Allied Telesis AT-GS900/8 - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ..................................................................................................... 12
Where to Find Web-based Product Documentation................................................................................... 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