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Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................9
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................10
Where to Find Web-based Guides .......................................................................................................................................11
Contacting Allied Telesyn .....................................................................................................................................................12
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Email and Telephone Support.......................................................................................................................................12
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................12
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................12
Management Software Updates....................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................13
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Front and Back Panels .........................................................................................................................................................15
Ports .....................................................................................................................................................................................16
Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................................16
SFP Ports ......................................................................................................................................................................16
RS-232 Console Port ....................................................................................................................................................17
LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................................20
Ethernet Switching Basics ....................................................................................................................................................21
MAC Address Table ......................................................................................................................................................21
Duplex Mode .................................................................................................................................................................22
Store and Forward.........................................................................................................................................................22
Back Pressure and Flow Control...................................................................................................................................23
Network Topologies..............................................................................................................................................................24
Power Workgroup Topology ..........................................................................................................................................24
Collapsed Backbone .....................................................................................................................................................25
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................27
Reviewing Safety Precautions...................................................................................................
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Selecting a Site for the Switch..............................................................................................................................................30
Cabling .................................................................................................................................................................................31
Unpacking the Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................32
Installing the Switch on a Desktop........................................................................................................................................33
Installing a Switch in a Rack.................................................................................................................................................34
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver ................................................................................................................................37
Cabling and Powering On the Switch ...................................................................................................................................39
Connecting the Twisted Pair Cables .............................................................................................................................39
Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables ...............................................................................................................................39
Powering On the Switch ................................................................................................................................................40
Starting a Local Management Session.................................................................................................................................42
Starting a Local Management Session..........................................................................................................................42
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................45
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................47
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................47
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................47
Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................47
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications...........................................................................................................47
Connectors and Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................48
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