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Allied Telesis AT-GS950/48 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Gigabit Ethernet

    Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch AT-GS950/48 Installation Guide 613-001272 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 opyright © 2010 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis and the Allied Telesis logo are trademarks of Allied Telesis, Incorporated. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • 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” on our web site. Go to http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. Select “Switches” under Product Category and this product under Product Name. You can view this document online or download it onto a local workstation or server.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 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 ......................................14 Returning Products................................14 Sales or Corporate Information .............................14 Management Software Updates ............................15 Chapter 1: Overview ................................17 Features ....................................18 Front and Back Panels .................................19...
  • Page 6 Contents Appendix A: Technical Specifications ..........................51 Physical Specifications .................................51 Environmental Specifications..............................51 Power Specifications................................51 Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications......................52 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility........................52 Connectors and Port Pinouts ..............................53 Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors .......................55 Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ............................56 Using a Swab..................................58...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 1. AT-GS950/48 Front and Back Panels ........................19 Figure 2. Eco-friendly Switch ...............................21 Figure 3. Power LED ................................22 Figure 4. Port LEDs ................................23 Figure 5. Attaching the Rubber Feet ...........................35 Figure 6. Attaching Brackets for Wall Mounting........................36 Figure 7. Positioning and Drilling Holes for Wall Installation ....................37 Figure 8.
  • Page 8 Figures...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1. Safety Symbols ..............................12 Table 2. Eco-friendly Switch Functions ..........................21 Table 3. Power LED Description ............................22 Table 4. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs ..........................23 Table 5. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances ........................33 Table 6. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ......................53 Table 7.
  • Page 10 Tables...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart 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 Telesis” 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-GS950/48 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 form (PDF) on our web site. Go to http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software and enter the model number of your product in the “Search by Product” field. You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server.

  • Page 14: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Select your country from the list displayed on the website. then select the Support appropriate menu tab. Warranty For the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch hardware warranty information, refer to the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/ support/warranty. Returning Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 15: Management Software Updates

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Management Software Updates New releases of management software for our managed products are available from either of the following Internet sites: Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com Allied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client...
  • Page 16 Preface...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview The AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch is designed to simplify the task of creating or expanding an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. This chapter contains the follows sections: “Features” “Front and Back Panels” “Ports” “Eco-friendly Switch” “LEDs”...

  • Page 18: Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Features The features of the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch include: 44 Auto-Negotiating 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports (1 - 44) with RJ-45 connectors Four uplink combo ports consisting of 100FX/1000SX/LX SFP ports (45 - 48) with four Auto-Negotiating redundant 10/100/1000Base-T...

  • Page 19: Front And Back Panels

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Front and Back Panels Figure 1 illustrates the front and back panels of the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch. 1743 System LEDs System LEDs 10/100/1000Base Twisted Pair Ports SFP Ports eco-friendly Switch 50-60Hz...

  • Page 20: Ports

    “Twisted Pair Ports” “Uplink Combo Ports” Twisted Pair The ports on the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch are capable of 10 megabits per second (Mbps), 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps speeds and Ports are 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compliant. In addition, twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 21: Eco-Friendly Switch

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Eco-friendly Switch The eco-friendly switch on the front panel is multifunctional and shown in Figure 2. It may be used to conserve power by turning off the port LEDs, reset the switch, or reset the switch configuration to the factory default settings.

  • Page 22: Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview LEDs The AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switchprovides the following LEDs: “Power LED” “Port LEDs” Power LED The switch has one power LED, as shown in Figure 3 and described in Table 3. 1745 Figure 3. Power LED Table 3.

  • Page 23: Port Leds

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Port LEDs Ports 1 through 48 each have two LEDs as shown in Figure 3 and described in Table 4. 1746 Figure 4. Port LEDs Table 4. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs State Description Solid Green A valid link has been established on the port.

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Supply The switch has an internal power supply with a single AC power supply socket on the back panel. To power the switch on or off, connect or disconnect the power cord provided with the switch. Note For the power requirements, refer to “Power Specifications”.

  • Page 25: Ethernet Switching Basics

    NIC already has a MAC address assigned to it by its manufacturer. The MAC address table in the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart 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 26: Duplex Mode

    The twisted pair ports on the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch can operate in either half-or full-duplex mode. They are IEEE 802.3u- compliant and you can set them to Auto-Negotiation.
  • Page 27 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-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch supports both transmit (TX) and receive (RX) flow control.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1: Overview...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This guide provides the hardware installation instructions for your AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch as well as how to start a management session with the AT-S106 management software. This preface contains the following sections:“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 30 “Selecting a Site for the Switch”...

  • Page 30: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Chapter 2: Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch. Note indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available on the Allied Telesis website. Go to http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. Select “Switches” under Product Category and this product under Product Name.
  • Page 31 AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Warning: Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40° degrees C. All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes. Warning: As a safety precaution, install a circuit breaker with a minimum value of 15 Amps between the equipment and the DC power source.

  • 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: Cable Specifications

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Table 5 contains the cabling specifications for the twisted pair ports. 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

    If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. One AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch and the following: Mounting brackets - 2 pieces (1set) Rack mounting screws - 8 pieces (for bracket to device)

  • Page 35: Installing The Switch On A Desktop

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Installing the Switch on a Desktop You can place the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch on a desktop or install it in a 19-inch rack. To install the switch in a rack, refer to “Installing the Switch on a Wall”...

  • Page 36: Installing The Switch On A Wall

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Switch on a Wall The AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch can be mounted vertically on a wall using the two mounting brackets, screws, and anchors provided in the accessory kit. Note The plastic anchors used for wall mounting the switch are intended for installation in walls made of sheetrock or concrete materials.

  • Page 37: Figure 7. Positioning And Drilling Holes For Wall Installation

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 4. Install four plastic anchors into the wall. Drill holes in the wall so that they are level with each other and spaced as shown in Figure 7. Each hole must be 0.635 mm (0.25 in) in diameter.

  • Page 38: Figure 8. Positioning The Switch Onto The Wall With Mounting Screws

    Chapter 2: Installation 5. Position the switch on the wall and fasten with four screws, as illustrated in Figure 8 on page 38. 1764 Figure 8. Positioning the Switch onto the Wall with Mounting Screws 6. If you plan to install SFP transceiver modules, go to “Installing an SFP Transceiver”...

  • Page 39: Installing The Switch In A Rack

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Installing the Switch in a Rack To install the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch in a rack, perform the following procedure: Note The rack mount screws are not provided. 1. If attached, remove the rubber feet using a flat-head screwdriver as shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 40: Figure 9. Attaching The Rack-Mount Bracket

    Chapter 2: Installation 1748 Figure 9. Attaching the Rack-Mount Bracket 3. Repeat step 2 to attach the remaining bracket to the other side of the switch.

  • Page 41: Figure 10. Mounting The Switch On The Rack

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 4. Mount the switch on a 19-inch rack, as shown in Figure 10. Note The rack mount screws are not provided. 1749 Figure 10. Mounting the Switch on the Rack 5. If you plan to install SFP transceiver modules, go to the next step at “Installing an SFP Transceiver”...

  • Page 42: Installing An Sfp Transceiver

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing an SFP Transceiver The AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch has four SFP combo ports. Perform this procedure before “Cabling and Powering On the Switch” on page 44. To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure: Note The transceiver can be hot-swapped;...

  • Page 43: Figure 12. Inserting The Sfp Transceiver

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 4. Slide the SFP transceiver into an SFP slot on the switch, as shown in Figure 12. 1752 Figure 12. Inserting the SFP Transceiver 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 if you are installing other SFP transceivers.

  • Page 44: Cabling And Powering On The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Cabling and Powering On the Switch Connecting the To connect the twisted cables to the RJ-45 ports on the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch, perform the following procedure: Twisted Pair Cables Note If you plan to configure a redundant data path, make sure that the...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Fiber Optic Cables

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Connecting the To connect a fiber optic cable to an SFP transceiver installed in the AT- GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch, perform the following procedure: Fiber Optic Cables Note If you plan to configure a redundant data path, make sure that the...

  • Page 46: Powering On The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Note If you plan to configure a redundant data path, insure that the Spanning Tree feature is enabled via the AT-S106 Management Software before connecting the ethernet cables. Powering On the To power on the switch, perform the following procedure: Switch 1.

  • Page 47: Starting A Management Session

    AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide Starting a Management Session To start a management session on an AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch, perform the following procedure: 1. In a web browser address box, enter the following IP address: 192.168.1.1 The main page for the AT-S106 management software main page is shown in Figure 17.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2: Installation...

  • 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 Telesis Technical Support. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” 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 (W x D x H): 440 mm x 257 mm x 43.2 mm (17.32 in x 10.12 in x 1.70 in) Weight: 4.047 kg (8.92 lbs) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -25°...

  • Page 52: Safety And Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications EMI/RFI: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, CISPR Class A Immunity: EN55024 Electrical Safety: EN60950-1 (TUV), UL60950-1 ( Quality and Reliability: MTBF > 260,000 Hours Safety Agency Approvals: , TUV, C-TICK, CE Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD IEEE802.3u 100BaseTx...

  • Page 53: Connectors And Port Pinouts

    Connectors and Port Pinouts This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts for the AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart switch and its components. Figure 18 illustrates the pin layout for an RJ-45 connector and port. Figure 18. 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 54: Table 7. Mdi-X Pin Signals (10Base-T Or 100Base-Tx)

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications 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) Signal Table 8 lists the RJ-45 connector pins and their signals when a 1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 55: Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

    Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system.

  • Page 56: Using A Cartridge-Type Cleaner

    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
  • Page 57 AT-LX3800U Multi-Service Transport System Installation and Maintenance Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 5. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times. Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the...

  • Page 58: Using A Swab

    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors, as shown in Figure 23.
  • Page 59 AT-LX3800U Multi-Service Transport System Installation and Maintenance Guide 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits, or other problems that may affect performance. Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use.
  • Page 60 Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors...

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