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7 Figures Figure 1: AT-GS950/8 POE Switch— Front and Back Panels ............................................................................................. 18Figure 2: SFP Transceiver.....................................................................................................................

9 Tables Table 1: Safety Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................... 14Table 2: IEEE 802.3af Class vs. Power Levels ........................................................................

Preface 12 Product Documentation For overview information about the software features of the AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch, refer to the AT-S101 Management Software User’s Guide (P/N 613-000985).

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 13 Starting a Management Session For instructions that describe how to start a web management session on an AT-GS950/8POE switch, refer to the AT-S101 Management Software User’s Guide .

Preface 14 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-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 15 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 downloa...

Preface 16 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...

17 Chapter 1 Overview This chapter describes the AT-GS950/8POE switch. This chapter contains the following sections: ˆ “Introduction” on page 18 ˆ “10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 20 ˆ “Power over Ethernet” on page 22 ˆ “Redundant Twisted Pair Ports” on page 24 ˆ “SFP Transceiver Slots...

Chapter 1: Overview 18 Introduction The AT-GS950/8POE switch features eight 10/100/1000Base-T auto-negotiation ports, including four ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, and two Gigabit ports. Figure 1 shows the front and back panels of the AT-GS950/8POE switch. This switch supports auto...

Chapter 1: Overview 20 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports This section describes the twisted pair ports on the switches. Connector Type The ports are 8-pin RJ-45 connectors that use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps. For the pin assignments, refer to “RJ-45 Twisted Pair P...

Chapter 1: Overview 22 Power over Ethernet The four of the twisted pair ports on the AT-GS950/8POE switch feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) which is a mechanism for supplying power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables used to carry network traffic. This feature can simplify network i...

Chapter 1: Overview 24 Redundant Twisted Pair Ports Two of the twisted pair ports on the AT-GS950/8POE switch are paired with SFP slots. The twisted pair ports are identified with the letter “R” for “Redundant” as part of their number on the faceplate of the unit. Ports 7 and 8 are the redundant por...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 25 SFP Transceiver Slots The AT-GS950/8POE switches feature slots for two optional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers that interconnect network devices over large distances using fiber optic cable. Figure 2 illustrates an SFP transceiv...

Chapter 1: Overview 26 LEDs The following sections describe the PoE, twisted pair port, SFP, and system LEDs. See Figure 3 for an illustration of the LEDs on an AT-GS950/8 POE switch. Figure 3. Port LEDs on an AT-GS950/8POE Switch PoE LEDs The AT-GS950/8POE switch has four PoE ports and four corresp...

Chapter 1: Overview 28 System LED There is one system LED on the front panel of the switch. It is the POWER LED which indicates whether or not the switch is receiving power. See Table 6 for a description. Table 6. System LED LED State Description POWER Off The switch is not receiving power. Green Th...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 29 Power Supply The AT-GS950/8POE 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 prov...

Chapter 1: Overview 30 Network Topologies This section describes the network topologies of the AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch: power workgroup and collapsed backbone. Both types of topologies are described in the following sections. Power Workgroup Topology The topology shown in Figu...

33 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter provides procedures to install an AT-GS950/8POE switch on a desktop, in a rack, and on a wall as well as how to reset the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: ˆ “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 34 ˆ “Selecting a Site for the Swi...

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 34 Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switches or any of their components. Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safet...

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 36 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 secured safely and that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack should be i...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 37 Unpacking a Switch To unpack a switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all components from the shipping packages. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you n...

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 38 Installing the Switch on a Desktop You can install the AT-GS950/9POE switch on a desktop, in a rack, or on a wall. To install a switch on a desktop, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the equipment from the package and store the packaging material...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 39 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack To install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack, perform the following procedure: Note Steps 1, 2, and 3 are optional. These steps provide instructions on how to remove the snap-on plasti...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 41 Installing the Switch on a Wall To install the switch on a wall, perform the following procedure: Note Steps 1, 2, and 3 are optional. These steps provide instructions on how to remove the snap-on plastic feet from the bottom of a ...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 43 Resetting the Switch You may need to reset the switch after upgrading the firmware or after you have made a configuration change that requires resetting the switch to activate the change. To reset the AT-GS950/8POE switch, perform ...

45 Chapter 3 Cabling the Network Ports This chapter contains guidelines and instructions for attaching network cables to an AT-GS950/8POE switch. This chapter contains the following sections: ˆ “Cable Specifications” on page 46 ˆ “Cabling the Switch” on page 48 ˆ “Connecting an RJ-45 Cable” on page ...

Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports 46 Cable Specifications This section provides information about the twisted pair and SFP cables. Twisted Pair Cable Specifications Table 7 lists the cabling specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports. Note The auto-MDI/MDI-X feature on the twiste...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 47 Note A 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair port must be set to Auto-Negotiation to operate at 1000 Mbps. You cannot manually set the speed of a twisted pair port to 1000 Mbps. Optional Transceiver Cable Specifications The cable specific...

Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports 48 Cabling the Switch Observe the following guidelines when connecting a twisted pair or fiber optic cables to ports on the switch: ˆ The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port on the switch. The tab on the connector should lock the connector into...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 49 Connecting an RJ-45 Cable There are eight RJ-45 ports on the AT-GS950/8POE switch. Ports 1 through 4 are PoE ports To connect an RJ-45 cable to the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Connect an RJ-45 cable to a twisted-pai...

Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports 50 Installing Optional Transceivers Review the following guidelines before installing an optional SFP transceiver in a switch: ˆ A transceiver can be hot-swapped; the switch can be powered on when you install it. However, you should always disconnect the cables b...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 53 Powering on a Switch To power on a switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector on the back panel of the unit, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18. Connecting the AC Power Cord 2. Plug th...

55 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot a switch in the event a problem occurs. Sections in the chapter include: ˆ “Power LED is Off” on page 56 ˆ “Twisted Pair Port Link LED is Off” on page 57 ˆ “Port PoE LED is not Solid Green” on page 58 ˆ “Port Po...

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 56 Power LED is Off Check the PWR LED on the front of the switch. If the LED is off, indicating that the unit is not receiving power, do the following: ˆ Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the power source and to the AC connector on the back panel of the swi...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 57 Twisted Pair Port Link LED is Off When a twisted pair port on the switch is connected to a properly operating end node, the L/A LED for the port should be on. If a L/A Link LED is off, do the following: Note A 1000Base-T connection...

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 58 Port PoE LED is not Solid Green On those ports that are supplying PoE power to another device, verify that the port PoE LED is solid green. If the LED is not solid green, do the following: ˆ Verify that the connected device is no more than 100 feet from the switch. ˆ If...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 59 Port PoE LED is Off If the PoE LED is off, then do both of the following: ˆ Verify that the twisted pair cable is securely connected to the port on the switch and to the port on the connected device; and ˆ Verify that the connected...

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 60 SFP LED is Off When a fiber optic port on the switch is connected to a properly operating end node, the Link LED for the port should be on. If a Link LED is off, do the following: ˆ Verify that the end node connected to the port is powered ON and is operating properly. ...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 61 Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present” If a SFP transceiver is installed in a transceiver slot but the Uplink Information menu in the system software interface displays “Not Present” for that port, do the followin...

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 62 Switch Functions Intermittently If a switch functions intermittently, check the system hardware status through the management interface: ˆ Note the current voltage for the power supply compared to the optimum rating. ˆ Verify that the system temperature is within the op...

63 Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.32 x 33 x 23.5 cm(1.7 x 12.99 x 9.07 in.) Weight: 2.54 kg (5.60 lb.) Recommended Minimum Ventilation on All Sides: 10 cm (4.0 in.) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104°...

Appendix A: Technical Specifications 64 Certifications EMI (Emissions): FCC Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN55022 Class A,EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, C-TICK, CE EMC (Immunity): EN55024 Electrical and Laser Safety: EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 ( C UL US ), CSA-C22-2 No. 60950-1 ( C UL US) Quality and Relia...

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 65 RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 19 illustrates the pin layout of an RJ-45 connector and port. Figure 19. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 8 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI configuration at ...

Appendix A: Technical Specifications 66 Table 10 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 10. Pin Signals - 1000 Mbps Pinout Pair 1 Pair 1 + 2 Pair 1 - 3 Pair 2 + 4 Pair 3 + 5 Pair 3 - 6 Pair 2 - 7 Pair 4 + 8 Pair 4 -

AT-GS950/8POE Gigabit Ethernet WebSmart Switch Installation Guide 67 RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts Table 11 lists the pin signals on the RJ-45 style serial terminal port. Table 11. RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pin Signals Pin Signal 4 Data Carrier Detect 3 Transmit Data 6 Receive Data...