ALTA LABS S8-POE High Performing S8 PoE Switch User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- ALTA LABS
Table of Contents
MODEL: S8-POE
Before You Begin
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You may also visit manage.alta.inc to manage your Alta devices.
Package Contents
Note: We recommend using the included mounting hardware for product installation.
Installation Requirements
- Ethernet cabling (CAT 5 or above)
- Phillips screwdriver (for mounting)
- Pencil (for marking mounting template)
- Drill and drill bit (for mounting)
Hardware Overview
Top
The Alta Labs LED on top of the switch flashes as the unit is powered up. Once fully booted, the LED will remain lit unless turned off in the UI. The LED color can also be changed in the management interface.
Bottom
The bottom of the switch has padding for desktop placement and notches for mounting.
Back
Be sure to use the included power cord to connect power.
Front
Reset Button Press down for 10 seconds until the LED begins flashing to reset the switch to factory defaults.
Ports and LEDs
Ports 1-4 support 802.3at PoE+ with up to 30W per port and a PoE budget of 60
Watts. These ports are standard Gigabit Ethernet ports that support
10/100/1000 Mbps connections.
The Link LED on the left indicates a 10/100 Mbps connection when amber, blue
indicates a 1 Gbps connection, and if not illuminated, the connection is down.
The PoE LED on the right will illuminate amber when a device connected to the
port is being powered via Ethernet.
Ports 5-8 are standard Gigabit Ethernet ports that support 10/100/1000 Mbps
connections.
The Link LED indicates a 10/100 Mbps connection when amber, blue indicates a 1
Gbps connection, and if not illuminated, the connection is down.
Hardware Installation
Mounting On A Wall
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Locate the template included with the Quick Start Guide and Safety document.
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Position the template in the desired location and use a pencil to mark the holes.
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Secure the Mounting Bracket to the wall using the Mounting Screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to use the screws included with the product.
If mounting on drywall, use the anchors to ensure secure mounting. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes for the anchors and insert them in the wall. -
Align the switch with the Mounting Bracket.
Note: the Alta Labs A logo should be facing the same position on the mount and the switch. Slide the notches over the tabs to lock the switch into place. -
Connect the Power Supply to the switch and the other end to a power outlet.
Connecting Devices
Connect devices that need Power over Ethernet to any of the first four ports.
The ports are autosensing. Devices that do not require power can be connected
to any port. 
Set Up Your Device
Follow the instructions in the Alta app or management interface to set up your switch.
S8-POE Specifications
Mechanical
Dimensions| 25.7 x 91 x 180 mm (1 x 3.6 x 7.1″)
Weight| .38 kg (.83 lbs)
Material Type| Injection Molded Plastic
Material Finish| Matte
Color| White
Ports
Interface ports| (8) 10/100/1000 Mbps
SFP/SFP+| None
Switching Capacity| 16 Gbps
Non-blocking Throughput| 8 Gbps
Forwarding Rate| 11.9 Gbps
PoE Budget/Max| 60 Watts
PoE Supply| 30 Watts per port
Per Port PoE| (4) 802.3at PoE+
Non-PoE Ports| -4
LEDs
PoE| Orange
Network| Orange: 10/100 Mbps,
Blue: 1000Mbps
SFP/SFP+| None
Hardware
Packet Buffer| 4.1 Mbit
Mac Table Size| 8 K
Hardware
Energy Efficient Ethernet| Yes
Management| Factory reset button
Bluetooth| Yes, Setup
Power
Max Power Consumption w/o PoE| 8 Watts
Max Power Consumption Full PoE| 68 Watts
Power Supply| Universal AC, 100 – 240VAC
50/60Hz External
RJ45 Port Surge
Protection| 12kV for ESD – contact, 25kV
for ESD – Air
Environmental
Mounting| Locking Wallmount
Operating Temperature| -5 to 50° C (23 to 122° F)
Operating Humidity| 10 to 90% Noncondensing
IP Rating| None
EMI Rating| EMI Class-B with 3dB margin
Cooling Fan| No (Fanless cooling)
Certifications| CE, FCC, IC
Compliance
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operations 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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device is restricted to indoor use.
Non-Modification Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
ISED Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
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