Allied Telesis AT-GS950/16-10 User Manual

613-000190 Rev. BGigabit Ethernet Smart SwitchesAT-GS950/16AT-GS950/24Installation Guide

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11PrefaceThis guide contains installation instructions for the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches. This preface contains the

Preface12Safety Symbols Used in this DocumentThis document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.Table 1. Safety SymbolsSymbol Meaning Descriptio

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide13Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all

Preface14Contacting Allied TelesisThis section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate inform

15Chapter 1OverviewThis chapter describes the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. The sections in the chapter are.  “Featu

Chapter 1: Overview16FeaturesThe features of the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switches include: LEDs for unit and port status 16 or

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide17Front and Back PanelsFigure 1 illustrates the front panels of the AT-G

Chapter 1: Overview18PortsThe AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches feature 16 or 24 twisted pair ports and two slots for opti

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide19LEDs The LEDs shown in Figure 3 display system and port status informa

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Chapter 1: Overview20Table 4 describes the LEDs for the SFP ports.LINK/ACT Off The port has not established a link with an end node.Blinking GreenThe

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide21Power SupplyThe switches have an internal power supply with a single A

Chapter 1: Overview22Network TopologiesThis section illustrates two network topologies of the AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Swi

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide23CollapsedBackboneIn the topology illustrated in Figure 5 the AT-GS950/

Chapter 1: Overview24

25Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 26 “Selecting a Site for the Switch” on

Chapter 2: Installation26Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the chassis or any of

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide27Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection o

Chapter 2: Installation28Selecting a Site for the SwitchObserve the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch: If you plan to insta

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide29Cable SpecificationsTable 5 contains the cable specifications for the

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsThis product meets the following standards.RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-

Chapter 2: Installation30Unpacking the SwitchTo unpack the switch, perform the following procedure:1. Remove all components from the shipping package.

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide31Installing the Switch on a DesktopYou can install the AT-GS950/16 and

Chapter 2: Installation32Installing the Switch in an Equipment RackTo install the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, perform the following p

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide334. Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the fou

Chapter 2: Installation34Installing an Optional SFP TransceiverThe AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches have two slots for opti

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide354. Slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place.

Chapter 2: Installation36NoteUnnecessary removal and insertion of an SFP can lead to premature failure. For information on the cable specifications of

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide37Cabling the SwitchObserve the following guidelines when connecting twi

Chapter 2: Installation38Powering On the SwitchTo power on the switch, perform the following procedure:1. Plug the power cord into the AC power connec

39Chapter 3TroubleshootingThis chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch if a problem occurs.NoteFor further assistance, please c

4Translated Safety StatementsImportant: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated S

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting40

41Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsDimensions: AT-GS950/16 330 mm x 230.7 mm x 43.2 mm(12.99 in x 9.08 in x 1.7 in)AT-GS950/24

Appendix A: Technical Specifications42Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions CertificationsEMI/RFI: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, CISPR Class AImmunity:

AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switches Installation Guide43Table 7 lists the RJ-45 port pin signals when a twisted pair port is o

Appendix A: Technical Specifications44

5Preface ...

Contents6

7Figure 1. AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Front Panels ...

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9Table 1. Safety Symbols ..............................