Specifications
Table Of Contents
- AT-8900 Series Hardware Reference
- Contents
- Models Covered By This Reference
- Why You Should Read This Reference
- Where To Find More Information
- Hardware Description
- Online Documentation
- AT-TFTP Server
- Using Windows Terminal and Windows Hyperterminal
- Switch Start-up
- RS-232 Terminal Port (ASYN0)
- Useful Cables
- Test Facility
- Power Supply Units (PSUs)
- Port, Connector, and Cable Combinations
- Troubleshooting
- Expansion Options
- Restricted Procedures
- Contacting Us

Hardware Reference 3
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Where To Find More Information
The Documentation and Tools CD-ROM bundled with each switch contains the
complete Document Set for AT-8900 Series switches and their power supply
units, as well as tools for switch management. This includes the following:
■ The AT-8900 Series Statutory and Safety Information booklet, which provides
safety and statutory information for the AT-8900 switch.
■ The AT-PWR01 Statutory and Safety Information booklet, which provides
safety and statutory information for the power supply units.
■ The AT-8900 Series Quick Install Guide, which outlines the procedure for
installing switch units.
■ The AT-PWR01 Quick Install Guide, which outlines the procedure for
installing power supply units and fan only modules.
■ The AT-8900 Series Software Reference, which provides detailed information
on configuring the Switch and its software.
The documents listed here can also downloaded from the AT-8900 Series
Support Site at http:// www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/at8900
.
Hardware Description
This section provides an overview of hardware features for the AT-8900 Series
switches.
Switch Overview
Developed to meet the exceptionally high performance demands of high end
applications, AT-8900 Series switches deliver wire-speed switching
performance, in a robust 1U rack mount platform.
The AT-8900 Series switches have:
■ 4 Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Ethernet uplink sockets
■ 48 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 ports bridging traditional copper/fibre divides
■ 1 compact flash socket
And these features are accessible on the front panel of the switch.
In addition, dual hot-swappable load-sharing power supplies provide space
saving reliability and redundancy, perfect for the high-density rack
environment where space is at a premium.
Dimensions
• Height = 44.5 mm (plus 5.1 mm if the rubber feet are used)
• Width = 440 mm (excluding rack-mounting brackets)
• Depth = 440 mm (excluding PSU handles)
• Weight = Not more than 8.5 kg (includes single PSU and PSU fan only
module)