Preface

Contacting Allied Telesis

Online Support

Email and

Telephone

Support

Warranty

Returning

Products

Sales or

Corporate

Information

Management Software Updates

This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate information.

You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.

For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. Select your country from the list displayed on the website. then select the appropriate menu tab.

For hardware warranty information, refer to the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty.

Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.

To obtain an RMA number, contact the Allied Telesis Technical Support group at our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/rma. Select your country from the list displayed on the website. Then select the appropriate menu tab.

You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact information for your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.

New releases of management software for our managed products are available from either of the following Internet sites:

ˆAllied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software

ˆAllied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com

If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” for the user name and your email address for the password.

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Allied Telesis AT-2916LX10/LC-901, AT-2916SX, AT-2931SX, AT-2972T/2 Contacting Allied Telesis, Management Software Updates

AT-2916LX10/LC-901, AT-2972SX, AT-2972SX/2, AT-2972LX10/LC-901, AT-2916SX specifications

The Allied Telesis AT-2972T/2 is a highly capable 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable performance and advanced management features for small to medium-sized businesses. This switch is built on a robust technology platform, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their network infrastructure while ensuring scalability and flexibility.

One of the main features of the AT-2972T/2 is its support for 24 ports, allowing for extensive connectivity in a compact footprint. This makes it suitable for environments where space is limited but connectivity demands are high. With auto-negotiation on all ports, the switch automatically detects the best speed and duplex mode, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration into existing networks.

The AT-2972T/2 incorporates advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities, enabling efficient handling of data traffic. Its ability to support VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) tagging allows for network segmentation, improving performance and security. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations that require different departments or teams to maintain their network traffic separately.

Quality of Service (QoS) is another significant aspect of the AT-2972T/2. The switch provides multiple traffic prioritization levels, ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth to function effectively. This is essential in maintaining the performance of real-time applications such as VoIP and video conferencing, which are increasingly crucial in today’s business environment.

The built-in diagnostics features of the AT-2972T/2 enhance its reliability and ease of management. With capabilities such as loop detection and port mirroring, network administrators can quickly troubleshoot issues and monitor traffic flow to ensure a stable network.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) support is available in some configurations of the AT-2972T/2, allowing the switch to deliver power to connected devices such as IP cameras and wireless access points. This capability simplifies installations and reduces the need for additional power sources, streamlining the deployment of network devices.

Furthermore, the switch is designed with energy efficiency in mind, adhering to environmental standards that help organizations reduce their carbon footprint while cutting energy costs.

In summary, the Allied Telesis AT-2972T/2 stands out as a versatile and robust Fast Ethernet switch, equipped with essential features like VLAN support, QoS, PoE, and advanced diagnostics. Its combination of performance, management capabilities, and energy efficiency makes it an excellent choice for businesses aiming to build a reliable and future-proof network infrastructure.