Allied Telesis AT-MCR1 User manual

Media Converter
Chassis
AT-MCR1
Installation Guide
PN 613-000326 Rev A

Copyright 2006 Allied Telesis, Inc.
www.alliedtelesis.com
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without
prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc.
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mentioned herein are trademarks 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 notice. The
information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event
shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or
consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits,
arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein,
even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have
known, the possibility of such damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emission
Compliance Statement
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: Media Converter Chassis
Model Numbers: AT-MCR1
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
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RFI Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV),
UL 60950-1 (cULus),
CSA C22.2
Translated Safety Statements
Important: When you see the , go to the Allied Telesis website
www.alliedtelesis.com for the translated safety statement in your
language.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ..........3
Translated Safety Statements .......................................................4
Preface .........................................................................................7
How This Guide is Organized........................................................7
Document Conventions .................................................................8
Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................9
Contacting Allied Telesis .............................................................10
Online Support ....................................................................10
Email and Telephone Support.............................................10
Returning Products..............................................................10
Sales or Corporate Information ...........................................10
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................11
Key Features ...............................................................................12
Status LEDs.................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................................13
Verifying the Package Contents ..................................................13
Selecting a Site ...................................................................14
Reviewing Safety Guidelines...............................................15
Installing a Media Converter in an AT-MCR1 Chassis ................16
Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis On a Table or Desktop .............18
Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis Under a Table...........................19
Wall-Mounting an AT-MCR1 Chassis..........................................22
Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis in a Rack...................................24
Powering On an AC-Powered Chassis........................................26
Wiring and Powering On a DC-Powered Chassis .......................29
Warranty Registration..................................................................33
Contents

Contents
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ....................................................35
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................37
Physical .......................................................................................37
Temperature ................................................................................37
Electrical Rating...........................................................................37
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .................38
Compliance Standards ................................................................38
Pinout Assignments.....................................................................39

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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MCR1
Fast Ethernet Switch.
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, ”Overview” on page 11
Chapter 2, ”Installation” on page 13
Chapter 3, ”Troubleshooting” on page 35
Appendix A, ”Technical Specifications” on page 37
This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 8
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 9
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 10

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Document Conventions
This document 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.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific
action may result in bodily injury.

AT-MCR1 Media Converter Chassis Installation Guide
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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are
available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or
download them onto a local workstation or server.

Preface
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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for
technical support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied
Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/kb. You can
use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical
support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and Telephone Support
For technical support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesis web site:
www.alliedtelesis.com.
Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return
materials authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied
Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at
the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesis’ Technical
Support group through the Allied Telesis web site:
www.alliedtelesis.com.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information
on our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact
information for your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide
Contacts.