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Chapter 2

Virtual Chassis Stacking

The sections in this chapter are:

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“Overview” on page 50

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“Stacking Slots” on page 51

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“Stacking Transceivers” on page 52

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“Stacking Port Topologies” on page 54

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“Master and Member Switches” on page 58

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“Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface” on page 60

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For more information on the VCStack feature, refer to the

Stacking

Introduction and Stacking Commands

chapters in the

Software

Reference for x510 Series Switches, AlliedWare Plus Operating
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Summary of Contents for AT-x510-28GPX

Page 1: ... Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches AT x510 28GTX AT x510 28GPX AT x510 28GSX AT x510 28GSX 80 AT x510L 28GT AT x510L 28GP AT x510 52GTX AT x510 52GPX AT x510L 52GT AT x510L 52GP Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacks ...

Page 2: ...respective owners Allied Telesis Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice The information provided herein is subject to change without notice In no event shall Allied Telesis Inc be liable for any incidental special indirect or consequential damages whatsoever including but not limited to lost profits ari...

Page 3: ...es 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 appr...

Page 4: ...fety Statements Important The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements on the Allied Telesis website at http www alliedtelesis com support ...

Page 5: ... 100 1000Base T Twisted Pair Ports 25 Speed 25 Duplex Mode 25 Wiring Configuration 25 Maximum Distance 26 Cable Requirements 26 Port Pinouts 26 Power Over Ethernet 27 PoE Standards 27 Powered Device Classes 27 Cable Requirements 28 Power Budget 29 Port Prioritization 30 Wiring Implementation 31 SFP Slots 32 Stacking SFP Slots 33 eco friendly Button 34 LEDs 35 LEDs for the Twisted Pair Ports 35 LED...

Page 6: ...cal Management Session 87 Activating VCStack 88 Chapter 6 Cabling the Stacking Ports 91 Cabling Switches with AT StackXS 1 0 Transceivers 92 Cabling Switches with AT StackOP 0 3 or AT StackOP 9 0 Transceivers 97 Chapter 7 Powering On the Stack 101 Powering On the Switches Individually 102 Powering On the Switches Simultaneously 105 Verifying the Stack 107 Setting the Priority Numbers 108 Monitorin...

Page 7: ... Figure 20 Stack of Four Switches in the Ring Topology 57 Figure 21 PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface 60 Figure 22 Components of the x510 Series Switches 69 Figure 23 Turning the Switch Upside Down 73 Figure 24 Removing the Rubber Feet 73 Figure 25 Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets 74 Figure 26 Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets Continued 75 Figure 27 Mounting the Switch in an Eq...

Page 8: ...1 Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command 108 Figure 62 Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode 109 Figure 63 Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command 109 Figure 64 Switch Initialization Messages 110 Figure 65 Switch Initialization Messages Continued 111 Figure 66 Switch Initialization Messages Continued 112 Figure 67 Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Sl...

Page 9: ...GSX and AT x510 28GSX 80 Switches 39 Table 8 SFP Slot LEDs 40 Table 9 Stacking Slot LEDs 41 Table 10 Stacking Transceivers 52 Table 11 Operating Distances of the AT StackOP 0 3 Transceiver 68 Table 12 Product Dimensions 129 Table 13 Product Weights 130 Table 14 Ventilation Requirements 130 Table 15 Environmental Specifications 131 Table 16 Maximum Power Consumption 131 Table 17 Input Voltages 132 ...

Page 10: ...Tables 10 ...

Page 11: ...ntains the following sections Document Conventions on page 12 Contacting Allied Telesis on page 13 Note This guide explains how to install the switches in a stack configuration with Virtual Chassis Stacking VCStack For instructions on how to install the switches as stand alone units refer to the x510 Series Installation Guide for Stand alone Switches ...

Page 12: ...ntions 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 ...

Page 13: ...s learn about Return Merchandise Authorizations RMAs and contact Allied Telesis technical experts USA and EMEA phone support Select the phone number that best fits your location and customer type Hardware warranty information Learn about Allied Telesis warranties and register your product online Replacement Services Submit an RMA request via our interactive support center Documentation View the mo...

Page 14: ...Preface 14 ...

Page 15: ...FP Slots on page 32 Stacking SFP Slots on page 33 eco friendly Button on page 34 LEDs on page 35 USB Port on page 44 Console Port on page 45 Power Supplies on page 46 Note This guide explains how to install the switches in a stack configuration with the Virtual Chassis Stack VCStack feature For instructions on how to install the switches as stand alone units refer to the x510 Series Installation G...

Page 16: ...otiation compliant Auto MDI MDIX 100 meters 328 feet maximum operating distance IEEE 802 3x flow control in 10 100Base TX full duplex mode IEEE 802 3x backpressure in 10 100Base TX half duplex mode IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T Jumbo frames up to 13KB RJ 45 connectors Power Over Ethernet Here are the basic features of Power over Ethernet PoE on the twisted pair ports on the AT x510 28GPX AT x510L 28GP A...

Page 17: ...P transceivers must be purchased separately For a list of supported transceivers contact your Allied Telesis distributor or reseller SFP Slots Here are the basic features of the four SFP slots on the switches Supports 10Gbps 10GBase SR LR fiber optic transceivers Supports 10Gbps AT SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with SFP transceiver style connectors Supports 1000Base SX LX SFP transceivers Su...

Page 18: ... the switch is in the stacking mode AT StackXS 1 0 Twisted Pair Transceiver 1 meter AT StackOP 0 3 Fiber Optic Transceiver 300 meters AT StackOP 9 0 Fiber Optic Transceiver 9 kilometers LEDs Here are the port LEDs Link activity and duplex mode LEDs for the twisted pair ports on non PoE switches Link activity and PoE status LEDs for the twisted pair ports on PoE switches Link activity LEDs for SFP ...

Page 19: ...Telnet and Secure Shell management Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management SNMPv1 v2c and v3 Power Supplies The AT x510 28GTX AT x510 28GPX AT x510 28GSX AT x510 52GTX and AT x510 52GPX Switches have two pre installed AC power supplies The AT x510L 28GP AT x510L 28GT AT x510L 52GP and AT x510L 52GT Switches have one pre installed AC power supply The AT x510 28GSX 80 Switch has two pre install...

Page 20: ...e 1 and Figure 2 on page 21 Figure 1 Front Panels of the AT x510 28GTX AT x510L 28GT and AT x510 28GPX Switches AT x510 28GPX AT x510 28GTX AT x510L 28GT 10 100 1000Base T Ports SFP Slots Management Panel SFP or Stacking Slots SFP Slots Management Panel SFP or Stacking Slots 10 100 1000Base T Ports with PoE ...

Page 21: ...and AT x510L 52GP Switches AT x510 52GPX AT x510L 52GP AT x510 52GTX AT x510L 52GT SFP Slots Management Panel SFP or Stacking Slots 10 100 1000Base T Ports SFP Slots Management Panel SFP or Stacking Slots 10 100 1000Base T Ports with PoE Slots for 100 1000Base SFP Slots Management Panel SFP or Stacking Slots Fiber Optic Transceivers AT x510 28GSX AT x510 28GSX 80 ...

Page 22: ...he AT x510 28GTX AT x510 52GTX and AT x510 28GSX Switches Figure 4 shows the back panel of the AT x510 28GPX and AT x510 52GPX Switches Figure 4 Back Panel of the AT x510 28GPX and AT x510 52GPX Switches AC Power Connector AC Power Connector Power Supply 2 Power Supply 1 AC Power Connector AC Power Connector Power Supply 2 Power Supply 1 ...

Page 23: ...igure 6 shows the back panel of the AT x510L 28GP and AT x510L 52GP Switches Figure 6 Back Panel of the AT x510L 28GP and AT x510L 52GP Switches Figure 7 shows the back panel of the AT x510 28GSX 80 DC powered Switch Figure 7 Back Panel of the AT x510 28GSX 80 DC Powered Switch AC Power Connector Power Supply AC Power Connector Power Supply DC Power Connector DC Power Connector Power Supply 2 Powe...

Page 24: ...view 24 Management Panel Figure 8 identifies the components in the management panel on the x510 Series switches Figure 8 x510 Series Management Panel Console eco friendly Button Switch Port ID LED Management USB Port ...

Page 25: ... mode settings of a port may be set independently of each other For example a port may be configured such that its speed is set manually while its duplex mode is established through Auto Negotiation Note A switch port should not use Auto Negotiation to set its duplex mode if it is connected to a network device that does not support Auto Negotiation for 10 or 100 Mbps operation and has a fixed dupl...

Page 26: ... the ports on the AT x510 28GPX AT x510L 28GP AT x510 52GPX and AT x510L 52GP Switches for PoE devices refer to Table 3 on page 28 Port Pinouts Refer to Table 19 on page 134 and Table 20 on page 134 for the port pinouts of the 10 100 1000Base T twisted pair ports Table 1 Twisted Pair Cable for the 10 100 1000Base T Ports Cable Type 10Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category ...

Page 27: ...rk cable thus functioning as a central power source for other network devices Devices that receive their power from a PSE are called powered devices PD Examples include wireless access points IP telephones webcams and even other Ethernet switches The switch automatically determines whether or not a device connected to a port is a powered device Ports that are connected to network nodes that are no...

Page 28: ...100Mbps Cable Type 10Mbps 100Mbps Non PoE PoE PoE Non PoE PoE PoE Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Standard TIA EIA 568 A compliant Category 5 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Enhanced...

Page 29: ...irements of the powered devices is less than the power budget of the switch the switch can supply power to all the devices But if the total power requirements exceed the power budget the switch denies power to one or more ports using a mechanism referred to as port prioritization To determine whether the power requirements of the PoE devices you plan to connect to the switch exceed its power budge...

Page 30: ...signed to the other two priority levels Ports assigned to the other priority levels receive power only if all the Critical ports are receiving power Ports that are connected to your most critical powered devices should be assigned to this level If there is not enough power to support all the ports set to the Critical priority level power is provided to the ports based on port number in ascending o...

Page 31: ...E to a PD Twisted pair cabling typically consists of eight wires With 10Base T and 100Base TX devices the wires connected to pins 1 2 3 and 6 on the RJ 45 connectors carry the network traffic while the wires connected to pins 4 5 7 and 8 are unused With 1000Base T devices all eight wires are used to carry network data It takes four wires to deliver DC power to a PD With Mode A the power is deliver...

Page 32: ...tworks between network devices or connect high speed devices such as servers to your network The switches support a variety of short and long distance SFP and SFP modules For a list of supported SFP modules contact your Allied Telesis representative or visit our web site Note SFP slots 27 and 28 on the 28 port switches and slots 51 and 52 on the 52 port switches are initially configured as stackin...

Page 33: ...le units simultaneously which can simplify network management You have more flexibility in how you configure some of the features For instance a static port trunk on a stand alone switch has to consist of ports from the same switch In contrast a static trunk on a stack may consist of ports from different switches in the same stack The slots for the stacking transceivers are SFP slots 27 and 28 on ...

Page 34: ...cific unit among the devices in an equipment rack It is the FINDME command The command works on the switch even if you turned off the LEDs with the eco friendly button or NO ECOFRIENDLY LED command The Switch ID LED is always on but it displays different information depending on whether the LEDs are on or off When the LEDs are on the ID LED displays the ID number of the switch When the switch is o...

Page 35: ...0L 28GT AT x510 52GTX and AT x510L 52GT Switches have two LEDs that display link activity and duplex mode information The LEDs are shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 LEDs for the 10 100 1000Base T Ports on the AT x510 28GTX AT x510L 28GT AT x510 52GTX and AT x510L 52GT Switches The LEDs are described in Table 5 on page 36 Link Activity LED Duplex Mode LED Duplex Mode LED Link Activity LED ...

Page 36: ...tivity LED Solid Green A port has established a 1000 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Green A port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps Solid Amber A port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Amber A port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps Off A port has not established a link with another network device or the LEDs are turned off To t...

Page 37: ...witches LED State Description Link Activity LED Solid Green A port has established a 1000 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Green A port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps Solid Amber A port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Amber A port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps Off A port has not established a link with another network d...

Page 38: ...t down PoE on the port because of a fault condition Flashing Amber The switch is detecting a PD on the port but is not delivering power to it because the maximum power budget has been reached Off This LED state can result from the following conditions The port is not connected to a PD The PD is powered off The port is disabled in the management software PoE is disabled on the port The LEDs on the ...

Page 39: ...top slot and the right hand LED is for the bottom slot Table 7 SFP Slot LEDs on the AT x510 28GSX and AT x510 28GSX 80 Switches LED State Description Link Activity Off The slot is empty the SFP transceiver has not established a link to a network device or the LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Solid green The SFP transceiver has established a link at 10 Mbps 1000 M...

Page 40: ... defines the LED states when the slots contain stacking transceivers Table 8 SFP Slot LEDs LED State Description Link Activity Off The slot is empty the SFP or SFP transceiver has not established a link to a network device or the LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Solid green The SFP or SFP transceiver has established a link at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps to a network dev...

Page 41: ...tch Figure 13 Switch ID LED The states of the LED when the switch is not operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 14 on page 42 Table 9 Stacking Slot LEDs LED State Description Link Activity Off The slot is empty the stacking transceiver has not established a link to a network device or the LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Solid green The stacking tran...

Page 42: ...shut down Note You can use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the command line interface to identify the source of the problem The states of the LED when the switch is operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 15 on page 43 The switch is booting up The switch has encountered a fault condition The switch is operating as a stand alone unit with the ID number 0 The switch has an ID numb...

Page 43: ...tion Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacks 43 Figure 15 Switch ID LEDs in the Low Power Mode The switch is the master switch of a VCStack The switch is operating as a stand alone unit The switch is a member switch of a VCStack ...

Page 44: ...ore configuration files on flash drives and to restore configuration files to switches whose settings have been lost or corrupted or to quickly configure replacement units You may also use the port and flash drives to update the management firmware on the switches The port is USB2 0 compatible ...

Page 45: ...h and must use the management cable included with the switch To establish a local management session with the switch connect a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the Console port which has an RJ 45 style 8P8C connector using the provided management cable The cable has RJ 45 RJ style 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors The Console port is set to the following spec...

Page 46: ... The second power supply provides power redundancy It protects against interruptions to network operations in the event one power supply loses power or fails Power redundancy is available only when both AC or DC connectors on the switch are connected to power sources The PoE AT x510 28GPX and AT x510 52GPX Switches also require only one power supply for network operations excluding PoE The switche...

Page 47: ...ection device To de energize equipment disconnect the power cord E3 Warning This unit might have more than one power cord To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect all power cords before servicing the unit E30 Note The switches are powered on or off by connecting or disconnecting the power cords ...

Page 48: ...Chapter 1 Overview 48 ...

Page 49: ...g Port Topologies on page 54 Master and Member Switches on page 58 Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface on page 60 Note For more information on the VCStack feature refer to the Stacking Introduction and Stacking Commands chapters in the Software Reference for x510 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System from www alliedtelesis com support ...

Page 50: ...ng the number of IP addresses you have to assign to network devices The one address gives you management access to all the units Adds feature flexibility and resiliency A stack gives you more flexibility in the available configurations of features For instance you can create port aggregators of ports from different switches in the stack rather than from only one switch If you distribute the ports ...

Page 51: ...rs to the slots as S1 and S2 when the VCStack feature is enabled and the slots are used with the special stacking transceivers to create a stack When you disable the VCStack feature to use the slots with regular SFP or SFP transceivers on a stand alone switch the slots are referred to as slots 27 and 28 on the 28 port switches and 51 and 52 on the 52 port switches For instructions on how to disabl...

Page 52: ...re the x510 Series switches are in the same equipment rack or on the same table The fiber optic transceivers are used to build stacks across large distances Table 10 Stacking Transceivers Stacking Transceiver Model Cable Type Operating Distance AT StackXS 1 0 Twinax cable 1 meter 3 29 feet AT StackOP 0 3 62 5 125 µm multi mode fiber optic cable 33 meters 108 feet 50 125 µm multi mode fiber optic c...

Page 53: ...ay not use the transceivers as regular networking ports The AT StackOP 0 3 and AT StackOP 9 0 transceivers must be connected to other AT StackOP 0 3 and AT StackOP 9 0 transceivers The transceivers do not work with other types of network devices You may use different types of transceivers to connect the switches of a stack and so build stacks of switches that are at various distances from each oth...

Page 54: ...ust cross over to different stacking slots on the switches The stacking transceiver in the S1 slot in one switch must connect to the stacking transceiver in the S2 slot in the next switch Figure 17 is an example of a stack of two switches in the linear topology The transceiver in the S1 slot on the top switch is connected to the transceiver in the S2 slot on the bottom switch Figure 17 Stack of Tw...

Page 55: ...ar topology except that the unused stacking ports on the end switches of the stack are connected to form a physical loop This topology is more resilient than the linear topology because there are two pathways through the stack If one pathway fails the switches can maintain communications through the alternate pathway The example in Figure 19 on page 56 shows a ring topology of two switches ...

Page 56: ...Chapter 2 Virtual Chassis Stacking 56 Figure 19 Stack of Two Switches in the Ring Topology Figure 20 on page 57 is an example of a stack of four switches in the ring topology ...

Page 57: ...ath through the stacking ports The two pathways protect the switches of the stack against the loss of communications due to a failure of a stacking port cable or switch The examples in the previous figures showed the twinax AT StackXS 1 0 stacking transceiver But the same rules apply to the fiber optic AT StackOP 0 3 and AT StackOP 9 0 stacking transceivers A fiber optic transceiver in the S1 slot...

Page 58: ...itch The devices compare the following numbers to choose the master switch when the stack is reset or powered on Stack priority numbers MAC addresses The stack priority number is an adjustable value of 0 to 255 where the lower the number the higher the priority Typically the switch with the lowest priority number highest priority becomes the master switch of a stack The default priority value is 1...

Page 59: ...tware For further information refer to Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface on page 60 The ID numbers are also used to identify the parameter settings that are stored in the configuration file When the stack is reset or power cycled the ID numbers identify the devices to which the parameter settings belong Caution You should not change the ID numbers of the switches after you have starte...

Page 60: ...e is used with multi module products This value does not apply to the x510 Series switches and should always be 0 The third value is a port number on the switch You may specify only one port number in a PORT parameter but you may specify more than one PORT parameter in many of the commands where the parameter is supported Here is an example of the PORT parameter It uses the INTERFACE command to en...

Page 61: ...Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 62 Choosing a Site for the Switches on page 66 Planning a Stack on page 67 Unpacking the Switch on page 69 ...

Page 62: ...lass 1M Laser product Warning Do not stare into the laser beam L2 Warning Do not look directly at the fiber optic ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens L6 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 s...

Page 63: ...nected to the building protective earth The second grounding post should not be used Allied Telesis recommends using the grounding post for power supply 1 PSU 1 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 Warning Operating Tem...

Page 64: ...niquement par une batterie du même type ou de type équivalent recommandée par le constructeur Les batteries doivent être éliminées conformément aux instructions du constructeur E22 Warning Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading E25 Note Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable elec...

Page 65: ...ly connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits e g use of power strips E37 Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock the PoE ports on this product must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where this device is located E40 Caution The unit does not contain serviceable components Please return damaged units for servicing E42 Warning When you remove an SF...

Page 66: ...t of the switches so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables and view the port LEDs The site should allow for adequate air flow around the units and through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels The ventilation direction is from front to back with the fan on the back panel drawing the air out of the unit The site should not expose the switches to moisture or water The site shoul...

Page 67: ...gy adds wiring redundancy You can use combinations of AT StackXS 1 0 AT StackOP 0 3 and AT StackOP 9 0 cables when the individual switches of the stack are at various distances from each other The x510 Series stack may not contain other stacking switches such as x600 and x610 Series switches The x510 Series switches do not need any additional software for stacking However they do need stacking tra...

Page 68: ...er Type Minimum Modal Bandwidth 850 nm MHz km Operating Range 62 5 125 µm multi mode fiber optic cable 160 2 to 26 meters 7 to 85 feet 200 2 to 33 meters 7 to 108 feet 50 125 µm multi mode fiber optic cable 400 2 to 66 meters 7 to 217 feet 500 2 to 82 meters 7 to 269 feet 2000 2 to 300 meters 7 to 984 feet ...

Page 69: ...ds Note You should retain the original packaging material in the event you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis After checking the contents of the shipping containers go to Chapter 4 Installing the Switches on a Table or in an Equipment Rack on page 71 Two rack mounting brackets One 2 m 6 6 ft local management cable with RJ 45 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors Eight bracket screws One or t...

Page 70: ...Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation 70 ...

Page 71: ... Table or in an Equipment Rack The procedures in this chapter are Installing the Switches on a Table or Desktop on page 72 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack on page 73 Wiring the DC Connectors on the AT x510 28GSX 80 Switch on page 76 ...

Page 72: ...iew the procedure in Choosing a Site for the Switches on page 66 to verify that the selected site is suitable for the unit 2 Check to be sure that the table is strong enough to support the weight of the switch 3 Lift the chassis onto the table 4 Check to be sure that all of the appropriate components are included in the shipping container Refer to Unpacking the Switch on page 69 Warning Do not sta...

Page 73: ... provided Installation guidelines may be found in Choosing a Site for the Switches on page 66 Here is the procedure for installing the switch in a 19 inch equipment rack Caution The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack E28 1 Place the unit upside down on a level secure surface Figure 23 Turning the...

Page 74: ...4 3 Turn the switch over 4 Attach the two rack mount brackets to the sides of the switch using the eight bracket screws included with the unit Figure 25 and Figure 26 on page 75 illustrate the four possible bracket positions Figure 25 Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets ...

Page 75: ...n the equipment rack secure it using standard equipment rack screws not provided as shown in Figure 27 Figure 27 Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack 6 Repeat this procedure to install the remaining switches in the stack 7 After installing the switches go to Chapter 5 Verifying the Status of VCStack on page 85 to verify that VCStack is enabled on the units ...

Page 76: ...hapter 5 Verifying the Status of VCStack on page 85 Warning This equipment must be installed in a Restricted Access location E45 Required Material and Tools The procedure requires the following material One 12 AWG stranded grounding wire The standard color for the wire is green with a yellow stripe One 16 AWG minimum stranded power wire for the 48 60VDC connection The standard color for the wire i...

Page 77: ...nt always ensure that the power supply ground connection is installed first and disconnected last E11 Note Only one grounding post on the switch should be connected to the building protective earth The second grounding post should not be used Allied Telesis recommends using the grounding post for power supply 1 PSU 1 1 Strip an adequate amount of insulation from one end of the ground cable for the...

Page 78: ...efer to Figure 31 Figure 31 Removing the Nut from the Grounding Post Note Remove only the top nut from the grounding post If necessary use a second 7mm wrench to hold the bottom nut still while removing the top nut 4 Attach the grounding lug and wire to the grounding post and secure them with the nut removed in Step 3 and a 7mm wrench Allied Telesis recommends tightening the nut to 15 in lbs Refer...

Page 79: ...nd RETURN wires by performing the following procedure Caution Verify that the DC circuit is powered off before performing this procedure Warning As a safety precaution install a circuit breaker with a minimum value of 10 Amps between the equipment and the DC power source Always connect the wires to the LAN equipment first before connecting the wires to the circuit breaker Do not work with HOT lead...

Page 80: ...flat head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws that secure the DC connector to the chassis Refer to Figure 33 Figure 33 Loosening the Two Captive Screws on the DC Connector 2 Slide the DC connector from the chassis Refer to Figure 34 Figure 34 Removing the DC Connector 3 Use a 3mm 0 125 in flat head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on the top of the DC connector Refer to Figure...

Page 81: ...from one end of the black RETURN wire Refer to Figure 36 Figure 36 Stripping a Stranded Power Wire 5 Insert the black RETURN wire into the right connector and secure it by tightening the captive screw with a flat head screwdriver Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 5 in lbs Refer to Figure 37 Figure 37 Inserting the RETURN Wire 6 5 mm 0 25 in ...

Page 82: ...e 81 7 Insert the red 48 60VDC wire into the left connector and secure it by tightening the captive screw with a flat head screwdriver Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 5 in lbs Refer to Figure 38 Figure 38 Inserting the 48 60VDC Wire 8 Slide the DC connector into the slot on the switch Refer to Figure 39 Figure 39 Sliding the DC Connector into the Switch ...

Page 83: ...fore connecting the power wires from the switch to the circuit 10 Connect the 48 60VDC and RETURN wires to the DC circuit Warning Circuit breaker is used as a disconnection device To de energize the equipment shut down the circuit breaker and then disconnect the input wire E38 11 Repeat this procedure to connect the power wires to the second DC power supply in the switch Note Do not power on the s...

Page 84: ...Chapter 4 Installing the Switches on a Table or in an Equipment Rack 84 ...

Page 85: ...85 Chapter 5 Verifying the Status of VCStack The procedures in this chapter are Verifying the Status of VCStack on page 86 Activating the VCStack Feature on page 87 ...

Page 86: ...tches connect an AC power cord to one of the power connectors on the back panel and to an AC power source For units with two power connectors you do not need to connect both power cords for this procedure For the DC powered AT x510 28GSX 80 Switch connect the grounding and power wires to the switch as explained in Wiring the DC Connectors on the AT x510 28GSX 80 Switch on page 76 and power on the ...

Page 87: ...o activate the VCStack feature Starting a Local Management Session To start a local management session on the switch perform the following procedure 1 Connect the RJ 45 connector on the management cable to the Console port on the front panel of the switch as shown in Figure 41 Figure 41 Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an RS 232 port on a ...

Page 88: ...plete information on the modes and commands refer to the Software Reference for x510 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System from www alliedtelesis com support Activating VCStack To activate the VCStack feature from the local management session perform the following procedure 1 Enter the ENABLE command to move from the User Exec mode to the Privileged Exec mode as shown in Figure 43 Figur...

Page 89: ...initial management session of the switch the WRITE command automatically creates in flash memory a new configuration file called DEFAULT CFG in which it stores your configuration change You may change the name of the file or designate a different file after you create the stack 6 Restart the switch with the REBOOT command as shown in Figure 48 Figure 48 Rebooting the Switch with the REBOOT Command...

Page 90: ...g the power cord or for the DC powered AT x510 28GSX 80 Switch power off the DC circuit and repeat the procedures in this chapter on the next switch If there are no further switches to test go to Chapter 6 Cabling the Stacking Ports on page 91 If the ID LED is still displaying 0 repeat this procedure If the procedure was not successful it might be because you did not issue the WRITE command in ste...

Page 91: ... Cabling the Stacking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures Cabling Switches with AT StackXS 1 0 Transceivers on page 92 Cabling Switches with AT StackOP 0 3 or AT StackOP 9 0 Transceivers on page 97 ...

Page 92: ...serve all standard electrostatic discharge ESD precautions such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap to avoid damaging the device 1 Remove the dust plug from the S1 slot on the top switch of the stack as shown in Figure 49 Figure 49 Removing the Dust Plug from the S1 Slot 2 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 3 Remove the dust cap ...

Page 93: ...ide for Stand alone Switches 93 Figure 50 Removing the Dust Cover from the AT StackXS 1 0 Transceiver 4 Position the transceiver with the release tab on top and slide the transceiver into the slot as shown in Figure 51 on page 94 ...

Page 94: ...1 0 Transceiver in Slot S1 5 Remove the dust cover from the S2 slot in the next switch in the stack as shown in Figure 52 on page 95 Note The cable must cross over to different slots on the switches The stack will not work if you connect two S1 or S2 slots together Release tab ...

Page 95: ...2 Removing the Dust Plug from the S2 Slot 6 Remove the dust cover from the connector on the other end of the transceiver 7 Position the transceiver with the release tab on the bottom and slide it into the slot until it clicks into place as shown in Figure 53 on page 96 ...

Page 96: ...tches to the stack with AT StackXS 1 0 transceivers 9 To create the redundant path with the ring topology shown in Figure 19 on page 56 and Figure 20 on page 57 connect a stacking cable to the empty stacking slots on the top and bottom switches 10 After connecting the stacking cables to all the switches go to Chapter 7 Powering On the Stack on page 101 ...

Page 97: ...ches with fiber optic transceivers perform the following procedure 1 Remove a dust cover from either the S1 or S2 slot on the switch 2 To install the transceiver in the S1 slot position it with the handle on top as shown in Figure 54 To install it in the S2 slot position it with the handle on the bottom Figure 54 Handle on the AT StackOP 0 3 and AT StackOP 9 0 Transceivers 3 Slide the transceiver ...

Page 98: ...Chapter 6 Cabling the Stacking Ports 98 Figure 55 Installing the AT StackOP 0 3 or AT StackOP 9 0 Transceiver 4 Remove the dust cover from the transceiver as shown in Figure 56 on page 99 ...

Page 99: ...lot the handle should be in the upright position as shown in Figure 57 If the transceiver is in the S2 slot the handle should be in the down position Figure 57 Positioning the Handle in the Upright Position 6 Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver as shown in Figure 58 on page 100 The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port and the tab should lock the connector into place ...

Page 100: ...ch is to have two stacking transceivers 8 Repeat this procedure on the other switches of the stack to install their stacking transceivers The connections must cross over such that a transceiver in slot 1 connects to a transceiver in slot 2 9 After you connect the stacking cables to all the switches go to Chapter 7 Powering On the Stack on page 101 ...

Page 101: ...the switches of the stack The numbers are assigned in the order in which you power on the units Otherwise perform Powering On the Switches Simultaneously on page 105 to have the switches assign the numbers automatically After the ID numbers are assigned you may change them with the STACK RENUMBER command described in the Software Reference for x510 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System ...

Page 102: ...e stack This procedure assumes the following This is the initial power on sequence of the stack You verified that VCStack is enabled on the switches as explained in Chapter 5 Verifying the Status of VCStack on page 85 You connected the switches with stacking transceivers as explained in Chapter 6 Cabling the Stacking Ports on page 91 The ID numbers are set to the default 1 All the switches are pow...

Page 103: ...plies with separate connectors The AT x510L 28GT AT x510L 28GP AT x510L 52GT and AT x510L 52GP models have one power supply with one connector Figure 59 Plugging in the AC Power Cords For the DC powered AT x510 28GSX 80 Switch connect the grounding and power wires to the switch as explained in Wiring the DC Connectors on the AT x510 28GSX 80 Switch on page 76 and power on the DC circuits ...

Page 104: ...itch which has the ID number 1 and at this point is the master switch of the stack notifies the new switch that its current ID number is already being used and that it should change its number to the next available number which is 2 The new switch responds by automatically changing its ID number to 2 and reboots So the new switch is actually booting up twice once with the ID number 1 and again wit...

Page 105: ...n the switches as explained in Chapter 5 Verifying the Status of VCStack on page 85 You connected the switches with stacking transceivers as explained in Chapter 6 Cabling the Stacking Ports on page 91 All the switches are powered off If the stack contains one or more DC powered AT x510 28GSX 80 Switches you connected the grounding and power wires to the DC connectors on the back panels For instru...

Page 106: ...fications on page 131 for the power specifications of the switches 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 2 Wait two or three minutes for the switches to select a master switch and to assign the ID numbers At this poi...

Page 107: ...tches are connected in the ring topology and Ring topology is broken when the switches are connected in the linear topology The priority values will be 128 the default value if they have not been changed on the switches Given that there is no relationship between the ID numbers and the selection of the master switch the active master in the SHOW STACK command might not have the ID number 1 3 Do on...

Page 108: ...own in Figure 61 Figure 61 Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command 2 Use the STACK PRIORITY command to set the priority numbers The command has this format stack ID_number priority priority The ID_NUMBER parameter is the ID number of the switch whose priority value you are setting The range is 1 to 4 The PRIORITY parameter is the new priority value for the switc...

Page 109: ...the configuration file The switch displays the confirmation prompt in Figure 63 Figure 63 Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command 5 To end the management session enter the EXIT command 6 Go to Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 113 to continue with the installation awplus config exit awplus awplus write Building configuration OK awplus ...

Page 110: ...0 5 4 2a 20120727 1 rel Verifying release OK Booting Starting base first OK Mounting virtual filesystems OK ______________ ____ ______ _ __ ______ ______ ____ ______ ____ ____________ Allied Telesis Inc AlliedWare Plus TM v5 4 2A Current release filename x510 5 4 2a 20120727 1 rel Original release filename x510 5 4 2A 20120727 1 rel Built Fri Jul 27 04 11 42 NZST 2012 by maker maker04 build Mounti...

Page 111: ...rtup OK Starting network stackd OK Starting network election timeout OK Received event network enabled Initializing HA processes openhpid hostd cntrd nsm auth epsr hsl imiproxyd irdpd lldpd loopprot mstp ospf6d ripd ripngd rmon sflowd udldd vrrpd bgpd imi lacp ospfd pdmd pimd Received event network initialized 03 44 11 awplus 1 VCS 826 No neighboring members found unit may be in a stand alone conf...

Page 112: ...30 selecting unused member ID 21 12 52 awplus VCS 734 Renumbering member 1 0015 774f ed30 to ID 2 21 12 52 awplus VCS 734 Automatically rebooting stack member 2 0015 774f ed30 due to duplicate member ID 21 14 02 awplus VCS 734 Member 2 0015 774f ed30 has joined stack 21 14 02 awplus VCS 734 Please configure stack virtual mac to minimize network disruption from failovers 21 14 02 awplus IMI 743 All...

Page 113: ...113 Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports on page 114 Installing SFP and SFP Transceivers on page 116 ...

Page 114: ...are connected with straight through or crossover cable If you are using straight through twisted pair cable the wiring configurations of a port on the switch and a port on a network device must be opposite each other such that one port uses MDI and the other MDI X For example if a network device has a fixed wiring configuration of MDI you must disable auto MDI MDI X on the corresponding switch por...

Page 115: ... duplex modes manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches A switch port using Auto Negotiation defaults to half duplex if it detects that the end node is not using Auto Negotiation which can result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex mode of full duplex Do not attach cables to ports of static or LACP port trunks until after you have configured the trunks on...

Page 116: ...f the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the devices You should install a transceiver before connecting the fiber optic cable Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive Always keep the plug in the optical bores when a fiber optic cable is not installed or when you store the transceiver When you do remove the plug keep it for future use Unnecessary removal and insertion of a ...

Page 117: ...n the switch Refer to Figure 67 Figure 67 Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot 2 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 3 If you are installing the transceiver in a top slot position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up If you are installing the transceiver in a bottom slot position the transceiver with the label...

Page 118: ...stall the remaining SFP transceivers in the switch 5 Remove the dust cover from the transceiver as shown in Figure 69 Figure 69 Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP Transceiver 6 Verify the position of the handle on the SFP transceiver If the transceiver is in a top slot the handle should be in the upright position as shown in Figure 70 on page 119 If the transceiver is in a bottom slot the handle ...

Page 119: ...tion 7 Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver as shown in Figure 71 The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port and the tab should lock the connector into place Figure 71 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP Transceiver 8 Repeat this procedure to install additional transceivers SFP Handle ...

Page 120: ...removed from port 25 on the AT x510 28GTX Switch Figure 72 Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot 2 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 3 If you are installing the transceiver in a top slot position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up If you are installing the transceiver in a bottom slot position the transceiv...

Page 121: ... install the remaining SFP or SFP transceivers in the line cards 5 Remove the dust cover from the transceiver as shown in Figure 74 Figure 74 Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP or SFP Transceiver 6 Verify the position of the handle on the SFP transceiver If the transceiver is in a top slot the handle should be in the upright position as shown in Figure 75 on page 122 If the transceiver is in a bo...

Page 122: ...nnect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver as shown in Figure 76 The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port and the tab should lock the connector into place Figure 76 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP Transceiver 8 Repeat this procedure to install additional transceivers SFP Handle ...

Page 123: ...thin the required levels for your region Problem 2 All the port LEDs are off even though the ports are connected to active network devices Solution The switch may be operating in the low power mode To toggle on the LEDs press the eco friendly button on the front panel of the switch You may also toggle the LEDs off and on with the ECOFRIENDLY LED and NO ECOFRIENDLY LED commands in the command line ...

Page 124: ...g network device Verify that the network device connected to the twisted pair port is powered on and is operating properly 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 Veri...

Page 125: ...whether its port is enabled Test the attenuation of both directions 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 6 Network performance between a twisted pair port on the switch and a network device is slow Solution There might be a duplex mode mismatch between the port and the network de...

Page 126: ...ion to confirm that the device supports Mode A of the IEEE 802 3at standard Mode A is one of two modes that define the connector pins that deliver the power from the port on the line card to the PD In Mode A the power is carried on pins 1 2 3 and 6 on the RJ 45 port the same pins that carry the network traffic The second mode Mode B defines pins 4 5 7 and 8 as the power carriers The AT x510 28GPX ...

Page 127: ...one Switches 127 Use the management software on the switch to determine whether the PoE power setting for the port has been reduced to a value below the power requirements of the device Try connecting the device to a different port on the switch ...

Page 128: ...Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 128 ...

Page 129: ...al Specifications Dimensions H x W x D Table 12 Product Dimensions AT x510 28GTX AC model 4 4 cm x 44 0 cm x 32 3 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 12 7 in AT x510 28GPX AC model 4 4 cm x 44 0 cm x 39 8 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 15 7 in AT x510 28GSX AC model 4 4 cm x 44 0 cm x 32 3 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 12 7 in AT x510 28GSX 80 DC model 4 4 cm x 44 0 cm x 32 3 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 12 7 in AT x510L 28GT AC model...

Page 130: ...ble 13 Product Weights AT x510 28GTX AC model 4 3 kg 9 5 lb AT x510 28GPX AC model 5 8 kg 12 8 lb AT x510 28GSX AC model 4 8 kg 10 6 lb AT x510 28GSX 80 DC model 4 8 kg 10 6 lb AT x510L 28GT AC model 4 2 kg 9 3 lb AT x510L 28GP AC model 5 2 kg 11 5 lb AT x510 52GTX AC model 5 2 kg 11 5 lb AT x510 52GPX AC model 6 2 kg 13 7 lb AT x510L 52GT AC model 4 8 kg 10 6 lb Table 14 Ventilation Requirements ...

Page 131: ...aximum Operating Altitude 3 000 m 9 842 ft Maximum Nonoperating Altitude 4 000 m 13 100 ft Table 16 Maximum Power Consumption AT x510 28GTX AC model 40 watts per input AT x510 28GPX AC model 210 watts per input AT x510 28GSX AC model 40 watts per input AT x510 28GSX 80 DC model 40 watts per input AT x510L 28GT AC model 52 watts per input AT x510L 28GP AC model 290 watts per input AT x510 52GTX AC ...

Page 132: ... 60 Hz per input AT x510 28GSX 80 DC model 48 60V 3 0A maximum AT x510L 28GT AC model 100 240 VAC 1 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT x510L 28GP AC model 100 240 VAC 3 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT x510 52GTX AC model 100 240 VAC 1 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT x510 52GPX AC model 100 240 VAC 3 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT x510L 52GT AC model 100 240 VAC 1 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT...

Page 133: ...out of the RJ 45 connectors and ports Figure 77 RJ 45 Socket Pin Layout Front View Table 18 Product Certifications EMI Emissions FCC Class A EN55022 Class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 VCCI Class A CISPR Class A C TICK CE EMC Immunity EN55024 Electrical and Laser Safety EN60950 1 TUV UL 60950 1 CULUS EN60825 Compliance Marks CE CULUS TUV C Tick ...

Page 134: ...a port operating at 1000 Mbps Table 19 Pin Signals for 10 and 100 Mbps Pin MDI Signal MDI X Signal 1 TX RX 2 TX RX 3 RX TX 4 Not used Not used 5 Not used Not used 6 RX TX 7 Not used Not used 8 Not used Not used Table 20 Pin Signals for 1000 Mbps Pinout Pair 1 Pair 1 2 Pair 1 3 Pair 2 4 Pair 3 5 Pair 3 6 Pair 2 7 Pair 4 8 Pair 4 ...

Page 135: ...al Console Port Pinouts Table 21 lists the pin signals of the RJ 45 style serial Console port Table 21 RJ 45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Pin Signal 1 Looped to pin 8 2 Looped to pin 7 3 Transmit Data 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Receive Data 7 Looped to pin 2 8 Looped to pin 1 ...

Page 136: ...Port Specifications for the AT StackOP 0 3 Module General Maximum Distances 33 m with 62 5 125 µm core cladding multimode fiber optic cable 300 m with 50 125 µm core cladding multimode fiber optic cable Fiber Optic Cable 50 125 µm or 62 5 125 µm core cladding multimode fiber optic cable Transmitter Wavelength 850 nm Output Optical Power 7 3 dBm min Receiver Wavelength 850 nm Maximum Sensitivity 9 ...

Page 137: ...iver Table 23 Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT StackOP 9 0 Transceiver General Maximum Distances 9 km Fiber Optic Cable 9 125 µm core cladding single mode fiber optic cable Transmitter Wavelength 1310 nm Output Optical Power 8 2 dBm min 0 5 dBm max Receiver Wavelength 1310 nm Maximum Sensitivity 14 4 dBm Maximum Input Power 0 5 dBm ...

Page 138: ...Appendix A Technical Specifications 138 ...

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