Allied Telesis AT-GS950/48 User Manual
AT-GS950/8
AT-GS950/16
AT-GS950/24
AT-GS950/48
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch
Installation Guide
PN 613-001971 Rev. A
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
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 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 expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate
this equipment.
Industry Canada
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 Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, C-TICK,
CE
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (
CULUS
)
Laser Safety EN60825
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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that translations of the safety statement are available in the PDF
document “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com.
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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Symbol Conventions..................................... ....................................... ... ... ................................................ 11
Contacting Allied Telesis............................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1: Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................................................... 13
LEDs.................................................................................................................................................... 14
SFP Slots............................................................................................................................................. 14
Installation Options.............................................................................................................................. 14
Power Conservation ............................................................................................................................ 14
MAC Address Table ............................................................................................................................ 14
Management Software ........................................................................................................................ 15
Management Interface......................................................................................................................... 15
Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Operating Conditions.................... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ................................................... 15
Front and Back Panels............................................................................................................................... 16
Management Software............................................................................................................................... 17
Twisted Pair Ports...................................................................................................................................... 17
Combo Ports.............................................................................................................................................. 18
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
eco-friendly Button..................................................................................................................................... 21
Power Supply............................................................................................................................................. 22
Network Topologies ................................................................................................................................... 23
Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop .......................................................................................................... 23
Gigabit Ethernet Backbone.................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 2: Installation ......................................... ....................................................................... ................... 25
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 26
Selecting a Site for the Switch ................................................................................................................... 28
Cable Specifications................................................................................................................................... 29
Unpacking the Switch................................................................................................................................. 30
Installing the Switch on a Desktop............................................................................................................. 31
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack............................................................................................... 32
Installing the Switch on a Wall ................................................................................................................... 35
Installing Optional SFP Transceivers......................................................................................................... 37
Cabling the Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Powering On the Switch............................................................................................................................. 41
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 43
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 47
Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 48
Dimensions (H x W x D)................................................................................................................ 48
Weights......................................................................................................................................... 48
Environmental Specifications..... ... ....................................... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ................... 49
Power Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 49
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Contents
Certifications...............................................................................................................................................49
Connectors and Port Pinouts......................................................................................................................50
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List of Figures
Figure 1: AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Front Panels...................................................... 16
Figure 2: Back Panel........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3: Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop Topology............................................................................................................ 23
Figure 4: Gigabit Ethernet Backbone Topology ................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 5: AT-GS950/xx Packing List.................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 6: Attaching the Rubber Feet ................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 7: Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Switch................................................................................................ 33
Figure 8: Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack......................................................................................................... 34
Figure 9: Attaching the Brackets to Install the Switch on a Wall......................................... ... .............................................. 35
Figure 10: Marking the Screw Hole Locations..................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 11: Securing the Switch to the Wall.......................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 12: Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot ........................................................................................................ 37
Figure 13: Inserting the SFP................................................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 14: Plugging in the AC Power Cord.......................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 15: RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout................................................................................................................ 50
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
Table 1. Combo Ports .........................................................................................................................................................18
Table 2. System LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................20
Table 3. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs .............................................................................................................................20
Table 4. SFP Slot LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................21
Table 5. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances .....................................................................................................................29
Table 6. Product Dimensions ..............................................................................................................................................48
Table 7. Product Weights ...................................................................................................................................................48
Table 8. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................................49
Table 9. Power Consumption .............................................................................................................................................49
Table 10. Product Certifications ..........................................................................................................................................49
Table 11. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ......................................................................................................50
Table 12. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ..................................................................................................50
Table 13. RJ-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................................................51
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List of Tables
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Preface
Note
Caution
Warning
Warning
This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-GS950/8,
AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart
Switches. The overview gives a physical description of the switch
hardware and the instructions give the installation procedures.
This preface contains the following sections:
“Symbol Conventions” on page 11
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 12
Symbol Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Notes provide additional information.
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the
presence of a Class 1 laser device.
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Preface
Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links
for the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support
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Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied
Replacement Services - Submit a Return Merchandise
center to search for answers to your questions in our
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about RMAs, and contact Allied Telesis technical
experts.
number that best fits your location and customer type.
Telesis warranties and register your product online.
Authorization (RMA) request via our interactive support
center.
Documentation - View the most recent installation
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papers and data sheets for your product.
Software Updates - Download the latest software
releases for your product.
For sales or corporate contact information, go to
www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.
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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter describes the AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and
AT-GS950/48 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. The sections in the
chapter are.
❒ “Features” on page 13
❒ “Front and Back Panels” on page 16
❒ “Management Software” on page 17
❒ “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 17
❒ “Combo Ports” on page 18
❒ “LEDs” on page 20
❒ “eco-friendly Button” on page 21
❒ “Power Supply” on page 22
❒ “Network Topologies” on page 23
Features
Twisted Pair
Ports
Here are the hardware features of the AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, ATGS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Switches.
❒ 8, 16, 24 or 48 ports
❒ 10Base-TX, 100Base-T and 1000Base-T compliant
❒ IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant
❒ Auto-MDI/MDIX
❒ RJ-45 connectors
❒ 100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance
❒ IEEE 802.3x flow control in 10/100Base-TX full-duplex
operation
❒ IEEE 802.3x back pressure in 10/100Base-TX half-
duplex operation
❒ IEEE803.3z 1000Base-T flow control
❒ Support for jumbo frames up to 10KB
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Chapter 1: Overview
Note
Note
SFP Slots ❒ Two slots on the AT-GS950/8 and AT-GS950/16
LEDs ❒ Speed and link/activity LEDs for the twisted pair ports
❒ Link/activity LEDs for the SFP slots
❒ Power LED
Switches
❒ Four slots on the AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48
Switches
❒ Support 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX
transceivers
The SFP slots on each switch are paired with twisted pair ports to
form combo ports. For more information, refer to “Combo Ports” on
page 18.
Installation
Options
Power
Conservation
MAC Address
Table
SFP transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of
supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or
reseller.
❒ 19-inch equipment rack
❒ Desk or tabletop
❒ Wall
❒ eco-friendly button to turn off the port LEDs when the
system is not being monitored
❒ High-efficiency power supply
❒ Power scaling based on traffic loads on ports operating
at 1000 Mbps (Port power scaling not available at 10 or
100 Mbps)
❒ Power shutdown on unused ports
❒ 8 kilobytes
❒ Automatic learning and aging
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AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Switches Installation Guide
Note
Note
Management
Software
❒ AT-S107 Management Software for the AT-GS950/8
Switch
❒ AT-S108 Management Software for the AT-GS950/16
Switch
❒ AT-S109 Management Software for the AT-GS950/24
Switch
❒ AT-S116 Management Software for the AT-GS950/48
Switch
The management software programs come pre-installed on the
switches.
Management
Interface
❒ Web-browser interface for in-band, over-the-network
management
Dimensions ❒ AT-GS950/8 Switch(W x D x H):
280 mm (11.0 in) x 180 mm (7.1 in) x height - 44 mm
(1.7 in)
Operating
Conditions
❒ AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Switches (W x D x H):
330 mm (13.0 in) x 200 mm (7.9 in) x 44 mm (1.7 in)
❒ AT-GS950/48 Switch (W x D x H):
440 mm (17.32 in) x 250 mm (9.4 in) x 44 mm (1.7 in)
❒ Operating temperature range of 0° C to 45° C (32° F to
113° F)
❒ Operating humidity range of 5% to 90% non-
condensing
There are two versions of the AT-GS950 Switches. This manual
documents the newer version. To determine whether your switch is
a old or new version, examine the front panel for the eco-friendly
button. The button is found only on the new switches.
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Chapter 1: Overview
AT-GS950/16
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports
AT-GS950/24
SFP Slots
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports
SFP Slots
AT-GS950/16
10/100/1000Base-T
SFP Slots
Twisted Pair Ports
AT-GS950/8
Port and
System LEDs
Port and
System LEDs
eco-friendly
Button
eco-friendly
Button
Port and
System LEDs
eco-friendly
Button
eco-friendly
Button
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports
AT-GS950/48
SFP Slots
eco-friendly
Button
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports
System LED
Front and Back Panels
Figure 1 on page 16 illustrates the front panels of the AT-GS950/8,
AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet
Switches.
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Figure 1. AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48
Front Panels
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