Allied Telesis AT-2916T User manual

613-000767 Rev. A
Gigabit Ethernet Network
Adapters
AT-2916T
AT-2971SX
AT-2971T
Installation Guide

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: Gigabit Ethernet Adapters
Model Numbers: AT-2916T, AT-2971T, AT-2971SX
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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 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 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.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.

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Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)
Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com.
Laser Safety EN60825

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Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................9
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................10
Where to Find Web-based Guides .......................................................................................................................................11
Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................12
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Email and Telephone Support .......................................................................................................................................12
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................12
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................12
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................12
Management Software Updates ....................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 1: Introduction to the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters ...................................................13
Functional Description ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Contents of Your Shipment ...........................................................................................................................................14
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................................16
AT-2916T ......................................................................................................................................................................16
AT-2971SX....................................................................................................................................................................17
AT-2971T ......................................................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ..................................................................................................................................21
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................22
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................24
Installing a Network Adapter Card ........................................................................................................................................25
Connecting the Network Cables ...........................................................................................................................................29
Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................31
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................31
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................31
Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................31
Performance Specifications..................................................................................................................................................32
Operating Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................32
Contents

Contents
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Figure 1. AT-2916T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter .....................................................................................................................16
Figure 2. AT-2971SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter ..................................................................................................................17
Figure 3. AT-2971T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter .....................................................................................................................18
Figure 4. Removing the PC Cover.......................................................................................................................................25
Figure 5. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot...............................................................................................................26
Figure 6. Inserting the Network Adapter Card .....................................................................................................................27
Figure 7. Securing the Adapter Card...................................................................................................................................28
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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-29xx Series
Gigabit Ethernet network adapters.
The Preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 10
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 11
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 12

Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in electrical shock.