Allied Telesis AT-8126XL - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................................................Preface-i
Purpose of This Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................Preface-i
How This Guide is Organized ..............................................................................................................................................................Preface-i
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................................Preface-ii
Where to Find Related Guides ..........................................................................................................................................................Preface-iii
Chapter 1
Hardware Description ...................................................................................................................................................................................1-1
The Base Switch Models ..................................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Network Management Features ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Switching Modes ................................................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Physical Description ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1-6
Port LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
RS232 Connector ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Reset Button................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-7
System LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-8
AC Power Connector ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-8
The Media Dependent Adapters (MDAs) .................................................................................................................................................. 1-9
Where to Go Next .............................................................................................................................................................................................1-11
Chapter 2
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Verifying Your Switch Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Preparing the Site ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2-3
Installing the Switch on the Desktop .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Switch in the Rack ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Installing the Media Dependent Adapters (MDAs) ................................................................................................................................2-7
MDA Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-7
MDA Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Setting Up The Terminal for Local Management Using Omega .....................................................................................................2-10
Connecting Devices to the Switch .............................................................................................................................................................2-11
Where to Go Next .............................................................................................................................................................................................2-12