Allied Telesis AT-FS708 - Manual (Page 5)

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Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Symbols Used in this Document..................................................................................................................................7
Where to Find Web-based Guides .........................................................................................................................................8
Contacting Allied Telesis ........................................................................................................................................................9
Online Support ................................................................................................................................................................9
Email and Telephone Support.........................................................................................................................................9
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Returning Products..........................................................................................................................................................9
Sales or Corporate Information .......................................................................................................................................9
Management Software Updates ......................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Product Description ........................................................................................................................................10
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Key Features .................................................................................................................................................................12
Hardware Feature Description..............................................................................................................................................13
10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Ports ...............................................................................................................................13
System and Port LEDs ..................................................................................................................................................14
ECOFriendly Push Button .............................................................................................................................................15
AC Power Connector.....................................................................................................................................................15
A Few Ethernet Switching Basics .........................................................................................................................................16
MAC Address Table ......................................................................................................................................................16
Duplex Mode .................................................................................................................................................................17
Store and Forward.........................................................................................................................................................17
Backpressure and Flow Control ....................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................19
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................20
Selecting a Site for the Switch..............................................................................................................................................22
Planning the Installation .......................................................................................................................................................23
Unpacking the Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................24
Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop..........................................................................................................................25
Wall-Mounting the Switch .....................................................................................................................................................26
Installing the Switch in a Rack..............................................................................................................................................28
Cabling the Switch................................................................................................................................................................30
Powering On the Switch .......................................................................................................................................................31
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................32
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................33
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................33
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................33
Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................33
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications...........................................................................................................34
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors ....................................................................................................................................35
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