Page 3 - Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards; This product meets the following standards.; which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
3 Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. RFI Emissions FCC Class A CISPR 22 Class AEN55022 Class A: 2006+A1:2007 version Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety UL – USA (UL60950-1)LVD (EN60950-1, 2nd edition)CSA or cUL – CanadaC-Tick – AustraliaCE Mark U.S....
Page 4 - Translated Safety Statements; The
4 Translated Safety Statements Important: The symbol indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”. This is posted on the Allied Telesis website at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/ . Refer to “Where to Find Web...
Page 5 - Contents
5 Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document ................................................................................................
Page 7 - Figures
7 Figure 1. Front Panels ......................................................................................................................................................... 18Figure 2. Back Panels ....................................................................................................
Page 9 - Tables
9 Tables Table 1. Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................... 12Table 2. eco-friendly Switch Functions ...............................................................................
Page 11 - “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12
11 Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. This preface contains the following sections: “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12 “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 13 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on pa...
Page 12 - Safety Symbols Used in this Document; This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.; Symbol; Caution
Preface 12 Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific acti...
Page 13 - Where to Find Web-based Guides; Enter your hardware product model in the; Search by Product Name
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 13 Where to Find Web-based Guides The product documentation for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site. Go to http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/ . Enter y...
Page 14 - Contacting Allied Telesis; . To find the contact information for
Preface 14 Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.asp...
Page 16 - Chapter 1; Product Description; This chapter contains the follows sections:
16 Chapter 1 Product Description The AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 switches are low operating power, unmanaged, Layer 2 Fanless Gigabit Ethernet switches designed to simplify the task of creating or expanding an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet network. This chapter contains the follows se...
Page 17 - Features
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 17 Features AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet switches features include: Silent fanless operation Power saving port features on each port including: – Cable Length detection and power minimiz...
Page 18 - Components; Figure 1. Front Panels
Chapter 1: Product Description 18 Components Figure 1 illustrates the front panels of the AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 switches. Figure 1. Front Panels Figure 2 illustrates the back panels of the AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 switches. Figure 2. Back Panels 24 Port 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Sw...
Page 19 - Hardware Feature Description; System and Port LEDs; Twisted Pair; Type of Connector; Note
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 19 Hardware Feature Description The following sections describe hardware features of the AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 Fanless Gigabit Ethernet switches: System and Port LEDs Twisted Pair Ports AC Power Connector Tw...
Page 20 - Maximum Distance
Chapter 1: Product Description 20 Maximum Distance Each twisted pair port has a maximum operating distance of 100 m (328 feet). Type of Cabling For 10 Mbps operation, Category 3 or better 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cabling is required. For 100 or 1000 Mbps operation, Category 5 and ...
Page 21 - Action; All front panel LEDs are enabled.
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 21 eco-friendly Switch The eco-friendly switch on the front panel is multi-functional and shown in Figure 3. It may be used to enable all the port LEDs (out position) or conserve power by turning off the port LEDs (in p...
Page 22 - AC Power; LED
Chapter 1: Product Description 22 Table 3 describes the system and port LEDs on the AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 switches. AC Power Connector Both the AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 switches have a single AC power supply socket on the back panel. To power ON or OFF the switch, you connect or disconnect ...
Page 23 - Ethernet Switching Basics; MAC Address
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 23 Ethernet Switching Basics An Ethernet switch interconnects network devices, such as workstations, printers, routers, and other Ethernet switches, so that they can communicate with each other by sending and receiving ...
Page 24 - Store and
Chapter 1: Product Description 24 the end-node is operating in what is referred to as half-duplex mode. If an end-node can both receive and transmit data simultaneously, the end-node is said to be operating in full-duplex mode. Naturally, an end-node capable of operating in full-duplex can handle da...
Page 26 - Chapter 2; Installation
26 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 27 “Enter your hardware product model in the Search by Product Name field; for example, enter AT-GS900/16 or AT-GS900/24. You can view the documents online or download them onto your lo...
Page 27 - Reviewing Safety Precautions
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 27 Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch or any of its components.The indicates that a translation of the safety statements is available in a ...
Page 29 - Selecting a Site for the Switch; Do not place objects on top of the switch.
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 29 Selecting a Site for the Switch Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch: If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, ensure that the rack is safely secured and that it wi...
Page 30 - Planning the Installation; Table 4. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances
Chapter 2: Installation 30 Planning the Installation Table 4 contains the cabling specifications for the twisted pair ports. Note The twisted pair ports on the switch feature Auto-MDI when operating at either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. Each port is individually configured as MDI or MDI-X when connected ...
Page 31 - Unpacking the Switch
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 31 Unpacking the Switch To unpack an AT-GS900/16 or an AT-GS900/24 switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all components from the shipping package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You m...
Page 32 - Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop; Remove all the items from the packaging and store the packaging
Chapter 2: Installation 32 Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop To install the switch on a table or desktop, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all the items from the packaging and store the packaging material in a safe place. In the event a problem occurs and you need to return the u...
Page 34 - Installing the Switch on a Wall; To install the switch on a wall, perform the following procedure:
Chapter 2: Installation 34 Installing the Switch on a Wall To install the switch on a wall, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all the items from the packaging and store the packaging material in a safe place. In the event a problem occurs and you need to return the unit, please use as much ...
Page 35 - anchors and screws which are shipped with the product. See Figure 8.; Warning; Figure 8. Attaching the switch to the wall
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 35 3. Place the switch on the wall. Then mount the switch using the plastic anchors and screws which are shipped with the product. See Figure 8. Warning The switch must be mounted with the AC Power Connector facing down...
Page 36 - Apply AC power to the switch by plugging the power cord into the AC; The switch is now ready for use.
Chapter 2: Installation 36 crossover twisted pair cable to connect any type of network device to a port on the switch. If you disable Auto-Negotiation on the port, the port defaults to MDI-X. 5. Apply AC power to the switch by plugging the power cord into the AC power connector on the back panel of ...
Page 37 - Installing the Switch in a Rack; Figure 9. Removing the Feet
AT-GS900/16, AT-GS900/24 Gigabit eco-friendly Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 37 Installing the Switch in a Rack Perform the following procedure to install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack. If you are not installing the switch in a rack, go to the next procedure. 1. Place the unit upside dow...
Page 41 - Chapter 3; Troubleshooting; Connect the unit to another power source.
41 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch in the event that a problem occurs. Note If you are still unable to resolve the problem after following the instructions in this chapter, contact ATI Technical Support for assistance. Refer to “Contactin...
Page 42 - Appendix A; Technical Specifications; Physical Specifications; Operating Temperature:; Power Specifications; AC Input Electrical Ratings:
42 Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: (W x D x H) AT-GS900/16 12.1 cm x 18.4 cm x 4.4 cm(4.7 in x 7.2 in x 1.7 in) AT-GS900/24 28 cm x 18 cm x 4.4 cm(11.0 in x 7.1 in x 1.7 in) Weight: AT-GS900/16 0.954kg (2.1 lbs) AT-GS900/24 1.794 kg (3.95lbs) Environmental Spe...
Page 44 - RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors; Figure 12 illustrates the pin layout to an RJ-45 connector and port.; Pin
Chapter : Technical Specifications 44 RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts for the AT-GS900/16 and AT-GS900/24 Fanless Gigabit Ethernet Switches and their components. Figure 12 illustrates the pin layout to an RJ-45 connector and port. Figure 12....
