Allied Telesis AT-GS900/16 manual Contents

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Contents

Preface

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document

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Where to Find Web-based Guides

13

Contacting Allied Telesis

14

Online Support

14

Email and Telephone Support

14

Returning Products

14

Sales or Corporate Information

14

Warranty

14

Management Software Updates

14

Chapter 1: Product Description

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Features

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Components

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Hardware Feature Description

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Twisted Pair Ports

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eco-friendly Switch

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LEDs

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AC Power Connector

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Ethernet Switching Basics

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MAC Address Table

23

Duplex Mode

23

Store and Forward

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Backpressure and Flow Control

24

Chapter 2: Installation

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Reviewing Safety Precautions

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Selecting a Site for the Switch

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Planning the Installation

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Unpacking the Switch

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Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop

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Installing the Switch on a Wall

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Installing the Switch in a Rack

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications

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Physical Specifications

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Environmental Specifications

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Power Specifications

42

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

43

Compliance Standards

43

RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors

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Contents Installation Guide Copyright 2010 Allied Telesis, Inc Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards Translated Safety Statements Contents Contents Figures Figures Tables List of Tables Preface Symbol Meaning Description Safety Symbols Used in this DocumentWhere to Find Web-based Guides Contacting Allied Telesis Management Software UpdatesPage Chapter Product DescriptionFeatures AT-GS900/16 ComponentsTwisted Pair Ports Hardware Feature DescriptionMaximum Distance Action Results Eco-friendly SwitchState Description AC Power ConnectorMAC Address Table Duplex Mode Ethernet Switching BasicsStore Forward Page Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Installation Selecting a Site for the Switch Speed Type of Cable Maximum Planning the InstallationUnpacking the Switch Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop 100 Attaching the brackets to the sides of the switch Installing the Switch on a Wall1925 Installation Attaching Rack Mounting Brackets Installing the Switch in a Rack1921 Page Installation Troubleshooting Physical Specifications Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Power SpecificationsCompliance Standards Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions CertificationsPin Signal RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port ConnectorsPin Pair Signal