Allied Telesis AT-GS950/48 - Manual (Page 5)

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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
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................14
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Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................14
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................14
Management Software Updates ...........................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................17
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Front and Back Panels .........................................................................................................................................................19
Ports .....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................................20
Uplink Combo Ports ......................................................................................................................................................20
Eco-friendly Switch ...............................................................................................................................................................21
LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................................22
Power LED ....................................................................................................................................................................22
Port LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................................23
Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................................24
Ethernet Switching Basics ....................................................................................................................................................25
MAC Address Table ......................................................................................................................................................25
Duplex Mode .................................................................................................................................................................26
Store and Forward.........................................................................................................................................................26
Back Pressure and Flow Control...................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................29
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................30
Selecting a Site for the Switch..............................................................................................................................................32
Cable Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................33
Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................................33
SFP Ports ......................................................................................................................................................................33
Unpacking the Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................34
Installing the Switch on a Desktop........................................................................................................................................35
Installing the Switch on a Wall..............................................................................................................................................36
Installing the Switch in a Rack..............................................................................................................................................39
Installing an SFP Transceiver...............................................................................................................................................42
Cabling and Powering On the Switch ...................................................................................................................................44
Connecting the Twisted Pair Cables .............................................................................................................................44
Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables ...............................................................................................................................45
Powering On the Switch ................................................................................................................................................46
Starting a Management Session ..........................................................................................................................................47
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................49
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