AT-GS900/8PS
Gigabit Ethernet POE+ Switch
AT-GS900/8PS Installation Guide
PN 613-001687 Rev. A
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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at
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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Symbol Conventions .....................................................................................................................................................12
Contacting Allied Telesis ...............................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Features ........................................................................................................................................................................16
General ..................................................................................................................................................................16
Twisted Pair Ports..................................................................................................................................................16
LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................................16
PoE Ports...............................................................................................................................................................16
SFP Slots ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Power over Ethernet ..............................................................................................................................................17
Installation Options.................................................................................................................................................17
Power Conservation...............................................................................................................................................17
MAC Address Table...............................................................................................................................................17
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................17
Operating Conditions .............................................................................................................................................17
Front and Back Panels..................................................................................................................................................18
Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................................19
Cable Specifications...............................................................................................................................................19
MDI/MDI-X Mode ...................................................................................................................................................19
Auto-Negotiation Mode ..........................................................................................................................................20
Flow Control and Back Pressure............................................................................................................................20
SFP Port........................................................................................................................................................................21
LEDs..............................................................................................................................................................................22
Power Over Ethernet.....................................................................................................................................................25
PoE Standards.......................................................................................................................................................25
PoE Powered Device Classes ...............................................................................................................................26
PoE Power Budget.................................................................................................................................................26
PoE Port Prioritization............................................................................................................................................27
PoE Guard Band....................................................................................................................................................27
Exceeding PoE Power Budget...............................................................................................................................27
Wiring Implementation ...........................................................................................................................................29
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................31
Reviewing Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................................32
Selecting a Site for the Switch.......................................................................................................................................34
Unpacking the Switch....................................................................................................................................................35
Installing the Switch on a Desktop ................................................................................................................................37
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack...................................................................................................................38
Installing the Switch on a Wall.......................................................................................................................................40
Installing Optional SFP Transceiver ..............................................................................................................................43
Cabling the Switch.........................................................................................................................................................45
Powering On the Switch................................................................................................................................................46
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................47
Power LED OFF............................................................................................................................................................47
Twisted Pair Port LINK/ACT LED Off ............................................................................................................................47
SFP Port LINK/ACT LED Off.........................................................................................................................................48
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Powered Device Not Receiving Power..........................................................................................................................50
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................53
Physical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................53
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Figures
Figure 1. AT-GS900/8PS Front Panel .................................................................................................................................18
Figure 2. Back Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 3. AT-GS900/8PS LEDs...........................................................................................................................................22
Figure 4. AT-GS900/8PS Switch Items ...............................................................................................................................36
Figure 5. Attaching the Rubber Feet ...................................................................................................................................37
Figure 6. Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Switch................................................................................................38
Figure 7. Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack.........................................................................................................39
Figure 8. Attaching the Brackets to Install the Switch on a Wall..........................................................................................40
Figure 9. Marking the Screw Hole Locations.......................................................................................................................41
Figure 10. Securing the Switch to the Wall..........................................................................................................................42
Figure 11. Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot ........................................................................................................43
Figure 12. Inserting the SFP................................................................................................................................................44
Figure 13. Plugging in the AC Power Cord..........................................................................................................................46
Figure 14. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout................................................................................................................55
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Figures
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Tables
Table 1. Twisted Pair Cable Specifications for the AT-GS900/8PS ...................................................................................19
Table 2. System LED ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Table 3. Power over Ethernet LEDs ...................................................................................................................................22
Table 4. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs .............................................................................................................................23
Table 5. SFP Slot LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................24
Table 6. IEEE Powered Device Classes .............................................................................................................................26
Table 7. Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................53
Table 8. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................................53
Table 9. Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................53
Table 10. PoE Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................54
Table 11. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .........................................................................................54
Table 12. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ......................................................................................................55
Table 13. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ..................................................................................................55
Table 14. RJ-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................................................56
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Tables
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Preface
Symbol Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Warning
Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the
presence of a Class 1 laser device.
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Contacting Allied Telesis
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Features
Here are the hardware features of the AT-GS900/8PS Gigabit Ethernet
Switch.
General
Supports 18 Gbps non-blocking switch fabric
Transparent to VLAN packets
Support for jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes at 100% forwarding
rate
Twisted Pair
Ports
8 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
LEDs
Speed and link/activity LEDs for the twisted pair ports
Link/activity LEDs for the SFP slots
PoE and PoE Limit LEDs
Power LED
PoE Ports
SFP Slots
PoE support for ports 1 - 4
Class 3 (IEEE 802 af) supported on four ports
Class 4 (IEEE 802 at) supported on two ports
One SFP slot
Support 1000Base-SX/LX transceivers
Note
SFP transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of
supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or
reseller.
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Power over
Ethernet
PoE and PoE+ supported on the 10/100/1000Base-T ports 1 - 4 on
the AT-GS900/8PS switch
Supports powered device classes 0 through 4
Max power limit of 75 watts for the switch
Max power limit of 30 watts per port
Port prioritization
Alternative A Mode
Installation
Options
19-inch equipment rack
Desk or tabletop
Wall
Power
Conservation
High-efficiency internal power supply
Power scaling based on traffic loads on ports operating at 1000
Mbps and cable length (port power scaling not available at 10 or
100 Mbps)
Power shutdown/sleep mode on unconnected ports
MAC Address
Table
Up to 8 KB
Automatic learning and aging
Dimensions
Width - 280 mm (11.0 in), Depth - 180 mm (7.1 in), Height - 44 mm
(1.7 in)
Operating
Conditions
Operating temperature range of 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
Operating humidity range of 5% to 90% non-condensing
Storage humidity range of 5% to 95% non-condensing
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Front and Back Panels
Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the AT-GS900/8PS Gigabit Ethernet
Switch.
AT-GS900/8
PoE
System
PoE Limit
LEDs
10/100/1000Base-T
Twisted Pair Ports
Port
LEDs
1000M
SFP Slot
LEDs
Figure 1. AT-GS900/8PS Front Panel
Figure 2. Back Panel
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Twisted Pair Ports
The AT-GS900/8PS Gigabit Ethernet Switch features 8 twisted pair ports,
respectively, that are 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compliant.
The port speeds and duplex modes are determined automatically with
IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation. The ports have a maximum operating
distance of 100 m (328 feet).
The twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. For the port pinouts,
Cable The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-GS900/8PS are listed in
Specifications
Table 1. Twisted Pair Cable Specifications for the AT-GS900/8PS
Cable Type
10Mbps
Yes
100Mbps
Yes
1000Mbps
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Category 3 shielded
or unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
No
frequency of 16 MHz.
Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-
compliant Category 5 or TIA/
EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced
Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or
unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
frequency of 100 MHz.
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Category 6 or 6a
shielded cabling.
Note
The twisted pair ports on the switch feature auto-MDI when
operating at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. A port is configured as MDI or
MDI-X when it is connected to an end-node. Consequently, you can
use a straight-through or cross-over twisted pair cable when
connecting any type of network device to a port on the switch.
MDI/MDI-X The ports feature auto-MDI, which automatically configures the ports as
MDI or MDI-X. This feature allows you to use straight-through or cross-
over twisted pair cables when connecting to the end-nodes.
Mode
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Auto-Negotiation Each AT-GS900/8PS switch port is configured for Auto-Negotiation mode
which determines the speed and duplex mode. Each end-node connected
to a twisted-pair port should also be configured for Auto-Negotiation mode.
This insures that the speed and duplex mode is matched on each end.
Mode
Note
If an end-node connected to a AT-GS900/8PS twisted-pair port is
set to a fixed speed and duplex, a speed and duplex mismatch may
occur which can cause a reduction in the data flow.
Flow Control and When two end-nodes are set to different speeds, an Ethernet switch with
the slower data rate capability may randomly be flooded with more data
Back Pressure
than it can process and may need to signal the opposite end-node to stop
sending data until it is ready again. How a switch signals an end-node to
stop transmitting data differs depending on the duplex mode of the
Ethernet ports.
A port operating in full-duplex mode uses PAUSE frames, as specified in
the IEEE 802.3x standard, to momentarily stop the transmission of data
from an end-node. Whenever a switch port wants an end-node to stop
transmitting data because it is being flooded by data, it issues a PAUSE
frame. This frame instructs the end-node to temporarily cease
transmission. The switch continues to issue PAUSE frames until it is ready
to receive data again from the end-node. This is referred to as flow control.
A twisted pair port operating at half-duplex mode stops its end-node from
transmitting data by forcing a collision. A collision on an Ethernet network
occurs when two end-nodes attempt to transmit data using the same data
link at the same time. A collision causes the end-nodes to momentarily
stop sending data. When a switch port has received more data than it can
process, it needs to temporarily stop its end-node from transmitting data.
The port does this by forcing a collision on the data link, which stops the
opposite end-node from transmitting any more data. After the switch is
ready to receive data again, the switch stops forcing collisions. This is
referred to as back pressure.
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SFP Port
The AT-GS900/8PS features one SFP uplink port (Port 9). This port is
capable of supporting one 1000SX/LX SFP module. Refer to the AT-
GS900/8PS product data sheet for information concerning the specific
SFP models supported and fiber cable specifications. See “Contacting
Allied Telesis” on page 13 for a link to the AT-GS900/8PS product page.
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LEDs
The System, PoE, 10/100/1000Base-T and SFP LEDs are shown in
Figure 3. AT-GS900/8PS LEDs
Table 2 describes the system LED.
Table 2. System LED
LED
State
Description
Solid Green The input AC power is within the normal
operating range.
POWER
Off
The switch is not receiving AC power.
Table 3 describes the Power over Ethernet (PoE) LEDs:
Table 3. Power over Ethernet LEDs
LED
State
Description
Solid Green Power is supplied to the PD.
Blinking
Green
Port is overloaded, short-circuited.
Power is not supplied to the PD.
PoE
OFF
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Table 3. Power over Ethernet LEDs
Total PoE delivered power is between 70 W
and 75 W (Guard Band). While in this state,
Solid Green demand for PoE power to any additional
PoE ports will be denied.
PoE Limit
Blinking
Green
The demand for PoE Power has exceeded
the max PoE power limit (75 W). The low
priority port(s) are disconnected as required
so the total PoE power delivered is less than
75 W.
Off
Total PoE power delivered is below 70W.
Table 4 describes the LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T ports.
Table 4. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs
LED
State
Description
Steady
Green
The port has established a link to a network
device.
L/A (link/
activity)
Blinking
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving network
packets.
Off
The port has not established a link with a
network device.
Steady
Green
The operating speed of the port is 1000
Mbps.
SPD
(speed)
Off
The operating speed of the port is 10 or 100
Mbps or the port has not established a link
with a network device.
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Table 5 describes the LEDs for the SFP slots.
Table 5. SFP Slot LEDs
LED
State
Description
Solid Green The SFP transceiver has established a link
with a network device, but is not transmitting
or receiving network packets.
L/A (link/
activity)
Blinking
Green
The SFP transceiver is transmitting or
receiving network packets.
The port on the SFP transceiver has not
established a link with an end-node or the
transceiver slot is empty.
Off
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Power Over Ethernet
The AT-GS900/8PS switch features Power over Ethernet (PoE) only on
ports 1 - 4. PoE is used to supply power to network devices over the same
twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic.
The main advantage of PoE is that it can make it easier to install a
network. The selection of a location for a network device is often limited by
whether there is a power source nearby. This often limits equipment
placement or requires the added time and cost of having additional
electrical sources installed. But with PoE, you can install PoE-compatible
devices wherever they are needed without having to worry about whether
there are power sources nearby.
A device that provides PoE to other network devices is referred to as
power sourcing equipment (PSE). The AT-GS900/8PS switch acts as a
PSE unit by adding DC power to the network cable, thus functioning as a
central power source for another network device.
Devices that receive their power from a PSE are called powered devices
(PD). Examples include wireless access points, IP telephones, webcams,
and even other Ethernet switches.
The switch automatically determines whether or not a device connected to
a port is a powered device. PoE ports connected to network nodes that are
not powered devices (that is, devices that receive their power from another
power source) function as regular Ethernet ports, without PoE. The PoE
feature remains activated on the ports but no power is delivered to the
devices.
PoE Standards The AT-GS900/8PS switch supports these PoE standards:
PoE (IEEE 802.3af): This standard provides up to 15.4 watts at the
switch port to support powered devices that require up to 12.95
watts.
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at): This standard provides up to 30.0 watts at
the switch port to support powered devices that require up to 25.5
watts.
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classes are based on the amount of power the devices require. The
switches support all five classes.
Device Classes
Table 6. IEEE Powered Device Classes
Maximum Power
Class
Output from a Switch
Port
PD Power Range
0
1
2
3
4
15.4W
4.0W
0.44W to 12.95W
0.44W to 3.84W
3.84W to 6.49W
6.49W to 12.95W
12.95W to 25.5W
7.0W
15.4W
30.0W
PoE Power The AT-GS900/8PS switch has a power budget of 75 watts. This is the
maximum amount of power the switch can provide at one time to the
powered devices.
Budget
The sum of the power requirements of each of the PoE devices connected
to the switch determines the maximum number of devices that the switch
can support at one time. So long as the total power requirements of the
powered devices is less than the power budget of the switch, the switch
can supply power to all of the devices. But if the total power requirements
exceed the power budget, the switch denies power to one or more ports
using a mechanism referred to as port prioritization.
To determine whether the power requirements of the PoE devices you
plan to connect to the switch exceed its power budget, refer to the
documentation for the power requirement of each device and add the
requirements together. The switch should be able to power all of the
devices simultaneously as long as the total is below its power budget. If
the total exceeds the available power budget, you should consider
reducing the number of PoE devices so that all of the devices receive
power. Otherwise, the switch powers a subset of the devices, based on
port prioritization.
The switch can handle different power requirements on different ports.
This enables you to connect different classes of PoE equipment to the
PoE ports on the switch.
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PoE Port If the power requirements of the powered devices exceed the switch’s
power budget (75 W), the switch denies power to one or more PoE ports
Prioritization
based on a process called port prioritization. The port priority is based on
the port number with the highest priority assigned to port 1 and the lowest
priority assigned to port 4.
For example, this occurs if your AT-GS900/8PS switch is powered off
when you connect four powered devices to the PoE ports which require
more than 75 W of combined power. When you turn the power on to the
AT-GS900/8PS switch, the lowest priority PoE port(s) are denied power so
that the total PoE power supplied does not exceed the 75 W power
budget.
You may use this mechanism to ensure that powered devices critical to
the operations of your network are given preferential treatment by the
switch. in the distribution of PoE power Should the demands of the devices
exceed the available capacity of the switch, in the distribution of PoE
power will go to those devices connected to the highest priority ports.
PoE Guard Band The PoE Guard Band is defined as the range between 70 and 75 Watts of
the total PoE power supplied to the switch ports. This power band is
reached when the total PoE power requirements of all of the powered
devices connected to the switch fall into this range. It is indicated on the
front panel when the PoE Limit LED is ON. When this condition exists, the
switch denies PoE power to any additional powered devices that may be
connected to the switch.
Note
See “Power over Ethernet LEDs” on page 22 and 23 for a detailed
description of the functions indicated by the PoE Limit LED.
Exceeding PoE If a port’s POE LED is blinking, the PoE power to that port is disabled
indicating that the PoE power budget is exceeded. This condition occurs
for one of two reasons:
Power Budget
The demand for PoE power from the power device connected to
the port is greater than 30 W. The maximum amount of power any
port can supply by itself is 30 W. Power demands more than 30 W
exceed the port’s ability to deliver PoE power and the PoE power
delivered by that port is shut down.
The total demand for PoE power on all ports is exceeding the 75 W
maximum PoE power limit of the switch. This condition occurs
when you connect an additional power device to a switch port and
the switch attempts to deliver more than the maximum PoE power
limit for the switch. When this situation occurs, the lowest priority
port(s) is denied PoE power so that the combined PoE power
delivered to all the power devices connected to the switch remains
under 75 W.
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Note
To reset a blinking PoE port LED, see “Resetting Blinking PoE Port
Note
In addition, a blinking POE LED can indicate that a PoE port has a
short circuit.
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Wiring The IEEE 802.3af standard defines two methods by which a PSE, such as
the switch, can transmit DC power over twisted pair cables to PDs. These
Implementation
methods, known as Alternatives A and B, identify the wire strands the
switch should use when sending DC power to a PD. The AT-GS900/8PS
switch delivers power using Alternative A.
Twisted pair cabling typically consists of eight strands. With 10Base-T and
100Base-TX devices, the strands connected to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 on the
RJ-45 connectors carry the network traffic while strands connected to pins
4, 5, 7, and 8 are unused. With 1000Base-T devices, all eight strands are
used to carry network data.
It takes four strands to deliver DC power to a PD. With Alternative A, the
power is delivered on pins 1, 2, 3, and 6. With Alternative B, the power is
provided over the strands connected to pins 4, 5, 7, and 8.
The ports on the AT-GS900/8PS switch delivers the power using pins 1, 2,
3, and 6, which corresponds to Alternative A in the IEEE 802.3af standard.
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Power Supply
The switch has an internal power supply with a single AC power supply
socket on the back panel and 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 switch.
Note
For the power requirements, refer to the “Power Specifications” on
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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.
Warning
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-
serviceable parts inside. This unit contains hazardous voltages and
should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician. To
avoid the possibility of electric shock, disconnect electric power to
the product before connecting or disconnecting the cables. E1
Warning
Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning
activity. E2
Warning
Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3
Warning
Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power
plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket
outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous
voltages on accessible metal parts. E4
Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible. E5
Caution
Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the
room ambient air for cooling. E6
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Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum
ambient temperature of 40° degrees C. E7
All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National
Electrical Codes. E8
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 equipment nameplate
ratings should be used when addressing this concern. E21
Warning
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical
loading. E25
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with
the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
E35
Caution
Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised. E36
Warning
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power strips).
E37
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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, verify that the
rack is safely secured and will not tip over. Devices in a rack
should be installed starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices
near the bottom of the rack.
If you are installing the switch on a table, verify that the table is
level and secure.
The power outlet for the switch should be located near the unit and
should be easily accessible.
The site should provide for easy access to the ports on the front of
the switch. This will make it easier for you to connect and
disconnect cables, as well as view the switch’s LEDs.
Air flow around the unit and through its vents on the side and rear
should not be restricted so that the switch can maintain adequate
cooling.
Do not place objects on top of the switch.
Do not expose the switch to moisture or water.
Ensure that the site is a dust-free environment.
You should use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to
supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.
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Unpacking the Switch
To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove all of the 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
Telesis.
2. Place the switch on a level, secure surface.
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3. Verify that the shipping container includes the AT-GS900/8PS Switch
and the items shown below in Figure 4.
Two equipment brackets
(for wall or rack
installation)
Eight bracket screws (for
wall or rack installation)
Four wall anchors (for wall
mount installation)
Four screws and washers
(for wall mount installation)
Four rubber feet (for
desktop installation)
One regional AC power
cord
One SFP slot dust cover
(pre-installed)
Four screws (for rack
mount installation)
Figure 4. AT-GS900/8PS Switch Items
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Installing the Switch on a Desktop
You may install the AT-GS900/8PS Switch on a desktop or in a standard
19-inch equipment rack. To install the switch in a rack, refer to “Installing
To place the switch on a desktop, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove all equipment from the package and store the packaging
material in a safe place.
2. Turn the switch over and place it on a table.
3. Attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the switch as shown in
Figure 5. Attaching the Rubber Feet
4. Turn the switch over again and place it on a flat, secure surface (such
as a desk or table) leaving ample space around the unit for ventilation.
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Chapter 2: Installation
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack
To install the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, perform the
following procedure:
1. If the rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the switch, remove
them using a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Attach the two rack mount brackets to the sides of the switch using the
eight bracket screws that are provided. There are four possible
positions in which the brackets may be installed.
Figure 6. Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Switch
3. Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using four
equipment rack screws provided.
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Chapter 2: Installation
Installing the Switch on a Wall
To install the switch on a wall, perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the switch over and place it on a table.
2. If the rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the switch, remove
them using a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Orient the brackets against the sides of the switch as shown in
Figure 8, and secure them to the unit with the eight bracket screws
included with the switch.
Figure 8. Attaching the Brackets to Install the Switch on a Wall
4. Have another person hold the switch at the wall location where the
switch is to be installed, while you use a pencil or pen to mark the wall
with the locations of the four holes in the brackets. The switch should
be oriented such that its front faceplate is facing up and is level to the
floor. See Figure 9 on page 41.
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