet using a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Install a bracket on one side of the switch using a Phillips screwdriver and four of the rack-mount screws included with the switch, as shown in Figure 7.
  • Page 37 AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 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. To avoid the possibility of electric shock, disconnect electric power to the product before connecting or disconnecting the LAN cables.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Installation If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).

  • Page 39: Installing An Optional Sfp Transceiver

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver The AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has four SFP uplink ports. To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure: Note The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off the switch to install a transceiver.

  • Page 40: Figure 10. Inserting The Sfp

    Chapter 2: Installation 4. Slide the SFP transceiver into an SFP slot on the switch, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10. Inserting the SFP 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 if you are installing another SFP transceiver. Note SFP transceivers are dust sensitive. When a fiber optic cable is not installed, or when you store the SFP, always keep the plug in the optical bores.

  • Page 41: Cabling And Powering On The Switch

    2. Connect the other end of the twisted pair cable to a port in the end node. Connecting the To connect a fiber optic cable to an SFP installed in the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, perform the following procedure: Fiber Optic...

  • Page 42: Powering On The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation 1. Remove the dust plug from the SFP, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12. Removing the Dust Cover from the SFP 2. Connect the fiber optic cable to the SFP port, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13.

  • Page 43: Figure 14. Plugging In The Ac Power Cord

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1 . 5 0 - 6 0 H z Figure 14. Plugging in the AC Power Cord 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet. Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de- energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 44: Starting A Management Session

    “Establishing a Local Connection to use the Menus Interface,” next “Establishing a Remote Connection to Use the Web Browser Interface” on page 46 Establishing a To start a local management session on an AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, perform the following procedure: Local Connection to use the Menus 1.

  • Page 45: Figure 16. Login Menu

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide The Login Menu is shown in Figure 16. ============================================================== AT-9000/24 Management System Version Local - Console Allied Telesyn International Copyright 2007 ============================================================== Login Menu Login: Figure 16. Login Menu 4. Enter “manager” for the login name and press Return.

  • Page 46: Establishing A Remote Connection To Use The Web Browser Interface

    Chapter 2: Installation Establishing a In order for you to manage a switch using the web browser interface, the switch must have an IP address and subnet mask. You must use the Remote menus interface to assign an IP address. Connection to Use the Web Note...

  • Page 47: Figure 20. Home Page For The At-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

    Ports without a link are grey. An example of a home page is shown in Figure 20. Figure 20. Home Page for the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch The main menu is on the top of the home page. It consists of the following selections: General Info.

  • Page 48: Warranty Registration

    Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties. Some products have a longer or more appropriate coverage the others. The AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet switch has a limited warranty of Lifetime (24 months Fan & PSU). All Allied Telesis warranties are subject to and provided only on the terms and conditions set out in the Allied Telesis Limited Warranties listed on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty.

  • Page 49: 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 you need further assistance, please contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesyn” on page 14. Check the POWER LED on the front of the switch.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: 440 mm x 257 mm x 43.2 mm 17.32 in x 10.11 in x 1.7 in) Weight: 3.25 Kg (7.16 lbs) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -20°...

  • Page 52: Figure 21. Rj-45 Connector And Port Pin Layout

    Connectors and Port Pinouts This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts for the AT-9000/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switch and their components. Figure 21 illustrates the pin layout for an RJ-45 connector and port. Figure 21. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 6 lists the RJ-45 pin signals when a twisted pair port is operating in the MDI configuration.

  • Page 53: Table 8. Rj-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts

    AT-9000/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Table 8 lists the RJ-45 connector pins and their signals when a 1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 8. RJ-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts Pair Signal TX and RX+ TX and RX-...
  • Page 54 Appendix A: Technical Specifications...

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