Allied Telesis AT-GS903SX User Manual

AT-GS903SX
Gigabit Switch
Installation Guide
PN 613-10842-00 Rev C
Copyright 2000 Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94086 USA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission
from Allied Telesyn International, Corp. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names,
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Allied Telesyn International Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesyn be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesyn International Corp. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement

Standards: This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal C ommunications Com mis s i on
RADIATED ENERGY Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressl y approved by the manufacturer or the FCC can void your right to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
RFI Emission EN55022 Class A ! 1 WARNING: In a domestic envi ro nment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ! 2
Immunity EN50082-1 ! 3 Electrical Safety EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 950 ! 4
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Important: Ap pendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the !, go to Appendix A for the translated safety statement in your language.
Wichtig: Anhang A enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts. Wenn Sie ! sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang A den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.
Vigtigt: Tillæg A indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet !, skal De slå op i tillæg A og finde de oversatte sikkerhedsa dva rsl er i Deres eget sprog.
Belangrijk: Appendix A bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmer kingen voor het installeren van deze apparatuur. Wanneer u de ! ziet, raadpleeg Appendix A voor vertaalde veiligheidsinstructies in uw taal.
Important: L'annexe A contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le symbole !, reportez- vous à l'annexe A pour consulter la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.
Tärkeää: Liite A sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet. Kun näet !-symbolin, katso käännettyä turvaohjetta liitteest A.
Importante: l’Appendice A contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa apparecchiatura. Il simbolo !, indica di consultare l’Appendice A per l’avviso di sicurezza nella propria lingua.
Viktig: Tillegg A inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette utstyret. Når du ser !, åpner du til Tillegg A for å finne den oversatte sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk .
Importante: O Anexo A contém advertênci as de segurança traduzidas para instalar este equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo !, leia a advertência de segurança traduzida no seu idioma no Anexo A.
Importante: El Apéndice A contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo !, vaya al Apéndice A para ver el mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma.
Obs! Bilaga A innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av denna utrustning. När du ser !, skall du gå till Bilaga A för att läsa det översatta säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk.
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Table of Contents

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement Welcome to Allied Telesyn
Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................................... vii
Documentation Conventions............................................................................vii
Contacting Allied Teleysn...............................................................................viii
For Technical Support and Services................ ........................................viii
Technical Support E-mail Addresses......................................................viii
FTP Server.................................................................................................. ix
For Sales or Corporate Information ................................................................. ix
Tell Us What You Think .............. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .....................................................ix
Chapter 1 Product Description
Features.............................................................................................................. 1
Physical Description........................................................................................... 2
LEDs ............................................................................................................ 3
MDI Button.................. ................................................................................ 4
Media Type ........................ .......................................................................... 4
AC Power Connector ................................................................................... 5
Where to Go Next ........................ ....................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Installation
Verifying Switch Package Contents .................................................................. 7
Preparing the Site .............................................................................................. 7
Installing the Switch on a Desktop ...................... .. ...........................................8
Installing the Switch on a Wall ......................................................................... 9
Installing the Switch in a Rack Mount ...........................................................10
Warranty Registration..................................................................................... 11
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
How the Switch Reports Problems.................................................................. 13
Network Cabling Problems.............................................................................. 13
Common Problems............................................................................................ 13
Link /Activity LED on Any Port is OFF...................................................14
Power LED is OFF .............. ...................................................................... 14
Calling Technical Support................................................................................ 15
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Appendix A Translated Safety and Emission Information
.......................................17
Appendix B Technical Specifications
............................................................................ 29
Physical Specifications................ .....................................................................29
Environmental Specifications.......................................................................... 29
Power Specifications.........................................................................................29
Agency Compliance...........................................................................................29
Appendix C Technical Support Fax Order
...................................................................31
Incident Summary............................................................................................ 31
Appendix D AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Feedback
.............................................33
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Welcome to Allied Telesyn

The guide provides the required information to install and configure the AT-GS903SX Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

Where to Find Web-based Guides

Allied Telesyn wants our custom ers to be well informed b y prov iding t he most up-to-date and most easily accessible way to find our guides and other technical information.
Visit our website at for related product information.
www.alliedtelesyn.com/support/lib_allproducts.htm

Documentation Conventions

Through out this guide, you will notice several conventions that you should become familiar with fi rst bef ore installing the product.
Note
A note provides a d ditional information.
Caution
A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipm ent damage or loss of data.
Warning
A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
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Contacting Allied Teleysn

There are several ways to contact Allied Telesyn technical support, online, telephone, fax or by e-mail.

Online Support

You can request technical support online by filling out the Tech-Assistant Form at

Telephone and Fax Support

www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/feedtech.htm
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Americas
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France
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E-mail Support

United States and Canada
TS1@alliedtelesyn.com
Germany
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Italy
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Japan
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United Kingdom
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Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Virgin Islands
latin_america@alliedtelesyn.com
United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland
support_europe@alliedtelesyn.com
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Returning Products

Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at one of the following location:
North America
Tel: 1-800-428-4835, select option 4 Fax: 1-503-639-3716
Latin America, the Caribbean, Virgin Islands
Tel: international code + 425-481-3852 Fax: inter national code + 425-483-9458
European Cus to m er Su pp o rt Centre
10/11 Bridgemead Close Westmead Industrial Estate Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 7YT England
Tel: +44-1793-50140 Fax: +44-1793-43109
Mexico and Puerto Rico
Tel: 1-800-424-5012, ext 3852 or
1-800-424-4284, ext 3852 Mexico only:95-800-424-5012, ext 3852 Fax: international code + 425-489-9191

FTP Server

If you know the name of a specific driver, you may connect directly to our FTP server at:
At login, enter ‘anonymous’. Enter your e-mail address for the password as requested by the server at login.
ftp://gateway.centre.com.
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For Sales or Corporate Information

Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011 Tel: 1 (425) 487-8880 Fax: 1 (425) 489-9191
Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive, Suite B Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Tel: 1 (800) 424-4284 (U S A and Canada Fax: 1 (408) 736-0100
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Tell Us What You Think

In our continuing efforts to help you get the most from Allied Telesyn, we look for new and better ways to document our products. If you have comments or suggestions on how we might improve th is or other documents, please fill out the “AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Feedback” on page 33 and return the form to us at the address or fax number provided, or you can provide feedback online by filling out the Feedback on Documentation form at
www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/feedmanu.htm
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Chapter 1

Product Description

This chapter describes the features of the AT-GS903SX Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

Features

The AT-GS903SX is an unmanaged, Gigabit Ethernet Switch that provides familiar Eth ernet tech nolo gy with high -speed access. It is a high-p erform ance switch that can be installed on the desktop, mounted on a wall, or installed in a 19-inch rack. It pres ents an affo rdabl e, ideal s olution to the bo ttlenec ks that can occur in networks where data-intensive applications and a proliferation of new users is disr upting network throu ghput. The swit ch provides the following features:
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity: one 10/100Base-TX port with an RJ-45 connector, and three 1000Base-SX ports with SC connectors
A small 1.0U high, 13-inch enclosure for desktop, wall, or 19-inch rack-mount installation
Half- or full-duplex operation and auton egotiation o n the 10/ 100Mbps port, full-duplex operation on the gigabit ports
Complies with IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, and IEEE 802.3z specifications
Store-and-forward switc h ing mode
Supports extended frame lengths up to 1536 bytes
12K MAC addresses with automatic learning and aging
Eight MB SGRAM for the data buffer of each port
LED indicators for Power, for port Link and Activity on the gigabit ports, and for Full-duplex/Collision and Link/Activity on the 10/100Mbps port
One media-dependent interface (MDI) b utton on Port 4 (10/1 00Mbps) for hub or PC connection
Internal autoranging power supply (100-120/200-240VAC)
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Physical Description

Figure 1 shows the front panel of the switch.
Figure 1
Figure 2 shows the rear view of the switch showing the AC input and fan locations.
Figure 2
Figure 3 shows the labels for the LEDs indicators for the two types of ports.
The AT-GS903SX Switch (Front)
Rear View of AT-GS903SX Switch
Figure 3
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LED Indicators Labels (Partial Front Panel)
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide
LEDs
Table 1 describes the switch LEDs. Refer to Figure 3 for the labels for the LEDs for the two types of ports.
AT-GS903SX LED Indicators
Table 1
LED Color Indicates
Power Green On The switch is powered up and ready for use.
Off The switch is powered off.
Gigabit Ethernet Port Stat us LEDs
Link Green On Link is present; port is enabled; full-duplex operation.
Off Link is not present.
Activity Green Flashing Packets are being transmitted/received on this port.
Off No activity on this port.
10/100Mbps Port Status LEDs
Ful/Col Yellow On Full-duplex mode.
Off Half-duplex mode. Yellow Flashing Two or more d evices attempted to transmit data at the same
time. (Typical under Ethernet CSMA/CD.) Link/ Yellow On 100M Link is present; port is enabled. Act Yellow Flashing 100M Packets are being transmitted/received on this port.
Green On 10M Link is present; port is enabled. Green Flashing 100M Packets are being transmitted/received on this port. Off Link is not present.
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MDI Button
The MDI provides you with the flexibilit y for using a st raight-through cab le to connect to a hub or another switch, or to any DTE such as an end station or a server. The button is associated with Port 4. Table 2 describes the MDI button positions.
MDI Positions
Table 2
Position Label Use
X
To PC
To connect a DTE to the port
Out
=
In
To Hub
To connect a hub or another switch to the port
Media Type
Table 3 describes the standard (connectors), media, and maximum distances for each port type.
Media Types and Distances
Table 3
Standard Media Type
1000Base-SX (Short Wave = 850 nm)
100Base-TX Category 5 UTP Cable (100 Mbps) 100 m (328 ft)
50/125um Multimode Fiber Single-mode: not supported
62.5/125um Multimode Fiber Single-mode: not supported
MHz/Km Rating
500 550 m (1804 ft)
160 220 m (722 ft)
Maximum Distance
10Base-T Category 3 UTP Cable (10 Mbps) 100 m (328 ft)
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