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XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide

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Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack

You can install one AT-XS910/8 switch in a row of the equipment rack or 

two AT-XS910/8 switches in one row of the equipment rack as shown in 

Figure 13.

Figure 13. Rack Installation Options

Guidelines for

Installing the

Switch in a Rack

Before planning to install the switch on an equipment rack, review the 

following guidelines:

To install one AT-XS910/8 switch in an equipment rack, use the 

AT-RKMT-J14 rack mount kit.

To install two AT-XS910/8 switches in one plate to an equipment 

rack, use the AT-RKMT-J15 rack mount kit.

Note

You must purchase the AT-RKMT-J14 or AT-RKMT-J15 rack mount 

kit separately.

Installing the

Switch in a Rack

You can either one switch or two switches in a row of an equipment rack:

To install one switch on an equipment rack, see “Installation Using 

the AT-RKMT-J14 Rack Mount Kit” on page 47.

To install one switch on an equipment rack, see “Installation Using 

the AT-RKMT-J15 Rack Mount Kit” on page 51.

 

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Страница 1: ...613 003006 Rev A XS910 8 10 GIGABIT ETHERNET UNMANAGED SWITCH Installation and User s Guide...

Страница 2: ...rks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Allied Telesis Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written n...

Страница 3: ...nce when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction ma...

Страница 4: ...domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures E84 Electro Magnetic Susceptibility EMS EN61000 4 2 2009 EN61000 4 3 20...

Страница 5: ...and Forward 23 Flow Control 23 Chapter 2 Installation 25 Reviewing Safety Precautions 26 Selecting a Site and Planning the Installation 29 Unpacking the Switch 31 Installing the Switch on a Table or D...

Страница 6: ...h Using the Rack Mount Kit 49 Chapter 5 Installation Using the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit 51 Unpacking the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit 52 Installing Two Switches in a Row of the Equipment Rack 53 What...

Страница 7: ...is the installation and user s guide for the AT XS910 8 10 Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch This Preface contains the following sections Safety Symbols Used in this Document on page 8 Contacting All...

Страница 8: ...ument 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...

Страница 9: ...eturn Merchandise Authorizations RMAs and contact Allied Telesis technical experts Software Downloads Download the latest software releases for your product Licensing Register and obtain your License...

Страница 10: ...XS910 8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User s Guide 10...

Страница 11: ...1 Product Description This chapter contains the follows sections Overview on page 12 Features on page 13 Loop Prevention on page 18 Energy Efficiency Ethernet EEE on page 22 Ethernet Switching Basics...

Страница 12: ...s not require software configuration or management Figure 1 shows the front panel of the AT XS910 8 switch Figure 1 AT XS910 8 Front Panel Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the AT XS910 8 switch Figure...

Страница 13: ...hernet IEEE 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet which is enabled or disabled from the DIP switch on the front panel Auto Negotiation Store and Forward switching method Jumbo frames of 12Kbytes inclusive...

Страница 14: ...n be installed on a table top wall and equipment rack Table 1 shows optional brackets for the AT XS910 8 switch Table 1 Wall and Rack Mount Brackets Installation Optional Mount Kit Wall AT BRKT J24 Eq...

Страница 15: ...y the LED on the right corner indicates the speed and status of Loop Prevention See Figure 4 x Figure 4 Port LEDs Table 2 LEDs for the Switch LED State Description SYSTEM Red The system is booting up...

Страница 16: ...Energy Efficiency Ethernet EEE on page 22 Table 3 LEDs for the Ports LED State Description Link Activity Green The port has established a link to a network device Blinking Green The port is transmitti...

Страница 17: ...n compliant With Auto Negotiation the switch automatically matches the highest possible common speed between the switch port and its end node Duplex Mode The twisted pair ports on the switch operate i...

Страница 18: ...ch In a topology with multiple AT XS910 8 switches they elect a root switch when Loop Prevention is enabled on all the switches Initially these switches are all root switches They send Loop Prevention...

Страница 19: ...ch A First these switches elect a root switch by comparing the MAC addresses In cases 1 and 2 Switch B is elected as a root switch in case 3 Switch C is elected as a root switch Then the root switch i...

Страница 20: ...Loop Prevention frames When detecting a loop the switch blocks a port or ports except the port with the smallest number x Figure 7 AT XS910 8 and Regular Switches for Loop Prevention In an example sho...

Страница 21: ...a topology with multiple switches with Loop Prevention enabled these switches select a root switch The switch with a lower MAC address is selected as a root switch Only a root switch blocks its port s...

Страница 22: ...ergy Efficiency Ethernet EEE When EEE is enabled on the switch the power consumption is reduced during periods of low data activity Enabling EEE To enable EEE set the Loop Prevention DIP switch on the...

Страница 23: ...frames are not propagated on your network Flow Control Flow Control is a mechanism to manage the rate of data transmission between two nodes and prevent a faster sender from overwhelming a slower rece...

Страница 24: ...XS910 8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User s Guide 24...

Страница 25: ...26 Selecting a Site and Planning the Installation on page 29 Unpacking the Switch on page 31 Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop on page 32 Installing the Switch on a Wall on page 34 Installin...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...ll the device high on a wall The device may fall and the falling device may lead to damaging itself or causing injuries E98 Warning Disconnecting the Device If the device becomes damaged or you encoun...

Страница 28: ...erloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring App...

Страница 29: ...orts on the back of the switch and the LEDs on the front of the switch should be easily viewed To allow proper cooling off the switch air flow around the unit and through its vents on the side should...

Страница 30: ...operating at 100 Mbps Each port is individually configured as MDI or MDI X when connected to an end node Consequently you can use a straight through twisted pair cable when connecting any network devi...

Страница 31: ...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 3 Verify that the hardware components are included in your swi...

Страница 32: ...n See Figure 10 Figure 10 Correct Table or Desktop Orientation Figure 11 shows incorrect orientations Figure 11 Incorrect Table or Desktop Orientation Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop To in...

Страница 33: ...Chapter 2 Installation 33 4 Place the switch on a flat and secure surface leaving ample space around the switch for ventilation 5 Proceed to Cabling the Switch on page 37 for the cable installation...

Страница 34: ...e You must purchase the AT BRKT J24 wall mount bracket kit separately The switch can be mounted on the wall horizontally or vertically Figure 12 shows correct orientations Figure 12 correct Wall Insta...

Страница 35: ...ce may fall and the falling device may lead to damaging itself or causing injuries E98 Note Installing the device on a wall may damage the wall paint Installing the Switch on a Wall To install the swi...

Страница 36: ...owing guidelines To install one AT XS910 8 switch in an equipment rack use the AT RKMT J14 rack mount kit To install two AT XS910 8 switches in one plate to an equipment rack use the AT RKMT J15 rack...

Страница 37: ...fit snugly into the port on the switch The tab on the connector should lock the connector into place The ports on the switch are auto MDI MDI X You can use a straight through twisted pair cable to co...

Страница 38: ...isconnection device To de energize equipment disconnect the power cord E3 Note Pluggable Equipment The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible E5 To power on...

Страница 39: ...ctor on the rear panel See Figure 15 Figure 15 Connecting the AC Power Cord 3 Lower the power cord retaining clip to secure the cord to the switch as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Lowering the Power Co...

Страница 40: ...If the LED is OFF see Chapter 6 Troubleshooting on page 57 The switch is now powered on and ready for network operations Warning Disconnecting the Device If the device becomes damaged or you encounter...

Страница 41: ...llation Using the AT BRKT J24 Wall Mount Bracket This chapter contains the follows sections Unpacking the AT BRKT J24 Wall Mount Kit on page 42 Installing the Switch on a Wall Using the AT BRKT J24 Br...

Страница 42: ...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 Verify that One pair of brackets is included in your wall...

Страница 43: ...AT BRKT J24 kit Eight 4mm x 32mm wood screws for wall mounting not included Philiips head screwdriver Pencil Drill Note You must provide screws to attach the brackets to the switch a cross head screwd...

Страница 44: ...ll Brackets 4 While another person holds the switch at the wall location mark the holes with a pencil 5 Pre drill the marked holes 6 While another person holds the switch at the wall location secure t...

Страница 45: ...Chapter 3 Installation Using the AT BRKT J24 Wall Mount Bracket 45 Figure 18 Installing the Switch on the Wall...

Страница 46: ...XS910 8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User s Guide 46...

Страница 47: ...Installation Using the AT RKMT J14 Rack Mount Kit This chapter contains the follows sections Unpacking the AT RKMT J14 Rack Mount Kit on page 48 Installing a Switch Using the AT RKMT J14 Rack Mount Ki...

Страница 48: ...ial in a safe location You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis 2 Verify that all hardware components are included in your rack mount package listed...

Страница 49: ...ws Included in the AT RKMT J14 kit Eight M4x6mm screws Included in the AT RKMT J14 kit Four screws for the equipment rack Phillips head screw driver Installing a Switch Using the Rack Mount Kit To ins...

Страница 50: ...sides of the switch with the eight bracket screws as shown in Figure 20 Figure 20 Installing the Brackets on the Switch 5 While another person holds the switch in the equipment rack secure it with st...

Страница 51: ...Installation Using the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit This chapter contains the follows sections Unpacking the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit on page 52 Installing Two Switches in a Row of the Equipment Rack...

Страница 52: ...te 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 Verify that One pair of brackets is included in your w...

Страница 53: ...M4x6mm screws Included in the AT RKMT J15 kit Four screws for the equipment rack Not included Phillips head screwdriver Not included Installing Two Switches in a Row of the Equipment Rack To install t...

Страница 54: ...t the tray See Figure 23 You can draw the tray to a maximum of 250mm from the tray chassis x Figure 23 Pulling out the AT RKMT J15 Tray 5 Place a switch in the tray and secure the switch to the tray w...

Страница 55: ...Mount Kit 55 x Figure 24 Placing the Switch in the AT RKMT J15 Tray 6 Slide the tray back to its original position and turning the tray fixing screws on clockwise as shown in Figure 25 x Figure 25 Se...

Страница 56: ...XS910 8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User s Guide 56...

Страница 57: ...panel of the switch Verify that the power outlet or power supply has power by connecting another device to it Try connecting the unit to another power source Try using a different power cord Verify th...

Страница 58: ...XS910 8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User s Guide 58...

Страница 59: ...Pair Port Connectors on page 60 Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Operating Humidity...

Страница 60: ...bottom of the product RJ 45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors Figure 26 illustrates the pin layout to an RJ 45 connectors on the front panel of the switch xx Figure 26 RJ 45 Socket Pin Layout Table 11 on p...

Страница 61: ...i directional pair B 2 TX RX Bi directional pair A Bi directional pair B 3 RX TX Bi directional pair B Bi directional pair A 4 Not used Not used Bi directional pair C Bi directional pair D 5 Not used...

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