Installation guide

Table of Contents
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Duplex Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Store and Forward...................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Backpressure and Flow Control............................................................................................................................................................. 46
Network Topologies ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Power Workgroup Topology .................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Collapsed Backbone - Hub Topology.................................................................................................................................................. 49
Switch Stacking Topology....................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 2
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Installation Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Selecting a Site for the Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Required Cables ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Unpacking the Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Installing the Switch on a Desktop ............................................................................................................................................................... 57
Installing the Switch in a Rack ........................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Installing an Optional GBIC Module ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Installing an Expansion Module ..................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Creating a Switch Stack ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Cabling the Switch .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Powering the Switch .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Installing the AT-RPS2001 Unit.............................................................................................................................................................. 71
Installing the AT-RPS2004 Unit.............................................................................................................................................................. 74
Starting a Local Management Session ......................................................................................................................................................... 78
Warranty Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 81
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
Appendix A
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Physical Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Environmental Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Power Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ............................................................................................................................ 90
Standards ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
SNMP Support ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Appendix B
Default Switch Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Appendix C
Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information ................................................................................................................. 93