Allied Telesis 8000/8POE manual Contents

Contents

Preface	11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document	12
Where to Find Web-based Guides	13
Contacting Allied Telesis	14
Online Support	14
Email and Telephone Support	14
Returning Products	14
For Sales or Corporate Information	14
Warranty	14
Management Software Updates	14
Chapter 1: Overview	15
Features	16
Front and Back Panels	17
Ports	18
Twisted Pair Ports	18
10/100/1000 RJ-45 Uplink Port	19
SFP Port	19
RS-232 Console Port	19
LEDs	20
Power Supply	22
Power over Ethernet	23
Power Budgeting	24
Implementation	24
Ethernet Switching Basics	26
MAC Address Table	26
Duplex Mode	27
Store and Forward	27
Back Pressure and Flow Control	28
Network Topologies	29
Power Workgroup Topology	29
Collapsed Backbone	30
Chapter 2: Installation	31
Reviewing Safety Precautions	32
Selecting a Site for the Switch	34
Cabling	35
Unpacking the Switch	36
Installing the Switch on a Desktop	37
Installing the Switch in a Rack	38
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver	41
Cabling and Powering On the Switch	43
Connecting the Twisted Pair Cables	43
Connecting the Fiber Optic Cables	44
Powering On the Switch	44
Starting a Management Session	46
Establishing a Local Connection to use the Menus Interface	46
Establishing a Remote Connection to Use the Web Browser Interface	48
Warranty Registration	50
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting	51

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