Allied Telesis AT-GS924GB - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................vii
How This Guide is Organized ........................................................................................................................................................................... vii
Document Conventions ...................................................................................................................................................................................viii
Where to Find Current Product Documentation ....................................................................................................................................... ix
Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support .............................................................................................................................................. x
Online Support ............................................................................................................................................................................................... x
Telephone Support....................................................................................................................................................................................... x
Management Software Updates ..................................................................................................................................................................... xi
For Sales or Corporate Information ...............................................................................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Product Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Components ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Hardware Feature Description .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Twisted Pair Ports .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Expansion Slots ......................................................................................................................... 5
LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
AC Power Connector.................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
A Few Ethernet Switching Basics ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MAC Address Table....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Duplex Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Store and Forward......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Backpressure and Flow Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Network Topologies ............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Power Workgroup Topology................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Collapsed Backbone ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Reviewing Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................14
Selecting a Site for the Switch .........................................................................................................................................................................15
Planning the Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Unpacking the Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Installing the Switch in a Rack .........................................................................................................................................................................18
Attaching the Rubber Feet ...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Installing an Optional GBIC Module ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Cabling and Powering ON the Switch ..........................................................................................................................................................21
Warranty Registration .........................................................................................................................................................................................25