Allied Telesis AT-FS724L - Manual (Page 5)

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Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Symbols Used in this Document..................................................................................................................................7
Where to Find Web-based Guides .........................................................................................................................................8
Contacting Allied Telesis ........................................................................................................................................................9
Online Support ................................................................................................................................................................9
Email and Telephone Support.........................................................................................................................................9
Returning Products..........................................................................................................................................................9
For Sales or Corporate Information.................................................................................................................................9
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Management Software Updates ......................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Product Description ........................................................................................................................................10
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Key Features ........................................................................................................................................................................12
Standards .............................................................................................................................................................................12
Hardware Feature Description..............................................................................................................................................13
ecoFriendly Power Saving Functions ............................................................................................................................13
Twisted-Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................................14
System and Port LEDs ..................................................................................................................................................15
High Efficiency Internal Power Supply...........................................................................................................................16
A Few Ethernet Switching Basics .........................................................................................................................................17
MAC Address Table ......................................................................................................................................................17
Duplex Mode .................................................................................................................................................................18
Store and Forward.........................................................................................................................................................18
Backpressure and Flow Control ....................................................................................................................................18
Network Topologies..............................................................................................................................................................20
Power Workgroup Topology ..........................................................................................................................................20
Cascade Topology ........................................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................22
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................23
Selecting a Site for the Switch..............................................................................................................................................26
Planning the Installation .......................................................................................................................................................27
Unpacking the Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................28
Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop..........................................................................................................................29
Installing the Switch in a Rack..............................................................................................................................................30
Wall-Mounting the Switch .....................................................................................................................................................32
Connecting the Ports and Powering On the Switch..............................................................................................................36
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................38
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................39
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................39
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................39
Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................39
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications...........................................................................................................40
Compliance Standards .........................................................................................................................................................40
RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Port Connectors ....................................................................................................................................40
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