Document Outline

• installation guide
  • CentreCOM
  • AT-FS718 AT-FS724
  • Fast Ethernet Switches
• Radiated Energy
  • STANDARDS: This product meets the following standards
  • RADIATED ENERGY
  • Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de...
  • Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved by the manufacturer or the FCC can void you...
  • This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm...
  • Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel ...
    • RFI Emission EN55022 Class A$ 1
    • WARNING: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the us...
    • Immunity EN50082-1$ 3
      • IMPORTANT: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When y...
    • WICHTIG: Anhang A enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts. Wenn...
    • VIGTIGT: Tillæg A indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af dette ud...
    • BELANGRIJK: Appendix A bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van deze appar...
    • IMPORTANT : L'annexe A contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet éq...
    • TÄRKEÄÄ: Liite A sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet. Kun näet $...
    • IMPORTANTE: l’Appendice A contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa app...
    • VIKTIG: Tillegg A inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette utstyret. N...
    • IMPORTANTE: O Anexo A contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este equipamento....
    • IMPORTANTE: El Apéndice A contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este e...
    • OBS! Bilaga A innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av denna utrustni...
  • Table of Contents
• Preface
• Purpose of This Guide
• How This Guide is Organized
• Document Conventions
  • DEC VT100 Terminal Configuration
  • Enabling an Option
  • Menus
  • User-Supplied Variables
• Where to Find Related Guides
• Chapter1
  • Hardware Description
  • The Base Switch Models
    • Figure11 The ATFS724 Switch (Front)
    • Figure12 The ATFS718 Switch (Front)
    • Figure13 The Switch Rear Panel
  • Hardware Features
    • Table11 Switch Models
  • Switching Modes
  • Physical Description
    • Figure14 The ATFS718 Switch With Fully-Populated Uplink Slots
    • Port LEDs
      • Figure15 Port LEDs
    • RS232 Connector
    • Reset Button
    • System LEDs
    • AC Power Connector
  • The Media Dependent Adapters (MDAs)
    • Figure16 ATA10 (TX) and ATA11 (FX) MDAs
    • Table12 Media Dependent Adapter Features
  • Where to Go Next
• Chapter2
  • Installation
  • Verifying Your Switch Package Contents
  • Safety Information
  • Preparing the Site
  • Installing the Switch on the Desktop
    • 1. Place the switch on a level, secure surface.
    • 2. Apply power to the switch as follows:
    • Table21 Switch LEDs
      • 3. Connect the data cables, making sure each connection has a good valid link and that the switch...
  • Installing the Switch in the Rack
    • 1. Remove all cables and power cord from the switch (if previously attached).
    • 2. Remove the snap-on plastic feet, as shown in Figure21.
      • Figure21 Removing the Feet
    • 3. Attach the rackmounting brackets to each side of the switch, using the 6 flathead screws that ...
      • Figure22 Attaching Rackmounting Brackets
    • 4. Mount the switch in the rack using standard screws (not provided).
    • Ensure that there is unrestricted air flow around the switch.
    • 5. Apply power to the unit as follows:
    • 6. Connect the data cables, making sure each connection has a good valid link and that the switch...
  • Installing the Media Dependent Adapters (MDAs)
    • MDA Package Contents
    • MDA Installation
    • 1. Disconnect the switch’s power cord, if attached.
    • 2. Unscrew the three Phillips flathead screws on the switch’s blank faceplate and save for future...
    • 3. Unpack the MDA making sure to observe ESD precautions.
      • Figure23 Guiding the MDA’s Standoff Into Its Slot
    • 4. Slide the MDA into its empty slot making sure that the standoff is aligned properly. See Figur...
    • 5. Push the MDA into position so that the front panel contacts the front of the switch’s chassis....
      • Figure24 Connecting the 50-pin Plug
    • 6. Secure the MDA to the front of the switch with the Phillips flathead screws that came with the...
    • 7. Apply power to the unit as follows:
    • 8. Connect the data cable. Verify that the uplink’s LEDs on the switch front panel lights green. ...
    • Table22 Uplink Port LEDs
  • Connecting Devices to the Switch
  • Setting Up The Terminal for Port Configuration, and Diagnostics or Software Update
    • 1. Connect your terminal to the RS232 connector on the switch’s front panel. Use an RS232, DB-9 s...
    • 2. Access your terminal emulation program, i.e., VT100.
    • 3. Set your terminal emulator to the following:
    • 4. Press RETURN.
    • 5. Press RESET on the switch front panel.
  • Port Configuration
    • Steps To View Port Status Or Change Port Configuration
    • 1. The Port Status displays a list of ports. The example below shows a switch with eight ports on...
    • 2. Select a port number, for example, Port 11, by pressing the up arrow key to highlight it, and ...
    • 3. To change the port configuration, highlight an option and press RETURN.
      • a) Press RETURN at the highlighted area to insert a type-in field and enter a text string.
      • b) Enter a name of up to 20 characters in the Port name field.
      • c) After naming the port, highlight Return to Port Status Menu and press RETURN to return to the ...
    • 4. To quit the Port Status Menu, highlight Quit and press RETURN.
      • Port Configuration Defaults and Descriptions
        • Enable or disable the port
        • Transmission mode
          • Auto-negotiating
          • Full-duplex
          • Half-duplex
        • Switching mode
          • Store-and-forward
          • Cut-through (for 100 Mbps operation)
        • Port name
  • Diagnostics Menu
    • Steps to Use the Diagnostics Menu
    • 1. Press any key to display the Diagnostics Menu.
    • 2. Select a menu option by typing the first letter on the line. For example, run the RAM diagnost...
    • 3. To quit the Diagnostics Menu type B. This Boots the switch and displays the Port Status Menu. ...
      • Diagnostics Menu Options
        • Diagnostic tests
        • Exit Diagnostics Menu
        • Software update
        • Defaults
        • Terminal speed (switch)
  • Where to Go Next
• Chapter3
  • Troubleshooting
  • At the First Sign of a Problem
  • Network Cabling Problems
  • Contacting Technical Support
  • Switch LEDs
    • Table31 Switch LEDs
  • Common Problems
    • LINK/RECEIVE LED on Any Port is Off
    • 1. Make sure the data cables are secure.
    • 2. Make sure the device at the end of the connection is turned on.
    • 3. Make sure the data cable is wired correctly (straight / crossed) for the device.
    • 4. Connect a terminal and check the port status; see “Port Configuration” on page212 for details.
    • 5. Verify that the Link LED is On. For the AT-FS718 with the AT-A11, the transmit pair must be co...
    • 6. Contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support for help.
      • POWER LED is Off
    • 1. Secure the power cord to the power source and check the POWER LED to see if it is on.
    • 2. Ensure that the voltage is within the required levels in your region.
    • 3. Contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support for help.
      • FAULT LED is On
    • 1. Reset the switch by pressing the RESET button on the front panel.
    • 2. Make sure the RS232 connection from the local terminal or PC to the switch is secure; change t...
    • 3. Unplug the switch from the power source, then plug it back in again.
    • 4. Contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support for help.
• Chapter4
  • Switch Configurations
  • The Switch in a Standalone Configuration
    • Figure41 The ATFS724 Switch in Standalone Configuration
  • The Switch in Workgroup Configurations
    • Figure42 Switches in Workgroup Configurations
• AppendixA
  • Translated Safety Information
    • IMPORTANT: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in thi...
    • WICHTIG: Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinwei...
    • VIGTIGT: Dette tillæg indeholder oversættelser i flere sprog af sikkerhedsadvarslerne i denne hån...
    • BELANGRIJK: Deze appendix bevat vertalingen in meerdere talen van de veiligheidsopmerkingen in de...
    • IMPORTANT: Cette annexe contient la traduction en plusieurs langues des instructions de sécurité ...
    • TÄRKEÄÄ: Tämä liite sisältää tässä oppaassa esiintyvät turvaohjeet usealla kielellä.
    • IMPORTANTE: questa appendice contiene traduzioni in più lingue degli avvisi di sicurezza di quest...
    • VIKTIG: Dette tillegget inneholder oversettelser til flere språk av sikkerhetsinformasjonen i den...
    • IMPORTANTE: Este anexo contém traduções em vários idiomas das advertências de segurança neste guia.
    • IMPORTANTE: Este apéndice contiene traducciones en múltiples idiomas de los mensajes de seguridad...
    • OBS! Denna bilaga innehåller flerspråkiga översättningar av säkerhetsmeddelandena i denna handled...
• AppendixB
  • Technical Specifications
  • TableB1 lists the technical specifications for the ATFS718 and ATFS724 switches.
    • TableB1: Technical Specifications
  • TableB2 shows the pin assignments for the switches’ RJ45 connectors.
    • TableB2: RJ45 Pin Assignments
  • TableB3 lists the specifications for the ATA10 and ATA11 media dependent adapters. The MDAs a...
    • TableB3: ATA10 and ATA11 Specifications
• Appendix C
  • Switch Default Settings
    • Table C1 Switch Default Settings
    • Index
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