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Page 1: Installation Guide
AT-GS908M AT-GS916M AT-GS924M Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide 613-001986 Rev A... - Page 2 Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.
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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 posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ....................................11 Symbol Conventions ..........................12 Contacting Allied Telesis..........................13 Chapter 1: Overview ............................15 Features ..............................16 Twisted-Pair Ports ..........................16 SFP Slots............................. 16 LEDs..............................17 Installation Options ..........................17 MAC Address Table ..........................17 Front and Back Panels..........................18 Management Software .......................... - Page 6 Contents...
- Page 7 Figures Figure 1: AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Front Panels ................. 18 Figure 2: AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Back Panels.................. 19 Figure 3: STATUS LEDs..............................23 Figure 4: MODE LEDs ................................. 25 Figure 5: Port LEDs ................................25 Figure 6: SFP Slot LEDs ..............................26 Figure 7: Shipping Package Contents ..........................
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- Page 9 Tables Table 1. Combo Ports .................................22 Table 2. POWER LED Functional Description ........................23 Table 3. FAULT LED Functional Description ........................24 Table 4. STANDBY LED Functional Description ........................24 Table 5. MODE LED Functional Descriptions ........................25 Table 6. Port LED Functional Descriptions .........................26 Table 7.
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Page 11: Preface
Preface This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-GS908M, AT- GS916M, and AT-GS924M Gigabit Ethernet Switches. This preface contains the following sections: “Symbol Conventions” on page 12 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13 ... -
Page 12: Symbol Conventions
Symbol 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 13: Contacting Allied Telesis
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page: 24/7 Online Support —... -
Page 15: Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides descriptions of the AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches and contains the following sections: “Features” on page 16 “Front and Back Panels” on page 18 “Management Software” on page 20 ... -
Page 16: Features
SFP Slots All three switches support both 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX transceivers. The switches support slots for SFPs as follows: One SFP slot on the AT-GS908M switch Two SFP slots on the AT-GS916M switch Four SFP slots on the AT-GS924M switch ... -
Page 17: Leds
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide LEDs The following lists the switch LEDs: Power LED; refer to “POWER LED” on page 23. Fault LED; refer to “FAULT LED” on page 24. Standby LED; refer to“STANDBY LED” on page 24. -
Page 18: Front And Back Panels
Chapter 1: Overview Front and Back Panels Figure 1 illustrates the front panels of the AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Gigabit Ethernet Switches. AT-GS908M Mode SFP LED LEDs Reset Button Mode SFP Slot Port LEDs 10/100/1000Base-T Status LEDs Button Twisted-Pair Ports... -
Page 19: Figure 2: At-Gs908M, At-Gs916M, And At-Gs924M Back Panels
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Figure 2 illustrates the back panels of the AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M switches. AT-GS908M AC Input AT-GS916M AC Input AT-GS924M AC Input Figure 2. AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Back Panels... -
Page 20: Management Software
Chapter 1: Overview Management Software The switches are shipped with the ATPro management software pre- installed. The software provides a web-browser interface for in-band, over- the-network management. In the unlikely event that the management software becomes corrupted or damaged on the switch, you can download the software from the Allied Telesis corporate web site and reinstall it on the switch. -
Page 21: Twisted-Pair Ports
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Twisted-Pair Ports The AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches feature 8, 16, and 24 twisted-pair ports, respectively. All ports are 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-TX compliant. You can set the port speeds and duplex modes either automatically with IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation or manually with the management software. -
Page 22: Combo Ports
Chapter 1: Overview Combo Ports The AT-GS916M Switch has two combo ports, and the AT-GS924M Switch has four combo ports. Each combo port consists of one 10/100/ 1000Base-T twisted-pair port and one slot for an optional 100Base-FX or 1000Base-SX/LX SFP transceiver. The twisted-pair ports are identified with the letter “R”... -
Page 23: Leds
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide LEDs There are four types of LEDs on the AT-GS900M Series switches: “STATUS LEDs” “MODE LEDs” on page 24 “Port LEDs” on page 25 “SFP Slot LEDs” on page 26 ... -
Page 24: Mode Leds
Chapter 1: Overview FAULT LED The FAULT LED reports any conditions on the switch that are not normal. Table 3 describes the states of the FAULT LED. Table 3. FAULT LED Functional Description State Description Normal switch operation. Steady Abnormal system operation. Flashing One of following: Firmware downloading and being... -
Page 25: Port Leds
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide MODE LEDs Mode Button Figure 4. MODE LEDs Table 5 describes the MODE LEDs for the AT-GS900M Series switches. Table 5. MODE LED Functional Descriptions State Description Steady SPEED is the selected mode. Ports display Green SPEED status. -
Page 26: Sfp Slot Leds
Chapter 1: Overview Table 6. Port LED Functional Descriptions State Description The port has not established a link with a network device. The port has established a link with a Link/Activity network device. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving Green network packets. -
Page 27: Table 7. Sfp Slot Led Functional Descriptions
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Table 7. SFP Slot LED Functional Descriptions State Description The port has not established a link with a network device. The port has established a link with a Link/Activity network device. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving Green network packets. -
Page 28: Reset Button
Chapter 1: Overview Reset Button Pressing the Reset button resets your switch. The Reset button is located next to the STATUS LEDs. See Figure 3 on page 23. This initiates a system reboot of the switch and reloads the current configuration file. -
Page 29: Mode Button
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Mode Button Use the Mode button to select whether the Port LEDs display the Link Activity or speed and duplex status. The Mode button is located next to the MODE LEDs. See Figure 4 on... -
Page 30: Power Supply
Chapter 1: Overview Power Supply Each 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. A power cord is supplied with the switch. -
Page 31: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 32 “Selecting a Site for the Switch” on page 35 “Cable Specifications” on page 36 “Unpacking the Switch” on page 37 “Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip” on page 39 ... -
Page 32: Reviewing Safety Precautions
indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/ support. Warning To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user- serviceable parts inside. - Page 33 AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Caution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling. Warning Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 50° C.
- Page 34 Chapter 2: Installation Warning Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits (for example, use of power strips). ...
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Page 35: Selecting A Site For The Switch
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches 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, verify that the rack is safely secured and 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 36: Cable Specifications
Chapter 2: Installation Cable Specifications Table 8 contains the cable specifications for the twisted-pair ports. Table 8. Twisted-Pair Cabling and Distances Maximum Speed Type of Cable Operating Distance 10 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant 100 m (328 ft) Category 3 or better shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz. -
Page 37: Unpacking The Switch
3. In addition to the switch, verify that the shipping container includes the following items shown in Figure 7 on page 38. Note For the AT-GS908M, rack mounting equipment (brackets and screws) is not included in the shipping package and must be purchased separately. Its rack mounting kit model number is AT-... -
Page 38: Figure 7: Shipping Package Contents
Chapter 2: Installation AT-GS916M brackets Two equipment rack brackets (not included in AT- GS908M package) AT-GS924M brackets Four or six bracket screws (not included in AT- GS908M package) AT-GS916M: 4 each AT-GS924M: 6 each Retaining clip Management cable Four rubber feet (pre-installed) (for desktop installation) One regional AC... -
Page 39: Installing The Power Cord Retaining Clip
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip Perform the following procedure to install the power cord retaining clip on the AT-GS900M switch: 1. Locate the power cord retaining clip, as shown in Figure 8. -
Page 40: Installing The Switch On A Desktop Or Table
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Switch on a Desktop or Table You may install the switches on a desktop or table, or in a standard 19- inch equipment rack. To install the switch in a rack, see “Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack” on page 41. To place the switch on a desktop or table, perform the following procedure: 1. -
Page 41: Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Note The AT-GS916M and AT-GS924M rack mounting hardware is included in the shipping package. However, the AT-GS908M rack mounting equipment must be purchased separately. The rack mounting kit model number is AT-RKMT-J05. To install the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, perform the following procedure: 1. -
Page 42: Figure 11: Mounting The Switch In An Equipment Rack
Chapter 2: Installation 3. Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using four equipment rack screws (not provided with the switch). See Figure 11. Figure 11. Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack 4. Go to “Installing SFP Transceivers” on page 43 or skip to “Cabling the Switch”... -
Page 43: Installing Sfp Transceivers
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Installing SFP Transceivers 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. However, you should always remove the cables before removing the transceiver. -
Page 44: Figure 13: Inserting The Sfp
Chapter 2: Installation 4. Slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place. See Figure 13. Figure 13. Inserting the SFP 5. Verify that the handle on the transceiver is in the upright position, as shown in Figure 14. This secures the transceiver and prevents it from being dislodged from the slot. - Page 45 AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide 7. Go to “Cabling the Switch” on page 46.
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Page 46: Cabling The Switch
Chapter 2: Installation Cabling the Switch Observe the following guidelines when connecting twisted-pair and fiber- optic cables to the ports on the switch: The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port on the switch. The tab on the connector should lock the connector into place. -
Page 47: Powering On The Switch
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Powering On the Switch To power on the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Lift up the retaining clip and insert the power cord into the AC power connector on the back of the switch, as shown in Figure 15. - Page 48 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Verify that the POWER LED is green. If the LED is OFF, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting” on page 49. The switch is now powered on and ready for network operations. For information on how to manage the switch, see the AT-GS900M Series CLI or Web Management Software User’s Guide.
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Page 49: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch if a problem occurs. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Problem 1: The POWER LED on the front of the switch is off. Solutions: The unit is not receiving power. Try the following: Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the power ... - Page 50 Chapter 3: 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 may require 5 to 10 seconds to establish a link.
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Page 51: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Physical Specifications Dimensions Table 9. Chassis Dimensions Model W x D x H mm (in) AT-GS908M 263 mm x 179 mm x 38 mm (10.35 in x 7.0 in x 1.5 in) AT-GS916M 341 mm x 210 mm x 44 mm (13.4 in x 8.3 in x 1.7 in) -
Page 52: Environmental Specifications
5% to 95% non-condensing Operating Altitude Range Up to 2,000 m (6,562 ft) Power Specifications Input Supply Voltage - 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz Table 12. Power Specifications AT-GS908M 12 W AT-GS916M 22 W AT-GS924M 30 W Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications Table 13. -
Page 53: Connectors And Port Pinouts
AT-GS908M, AT-GS916M, and AT-GS924M Switches Installation Guide Connectors and Port Pinouts This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts. Figure 16 illustrates the pin layout for an RJ-45 connector and port. Figure 16. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 14 lists the RJ-45 pin signals when a twisted-pair port is operating in the MDI configuration. -
Page 54: Table 16. Rj-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 16 lists the RJ-45 connector pins and their signals when a 1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 16. 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-...