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Duplex Mode
Each twisted pair port on the switch can operate in either half- or full-
duplex mode. The twisted pair ports are IEEE 802.3u-compliant and
automatically negotiate the duplex mode setting.
Note
In order for the switch to set the duplex mode for each port correctly,
the end-nodes that you connect to the switch ports also need to be
configured for Auto-Negotiation. Otherwise, a duplex mode
mismatch can occur affecting network performance. For further
information, refer to “Duplex Mode” on page 27.
Auto MDI/MDI-X
All of the twisted pair ports on the switch feature auto-MDI to automatically
configure themselves as MDI or MDI-X when connected to an end-node.
Consequently, you can use a straight-through twisted pair cable to
connect any network device to a port.
External Power
Supply DC Power
Connector
The FS710 Series switch (including the AT-FS710/5E, AT-FS710/8E,
AT-FS710/16E models) has a single DC power supply socket on the back
panel. Use the AC/DC power adapter that is supplied with the switch to
supply DC power to the switch.
To power the switch ON or OFF, connect or disconnect the the power
adapter to or from an AC wall outlet.
Note
Allied Telesis recommends attaching the DC power cord to the
switch before plugging the AC power adapter into an AC wall outlet.
System and Port
LEDs
The LEDs on the front panel of the FS710 Series switch display status
information. Table 1 describes the LEDs on the AT-FS710/5,
AT-FS710/5E, AT-FS710/8 and AT-FS710/8E switches.
Table 1. AT-FS710/5, AT-FS710/5E, AT-FS710/8 and AT-FS710/8E
System and Port LEDs
LED
State
Description
POWER
Green
The switch is powered ON.
Off
The switch is not receiving power.
