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Table of Contents
Electrical Safety and Installation Requirements for AT-3726 .......................................................iii
Electrical Safety and Installation Requirements for AT-3714F ......................................................v
Preface ..........................................................................................................................................Preface-i
Purpose of This Guide ...........................................................................................................................................................................Preface-i
How This Guide is Organized ..............................................................................................................................................................Preface-i
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................................Preface-ii
Where to Find Related AT-3714F, AT-3726 Guides ...................................................................................................................Preface-iii
Chapter 1
AT-3714F, AT-3726 Hardware Description .....................................................................................1-1
Physical Description ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1-2
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................1-2
Network Management Features ...................................................................................................................................................................1-3
MAC Addressing .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Store and Forward/Cut-Through (fragment-free) Modes ..........................................................................................................1-3
Transmit Pacing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................1-4
Mirror Port ....................................................................................................................................................................................................1-4
10/100BaseTX/FX Media Dependent Adapter ...............................................................................................................................1-5
RS232 Connector .......................................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Reset Button ................................................................................................................................................................................................1-5
AC Power Connector ................................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Installing the Switch ...........................................................................................................................2-1
Verifying Switch Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................................2-1
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Preparing the Site ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2-3
Rack Mounting the Unit ...................................................................................................................................................................................2-4
Setting Up Terminal for Local Management Using Omega .......................................................................................................2-7
Switch Default Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................................2-8
Media Dependent Adapters ...........................................................................................................................................................................2-9
Verifying Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................2-9
Media Dependent Adapter Features .................................................................................................................................................2-9
Installing a Media Dependent Adapter ...........................................................................................................................................2-10
MDA LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................................................................2-11