Contents

Preface	13
Safety Symbols Used in this Document	14
Where to Find Web-based Guides	15
Contacting Allied Telesis	16
Online Support	16
Email and Telephone Support	16
Warranty	16
Returning Products	16
Sales or Corporate Information	16
Management Software Updates	16
Chapter 1: Overview	17
AT-CV5000 Overview	18
Managed AT-CV5000	18
Unmanaged AT-CV5000	18
System Description	19
Hardware Features	19
Software Features	19
Front and Rear Panel Components	20
LED Interface Card	21
RS-232 Terminal Port	21
Interface Card LEDs	22
RESET LINE/EXP Button	23
AT-CV5M01 Management Card	24
RS-232 Terminal Port	24
10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port	25
CPU RESET Button	26
LEDs	26
Converteon™ Line Cards	28
Link Test	28
MissingLink™	28
Smart MissingLink	29
OAM	29
Line Card Port Descriptions	29
Blank Slot Covers	30
Power Supplies	31
Fan Modules	32
Management Connections	33
A Few Basics about Media Converters	34
MAC Address Table	34
Duplex Mode	34
Store-and-Forward	35
Pass-through	35
Network Topologies	36
Standalone Topology	36
Back-to-Back Topology	36
Chapter 2: Installation	39
Reviewing Safety Precautions	40
Selecting a Site for the Chassis	44

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