AT-GS950/8

AT-GS950/16
AT-GS950/24
AT-GS950/48
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch

Installation Guide
PN 613-001971 Rev. A
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This product meets the following standards.

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 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 of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate
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Translated Safety Statements

Important: The  indicates that translations of the safety statement are available in the PDF
document “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com.

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Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Symbol Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 11
Contacting Allied Telesis............................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1: Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................................................... 13
LEDs.................................................................................................................................................... 14
SFP Slots............................................................................................................................................. 14
Installation Options .............................................................................................................................. 14
Power Conservation ............................................................................................................................ 14
MAC Address Table ............................................................................................................................ 14
Management Software ........................................................................................................................ 15
Management Interface......................................................................................................................... 15
Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Operating Conditions........................................................................................................................... 15
Front and Back Panels............................................................................................................................... 16
Management Software ............................................................................................................................... 17
Twisted Pair Ports ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Combo Ports .............................................................................................................................................. 18
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
eco-friendly Button ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Network Topologies ................................................................................................................................... 23
Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop .......................................................................................................... 23
Gigabit Ethernet Backbone.................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 2: Installation ................................................................................................................................... 25
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 26
Selecting a Site for the Switch ................................................................................................................... 28
Cable Specifications................................................................................................................................... 29
Unpacking the Switch................................................................................................................................. 30
Installing the Switch on a Desktop ............................................................................................................. 31
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack ............................................................................................... 32
Installing the Switch on a Wall ................................................................................................................... 35
Installing Optional SFP Transceivers ......................................................................................................... 37
Cabling the Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Powering On the Switch............................................................................................................................. 41
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 43
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 47
Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 48
Dimensions (H x W x D)................................................................................................................ 48
Weights ......................................................................................................................................... 48
Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 49
Power Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 49

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Certifications............................................................................................................................................... 49
Connectors and Port Pinouts...................................................................................................................... 50

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List of Figures

Figure 1: AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Front Panels ...................................................... 16

Figure 2: Back Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3: Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop Topology............................................................................................................ 23
Figure 4: Gigabit Ethernet Backbone Topology................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 5: AT-GS950/xx Packing List.................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 6: Attaching the Rubber Feet ................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 7: Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Switch................................................................................................ 33
Figure 8: Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack ......................................................................................................... 34
Figure 9: Attaching the Brackets to Install the Switch on a Wall.......................................................................................... 35
Figure 10: Marking the Screw Hole Locations ..................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 11: Securing the Switch to the Wall.......................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 12: Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot ........................................................................................................ 37
Figure 13: Inserting the SFP................................................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 14: Plugging in the AC Power Cord.......................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 15: RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout................................................................................................................ 50

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List of Figures

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List of Tables

Table 1. Combo Ports .........................................................................................................................................................18

Table 2. System LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................20
Table 3. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs .............................................................................................................................20
Table 4. SFP Slot LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................21
Table 5. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances .....................................................................................................................29
Table 6. Product Dimensions ..............................................................................................................................................48
Table 7. Product Weights ...................................................................................................................................................48
Table 8. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................................49
Table 9. Power Consumption .............................................................................................................................................49
Table 10. Product Certifications ..........................................................................................................................................49
Table 11. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ......................................................................................................50
Table 12. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ..................................................................................................50
Table 13. RJ-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts ...............................................................................................................51

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Preface

This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-GS950/8,

AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Smart
Switches. The overview gives a physical description of the switch
hardware and the instructions give the installation procedures.

This preface contains the following sections:

 “Symbol Conventions” on page 11

 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 12

Symbol Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Note
Notes provide additional information.

Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.

Warning
Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the
presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Preface

Contacting Allied Telesis

If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links
for the following services on this page:

 24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support

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 For sales or corporate contact information, go to
www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1

Overview
This chapter describes the AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and
AT-GS950/48 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. The sections in the
chapter are.

❒ “Features” on page 13
❒ “Front and Back Panels” on page 16
❒ “Management Software” on page 17
❒ “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 17
❒ “Combo Ports” on page 18
❒ “LEDs” on page 20
❒ “eco-friendly Button” on page 21
❒ “Power Supply” on page 22
❒ “Network Topologies” on page 23

Features

Here are the hardware features of the AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-

GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet Switches.

Twisted Pair ❒ 8, 16, 24 or 48 ports

Ports ❒ 10Base-TX, 100Base-T and 1000Base-T compliant
❒ IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant
❒ Auto-MDI/MDIX
❒ RJ-45 connectors
❒ 100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance
❒ IEEE 802.3x flow control in 10/100Base-TX full-duplex
operation
❒ IEEE 802.3x back pressure in 10/100Base-TX half-
duplex operation
❒ IEEE803.3z 1000Base-T flow control
❒ Support for jumbo frames up to 10KB

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LEDs ❒ Speed and link/activity LEDs for the twisted pair ports
❒ Link/activity LEDs for the SFP slots
❒ Power LED

SFP Slots ❒ Two slots on the AT-GS950/8 and AT-GS950/16

Switches
❒ Four slots on the AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48
Switches
❒ Support 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX
transceivers

Note
The SFP slots on each switch are paired with twisted pair ports to
form combo ports. For more information, refer to “Combo Ports” on
page 18.

Note
SFP transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of
supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or
reseller.

Installation ❒ 19-inch equipment rack

Options ❒ Desk or tabletop
❒ Wall

Power ❒ eco-friendly button to turn off the port LEDs when the
Conservation system is not being monitored
❒ High-efficiency power supply
❒ Power scaling based on traffic loads on ports operating
at 1000 Mbps (Port power scaling not available at 10 or
100 Mbps)
❒ Power shutdown on unused ports

MAC Address ❒ 8 kilobytes

Table ❒ Automatic learning and aging

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Management ❒ AT-S107 Management Software for the AT-GS950/8

Software Switch
❒ AT-S108 Management Software for the AT-GS950/16
Switch
❒ AT-S109 Management Software for the AT-GS950/24
Switch
❒ AT-S116 Management Software for the AT-GS950/48
Switch

Note
The management software programs come pre-installed on the
switches.

Management ❒ Web-browser interface for in-band, over-the-network

Interface management

Dimensions ❒ AT-GS950/8 Switch(W x D x H):

280 mm (11.0 in) x 180 mm (7.1 in) x height - 44 mm
(1.7 in)
❒ AT-GS950/16 and AT-GS950/24 Switches (W x D x H):
330 mm (13.0 in) x 200 mm (7.9 in) x 44 mm (1.7 in)
❒ AT-GS950/48 Switch (W x D x H):
440 mm (17.32 in) x 250 mm (9.4 in) x 44 mm (1.7 in)

Operating ❒ Operating temperature range of 0° C to 45° C (32° F to

Conditions 113° F)
❒ Operating humidity range of 5% to 90% non-
condensing

Note
There are two versions of the AT-GS950 Switches. This manual
documents the newer version. To determine whether your switch is
a old or new version, examine the front panel for the eco-friendly
button. The button is found only on the new switches.

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Front and Back Panels

Figure 1 on page 16 illustrates the front panels of the AT-GS950/8,

AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Gigabit Ethernet
Switches.
AT-GS950/8

eco-friendly Port and 10/100/1000Base-T

Button System LEDs Twisted Pair Ports SFP Slots

AT-GS950/16

AT-GS950/16

eco-friendly Port and 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports SFP Slots

Button System LEDs
AT-GS950/24

eco-friendly Port and 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports SFP Slots

Button System LEDs

AT-GS950/48

eco-friendly 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports SFP Slots

Button System LED

Figure 1. AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48

Front Panels

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The AC power plug is in the same location for each of the switches and is
illustrated in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Back Panel

Management Software

The switches come with the management software pre-installed. Although

the three models have the same features, each has a different
management software program. The programs are:

❒ AT-S113 Management Software for the AT-GS950/8

Switch
❒ AT-S114 Management Software for the AT-GS950/16
Switch
❒ AT-S115 Management Software for the AT-GS950/24
Switch
❒ AT-S116 Management Software for the AT-GS950/48
Switch

In the unlikely event that the management software becomes corrupted or

damaged, you can download the software from the Allied Telesis
corporate web site and reinstall it on the switch. You may also want to
periodically visit the Allied Telesis corporate web site to see if new
versions of the software have been released. For instructions to install new
management software, refer to the AT-S107, AT-S108, AT-S109 or AT-
S116 Management Software User’s Guide.

Twisted Pair Ports

The AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48

switches feature 8, 16, 24 and 48 twisted pair ports, respectively. All four
models are 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-TX compliant. The
port speeds and duplex modes may be set automatically with IEEE 802.3u
Auto-Negotiation or manually with the management software.

The twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. For the port pinouts,
refer to “Connectors and Port Pinouts” on page 50.

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The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 m (328 feet). For 10
Mbps operation, the ports require Category 3 or better 100 ohm shielded
or unshielded twisted pair cabling. For 100 or 1000 Mbps operation, the
ports require Category 5 or Enhanced Category 5 (5E) 100 ohm shielded
or unshielded twisted pair cabling.

The ports feature auto-MDI, which automatically configures the ports as

MDI or MDI-X. This feature allows you to use straight-through twisted pair
cables regardless of the wiring configurations of the ports on the end
nodes.

Note
A switch port connected to an end node that is not using Auto-
Negotiation should not use Auto-Negotiation to set the speed and
duplex mode, because a duplex mode mismatch might occur. You
should disable Auto-Negotiation and set the port’s speed and duplex
mode manually.

Combo Ports

The AT-GS950/8 and AT-GS950/16 Switches have two combo ports. The
AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 Switches has four combo ports. Each
combo port consists of one 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair port and one
slot for an optional 100Base-FX or 1000Base-SX/LX SFP transceiver. The
twisted pair ports are identified with the letter “R” for “Redundant” on the
front face plates of the units. The combo ports and slots are listed in
Table 1.

Table 1. Combo Ports

Switch Twisted Pair Port SFP Slot

AT-GS950/8 7R 7
8R 8
AT-GS950/16 15R 15
16R 16
21R 21

AT-GS950/24 22R 22
23R 23
24R 24

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Table 1. Combo Ports

Switch Twisted Pair Port SFP Slot

45R 45

AT-GS950/48 46R 46
47R 47
48R 48

The combo ports have the guidelines listed here:

❒ Only one port in a pair — either the twisted pair port or

a corresponding SFP module — can be active at a
time.
❒ The twisted pair port is the active port when its SFP
slot is empty, or when an SFP module is installed but
has not established a link to an end node.
❒ The twisted pair port automatically changes to the
redundant status mode when an SFP module
establishes a link with an end node.
❒ A twisted pair port automatically transitions back to the
active status when the link is lost on the SFP module.
❒ In nearly all cases, a twisted pair port and an SFP
module share the same configuration settings,
including port settings, VLAN assignments, access
control lists, and spanning tree.
❒ An exception to the shared settings is port speed. If
you disable Auto-Negotiation on a twisted pair port and
set the speed and duplex mode manually, the speed
reverts to Auto-Negotiation when an SFP module
establishes a link with an end node.

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LEDs

Table 2 describes the system LEDs.

Table 2. System LEDs

LED State Description

POWER Off Either the switch is not receiving power or

the AC input power is outside the normal
operating range.
Blinking The switch is in the process of initializing
Green the management software.
Steady The input AC power is within the normal
Green operating range.

Table 3 describes the LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T ports.

Table 3. 10/100/1000Base-T Port LEDs

LED State Description

L/A (link/activity) Off The port has not established a link with a
network device.
Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving network
Green packets.
Steady The port has established a link to a network
Green device.
SPD (speed) Steady The operating speed of the port is 1000
Green Mbps.
Steady The operating speed of the port is 100 Mbps.
Amber
Off The operating speed of the port is 10 Mbps
or the port has not established a link with a
network device.
DPX (duplex mode Steady The port is operating in full duplex mode.
for AT-GS950/8 Green
Switch only)
Off The port is operating in half duplex mode.

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Table 4 describes the LEDs for the SFP slots.

Table 4. SFP Slot LEDs

LED State Description

Off The port on the SFP transceiver has not

established a link with an end node or the
transceiver slot is empty.
Blinking The SFP transceiver is transmitting or
Green receiving network packets at 1000 Mbps.
Steady The SFP transceiver has established a link
L/A (link/ Green with a network device at 1000 Mbps, but is
activity) not transmitting or receiving network
packets.
Blinking The SFP transceiver is transmitting or
Amber receiving network packets at 100 Mbps.
Steady The SFP transceiver has established a link
Green with a network device at 100 Mbps, but is not
transmitting or receiving network packets.

Note
All of the port LEDs will be off when the switch is operating in the low
power mode. To toggle on the LEDs, use the eco-friendly button.

eco-friendly Button

The eco-friendly button serves multiple functions. You can toggle the port
LEDs on and off, reboot your switch or reset your switch configuration to
factory default values.

The button operates as follows:

❒ eco-Friendly mode - When you press the eco-friendly

button for 1 to 4 seconds, the front panel port LEDs are
either enabled or disabled. You may use the button to
turn off (disable) the LEDs when you are not
monitoring the switch. Toggling the LEDs does not
interfere with the network operations of the switch. The
eco-friendly button does not control the Power LED.

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❒ Reboot the switch - By pressing the button for 5 to 9

seconds, you can initiate a software reboot of the
switch. All configuration settings including the
Management static IP address or DHCP are retained.

Caution
During the reboot process, the switch does not forward network
traffic. Rebooting the switch takes approximately 1 to 2 minutes
before the switch comes back on line and is ready to switch Ethernet
traffic again. Network traffic is lost during this period of time.

❒ Factory default reset - By pressing the button for

greater than 10 seconds, you will initiate a software
reboot of the switch and reset all of the configuration
parameters of the switch to the factory default settings
- including the management IP address.

Note
When the switch is reset to factory defaults, its IP address will revert
to the static IP address of 192.168.1.1. If your browser is configured
for another IP address, you will have to reconfigure your browser
and workstation for the switch’s default IP address before you can
again connect to the switch.

❒ Both the reboot and factory default reset functions can

be disabled in the management software. For more
information, refer to the AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, or
AT-GS950/24 Management Software User’s Guide.

Power Supply

Each switch has an internal power supply with a single AC power supply
socket on the back panel. To power the switch on or off, connect or
disconnect the power cord provided with the switch. A power cord is
supplied with the switch from the factory.

Note
For the power requirements, refer to the “Power Specifications” on
page 49.

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Network Topologies

This section illustrates two network topologies: Gigabit Ethernet to the

desktop and Gigabit Ethernet backbone.

Gigabit Ethernet The topology shown in Figure 3 is commonly referred to as Gigabit

to the Desktop Ethernet to the desktop. This topology provides the best in performance
and reliability because each end node is connected directly to the AT-
GS950/16 Switch with a dedicated network link
.

Legend
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps

Figure 3. Gigabit Ethernet to the Desktop Topology

Gigabit Ethernet In the topology illustrated in Figure 4 on page 24, the AT-GS950/16 is
Backbone connected to other managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches to form a
Gigabit Ethernet backbone topology. The AT-GS950/16 Switch functions
as the focal point of the network by transferring Ethernet frames between
the switches. This topology reduces the amount of unnecessary traffic in
each workgroup, because the AT-GS950/16 Switch transfers frames only
when the source and destination end nodes are located on different
switches. This frees up bandwidth and improves network performance.

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Legend

10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps

Figure 4. Gigabit Ethernet Backbone Topology

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Chapter 2

Installation

This chapter contains the following sections:

❒ “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 26

❒ “Selecting a Site for the Switch” on page 28
❒ “Cable Specifications” on page 29
❒ “Unpacking the Switch” on page 30
❒ “Installing the Switch on a Desktop” on page 31
❒ “Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack” on page 32
❒ “Installing the Switch on a Wall” on page 35
❒ “Installing Optional SFP Transceivers” on page 37
❒ “Cabling the Switch” on page 40
❒ “Powering On the Switch” on page 41

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Reviewing Safety Precautions

Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install
the chassis or any of its components.

Note
The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is
available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”
posted on the Allied Telesis website at alliedtelesis.com/support.

Warning
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-
serviceable parts inside. This unit contains hazardous voltages and
should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician. To
avoid the possibility of electric shock, disconnect electric power to
the product before connecting or disconnecting the cables.  E1

Warning
Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning
activity.  E2

Warning
Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3

Warning
Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power
plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket
outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous
voltages on accessible metal parts.  E4

Note
Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.  E5

Caution
Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the
room ambient air for cooling.  E6

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Caution
Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum
ambient temperature of 40 degrees C.  E7

Note
All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National
Electrical Codes.  E8

Note
Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the
connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that
overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate
ratings should be used when addressing this concern.  E21

Caution
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical
loading.  E25

Note
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with
the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra). 
E35

Caution
Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.  E36

Warning
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power strips).
 E37

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Selecting a Site for the Switch

Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch:

❒ If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, verify that the
rack is safely secured and will not tip over. Devices in a rack
should be installed starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices
near the bottom of the rack.
❒ If you are installing the switch on a table, verify that the table is
level and secure.
❒ The power outlet for the switch should be located near the unit and
should be easily accessible.
❒ The site should provide for easy access to the ports on the front of
the switch. This will make it easier for you to connect and
disconnect cables, as well as view the switch’s LEDs.
❒ Air flow around the unit and through its vents on the side and rear
should not be restricted so that the switch can maintain adequate
cooling.
❒ Do not place objects on top of the switch.
❒ Do not expose the switch to moisture or water.
❒ Ensure that the site is a dust-free environment.
❒ You should use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to
supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.

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Cable Specifications

Table 5 contains the cable specifications for the twisted pair ports.

Table 5. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances

Maximum
Speed Type of Cable Operating
Distance

10 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant 100 m (328 ft)

Category 3 or better shielded or
unshielded cabling with 100 ohm
impedance and a frequency of 16
MHz.
100 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant 100 m (328 ft)
Category 5 or TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Enhanced Category 5
(Cat 5e) shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm impedance
and a frequency of 100 MHz.
1000 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant 100 m (328 ft)
Category 5 or TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Enhanced Category 5
(Cat 5e) shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm impedance
and a frequency of 100 MHz.

Note
The twisted pair ports on the switch feature auto-MDI when
operating at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. A port is configured as MDI or
MDI-X when it is connected to an end node. Consequently, you can
use a straight-through twisted pair cable when connecting any type
of network device to a port on the switch.

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Unpacking the Switch

To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove all of the components from the shipping package.

Note
Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the
original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied
Telesis.

2. Place the switch on a level, secure surface.

3. Verify that the shipping container includes the items listed in Figure 5
on page 30 in addition to your AT-GS950/8, AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/
24 or AT-GS950/48 switch.

Two equipment rack or

wall brackets

Eight bracket screws

Four wall anchors

Four wall screws

Four rubber feet (for

desktop installation)

One regional AC power

cord

Two or four SFP slot dust

covers (pre-installed).

Figure 5. AT-GS950/xx Packing List

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Installing the Switch on a Desktop

You may install the AT-GS950 Switch on a desktop or in a standard 19-

inch equipment rack. To install the switch in a rack, refer to “Installing the
Switch in an Equipment Rack” on page 32.

To place the switch on a desktop, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove all equipment from the package and store the packaging
material in a safe place.

2. Turn the switch over and place it on a table.

3. Attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the switch as shown in
Figure 6.

Figure 6. Attaching the Rubber Feet

4. Turn the switch over again and place it on a flat, secure surface (such
as a desk or table) leaving ample space around the unit for ventilation.

5. Go to “Installing Optional SFP Transceivers” on page 37 or “Cabling

the Switch” on page 40.

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Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack

To install the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, perform the

following procedure:

1. If the rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the switch, remove
them using a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Attach the two rack mount brackets to the sides of the switch using the
eight bracket screws that come with the unit. There are four possible
positions in which the brackets may be installed. See Figure 9 on page
35.

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Figure 7. Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Switch

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3. Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using four

equipment rack screws (not provided with the switch).

Figure 8. Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack

4. Go to “Installing Optional SFP Transceivers” on page 37 or “Cabling

the Switch” on page 40.

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Installing the Switch on a Wall

To install the switch on a wall, perform the following procedure:

1. Turn the switch over and place it on a table.

2. If the rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the switch, remove
them using a flat-head screwdriver.

3. Orient the brackets against the sides of the switch as shown in Figure
9, and secure them to the unit with the eight brackets screws included
with the switch.

Figure 9. Attaching the Brackets to Install the Switch on a Wall

4. Have another person hold the switch at the wall location where the
switch is to be installed, while you use a pencil or pen to mark the wall
with the locations of the four holes in the brackets. The switch should
be oriented such that its front faceplate is facing up and is level to the
floor. See Figure 10 on page 35.

Figure 10. Marking the Screw Hole Locations

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5. Install the four plastic anchors included with the switch into the wall, at
the locations marked in the previous step. The anchors require 0.635
mm (0.25 in.) holes.

6. While another person holds the switch at the wall location, secure it to
the wall using the four wall mounting screws. See Figure 11 on page
36.

Figure 11. Securing the Switch to the Wall

7. Go to “Installing Optional SFP Transceivers” on page 37 or “Cabling

the Switch” on page 40.

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Installing Optional SFP Transceivers

To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure:

Note
The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off
the switch to install a transceiver. However, always remove the
cables before removing the transceiver.

Note
You should always install the transceiver before connecting the fiber
optic cables to it.

1. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the
packaging material in a safe location.

Warning
An SFP transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to
observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions,
such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the
transceiver.

2. Remove the dust plug from an SFP slot. See Figure 12.

Figure 12. Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot

3. Position the SFP transceiver with the label facing up.

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4. Slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place. See
Figure 13

Figure 13. Inserting the SFP

5. Verify that the handle on the transceiver is in the upright position, as

shown in Figure 14. This secures the transceiver and prevents it from
being dislodged from the slot.

SFP Transceiver
Handle

Figure 14. SFP Handle in Upright Position

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to install additional SFP transceivers.

Note
SFP transceivers are dust sensitive. Always keep the plug in the
optical bores when a fiber optic cable is not installed, or when
storing the SFP. When you do remove the plug, keep it for future
use.

Note
Unnecessary removal and insertion of an SFP can lead to
premature failure.

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For information on the cable specifications of the SFP, consult the

documentation shipped with the SFP.

7. Go to “Cabling the Switch” on page 40.

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Cabling the Switch

Observe the following guidelines when connecting twisted pair and fiber
optic cables to the ports on the switch:

❒ The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port on the
switch. The tab on the connector should lock the connector into
place.
❒ Because the twisted pair ports have auto-MDI/MDI-X, you may use
straight-through twisted pair cable to connect any type of network
device to the switch.
❒ If your network topology contains a loop where two or more
network devices can communicate with each other over more than
one network path, do not connect the network cables that form the
loop until after you activate a spanning tree protocol on the switch.
Data loops can adversely affect network performance.
❒ If you are creating a port trunk, do not connect the cables of the
trunk to the switch until after you have created the trunk in the
switch’s management software. Otherwise, a network loop will
result which can adversely affect network performance.

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Powering On the Switch

To power on the switch, perform the following procedure:

1. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector on the back of the
switch, as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15. Plugging in the AC Power Cord

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet.

Warning
Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3

Note
Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.  E5

3. Verify that the POWER LED is green. If the LED is OFF, refer to
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting” on page 43.

The switch is now powered on and ready for network operations. For
information on how to manage the switch, refer to the AT-S107, AT-
S108, or AT-S109 Management Software User’s Guide.

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Troubleshooting
This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch if a
problem occurs.

Note
For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical
Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

Problem 1: The POWER LED on the front of the switch is off.

Solutions: The unit is not receiving power. Try the following:

❒ Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the power

source and to the AC connector on the back panel of the switch.
❒ Verify that the power outlet has power by connecting another
device
to it.
❒ Try connecting the unit to another power source.
❒ Try a different power cord.
❒ Verify that the voltage from the power source is within the required
levels for your region.

Problem 2: All of the port LEDs are off even though the ports are
connected to active network devices.

Solution: The switch is probably operating in low power mode. To toggle

on the LEDs, press the eco-friendly button on the front panel.

Problem 3: A twisted pair port on the switch is connected to a network

device but the port’s LINK/ACT LED is off.

Solutions: The port is unable to establish a link to a network device. Try

the following:

❒ Verify that the network device connected to the twisted pair port is
powered on and is operating properly.
❒ Verify that the twisted pair cable is securely connected to the port
on the media converter channel and to the port on the remote
network device.
❒ Verify that the port is connected to the correct twisted pair cable.
This is to eliminate the possibility that the port is connected to the
wrong network device, such as a powered off device.

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❒ Try connecting another network device to the twisted pair port with
a different cable. If the twisted pair port is able to establish a link,
then the problem is with the cable or the other network device.
❒ Verify that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328
feet).
❒ Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted pair
cable: Category 3 or better for 10 Mbps operation and Category 5
and Category 5E for 100 and 1000 Mbps operation.

Note
A 1000Base connection may require five to ten seconds to establish
a link.

Problem 4: The LINK/ACT LED for an SFP transceiver is off.

Solutions: The fiber optic port on the transceiver is unable to establish a

link to a network device. Try the following:

❒ Verify that the network device connected to the fiber optic port is
operating properly.
❒ Verify that the fiber optic cable is securely connected to the port on
the media converter channel and to the port on the remote network
device.
❒ Check that the SFP module is fully inserted in the slot.
❒ Verify that the operating specifications of the fiber optic ports on
the SFP transceiver and the remote network device are
compatible.
❒ Verify that the correct type of fiber optic cabling is being used.
❒ Verify that the port is connected to the correct fiber optic cable.
This is to eliminate the possibility that the port is connected to the
wrong remote network device, such as a powered off device.
❒ Try connecting another network device to the fiber optic port using
a different cable. If the port is able to establish a link, then the
problem is with the cable or with the other network device.
❒ Use the switch’s management software to verify that the port is
enabled.
❒ If the remote network device is a management device, use its
management firmware to determine whether its port is enabled.
❒ Test the attenuation on the fiber optic cable with a fiber optic tester
to determine whether the optical signal is too weak (sensitivity) or
too strong (maximum input power).

Problem 5: Network performance between a twisted pair port on the

switch and a network device is slow.

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the network device. This occurs when a twisted pair port using Auto-
Negotiation is connected to a device with a fixed duplex mode of full
duplex. If this is the cause of the problem, adjust the duplex mode of the
port on the network device or on the switch so that both ports are using the
same duplex mode.

Problem 6: A port’s LINK/ACT LED is blinking.

Solutions: The link between the port and the network device is
intermittent. Try the following:

❒ Connect another network device with a different cable to the port. If

the Link LED remains steady on, then the problem is with the
original cable or the network device.
❒ If the problem is with an SFP transceiver, check that the
transceiver is fully inserted in the slot.

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications
This appendix contains the technical specifications for the AT-GS950/8,
AT-GS950/16, AT-GS950/24 and AT-GS950/48 switches. The
specification categories are as follows:

“Physical Specifications” on page 48

“Environmental Specifications” on page 49

“Power Specifications” on page 49

“Certifications” on page 49

“Connectors and Port Pinouts” on page 50

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Physical Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Table 6. Product Dimensions

Model Specification

AT-GS950/8 33 cm x 20 cm x 4.4 cm
(13 in x 7.87 in x 1.73 in)
AT-GS950/16 33 cm x 20 cm x 4.4 cm
(13 in x 7.87 in x 1.73 in)
AT-GS950/24 33 cm x 20 cm x 4.4 cm
(13 in x 7.87 in x 1.73 in)
AT-GS950/48 44.4 cm x 25.7 cm x 4.32 cm
(17.48 in x 10.12 in x 1.7 in)

Weights

Table 7. Product Weights

Model Specifications

AT-GS950/8 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

AT-GS950/16 2.1 kg (4.60 lbs)

AT-GS950/24 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)

AT-GS950/48 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs)

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Table 8. Environmental Specifications

Parameter Specifications

Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)

Storage Temperature -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing

Power Specifications

Input Supply Voltage - 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz

Table 9. Max AC Input Power Specifications

Parameter Specifications

AT-GS950/8 8.7 W
AT-GS950/16 12.9 W
AT-GS950/24 17.3 W
AT-GS950/48 43.0 W

Certifications

Table 10. Product Certifications

Parameter Specifications

EMI (Emissions) FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A,

CISPR 22 Class A

EMC (Immunity) EN55024

Electrical and EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1

Laser Safety (CULUS), C-TICK, CE

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Connectors and Port Pinouts

This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts.

Figure 16 illustrates the pin layout for an RJ-45 connector and port.

Figure 16. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout

Table 11 lists the RJ-45 pin signals when a twisted pair port is operating in
the MDI configuration.
Table 11. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)

Pin Signal

1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
6 RX-

Table 12 lists the RJ-45 port pin signals when a twisted pair port is
operating in the MDI-X configuration.
Table 12. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)

Pin Signal

1 RX+
2 RX-
3 TX+
6 TX-

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1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
Table 13. RJ-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts

Pin Pair Signal

1 1 TX and RX+
2 1 TX and RX-
3 2 TX and RX+
4 3 TX and RX+
5 3 TX and RX-
6 2 TX and RX-
7 4 TX and RX+
8 4 TX and RX-

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