7
Content
Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Symbols Used in this Document..................................................................................................................................4
Where to Find Web-based Guides .........................................................................................................................................5
Contacting Allied Telesis ........................................................................................................................................................6
Online Support ................................................................................................................................................................6
Email and Telephone Support .........................................................................................................................................6
Returning Products..........................................................................................................................................................6
For Sales or Corporate Information.................................................................................................................................6
Warranty..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Management Software Updates ......................................................................................................................................6
Content .................................................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Overview ............................................................................................................................................................9
AT-8000GS Switch Series Features.....................................................................................................................................10
IEEE Standards ....................................................................................................................................................................11
Model Descriptions ...............................................................................................................................................................12
AT-8000GS/24 ..............................................................................................................................................................12
AT-8000GS/24POE.......................................................................................................................................................13
AT-8000GS/48 ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Port Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................................15
10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Ports .................................................................................................................15
SFP Port........................................................................................................................................................................15
RJ-45 Console Port .......................................................................................................................................................15
LED Definitions.....................................................................................................................................................................16
System LEDS ................................................................................................................................................................16
Stacking Port LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................17
Mode LEDs....................................................................................................................................................................18
RJ-45 Port LEDs on AT-8000GS/24 & AT-8000GS/48 .................................................................................................19
RJ-45 Port LEDs AT-8000GS/24POE ...........................................................................................................................21
SFP Port LEDs ..............................................................................................................................................................22
Stacking Port LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................25
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................26
Preparing for Installation.......................................................................................................................................................29
Installation Precautions .................................................................................................................................................29
Site Requirements.........................................................................................................................................................30
Unpacking .....................................................................................................................................................................30
Installing the Device .............................................................................................................................................................32
Desktop or Shelf Installation..........................................................................................................................................32
Rack Installation ............................................................................................................................................................32
Connecting the Device .........................................................................................................................................................34
Connecting the Switch to a Terminal.............................................................................................................................34
AC Power Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 34