Allied Telesis AT FS708LE AT-FS708LE AT-FS708LE User manual

AT-FS708LE
Fast Ethernet Switch
Version 2
Installation Guide
PN 613-50636-00 Rev A

Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without prior written permission fromAllied
Telesyn International, Corp.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All
other product names, company names, logos or other
designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Allied Telesyn, 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 AlliedTelesyn International, Corp. 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 Telesyn, Inc. has been advised of,
known, or should have known, the possibility of such
damages.

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ElectricalSafetyandEmission
Statement
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc.
Manufacture Address: 960 Stewart Drive, Suite B
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA
Manufacture Telephone: [phone]
Declares that the product: Fast Ethernet Switch
Model Number: AT-FS708LE Version 2
This product complies with FCC Part 15, 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.

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RFI Emission FCC Part 15, EN55022,
C-Tick, CISPR 22, VCCI
(Class B) 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 EN55024 3
Electrical Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2
No. 950, EN60950 4
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,
schlagenSiein AnhangAdenübersetzten Sicherheitshinweis
in Ihrer Sprache nach.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer oran 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.
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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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
liittyvätkäännetytturvaohjeet.Kunnäet -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.
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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Table of Contents
Electrical Safety and
Emission Statement ....................................3
Welcome to Allied Telesyn.........................9
Where to Find Web-based Guides ..................9
Document Conventions...................................9
Contacting Allied Telesyn..............................10
Online Support........................................10
E-mail and Telephone Support...............11
Returning Products.................................11
For Sales or Corporate Information.......11
AT-FS708LE Fast Ethernet Switch.........13
Overview.........................................................13
Key Features...................................................14
Status LEDs ...................................................15
Power Supply..................................................16
Store and Forward..........................................16
Back Pressure and Flow Control...................16
Twisted Pair Ports..........................................18
Port Speed ...............................................18
Duplex Mode............................................19
Auto MDI/MDI-X............................................20
Network Topologies........................................22
Standalone Topology...............................22

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Cascade Topology ....................................23
Planning the Installation...............................24
Verifying the Package Contents.............24
Selecting a Site........................................25
Reviewing Safety Guidelines..................26
Installing the Unit on a Desktop...................28
Installing the Unit on a Wall.........................29
Warranty Registration...................................31
Troubleshooting..............................................31
Technical Specifications.................................33
Appendix A
Translated Safety and Emission
Information ..................................................35

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Welcome to Allied Telesyn
This guide contains instructions on how to
install an Allied Telesyn AT-FS708LE Fast
Ethernet Switch.
Where to Find Web-based Guides
The Allied Telesyn web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy
way to access the most recent documentation,
software, and technical information for all of
our products. For product guides, select
“Support & Services” from our web site.
Document Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.

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Caution
Cautions informs you that performing or
omitting a specific action may result in
equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings informs you that performing or
omitting a specific action may result in
bodily injury.
Contacting Allied Telesyn
This section provides Allied Telesyn contact
information for technical support as well as
sales or corporate information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by
accessing the Allied Telesyn Knowledge Base
from the following web site: http://
kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the
Knowledge Base to submit questions to our
technical support staff and review answers to
previously asked questions.