Allied Telesis AT-BSTACK1 User manual

AT-BSTACK1
Stacking Module
For the AT-8324SX Fast Ethernet
Switch
Quick Install Guide
PN 613-50114-00 Rev A

Copyright  2000 Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94086 USA
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such damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emission Statement
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emission EN55022 Class A (CISPR 22) 1
WARNING: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 2
Immunity IEC 1000-4-2 (4 kV CD, 8 kV AD) 3
IEC 1000-4-3 (1995) (3 V/m)
IEC 1000-4-4 (1995) (1.0 kV - (power line);
0.5 kV - (signal line))
IEC 1000-4-6 (1995) (3 Vrms)
EN50082-1 (1992)
EN61000-4-2 (1995)
EN61000-4-4 (1995)
Important: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this
equipment. When you see the , go to Appendix A for the translated safety statement in
your language.
Wichtig: Anhang A enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses
Geräts. Wenn Sie sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang A den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.
Vigtigt: Tillæg A indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af
dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet , skal De slå op i tillæg A og finde de oversatte
sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres eget sprog.
Belangrijk: Appendix A bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van
deze apparatuur. Wanneer u de ziet, raadpleeg Appendix A voor vertaalde
veiligheidsinstructies in uw taal.
Important: L'annexe A contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet
équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le symbole, reportez-vous à l'annexe A pour consulter
la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.
Tärkeää: Liite A sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet.
Kun näe -symbolin, katso käännettyä turvaohjetta liitteestä A.
Importante: l’Appendice A contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di
questa apparecchiatura. Il simbolo , indica di consultare l’Appendice A per l’avviso di
sicurezza nella propria lingua.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
RADIATED ENERGY
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference 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
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the
FCC, can void your right to operate this equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Viktig: Tillegg A inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette
utstyret. Når du ser , åpner du til Tillegg A for å finne den oversatte
sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk.
Importante: O Anexo A contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este
equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo , leia a advertência de segurança traduzida no seu
idioma no Anexo A.
Importante: El Apéndice A contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la
instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo , vaya al Apéndice A para ver el
mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma.
Obs! Bilaga A innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av
denna utrustning. När du ser , skall du gå till Bilaga A för att läsa det översatta
säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk.

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Electrical Safety and Emission Statement ..............................................iii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... v
Welcome to Allied Telesyn ......................................................................... vii
Where to Find Web-based Guides....................................................................vii
Document Conventions..................................................................................... vii
Contacting Allied Telesyn ...............................................................................viii
Online Support .........................................................................................viii
For Technical Support and Services........................................................viii
Technical Support E-mail Addresses ......................................................viii
Returning Products............................................................................................ ix
FTP Server ......................................................................................................... ix
For Sales or Corporate Information................................................................... x
Tell Us What You Think..................................................................................... x
Overview .......................................................................................................... 1
Installing the AT-BSTACK1 Stacking Module ................................................. 2
Verifying the Package Contents ................................................................. 2
Reviewing Safety Guidelines ...................................................................... 2
Handling the Module................................................................................... 3
Installing the Module .................................................................................. 4
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 7
Warranty Registration ....................................................................................... 7
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... 8
Appendix A
Translated Safety and Emission Information ......................................... 9
Appendix B
Technical Support Fax Order ................................................................... 21
Incident Summary ............................................................................................ 21
Appendix C
AT-BSTACK1 Quick Install Guide Feedback ......................................... 23
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This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-BSTACK1 Stacking
Module in an AT-8324SX Fast Ethernet Switch.
Where to Find Web-based Guides
The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com provides you with an
easy way to access the most recent documentation and technical information
for all of our products. All web-based documents relating to this product and
other Allied Telesyn products can be downloaded from the web site in pdf
format.
Document Conventions
This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with first
before you begin to install the product.
Note
A note provides additional information.
Caution
A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Welcome to Allied Telesyn

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Contacting Allied Telesyn
There are several ways that you can contact Allied Telesyn technical support:
online, telephone, fax, and e-mail.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by filling out the Tech-Assistant
Form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/feedtech.htm.
For Technical Support and Services
Technical Support E-mail Addresses
United States and Canada
[e-mail]
Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, and Virgin Islands
[e-mail]
United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland
[e-mail]
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United States, Canada, Mexico,
Central America, South America
Tel: [phone], option 4
Fax: [phone]
Germany
Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern
Europe
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The Netherlands, Middle East, Africa
Tel: [phone]
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at one
of the following locations:
FTP Server
If you know the name of a specific driver that you need for an Alied Telesyn
device, you can download the driver by connecting directly to our FTP server
at ftp://gateway.centre.com.
At login, enter ‘anonymous’. Enter your e-mail address for the password as
requested by the server at login.
North America
2205 Ringwood Ave
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: [phone], option 4
Fax: [phone]
European Customer Support Centre
10/11 Bridgemead Close
Westmead Industrial Estate
Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 7YT
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Latin America, the Caribbean,
Virgin Islands
Tel: international code + 425-481-3852
Fax: international code + 425-483-9458
Mexico and Puerto Rico
Tel: [phone], ext 3852 or
1-800-424-4284, ext 3852
Mexico only: 95-800-424-5012, ext 3852
Fax: international code + 425-489-9191

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For Sales or Corporate Information
Tell Us What You Think
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or
other Allied Telesyn documents, please fill out the “AT-BSTACK1 Quick
Install Guide Feedback” on page 23 and return the form to us at the address
or fax number provided. You can also provide feedback online by filling out the
Feedback on Documentation form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/
feedmanu.htm.
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