Allied Telesis AT-GS950/8POE manual Contents

Contents

Preface	11
Product Documentation	12
Starting a Management Session	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
Introduction	18
Features	18
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports	20
Connector Type	20
Speed	20
Duplex Mode	20
Maximum Distance	20
Cable Type	21
Auto-MDI/MDI-X	21
Port Pinouts	21
Power over Ethernet	22
Power Budgeting	23
Implementation	23
Redundant Twisted Pair Ports	24
SFP Transceiver Slots	25
LEDs	26
PoE LEDs	26
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Port LEDs	27
SFP LEDs	27
System LED	28
Power Supply	29
Network Topologies	30
Power Workgroup Topology	30
Collapsed Backbone	30
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware	33
Reviewing Safety Precautions	34
Selecting a Site for the Switch	36
Unpacking a Switch	37
Installing the Switch on a Desktop	38
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack	39

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