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Table of Contents
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement .......................iii
Welcome to Allied Telesyn ..........................................................................vii
Purpose of This Guide ...................................................................................... vii
Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................................... vii
Document Conventions ...................................................................................viii
Contacting Allied Telesyn ...............................................................................viii
Online Support .........................................................................................viii
Telephone and Fax Support.....................................................................viii
E-mail Support ........................................................................................... ix
Returning Products ........................................................................................... ix
FTP Server.......................................................................................................... x
For Sales or Corporate Information .................................................................. x
Tell Us What You Think .................................................................................... x
Chapter 1
AT-8124XL Fast Ethernet Switch ................................................................ 1
Front Panel Components ................................................................................... 2
10BaseT/100BaseTX Ports.......................................................................... 2
Port 24 and the Uplink Button................................................................... 2
Switch LEDs ................................................................................................ 3
Rear Panel Components..................................................................................... 4
AC Power Receptacle................................................................................... 4
RS232 Console Port..................................................................................... 4
AT-S30 Management Software.......................................................................... 5
Network Topologies ............................................................................................ 6
Standalone Configuration........................................................................... 6
Chapter 2
Installing the Switch...................................................................................... 9
Verifying the Package Contents ...................................................................... 10
Reviewing Safety Guidelines ........................................................................... 11
Selecting a Site for the Switch......................................................................... 12
Reviewing Cabling Requirements ................................................................... 12
Installing the Switch On a Table..................................................................... 13
Installing the Switch in a Rack ....................................................................... 14
Installing the Switch on a Wall ....................................................................... 15