Allied Telesis AT-GS903SX User manual

AT-GS903SX
Gigabit Switch
Installation Guide
PN 613-10842-00 Rev C

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

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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance
Statement
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emission EN55022 Class A !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 EN50082-1 !3
Electrical Safety EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 950 !4
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 the 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 by the manufacturer
or the FCC can void your right to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications
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.

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
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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 näet !-symbolin, katso käännettyä turvaohjetta liitteest
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 Compliance Statement ......................iii
Welcome to Allied Telesyn ......................................................................... vii
Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................................vii
Documentation Conventions............................................................................ vii
Contacting Allied Teleysn...............................................................................viii
For Technical Support and Services........................................................viii
Technical Support E-mail Addresses ......................................................viii
FTP Server.................................................................................................. ix
For Sales or Corporate Information ................................................................. ix
Tell Us What You Think ................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1
Product Description ...................................................................................... 1
Features .............................................................................................................. 1
Physical Description........................................................................................... 2
LEDs ............................................................................................................ 3
MDI Button.................................................................................................. 4
Media Type .................................................................................................. 4
AC Power Connector ................................................................................... 5
Where to Go Next ............................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2
Installation ...................................................................................................... 7
Verifying Switch Package Contents .................................................................. 7
Preparing the Site .............................................................................................. 7
Installing the Switch on a Desktop ................................................................... 8
Installing the Switch on a Wall ......................................................................... 9
Installing the Switch in a Rack Mount ........................................................... 10
Warranty Registration..................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 13
How the Switch Reports Problems .................................................................. 13
Network Cabling Problems.............................................................................. 13
Common Problems............................................................................................ 13
Link /Activity LED on Any Port is OFF................................................... 14
Power LED is OFF .................................................................................... 14
Calling Technical Support................................................................................ 15

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Appendix A
Translated Safety and Emission Information .......................................17
Appendix B
Technical Specifications ............................................................................ 29
Physical Specifications..................................................................................... 29
Environmental Specifications.......................................................................... 29
Power Specifications......................................................................................... 29
Agency Compliance........................................................................................... 29
Appendix C
Technical Support Fax Order ................................................................... 31
Incident Summary............................................................................................ 31
Appendix D
AT-GS903SX Installation Guide Feedback .............................................33

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The guide provides the required information to install and configure the
AT-GS903SX Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
Where to Find Web-based Guides
Allied Telesyn wants our customers to be well informed by providing the most
up-to-date and most easily accessible way to find our guides and other
technical information.
Visitourwebsite at www.alliedtelesyn.com/support/lib_allproducts.htm
for related product information.
Documentation Conventions
Through out this guide, you will notice several conventions that you should
become familiar with first before installing 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 Teleysn
There are several ways to contact Allied Telesyn technical support, online,
telephone, fax or by e-mail.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by filling out the Tech-Assistant
Form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/feedtech.htm.
Telephone and Fax Support
E-mail Support
United States and Canada
[e-mail]
Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Virgin Islands
[e-mail]
United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland
[e-mail]
Americas
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Central America, South America
Tel: [phone], select option 4
Fax: [phone]
Germany
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Europe
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Asia
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Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China,
India, Hong Kong
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Italy
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Israel
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France
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The Netherlands, Middle East, Africa
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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 location:
FTP Server
If you know the name of a specific driver, you may connect 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
Tel: [phone], select 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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