Hardware Reference
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C613-03059-00 REV F
Contents
Models Covered By This Reference .................................................................... 4
Hardware Overview .......................................................................................... 4
Switch Overview ......................................................................................... 4
AT-9800 Series Switch Models .................................................................... 5
Switch LEDs ...................................................................................................... 7
RS-232 Terminal Port (ASYN0) ........................................................................... 9
Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) ............................................................... 10
Memory Options ............................................................................................. 11
CompactFlash Card .................................................................................. 11
Content Addressable Memory (CAM) ....................................................... 13
Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs) ..................................................... 13
Cables ............................................................................................................ 14
RS-232 Terminal and Modem Cables ........................................................ 14
Cables for RJ-45 Ethernet LAN Interfaces .................................................. 15
Cable Guidelines ...................................................................................... 16
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) ....................................................................... 17
AT-RPS9000 Specifications ....................................................................... 18
AT-TFTP Server ................................................................................................ 19
Using Windows Terminal and Windows Hyperterminal .................................... 20
Switch Startup ................................................................................................ 23
To log In ................................................................................................... 23
To access help .......................................................................................... 24
Startup Procedure .................................................................................... 24
Test Facility ..................................................................................................... 26
Testing Ethernet LAN Ports ....................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 29
Check these first ...................................................................................... 29
Common problems and how to solve them .............................................. 29
Restricted Procedures ...................................................................................... 31
Installing CAM ......................................................................................... 31
Testing CAM ............................................................................................ 33
Installing DIMM ........................................................................................ 34
Testing DIMM ........................................................................................... 35
Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 37
For More Information ...................................................................................... 38
