Contents
Preface | 11 |
Safety Symbols Used in this Document | 12 |
Where to Find | 13 |
Contacting Allied Telesis | 14 |
Online Support | 14 |
Email and Telephone Support | 14 |
Warranty | 14 |
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Returning Products | 14 |
Sales or Corporate Information | 14 |
Management Software Updates | 15 |
Chapter 1: Overview | 17 |
Features | 18 |
Front and Back Panels | 19 |
Ports | 20 |
Twisted Pair Ports | 20 |
Uplink Combo Ports | 20 |
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LEDs | 22 |
Power LED | 22 |
Port LEDs | 23 |
Power Supply | 24 |
Ethernet Switching Basics | 25 |
MAC Address Table | 25 |
Duplex Mode | 26 |
Store and Forward | 26 |
Back Pressure and Flow Control | 26 |
Chapter 2: Installation | 29 |
Reviewing Safety Precautions | 30 |
Selecting a Site for the Switch | 32 |
Cable Specifications | 33 |
Twisted Pair Ports | 33 |
SFP Ports | 33 |
Unpacking the Switch | 34 |
Installing the Switch on a Desktop | 35 |
Installing the Switch on a Wall | 36 |
Installing the Switch in a Rack | 39 |
Installing an SFP Transceiver | 42 |
Cabling and Powering On the Switch | 44 |
Connecting the Twisted Pair Cables | 44 |
Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables | 45 |
Powering On the Switch | 46 |
Starting a Management Session | 47 |
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting | 49 |
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