Specifications

Hardware Reference 1
C613-03059-00 REV E
Contents
Models Covered By This Reference .................................................................... 2
Why You Should Read This Reference ............................................................... 2
Where To Find More Information ...................................................................... 3
Hardware Description ....................................................................................... 3
Switch Overview ......................................................................................... 3
AT-9800 Series Switch Models .................................................................... 5
AT-9812T V2 .............................................................................................. 5
AT-9816GB V2 ........................................................................................... 6
Online Documentation ...................................................................................... 7
Accessing the CD-ROM and Online Documentation .................................... 7
AT-TFTP Server ................................................................................................... 7
Using Windows Terminal and Windows Hyperterminal ...................................... 8
Switch Start-up ............................................................................................... 11
To log In ................................................................................................... 11
To access help .......................................................................................... 12
Start-up Procedures .................................................................................. 13
RS-232 Terminal Port (ASYN0) ......................................................................... 15
Useful Cables .................................................................................................. 16
RS-232 Terminal and Modem Cables ........................................................ 16
Cables for RJ-45 Ethernet LAN Interfaces .................................................. 18
Test Facility ..................................................................................................... 19
Ethernet LAN Port Tests ............................................................................ 20
Other Interface Tests ................................................................................. 21
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) ....................................................................... 21
AT-RPS8000 .............................................................................................. 22
AT-RPS9000 .............................................................................................. 23
Port, Connector, and Cable Combinations ...................................................... 25
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 26
LEDs and What They Mean ....................................................................... 26
Check these first ...................................................................................... 28
Some common problems and how to solve them ..................................... 28
Expansion Options .......................................................................................... 29
Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) ......................................................... 29
Compact flash .......................................................................................... 31
Content Addressable Memory (CAM) ....................................................... 33
Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs) ..................................................... 34
Restricted Procedures ...................................................................................... 34
Installing CAM ......................................................................................... 34
Testing CAM ............................................................................................ 36
Installing DIMM ........................................................................................ 38
Testing DIMM ........................................................................................... 39
Diagnostics ............................................................................................... 41
Contacting Us ................................................................................................. 42