Allied Telesis AT-GS900/16 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: Product Description ...................................................................................................................... 16
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Components............................................................................................................................................... 18
Hardware Feature Description ................................................................................................................... 19
Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................................................... 19
eco-friendly Switch .............................................................................................................................. 21
LEDs.................................................................................................................................................... 21
AC Power Connector........................................................................................................................... 22
Ethernet Switching Basics.......................................................................................................................... 23
MAC Address Table ............................................................................................................................ 23
Duplex Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Store and Forward............................................................................................................................... 24
Backpressure and Flow Control .......................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 27
Selecting a Site for the Switch ................................................................................................................... 29
Planning the Installation............................................................................................................................. 30
Unpacking the Switch................................................................................................................................. 31
Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop............................................................................................... 32
Installing the Switch on a Wall ................................................................................................................... 34
Installing the Switch in a Rack ................................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 41
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 42
Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 42
Environmental Specifications..................................................................................................................... 42
Power Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 42
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications................................................................................ 43
Compliance Standards............................................................................................................................... 43
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors.......................................................................................................... 44
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