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Copyright 2000 Allied Telesyn International, Corp. 960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94086 USA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn International, Corp. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance 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.
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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement Important: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the !, go to Appendix A for the translated safety statement in your language. Wichtig: Anhang A enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts.
Table of Contents Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ......iii Welcome to Allied Telesyn ................. vii Where to Find Web-based Guides ..............vii Documentation Conventions................vii Contacting Allied Teleysn ................viii For Technical Support and Services............viii Technical Support E-mail Addresses ............viii FTP Server....................
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Appendix B Technical Specifications ................29 Physical Specifications ..................29 Environmental Specifications ................29 Power Specifications ..................29 Agency Compliance................... 29 Appendix C Technical Support Fax Order ..............31 Incident Summary .................... 31 Appendix D AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Feedback ..........33...
Welcome to Allied Telesyn The guide provides the required information to install and configure the AT-GS903SX Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Where to Find Web-based Guides Allied Telesyn wants our customers to be well informed by providing the most up-to-date and most easily accessible way to find our guides and other technical information.
Welcome to Allied Telesyn Contacting Allied Teleysn There are several ways to contact Allied Telesyn technical support, online, telephone, fax or by e-mail. Online Support You can request technical support online by filling out the Tech-Assistant Form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/feedtech.htm. Telephone and Fax Support Americas Germany United States, Canada, Mexico,...
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Returning Products Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
If you have comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or other documents, please fill out the “AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Feedback” on page 33 and return the form to us at the address or fax number provided, or you can provide feedback online by filling out the Feedback on Documentation form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/feedmanu.htm.
Chapter 1 Product Description This chapter describes the features of the AT-GS903SX Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Features The AT-GS903SX is an unmanaged, Gigabit Ethernet Switch that provides familiar Ethernet technology with high-speed access. It is a high-performance switch that can be installed on the desktop, mounted on a wall, or installed in a 19-inch rack.
Figure 2 shows the rear view of the switch showing the AC input and fan locations. Figure 2 Rear View of AT-GS903SX Switch Figure 3 shows the labels for the LEDs indicators for the two types of ports. Figure 3 LED Indicators Labels (Partial Front Panel)
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide LEDs Table 1 describes the switch LEDs. Refer to Figure 3 for the labels for the LEDs for the two types of ports. Table 1 AT-GS903SX LED Indicators Color Indicates Power Green On The switch is powered up and ready for use.
Product Description MDI Button The MDI provides you with the flexibility for using a straight-through cable to connect to a hub or another switch, or to any DTE such as an end station or a server. The button is associated with Port 4. Table 2 describes the MDI button positions.
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide AC Power Connector The switch has a single AC power supply socket in the rear panel, which has autoranging AC voltage inputs. The input voltage range is from 100-120/200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. The power cord acts as an ON/OFF switch.
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install the AT-GS903SX on a desktop, on a wall, or into a 19-inch rack. Verifying Switch Package Contents Make sure the following items are included in your switch package. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative.
Installation If you are installing the switch on a desk, make sure it is placed on a level, secure desktop. Do not place objects on top of the switch. Do not expose the switch to moisture or water. Make sure it is in a dust-free environment. Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Installing the Switch on a Wall The switch can be installed vertically or horizontally on the wall. Warning To install the switch vertically on a wall, you must use the accessory AT-BRKT18 Wall-Mount Bracket. DO NOT USE the keyholes in the bottom of the switch chassis to mount it vertically on the wall.
Installation Installing the Switch in a Rack Mount Caution Do not use power tools to perform this installation. Remove all cables and the power cord from the switch (if previously attached). Caution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Connect the data cables and observe normal operation as indicated by the port LEDs. Refer to Table 1 on page 3 for LED information. For Port 4, set the MDI Button to the correct setting. Refer to Table 2 on page 4 for the MDI setting.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on how to detect and resolve problems with your switch. This chapter includes the following sections: How the Switch Reports Problems Network Cabling Problems Common Problems Calling Technical Support How the Switch Reports Problems The LEDs indicate problems with the ports and power.
Troubleshooting Link /Activity LED on Any Port is OFF This can indicate: A loose data cable. The device at the other end of the connection is turned OFF. The data cable is not wired correctly (straight/crossed) for the device. Perform the following steps in sequence; you need not proceed to the next step if the problem is resolved: Make sure the data cables are secure.
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Calling Technical Support When contacting Allied Telesyn for support on any of its products, provide Technical Support with the following information: Model and serial number Description of the problem Refer to page viii or visit our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com for a list of...
Appendix A Translated 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 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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AT-GS903SX Installation Guide ELECTRICAL - TYPE CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED. Power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts.
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Translated Safety and Emission Information VORSICHT Die Entlüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht versperrt sein und müssen zum Kühlen freien Zugang zur Raumluft haben. BETRIEBSTEMPERATUR: Dieses Produkt wurde für den Betrieb in einer Umgebungstemperatur von nicht mehr als 40° C entworfen. ALLE LÄNDER: Installation muß örtlichen und nationalen elektrischen Vorschriften entsprechen.
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AT-GS903SX Installation Guide BETJENINGSTEMPERATUR: Dette apparat er konstrueret til en omgivende temperatur på maksimum 40 grader C. ALLE LANDE: Installation af produktet skal ske i overensstemmelse med lokal og national lovgivning for elektriske installationer. Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen.
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Translated Safety and Emission Information Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes: Emission d’interférences radioélectriques EN55022 Classe A MISE EN GARDE : dans un environnement domestique, ce produit peut provoquer des interférences radioélectriques. Auquel cas, l’utilisateur devra prendre les mesures adéquates. Immunité...
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AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 Luokka A VAROITUS: Kotiolosuhteissa tämä laite voi aiheuttaa radioaaltojen häiröitä, missä tapauksessa laitteen käyttäjän on mahdollisesti ryhdyttävä tarpeellisiin toimenpiteisiin. Kestävyys EN50082-1 Sähköturvallisuus EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 TURVALLISUUS Tämä...
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Translated Safety and Emission Information Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) EN55022 Classe A AVVERTENZA: in ambiente domestico questo prodotto potrebbe causare radio interferenza. In questo caso potrebbe richiedersi all’utente di prendere gli adeguati provvedimenti. Immunità...
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AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. RFI stråling EN55022 Klasse A ADVARSEL: Hvis dette produktet benyttes til privat bruk, kan produktet forårsake radioforstyrrelse. Hvis dette skjer, må brukeren ta de nødvendige forholdsregler. Immunitet EN50082-1 Elektrisk sikkerhet EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 SIKKERHET Dette er et "KLASSE 1 LED PRODUKT".
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Translated Safety and Emission Information Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. Emissão de interferência de radiofrequênciaEN55022 Classe A 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-GS903SX Installation Guide Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A 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 Safety and Emission Information Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. Radiostörning EN55022 Klass A VARNING: Denna produkt kan ge upphov till radiostörningar i hemmet, vilket kan tvinga användaren till att vidtaga erforderliga åtgärder. Immunitet EN50082-1 Elsäkerhet EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 SÄKERHET Detta är en "KLASS 1 LYSDIODPRODUKT".
Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H): 341 mm x 231 mm x 43 mm (13.3 in x 9 in x 1.69 in) Weight: 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -20°...
Appendix C Technical Support Fax Order Name_________________________________________________________________ Company_____________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ City ___________________ State/Province_______________________________ Zip/Postal Code ______________ Country_______________________________ Phone _____________________________Fax _______________________________ Incident Summary Model number of Allied Telesyn product I am using __________________ Firmware release number of Allied Telesyn product _________________ Other network software products I am using (e.g., network managers) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________...
Appendix D AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Feedback Please tell us what additional information you would like to see discussed in this guide. If there are topics you would like information on that were not covered in this guide, please photocopy this page, answer the questions and fax or mail this form back to Allied Telesyn.