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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Table of Contents Electrical Safety and Emission Statement ............................... 3 Preface ............................................6 How This Guide is Organized ..................................... 6 Document Conventions ...................................... 7 Contacting Allied Telesyn ....................................8 Online Support....................................... 8 Email and Telephone Support .................................. 8 Returning Products....................................... 8 For Sales or Corporate Information ................................
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ........................................33 Appendix A Technical Specifications ....................................35 Physical Specifications .......................................35 Environmental Specifications ..................................35 Power Specifications ......................................36 Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ..........................36 Connectors ..........................................37 RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts ................................37 Appendix B Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information ........................39...
Preface This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. How This Guide is Organized This manual contains the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1, ”Product Description”, describes the features and components of the switches.
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions to highlight important information: Note Notes provide additional information. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Preface Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn Knowledge Base from the following web site: http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com.
Chapter 1 Product Description The AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 switches are unmanaged, Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switches 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 10 ”Components”...
Product Description Features AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet switches features include: 16 or 24 - 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted pair ports System and port LEDs Auto MDI/MDI-X Auto-Negotiation (IEEE 802.3u-compliant) 10/100 Mbps full or half-duplex, and 1000 Mbps full duplex Back pressure and flow control (IEEE 802.3x-compliant)
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Components Figure 1 illustrates the front panels of the AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 switches. AT-GS916 AT-GS916 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch 1000 POWER System / Port LEDS 16 - 10/100/1000Base Twisted Pair Ports AT-GS924...
System and Port LEDs Twisted Pair Ports AC Power Connector Twisted Pair The AT-GS916 Gigabit Ethernet switch features 16 twisted pair ports, and the AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet switch features 24 twisted pair ports. Ports Type of Connector The twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. (For the port pinouts, refer to ”RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts”...
LEDs The system and port LEDs on the front panel of the AT-GS916 and AT- GS924 switches display the switch and its port status information. Each port has four LEDs.
The port is operating in half-duplex mode. AC Power Both AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet switches have a single AC power supply socket on the back panel, which has an autoswitch AC Connector inputs. Refer to ”Technical Specifications” on page 35, for the input voltage range.
NIC already has a MAC address assigned to it by its manufacturer. The AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet switches can contain up to 8,000 entries on its MAC address table. 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.
1000 Mbps. They are IEEE 802.3u-compliant and use Auto-Negotiation to set the duplex mode setting for you automatically. Store and An AT-GS916 or AT-GS924 switch uses store and forward as the method for receiving and transmitting frames. When a Ethernet frame is received Forward...
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AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide A port operating in full-duplex mode uses PAUSE frames, as specified in the IEEE 802.3x standard, to stop the transmission of data from an end- node. Whenever the switch wants an end-node to stop transmitting data, it issues this frame.
Product Description Network Topologies This section illustrates two network topologies that you can create with the AT-GS916 Gigabit Ethernet switch: a power workgroup and collapsed backbone. Both types of topologies are described below. Power The topology shown in Figure 4 is commonly referred to as a power workgroup topology.
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Collapsed In the topology illustrated in Figure 5, an AT-GS916 switch connects Fast Ethernet switches that have Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. This type of Backbone topology is often referred to as a collapsed backbone topology. The...
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: ”Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 21 ”Selecting a Site for the Switch” on page 22 ”Planning the Installation” on page 23 ”Unpacking the Switch” on page 24 ”Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip” on page 25 ”Installing the Switch in a Rack”...
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch or any of its components. Refer to ”” on page 39 for translated safety statements in your language.
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.
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Planning the Installation Table 2 contains the cabling specifications for the twisted pair ports. Table 2 Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances Maximum Speed Type of Cable Operating Distance 10 Mbps Category 3 or better 100-ohm...
Installation Unpacking the Switch To unpack an AT-GS916 or an AT-GS924 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.
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip Perform the following procedure to install the power cord retaining clip on an AC powered switch: Note Install the power cord retaining clip before you install the switch in a rack.
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Installation 4. Verify that the retaining clip is in the correct position, as shown in Figure 9. 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A Figure 9. Retaining Clip Properly Installed in the Bracket...
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Installing the Switch in a Rack Perform the following procedure to install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack. If you are not installing the switch in a rack, go to the next procedure.
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Installation 5. Mount the switch in the 19-inch rack using the rackmounting screws (provided), as illustrated in Figure 12. A T -G S 9 1 10 /1 00 /1 00 0B as e- ig ab it E th er ne t S w itc h PO W...
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Cabling the Switch To connect to the ports on the AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 switches, perform the following procedure: 1. Connect the twisted pair data cables to the RJ-45 ports on the switch, as illustrated in Figure 13.
Installation Powering On the Switch To apply power to the AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 switches, perform the following procedure: 1. Position the power cord retaining clip in the UP position, as illustrated in Figure 14. 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A Figure 14 Power Cord Retaining Clip in the UP Position 2.
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AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide 3. Secure the cord by lowering the power cord retaining clip, as illustrated in Figure 16. 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A Figure 16 Securing the Power Cord with the Retaining Clip 4.
Installation Warranty Registration After installing your switch, you can register your product by completing the enclosed warranty card and sending it to Allied Telesyn.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch in the event that a problem occurs. Note If you are still unable to resolve the problem after following the instructions in this chapter, contact ATI Technical Support for assistance.
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Troubleshooting Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted pair cable: Category 3 or better for 10 Mbps operation and Category 5 and Category 5E for 100 and 1000 Mbps operation. Note A 1000Base connection can take from five to ten seconds for the link to be established.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: (W x D x H) AT-GS916 33.02 cm x 22.86 cm x 4.42 cm (13.0 in x 9.0 in x 1.74 in) AT-GS924 44.05 cm x 22.35 cm x 4.37 cm (17.34 in x 8.80 in x 1.72 in)
Technical Specifications Power Specifications Power Consumption: AT-GS916 32 watts maximum AT-GS924 50 watts maximum AC Input Electrical Ratings: AC100 - 240 VAC, 2A Frequency: 50/60 Hz Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications Safety: EN60950 (TUV), UL60950 ( ), CE EMI: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A,...
AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Connectors This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts for the AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet switches and their components. RJ-45 Twisted Figure 17 illustrates the pin layout to an RJ-45 connector and port.
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Technical Specifications Table 5 lists the RJ-45 connector pins and their signals when a 1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 5 RJ-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts Pair Signal TX and RX+ TX and RX- TX and RX+ TX and RX+ TX and RX- TX and RX- TX and RX+...
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.
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Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information 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.
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AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. Hochfrequenzstörung FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK WARNUNG: Bei Verwendung zu Hause kann dieses Produkt Funkstörungen hervorrufen. In diesem Fall müßte der Anwender angemessene Gegenmaßnahmen ergreifen.
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Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemission FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK ADVARSEL: I et hjemligt miljø kunne dette produkt forårsage radio forstyrrelse. Bliver det tilfældet, påkræves brugeren muligvis at tage tilstrækkelige foranstaltninger.
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AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. RFI Emissie FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK WAARSCHUWING: Binnenshuis kan dit product radiostoring veroorzaken, in welk geval de gebruiker verplicht kan worden om gepaste maatregelen te nemen.
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Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes: Emission d’interférences radioélectriques FCC Classe A, EN55022 Classe A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK MISE EN GARDE : dans un environnement domestique, ce produit peut provoquer des interférences radioélectriques.
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AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. Radioaaltojen häirintä FCC Luokka A, EN55022 Luokka A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK VAROITUS: Kotiolosuhteissa tämä laite voi aiheuttaa radioaaltojen häiröitä, missä tapauksessa laitteen käyttäjän on mahdollisesti ryhdyttävä tarpeellisiin toimenpiteisiin.
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Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) FCC Classe A, EN55022 Classe A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK AVVERTENZA: in ambiente domestico questo prodotto potrebbe causare radio interferenza. In questo caso potrebbe richiedersi all’utente di prendere gli adeguati provvedimenti.
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AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. RFI stråling FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK ADVARSEL: Hvis dette produktet benyttes til privat bruk, kan produktet forårsake radioforstyrrelse. Hvis dette skjer, må brukeren ta de nødvendige forholdsregler.
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Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência FCC Classe A, EN55022 Classe A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK AVISO: Num ambiente doméstico este produto pode causar interferência na radiorrecepção e, neste caso, pode ser necessário que o utente tome as medidas adequadas.
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AT-GS916 and AT-GS924 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. Emisión RFI FCC Clase A, EN55022 Clase A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK 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.
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Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. Radiostörning FCC Klass A, EN55022 Klass A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK VARNING: Denna produkt kan ge upphov till radiostörningar i hemmet, vilket kan tvinga användaren till att vidtaga erforderliga åtgärder. Immunitet EN55024 Elsäkerhet...
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