Allied Telesis AT-GS950/16-10 Switch User Manual


 
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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
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................14
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................14
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................14
Management Software Updates....................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Front and Back Panels .........................................................................................................................................................17
Ports .....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................................18
Uplink Combo Ports ......................................................................................................................................................18
RS-232 Console Port ....................................................................................................................................................18
LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................................19
Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................................21
Network Topologies..............................................................................................................................................................22
Power Workgroup Topology..........................................................................................................................................22
Collapsed Backbone .....................................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................25
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................26
Selecting a Site for the Switch..............................................................................................................................................28
Cable Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................29
Unpacking the Switch...........................................................................................................................................................30
Installing the Switch on a Desktop.............................................................................................
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Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack..........................................................................................................................32
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver ................................................................................................................................34
Cabling the Switch................................................................................................................................................................37
Powering On the Switch .......................................................................................................................................................38
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................39
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................41
Physical Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................41
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................41
Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................41
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications...........................................................................................................42
Connectors and Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................42
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