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7 Figure 1. AT-8000/8POE Front Panel.................................................................................................................................. 17Figure 2. AT-8000/8POE Back Panel ....................................................................................................

9 Tables Table 1. Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................... 12Table 2. 10/100Base-T PoE Port LEDs ..................................................................................

11 Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch. This preface contains the following sections: ˆ “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12 ˆ “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 13 ˆ “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14

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...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 13 Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com . You can view the documents online or download the...

Preface 14 Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base from the following web site: www.allie...

15 Chapter 1 Overview The AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch is designed to simplify the task of creating or expanding an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet network with the power of Power over Ethernet (PoE). This chapter contains the follows sections: ˆ “Features” on page 16 ˆ “Front and ...

Chapter 1: Overview 16 Features The features of the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch include: ˆ Port status LEDs ˆ Eight Auto-Negotiating 10/100Base-T twisted pair ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability and one 10/100/1000Base-T port with RJ-45 connectors ˆ One combo small form-factor plug...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 17 Front and Back Panels Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch. Figure 1. AT-8000/8POE Front Panel Figure 2 illustrates the back panel of the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch. Figure 2. AT-8000/8POE...

Chapter 1: Overview 18 Ports The AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch features eight twisted pair ports, one 10/100/1000Base-T port, and one combo SFP port. Twisted Pair Ports The twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. (For the port pinouts, refer to “Connectors and Port Pinouts” on page 55...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 19 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Uplink Port The 10/100/1000Base-T uplink port is a backup for the SFP uplink port. If the SFP’s fiber connection fails, the 10/100/1000Base-T uplink port takes over the connection. SFP Port The SFP port, port 9, can op...

Chapter 1: Overview 20 LEDs The LEDs on the front panel display the system and port status information. Each port has two LEDs as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. Port LEDs Table 2 describes the LEDs for the 10/100Base-T ports. Table 2. 10/100Base-T PoE Port LEDs LED State Description PoE Solid green Th...

Chapter 1: Overview 22 Power Supply The switch has an internal power supply with a single AC power supply socket on the back panel which features autoswitch AC inputs. To power the switch on or off, connect or disconnect the power cord provided with the switch. A power cord is supplied with the swit...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 23 Power over Ethernet The twisted pair ports on the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch feature Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE is a mechanism for supplying power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables used to carry network tra...

Chapter 1: Overview 24 Power Budgeting The AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch provides a maximum of 15.4 W of power per port on six of the eight ports for a total power consumption of 95 W, while at the same time furnishing standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet functionality. The AT-8000/8POE smart power man...

Chapter 1: Overview 26 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 Ethernet frames. MAC Address Table Every hardware device on y...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 27 Duplex Mode Duplex mode refers to how an end node receives and transmits data. If an end node can receive or transmit data, but not both simultaneously, the end node is operating in what is referred to as half-duplex mode. If an end nod...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 29 Network Topologies This section illustrates two network topologies that you can create with the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch: a power workgroup and collapsed backbone. Both types of topologies are described below. Power Workgroup T...

Chapter 1: Overview 30 CollapsedBackbone In the topology illustrated in Figure 5, an AT-9424T Gigabit Ethernet Switch forms the backbone that connects to servers and AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet switches using Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. This type of topology is often referred to as a collapsed backbone...

31 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: ˆ “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 32 ˆ “Selecting a Site for the Switch” on page 34 ˆ “Cabling” on page 35 ˆ “Unpacking the Switch” on page 36 ˆ “Installing the Switch on a Desktop” on page 37 ˆ “Installing the Switch in ...

Chapter 2: Installation 32 Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the chassis or any of its components. Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” ...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 33 Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of...

Chapter 2: Installation 34 Selecting a Site for the Switch Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch: ˆ If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, ensure that the rack is safely secured and that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack should be installed st...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 35 Cabling Table 6 contains the cabling specifications for the twisted pair ports. Note The twisted pair ports on the switch feature auto-MDI when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps. Each port is individually configured as MDI or MDI-X when conne...

Chapter 2: Installation 36 Unpacking the Switch To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all components from the shipping package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesi...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 37 Installing the Switch on a Desktop You can place AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch on a desktop or install it in a 19-inch rack. To install the switch in a rack, refer to “Installing the Switch in a Rack” on page 38. To place the switch...

Chapter 2: Installation 38 Installing the Switch in a Rack To install the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch in a rack, perform the following procedure: 1. If attached, remove the rubber feet using a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Install a bracket on one side of the switch using a Phillips screwdriver an...

Chapter 2: Installation 40 Warning: Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40° degrees C. E7 Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might hav...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 41 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver The AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch has one SFP uplink port. To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure: Note The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off ...

Chapter 2: Installation 42 4. Slide the SFP transceiver into an SFP slot on the switch, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10. Inserting the SFP 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 if you are installing another SFP transceiver. Note SFP transceivers are dust sensitive. When a fiber optic cable is not installed, ...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 43 Cabling and Powering On the Switch Connecting the Twisted Pair Cables To connect the twisted cables to the RJ-45 ports on the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Plug the twisted pair data cables into ...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 45 Figure 14. Plugging in the AC Power Cord 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet. 3. Verify that the POWER LED is green. If the LED is OFF, refer to Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting” on page 51. The switch is now powered o...

Chapter 2: Installation 46 Starting a Management Session The AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch provides two methods for accessing the switch and performing management functions, as described in the following sections: ˆ “Establishing a Local Connection to use the Menus Interface,” next ˆ “Establishi...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 47 The Login Menu is shown in Figure 16. Figure 16. Login Menu 4. Enter “manager” for the login name and press Return. You are prompted for a password. 5. Enter “friend” as the password. The Main Menu is shown in Figure 17. Figure 17. Main...

Chapter 2: Installation 48 Establishing a Remote Connection to Use the Web Browser Interface In order for you to manage a switch using the web browser interface, the switch must have an IP address and subnet mask. You must use the menus interface to assign an IP address. Note The remote management s...

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 49 3. Enter the AT-S81 management login user name and password. The default user name is “manager” and the default password is “friend.” The login name and password are case-sensitive. The AT-S81 management software displays the home page....

Chapter 2: Installation 50 Warranty Registration Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties. Some products have a longer or more appropriate coverage the others. The AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet switch has a limited warranty of Lifetime (24 months Fan & PSU). All Allied ...

51 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch in the event that a problem occurs. Note If you need further assistance, please contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14. Check the Power LED on the front...

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 52 ˆ If the port PoE LED is solid amber, then the power required by the connected device is more than the maximum power budget for the port. If this is the case, the connected device may not qualify for connection to the switch. ˆ If the port PoE LED is blinking amber, the...

53 Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: 330 mm x 204 mm x 43.6 mm12.99 in x 8.03 in x 1.72 in) Weight: 3.25 kg (7.16 lbs) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0° C to 45° C (32° F to 113° F) Storage Temperature: -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Oper...

Appendix A: Technical Specifications 54 Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications EMI/RFI: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, CISPR Class A Immunity: EN55024 Electrical Safety: EN60950 (TUV), UL60950 ( c UL us) , C-TICK, CE

AT-8000/8POE Layer 2 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 55 Connectors and Port Pinouts This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts for the AT-8000/8POE Fast Ethernet Switch and their components. Figure 21 illustrates the pin layout for an RJ-45 connector and port. Figure 21. RJ-45 C...