Chapter 1: Overview

Maximum The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet).

Distance

Power Over Ethernet

The 10/100Base-TX ports on the AT-8100S/24POE and AT-8100S/ 48POE Switches support Power over Ethernet (PoE), which is a standard whereby DC power is provided by the switch to network devices over the network twisted pair cables. The switches support PoE (IEEE 802.3af) and PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at). For background information, refer to “Power Over Ethernet” on page 41.

Cable The cable requirements of the ports are given in Table 7.

Requirements

Table 7. Twisted Pair Cable Requirements for the 10/100Base-TX Ports

 

 

10Mbps

 

 

100Mbps

 

Cable Type

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

PoE

PoE+

Non-

PoE

PoE+

 

 

PoE

PoE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

No

compliant Category 3 shielded

 

 

 

 

 

 

or unshielded cabling with 100

 

 

 

 

 

 

ohm impedance and a

 

 

 

 

 

 

frequency of 16 MHz.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

compliant Category 5 shielded

 

 

 

 

 

 

or unshielded cabling with 100

 

 

 

 

 

 

ohm impedance and a

 

 

 

 

 

 

frequency of 100 MHz.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

compliant Enhanced Category

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 (Cat 5e) shielded or

 

 

 

 

 

 

unshielded cabling with 100

 

 

 

 

 

 

ohm impedance and a

 

 

 

 

 

 

frequency of 100 MHz.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

compliant Category 6 or 6a

 

 

 

 

 

 

shielded cabling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port Pinouts Refer to Table 26 on page 111 for the port pinouts of the 10/100Base-TX twisted pair ports.

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AT-8100S/48POE, AT-8100S/48, AT-8100L/8, AT-8100L/8POE-E, AT-8100L/8POE specifications

Allied Telesis is renowned for its range of high-performance networking solutions, and the AT-8100 series exemplifies their commitment to innovation in the network switch market. Designed for small to medium-sized businesses, the AT-8100L and AT-8100S series includes several versatile models: AT-8100L/8POE, AT-8100L/8POE-E, AT-8100L/8, AT-8100S/48, and AT-8100S/48POE. These products combine advanced features with user-friendly management tools, making them ideal for various applications.

One of the standout features of the AT-8100 series is its Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, particularly in models like the AT-8100L/8POE and AT-8100S/48POE. These switches can deliver power to connected devices, such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones, over the same cabling that carries data. This simplifies installations and can reduce infrastructure costs, as there’s no need for additional power sources for each device.

The AT-8100L/8POE and AT-8100L/8POE-E are equipped with 8 Ethernet ports, with the PoE models supporting up to 15.4W per port on the standard. The AT-8100S/48 boasts an impressive 48 ports, making it suitable for high-density environments. All units in the series are designed to handle Layer 2 networking protocols, ensuring reliable and swift data transfer within local area networks.

Management features are robust and user-friendly. The switches support both web-based and command-line interface management, allowing network administrators to tailor their control methods according to preference and familiarity. The AT-8100 series includes features such as VLAN support, quality of service (QoS) settings for traffic prioritization, and link aggregation for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

Security is a critical aspect of modern networking, and Allied Telesis addresses this with features like port security and DHCP snooping. These functionalities help prevent unauthorized access and protect the network from various types of attacks.

In summary, the Allied Telesis AT-8100 series switches, including the AT-8100L/8POE, AT-8100L/8POE-E, AT-8100L/8, AT-8100S/48, and AT-8100S/48POE, provide a blend of PoE capabilities, robust management features, and solid performance. Their reliability and ease of use make them an excellent choice for businesses looking to enhance their network infrastructure. As organizations increasingly rely on connected devices, the AT-8100 series equips them with the necessary tools to build efficient and secure networks.
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