Contents

Preface

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document

8

Where to Find Web-based Guides

9

Contacting Allied Telesis

10

Online Support

10

Email and Telephone Support

10

Returning Products

10

For Sales or Corporate Information

10

Warranty

10

Management Software Updates

11

Chapter 1: Product Description

12

Features

13

Standards

13

Components

14

Hardware Feature Description

15

Twisted Pair Ports

15

LEDs

16

AC Power Connector

17

Ethernet Switching Basics

18

MAC Address Table

18

Duplex Mode

19

Store and Forward

19

Backpressure and Flow Control

19

Network Topologies

20

Power Workgroup Topology

20

Collapsed Backbone

21

Chapter 2: Installation

22

Reviewing Safety Precautions

23

Selecting a Site for the Switch

24

Planning the Installation

25

Unpacking the Switch

26

Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop

27

Installing the Switch on a Wall

29

Installing the Switch in a Rack

32

Cabling the Switch

35

Powering On the Switch

36

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

37

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

38

Physical Specifications

38

Environmental Specifications

38

Power Specifications

38

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

39

Compliance Standards

39

RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors

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