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Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking

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The example in Figure 23 uses SP10 transceivers to build a stack
of all three AT-x550 models, with a 10Gbps trunk.

Figure 23. Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk for All Switches with SP10

Transceivers

AT-x550-18XTQ Switch

AT-x550-18XSQ Switch

SP10 Transceiver

Twisted Pair
Cabling

SP10 Transceiver

AT-x550-18XSPQm Switch

Fiber Optic
Cabling

Summary of Contents for AT-x550-18XSPQm

Page 1: ...613 002435 Rev D x550 Series Stackable 10Gigabit Intelligent Access Ethernet Switches AlliedWare Plus v5 4 8 0 2 AT x550 18XTQ AT x550 18XSQ AT x550 18XSPQm Virtual Chassis Stacking Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...eir 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...

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: ...4 Translated Safety Statements Important Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www alliedtelesis com support ...

Page 5: ...4 LEDs 25 1 2 5 5 10Gbps Twisted Pair Ports on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch 27 Cable Requirements 27 LEDs 29 PoE LEDs 30 Power Over Ethernet on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch 32 PoE Standards 32 Powered Device Classes 32 Power Budget 33 Port Prioritization 33 Mode A Wiring Configuration 34 SFP Transceiver Ports on the AT x550 18XSQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches 35 SFP and SFP Transceivers 35 LEDs 35 QSFP...

Page 6: ...Installing the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch in an Equipment Rack with the AT RKMT J15 Bracket 100 Required Items 100 Installing the Switch 100 Installing the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch in an Equipment Rack 106 Required Items 106 Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack 106 Installing the Switch 107 Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Wall 111 Switch Orientations on a Wall 112 Installation G...

Page 7: ... Powering on the Stack 165 Verifying the Stack 166 Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports 167 Cabling Twisted Pair Ports in AT x550 18XTQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches 168 Guidelines to Handling SFP SFP and QSFP Transceivers 169 Installing 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP Transceivers 170 Installing AT SP10TW Direct Connect Twinax Cables 174 Installing AT QSFPSR4 or AT QSFPLR4 Transceivers 176 Installing AT...

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Page 9: ...XTQ and AT x550 18XSQ Switches with SP10 Transceivers 65 Figure 23 Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk for All Switches with SP10 Transceivers 66 Figure 24 Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk with AT SP10TW Direct Connect Cables 67 Figure 25 Invalid Stack Trunk with 10Gbps and 40Gbps Links 68 Figure 26 Invalid 10Gbps Stack Trunk with Ports from Both Stacking Pairs on AT x550 18XSPQm Switches 69 Figure 27 ...

Page 10: ...SHOW STACK Command 134 Figure 66 Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command 135 Figure 67 Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode 136 Figure 68 Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command 136 Figure 69 Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip 137 Figure 70 Connecting the AC Power Cord to the Switch 138 Figure 71 Lowering the Power Cord Retaining Clip 138 Figure...

Page 11: ...ansceivers 38 Table 13 Link and Activity Status LEDs for the 40Gbps QSFP Transceiver Slots with Breakout Cables 39 Table 14 Port Numbers for Transceiver Ports 17 and 21 40 Table 15 PORT Parameter Format 48 Table 16 Software and Hardware Releases 49 Table 17 Default 40Gbps and Optional 10Gbps Trunk Ports 54 Table 18 10Gbps Stacking Ports and Transceiver Slots 61 Table 19 Stacking Worksheet 76 Table...

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Page 13: ...ace contains the following sections Document Conventions on page 14 Contacting Allied Telesis on page 15 Note This guide explains how to install switches as a stack with Virtual Chassis Stacking VCStack For instructions on how to install the devices as stand alone switches refer to the x550 Series Installation Guide for Stand alone Switches ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...ckets to learn about RMAs and to 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 a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA request via our interactive support center Documentation Vie...

Page 16: ...Preface 16 ...

Page 17: ...AT x550 18XSQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches on page 35 QSFP Transceiver Ports on page 37 eco friendly Button on page 41 VCStack Feature on page 42 Switch ID LED on page 43 USB Port on page 45 Console Port on page 46 Power Supply on page 47 Designating Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stacks on page 48 Software and Hardware Releases on page 49 Note This guide explains how to install switches ...

Page 18: ...50 Series Switches AT x550 18XSQ AT x550 18XTQ 1Gbps or 10Gbps Ports Management Panel 40Gbps QSFP Transceiver Slots 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP Management Panel 40Gbps QSFP Transceiver Slots Transceiver Slots Management Panel 40Gbps QSFP Transceiver Slots 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP Transceiver Slots 1 2 5 5 10Gbps PoE Ports AT x550 18XSPQm PoE LEDs ...

Page 19: ...ies Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 19 The rear panels are shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Back Panels AC Power AC Power AT x550 18XTQ AT x550 18XSQ AT x550 18XSPQm Supply Connector Supply Connector ...

Page 20: ...Chapter 1 Overview 20 Management Panel Figure 3 identifies the components on the management panel Figure 3 Management Panel Console Management eco friendly Button Switch Port ID LED USB Port ...

Page 21: ...r ports as stacking ports When used as regular networking ports the 40Gbps QSFP slots can support either 40Gbps transceivers or breakout cables which convert the ports into four 10Gbps ports The switches come with one pre installed power supply It is not field replaceable 1Gbps and 10Gbps Twisted Pair Ports Twisted pair ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch have these features 1Gbps or 10Gbps ...

Page 22: ...liant 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP Transceiver Ports Ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XSQ Switch and ports 9 to 16 on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch support these 1 10Gbps transceivers 1Gbps SX LX SFP transceivers 10Gbps SR LR SFP fiber optic transceivers 10Gbps AT SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with SFP transceiver style connectors These items provide additional information They do not support 100Mbps ...

Page 23: ... ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch and ports 1 to 8 on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch Link activity LEDs for SFP and SFP transceiver ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XSQ Switch and ports 9 to 16 on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch Link activity LEDs for the QSFP transceiver ports 17 and 21 PoE LEDs on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch Stack ID number LED eco friendly button turns off the LEDs to conserve ele...

Page 24: ...or 10Gbps You can set port speed with Auto Negotiation or manually The default is Auto Negotiation Duplex Mode Full duplex only Maximum Distance 100 meters 328 feet Connector 8 pin RJ 45 Table 3 Cable Requirements for Twisted Pair Ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch Cable Type 1Gbps 10Gbps Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a...

Page 25: ...re described in Table 4 Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 6 shielded cabling Yes No Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 6a shielded cabling Yes Yes Table 3 Cable Requirements for Twisted Pair Ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch Continued Cable Type 1Gbps 10Gbps Table 4 Link and Activity LEDs for Ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch State Description Solid Green The port ha...

Page 26: ...Off Possible causes of this state are listed here The port has not established a link with another network device The LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Table 4 Link and Activity LEDs for Ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch Continued State Description ...

Page 27: ...ted in Table 6 on page 28 and Table 7 on page 28 Table 5 Twisted Pair Ports 1 to 8 on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch Specification Description Port Speed 1Gbps 2 5Gbps 5Gbps or 10Gbps You can set port speed with Auto Negotiation or manually Guidelines are given here 1Gbps and 10Gbps can be set either manually or with Auto Negotiation 2 5Gbps and 5Gbps must be set with Auto Negotiation The default port...

Page 28: ...pedance and a frequency of 100 MHz Yes Yes No No No No Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Enhanced Category 5 Cat 5e shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 6 6a or higher shielded cabling Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Table 7 Cable Requirements for Ports 1 to 8 on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch at 5Gbps ...

Page 29: ...d in Table 8 on page 30 Standard TIA EIA 568 A compliant Category 5 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz No No No No No No Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Enhanced Category 5 Cat 5e shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz No No No No No No Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 6 6a or higher shielded cabling ...

Page 30: ...o 8 on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch State Description Solid Green The port has established a 2 5Gbps 5Gbps or 10Gbps link to a network device Flashing Green The port is transmitting or receiving data at 2 5Gbps 5Gbps or 10Gbps Solid Amber The port has established a 1Gbps link to a network device Flashing Amber The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1Gbps Off Possible causes of this state are ...

Page 31: ...r to a powered device PD on the port Solid Amber The switch has shut down PoE on the port because of a fault condition 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 are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button ...

Page 32: ... powered devices PD Examples include wireless access points IP telephones webcams and even other Ethernet switches The switch automatically determines whether or not devices connected to its ports are powered devices Ports that are connected to network nodes that are not powered devices that is devices that receive their power from another power source function as regular Ethernet ports without Po...

Page 33: ... 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 order The High level is ...

Page 34: ...ght 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 powered device With Mode A power is delivered on pins 1 2 3 and 6 These are the same pins ...

Page 35: ...ceiver style connectors Guidelines for the ports are listed here They do not support 100Mbps FX transceivers They support full duplex mode only You can set the port speeds with Auto Negotiation or manually The default is Auto Negotiation SFP or SFP transceivers must be purchased separately For a list of supported transceivers refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site LEDs Each...

Page 36: ...e transceiver has established a 10Gbps link to a network device Flashing Green The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data in 10Gbps Solid Amber The transceiver has established a 1Gbps link to a network device Flashing Amber The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data in 1Gbps Off Possible causes of this state are listed here The slot is empty The transceiver has not established a link...

Page 37: ...ters respectively You can use the QSFP transceiver ports as standard networking ports or as stacking ports with the VCStack feature Note The QSFP transceiver ports are initially configured as the default trunk ports for the VCStack feature For instructions on how to configure the units for stand alone operation refer to the x550 Series Installation Guide for Stand alone Switches For a list of supp...

Page 38: ...ers 21 22 23 and 24 LEDs Each 40Gbps QSFP transceiver slot has one LED The LEDs are located between the transceiver slots Refer to Figure 9 Figure 9 LEDs for the 40Gbps QSFP Slots The LED displays link and activity status Refer to Table 12 Table 12 Link and Activity Status LEDs for the 40Gbps QSFP Transceiver Slots with QSFP Transceivers State Description Solid Green The transceiver has establishe...

Page 39: ...s with Breakout Cables State Description Solid Green At least one of the four ports on the breakout cable has established a 10Gbps link to a network device Flashing Green At least one of the four ports on the breakout cable is sending or receiving data Off Possible causes of this state are listed here The slot is empty None of the ports on the breakout cable have established a link to a network de...

Page 40: ...umber displayed on the switch ID LED on the front panel For more information refer to Designating Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stacks on page 48 Table 14 Port Numbers for Transceiver Ports 17 and 21 Port With Fiber Optic Transceiver or Direct Attach Cable With Breakout Cable 17 portn 0 17 portn 0 17 portn 0 18 portn 0 19 portn 0 20 21 portn 0 21 portn 0 21 portn 0 22 portn 0 23 portn 0 ...

Page 41: ...kly and easily identify a specific 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 th...

Page 42: ...ort trunks span across all of the units and ports Two advantages of stacks are listed here You can manage multiple 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 can consist of ports from the same switch In contrast a static trunk on a stack can have ports from d...

Page 43: ...mbers 1 to 4 Figure 10 Switch ID LED The states of the LED when the switch is not operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Switch ID LED Switch ID LED The switch is booting up The switch has encountered a fault condition The switch is operating as a stand alone unit The switch has an ID number of 1 to 4 as part of a The dot in the lower right corner flashes when the switch ...

Page 44: ...ge and the switch may 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 12 Figure 12 Switch ID LEDs in 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 m...

Page 45: ...s typically used for the following functions Store configuration files on flash drives Restore configuration files to switches whose settings have been lost or corrupted Configure replacement units by downloading configuration files from a flash drive Update the management firmware The port is USB2 0 compatible ...

Page 46: ...The switch does not have to have an IP address for local management To establish a local management session with the switch you use the provided management cable to connect a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the Console port which has an RJ 45 style 8P8C connector The cable has RJ 45 style 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors The Console port has the following s...

Page 47: ...he switch comes with a pre installed power supply Refer to Technical Specifications on page 183 for the input voltage ranges Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device To de energize equipment disconnect the power cord E3 Note The power supply is not field replaceable ...

Page 48: ...r the Port Interface mode for ports 1 and 7 in the switch with the ID number 2 awplus enable awplus configure terminal awplus config interface port2 0 1 port2 0 7 For instructions on the command line interface and the PORT parameter refer to the Software Reference for x550 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System Table 15 PORT Parameter Format Number Description Stack ID Designates the swi...

Page 49: ...initial release for this product Table 16 Software and Hardware Releases AlliedWare Plus Version Hardware VCStack v5 4 7A 0 AT x550 18XTQ Switch AT x550 18XSQ Switch VCStack feature Maximum number of switches in a stack 2 Trunk ports 40Gbps QSFP transceiver slots 17 and 21 S3 and S4 v5 4 7 1 VCStack feature Maximum number of switches in a stack 4 Trunk ports 40Gbps QSFP transceiver slots 17 and 21...

Page 50: ...Chapter 1 Overview 50 ...

Page 51: ...and Member Switches on page 71 Switch ID Numbers on page 73 Optional Feature Licenses on page 74 Planning the Stack on page 75 Stacking Worksheet on page 76 Note For more information on VCStack refer to the Stacking Introduction and Stacking Commands chapters in the Software Reference for x550 Series Switches AlliedWare Operating System from www alliedtelesis com ...

Page 52: ...ent access thereby reducing the number of IP addresses you have to assign to network devices 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 a stack rather than from only one switch Distributing the ports of an aggregator across two or more switche...

Page 53: ...ing switches such as x600 or x610 Series switches The switches of a stack must be connected with a stack trunk consisting of two ports or transceiver slots on each device Do not install a networking device such as a media converter or Ethernet switch between two stacking ports or transceivers Here are stacking guidelines for AlliedWare Plus v5 4 7A 0 management software A stack cannot have more th...

Page 54: ...trunk rules and restrictions 40Gbps Stack Trunks Here are the stacking guidelines for 40Gbps trunks 40Gbps trunks use the two QSFP ports 17 and 21 The 40Gbps QSFP ports are the default stacking ports You can use the QSFP ports to build stacks of two three or four AT x550 Series switches The QSFP ports can be used as regular Ethernet networking ports by disabling the stacking feature or using 10Gbp...

Page 55: ... the latest information refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site AT QSFPSR4 transceiver Requires 12 strand OM4 fiber optic cable and has a maximum operating distance of 150m 492 ft AT QSFPLR4 transceiver Requires single mode fiber optic cable and has an operating range of 2m 6 6 ft to 10km 6 2 mi AT QSFP1CU and AT QSFP3CU direct connect cables in lengths of 1m and 3m respecti...

Page 56: ... or ring Refer to Figure 14 Ring trunks are recommended because they add redundancy Switches can continue to function as a stack even if a trunk link fails Figure 14 40Gbps Linear and Ring Trunk Paths The following examples show the ring path only Linear Trunk Ring Trunk ...

Page 57: ... connect to the transceiver in slot 21 in the next switch Figure 15 shows the correct wiring configurations for stacks of two three and four switches Caution The switches will not form a stack if the connections do not cross over to different QSFP ports but will instead operate as stand alone devices E78 Figure 15 Cabling QSFP Ports 17 and 21 for a Stack Trunk Stack of Two Switches Stack of Three ...

Page 58: ...with 40Gbps trunks can have different x550 Series models An example is shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Example of a 40Gbps Stack Trunk with Different Switch Models AT x550 18XTQ Switch AT x550 18XSQ Switch AT x550 18XSQ Switch AT x550 18XSPQm Switch ...

Page 59: ...in situations where switches are at different distances from each other Refer to Figure 17 Figure 17 Example of a 40Gpbs Trunk with Fiber Optic and Direct Connect Cables AT QSFPCU direct connect cable AT QSFPCU direct connect cable Fiber optic link with AT QSFPSR4 or AT QSFPLR4 transceivers Fiber optic link with AT QSFPSR4 or AT QSFPLR4 transceivers Wiring closet 1 Wiring closet 2 ...

Page 60: ...Refer to Figure 18 Figure 18 Example of a 40Gpbs Trunk with Short and Long Distance Fiber Optic Transceivers Fiber optic link with AT QSFPSR4 transceivers Fiber optic link withAT QSFPSR4 transceivers Fiber optic link with AT QSFPLR4 Transceivers Fiber optic link with AT QSFPLR4 transceivers Wiring closet 1 Wiring closet 2 ...

Page 61: ...e either pair to build a 10Gbps trunk for the switches of a stack SFP transceivers must be from Allied Telesis and be approved for use in the product For a list of supported 10Gbps SFP transceivers refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site Note Transceivers are purchased separately The 10Gbps stacking ports and transceiver slots can be used as regular networking ports by disab...

Page 62: ...ransceiver in slot 17 has to connect to the transceiver in slot 18 in the next switch Figure 19 shows the correct wiring configurations for stacks of two three or four switches Caution The switches will not form the stack if the connections do not cross over but will instead operate as stand alone devices E78 Figure 19 Cabling 10Gbps Ports as a Stack Trunk Stack of Two Switches Stack of Three Swit...

Page 63: ... have different switch models Figure 20 is an example of a mixed stack of AT x550 18XSQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches Figure 20 Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk with AT x550 18XSQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches AT x550 18XSQ Switch AT x550 18XSPQm Switch AT x550 18XSPQm Switch AT x550 18XSQ Switch ...

Page 64: ...an example of a 10Gbps stack of AT x550 18XTQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches Figure 21 Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk with AT x550 18XTQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches AT x550 18XTQ Switch AT x550 18XSPQm Switch AT x550 18XSPQm Switch AT x550 18XTQ Switch ...

Page 65: ...er to connect a 10Gbps stacking SFP transceiver slot in the AT x550 18XSQ Switch to a 10Gbps stacking port on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch An example of a 10Gbps trunk for a stack with both switches is shown in Figure 22 Figure 22 Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk for AT x550 18XTQ and AT x550 18XSQ Switches with SP10 Transceivers AT x550 18XTQ Switch AT x550 18XSQ Switch AT x550 18XTQ Switch AT x550 18...

Page 66: ... to build a stack of all three AT x550 models with a 10Gbps trunk Figure 23 Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk for All Switches with SP10 Transceivers AT x550 18XTQ Switch AT x550 18XSQ Switch SP10 Transceiver Twisted Pair Cabling SP10 Transceiver AT x550 18XSPQm Switch Fiber Optic Cabling ...

Page 67: ...or AT x550 18XSQ or AT x550 18XSPQm Switches that are in the same or adjacent equipment racks The cables come in lengths of 1 3 and 7 meters The model names are AT SP10TW1 AT SP10TW3 and AT SP10TW7 respectively Refer to Figure 24 Figure 24 Example of a 10Gbps Stack Trunk with AT SP10TW Direct Connect Cables AT SP10TW Direct Connect Cables ...

Page 68: ...tack Trunks Here are invalid stack trunks A trunk on a switch cannot have more than two stacking ports Stack trunks cannot have both 10Gbps and 40Gpbs links An example is shown in Figure 25 Figure 25 Invalid Stack Trunk with 10Gbps and 40Gbps Links ...

Page 69: ... trunks on AT x550 18XSPQm Switches cannot use ports from both sets of 10Gbps stacking ports listed in Table 18 on page 61 Figure 26 is an example of this type of invalid trunk Figure 26 Invalid 10Gbps Stack Trunk with Ports from Both Stacking Pairs on AT x550 18XSPQm Switches ...

Page 70: ...cannot be any intermediary networking devices such as media converters Ethernet switches or routers between trunk ports Figure 27 is an example of this type of invalid trunk Figure 27 Invalid Stack Trunk with a Intermediary Networking Device Media Converter AT x550 18XTQ Switch AT x550 18XSQ Switch ...

Page 71: ...switches Each file contains all the settings for the switches in the stack The switches update the files with the latest parameter settings whenever you issue the WRITE command to save your changes When you reset or power on the stack the master switch uses the configuration file in its flash memory to restore its own parameter settings as well as the parameter settings of the member switches in t...

Page 72: ... if the units are powered on simultaneously If you power on the switches one at a time the master switch is the first switch to be powered on You can set the priority values of the switches either before or after you build the stack Changing the values after the stack is operating does not change the parameter settings of the stack or the ID numbers of the devices It should be noted that the maste...

Page 73: ...the management software For further information refer to Designating Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stacks on page 48 The ID numbers are also used to identify the parameter settings of the switches in the configuration files When the stack is reset or power cycled the master switch uses the ID numbers to identify the devices to which the parameter settings belong Caution You should not ch...

Page 74: ...CStack feature is part of the base features of the switch It does not require an additional feature license You can install feature licenses while the switches are operating as stand alone units or a stack When ordering feature licenses for the switches of a stack you must order one license for each switch The switches will form a stack even if they have different feature licenses However the addi...

Page 75: ...ch ID Numbers on page 73 Do all switches have the same version of the AlliedWare Plus management software preferably v5 4 8 0 2 or later Instructions in Chapter 6 Building the Trunk with Default Stacking Ports 17 and 21 on page 125 and Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with Optional Stacking Ports on page 143 explain how to view this information Note Before adding an AT x550 18XSPQm Switch to an existi...

Page 76: ... this column to write down the physical locations of the devices such as their buildings or equipment rooms The information can be useful in locating the switches of the stack if they are in different locations ID Each switch in a stack has to have a unique ID number in the range of 1 to 4 They display the numbers on the ID LEDs on the front panels and you use the numbers to configure the individu...

Page 77: ...hat the switch you have chosen to be the master unit will indeed function in that role Additionally it will make it possible for you to know the order in which the switches assume the master role if the primary master should fail or be powered off AW Version Number This column is for writing down the version numbers of the AlliedWare Plus management software on the switches The switches might not ...

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Page 79: ...on The chapter contains the following sections Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 80 Choosing a Site for the Switch on page 84 Unpacking the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch on page 85 Unpacking the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch on page 88 ...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...ution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling E6 Warning Operating Temperatures This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 45 degrees C E52 Note All Countries Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes E8 Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or replace this equipment E1...

Page 82: ...such that a hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading E25 Warning 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 Note Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the device E27 Warning This unit might have more than one power cor...

Page 83: ... must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where this device is located E40 Warning This product may have multiple AC power cords installed To de energize this equipment disconnect all power cords from the device E41 Caution An Energy Hazard exists inside this equipment Do not insert hands or tools into open chassis slots or plugs E44 Warning This equipment shall be installed...

Page 84: ... the ports on the front of the switch so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables and view the port LEDs The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit and through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels The ventilation direction is from front to back The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water The site should be a dust free environment The site should i...

Page 85: ...ping box for the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch Figure 28 AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch Shipping Box The items in the box are listed here A Protective bag B AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch C Accessory kit Note You should retain the original packaging material in case you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis C A B ...

Page 86: ...r AT RKMT J24 wall mounting brackets One 2m 6 6 ft local management cable with RJ 45 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors Sixteen screws for attaching the AT RKMT J24 wall brackets to the switch Length 6 0mm 0 2 in Diameter 4 0mm 0 2 in One regional AC power cord Four anchors for concrete walls Length 29 6mm 1 2 in Diameter 6 0mm 0 2 in Four screws for wood or concrete walls Length 32mm 1 3 in Dia...

Page 87: ...ng 87 Figure 30 Accessory Kit Continued Two AT RKMT J14 equipment rack brackets Two handles for the AT RKMT J14 equipment rack brackets Four screws for attaching the handles to the AT RKMT J14 equipment rack brackets Length 6 0mm 0 2 in Diameter 3 0mm 0 1 in ...

Page 88: ...ure 31 shows the shipping box for the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch Figure 31 AT x550 18XSPQm Switch Shipping Box The items in the box are listed here A AT x550 18XSPQm Switch B AC power cord C Management cable D Protective bag E Power cord retaining clip F Brackets and screws F A B E D C ...

Page 89: ...if any item is missing or damaged Figure 32 Accessory Items Two wall equipment rack brackets One 2m 6 6 ft local management cable with RJ 45 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors Eight screws for attaching the wall equipment rack brackets to the switch Length 6 0mm 0 2 in Diameter 4 0mm 0 2 in One regional AC power cord Two anchors for concrete walls Length 29 6mm 1 2 in Diameter 6 0mm 0 2 in Two s...

Page 90: ...Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation 90 ...

Page 91: ...Switch on a Table or Desktop on page 92 Overview to Installing AT x550 18XTQ and AT x550 18XSQ Switches in Equipment Racks on page 93 Installing the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch in an Equipment Rack with the AT RKMT J14 Brackets on page 95 Installing the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch in an Equipment Rack with the AT RKMT J15 Bracket on page 100 Installing the AT x550 18XSPQm Switc...

Page 92: ... on page 84 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 AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch on page 85 or Unpacking the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch ...

Page 93: ... two ways One way is with the AT RKMT J14 brackets that come with the switch Refer to Figure 33 Figure 33 AT RKMT J14 Brackets and Switch For installation instructions refer to Installing the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch in an Equipment Rack with the AT RKMT J14 Brackets on page 95 You can also install the switch in an equipment rack with the optional AT RKMT J15 bracket Refer to Figure 3...

Page 94: ...ll two switches side by side Refer to Figure 35 Figure 35 AT RKMT J15 Bracket with Switches Note The AT RKMT J15 Bracket is purchased separately For installation instructions refer to Installing the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch in an Equipment Rack with the AT RKMT J15 Bracket on page 100 ...

Page 95: ... an equipment rack with the AT RKMT J14 Brackets Two AT RKMT J14 equipment rack brackets included with the switch Eight M4x6mm bracket screws included with the switch Four M3x6mm screws included with the switch Two bracket handles included with the switch Cross head screwdriver not provided Four standard equipment rack screws not provided Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack The switch has tw...

Page 96: ...in the equipment rack in a variety of orientations You can install it with the front panel flush with extending in front of or recessed behind the front of the equipment rack The illustrations in Figure 38 show the switch orientations with the front panel facing the front of the equipment rack Figure 38 Switch Orientations with the Front Panel Facing the Front of the Equipment Rack Set 1 Set 2 ...

Page 97: ...ations in the Equipment Rack on page 95 Please review the installation guidelines in Choosing a Site for the Switch on page 84 before installing the switch in an 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 To install the switch in a 19 inch equipment rack with the AT RKMT J1...

Page 98: ...e two brackets to the sides of the switch in the selected position using the eight M4x6mm screws included with the unit Refer to Figure 38 on page 96 and Figure 39 on page 97 The illustration in Figure 41 shows the installation of the brackets such that the front panel of the switch is even with the front of the equipment rack Figure 41 Attaching the AT RKMT J14 Brackets to the Switch ...

Page 99: ...vided Refer to Figure 42 Figure 42 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 5 Install the other switches of the stack with the appropriate instructions in this chapter and Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Wall on page 111 6 After installing the switches go to Chapter 6 Building the Trunk with Default Stacking Ports 17 and 21 on page 125 or Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with Optional Stacking ...

Page 100: ...he AT RKMT J15 Bracket One AT RKMT J15 equipment rack bracket sold separately Four M4x6mm bracket screws included with the switch Cross head screwdriver not provided Flat head screwdriver not provided Four standard equipment rack screws not provided Installing the Switch To install the switch in a 19 inch equipment rack with the AT RKMT J15 Bracket perform the following procedure 1 Have another pe...

Page 101: ... 101 2 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the front of the bracket Refer to Figure 44 Figure 44 Loosening the Two Thumbscrews on the Front of the AT RKMT J15 Bracket 3 Slide out the bracket tray Refer to Figure 45 Figure 45 Sliding Out the Tray from the AT RKMT J15 ...

Page 102: ... Use a small flat head screwdriver to pry the four plastic feet from the bottom of the switch Refer to Figure 46 Figure 46 Removing the Plastic Feet from the Bottom Panel of the Switch 6 Turn the switch over so that it is right side up 7 Place the switch in the left or right side of the bracket with its front panel facing the front of the bracket If you are installing only one switch you can insta...

Page 103: ...al Chassis Stacking 103 Figure 47 Placing a Switch in the AT RKMT J15 Bracket 8 Install two M4x6mm screws included with the switch to secure the switch to the bracket Refer to Figure 48 Figure 48 Securing the Switch to the AT RKMT J15 Bracket ...

Page 104: ...ment Rack 104 9 To install a second switch in the bracket repeat steps 4 to 8 10 Slide in the bracket tray Refer to Figure 49 Figure 49 Sliding in the Bracket Tray 11 Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the tray to the bracket Refer to Figure 50 on page 105 ...

Page 105: ...nstall the other switches of the stack with the appropriate instructions in this chapter and Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Wall on page 111 13 After installing the switches go to Chapter 6 Building the Trunk with Default Stacking Ports 17 and 21 on page 125 or Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with Optional Stacking Ports on page 143 ...

Page 106: ... head screwdriver not provided Four standard equipment rack screws not provided Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack The switch has two sets of four screw holes on the left and right sides for attaching the brackets Refer to Figure 51 Figure 51 Bracket Holes on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch You can use the different sets of holes on the switch to install the switch in the equipment rack in a var...

Page 107: ...tch in an 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 To install the switch in a 19 inch equipment rack perform the following procedure 1 Place the switch on a level secure surface 2 Attach the two brackets to the sides of the switch in the selected position using the eight ...

Page 108: ...rson hold the switch at the desired location in the equipment rack while you secure it using four standard equipment rack screws not provided Refer to Figure 54 Figure 54 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 4 Install the other switches of the stack with the appropriate instructions in this chapter and Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Wall on page 111 ...

Page 109: ...uide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 109 5 After installing the switches go to Chapter 6 Building the Trunk with Default Stacking Ports 17 and 21 on page 125 or Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with Optional Stacking Ports on page 143 ...

Page 110: ...Chapter 4 Installing the Switch on a Table or in an Equipment Rack 110 ...

Page 111: ...sted here Switch Orientations on a Wall on page 112 Installation Guidelines on page 113 Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs on page 115 Installing a Plywood Base on page 117 Installing the Switch on a Plywood Base on page 118 Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall on page 121 ...

Page 112: ...Wall You can install the switch on a wall with the front panel on the left or right as shown in Figure 55 Do not install it with the front panel on the top or bottom Figure 55 Positioning the Switches on the Wall AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch AT x550 18XSPQm Switch ...

Page 113: ...ing The device should be installed on a wall by a qualified building contractor Serious injury to yourself or others or damage to the equipment may result if it is not properly fastened to the wall E105 Tools and Material Here are the required tools and material for installing the switch on a wall For the AT x550 18XTQ or AT x550 18XSQ Switch four AT BRKT J24 wall brackets and sixteen screws inclu...

Page 114: ...strations Four screws for attaching the plywood base to the wall not provided Caution The supplied screws and anchors might not be appropriate for all walls A qualified building contractor should determine the hardware requirements for your wall prior to installing the switch E88 ...

Page 115: ...e for a Wall with Wooden Studs If you are installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs use a plywood base for the device A plywood base is not required for a concrete wall Refer to Figure 56 Figure 56 Switch on the Wall with a Plywood Base Wall Studs Wall Plywood Base ...

Page 116: ...e listed here Width 55 9 centimeters 22 inches Height 61 0 centimeters 24 inches Thickness 2 5 centimeters 1 inch The dimensions assume the wall studs are 41 centimeters 16 inches apart You might need to adjust the width of the base if the distance between the studs in your wall is different than the industry standard Install the plywood base on the wall first and then install the switch on the ba...

Page 117: ...ed building contractor for installation instructions for the plywood base The installation guidelines are listed here Use a stud finder to identify the middle of studs and hot electrical wiring in the wall Attach the base to two wall studs with a minimum of four screws The selected wall location for the base should provide sufficient space from other devices or walls so that you can access the fro...

Page 118: ...stance before moving or lifting it to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment Warning The device should be installed on the wall by a qualified building contractor Serious injury to yourself or others or damage to the equipment may result if it is not properly fastened to the wall E105 To install the switch on the plywood base perform the following procedure 1 Place the switch on a table...

Page 119: ...he switch on the plywood base on the wall while you secure it with the M4x32mm screws included with the switch Refer to Figure 60 on page 120 Follow these guidelines when positioning the switch on the wall Position it so that the front panel is either on the left or right Refer to Figure 58 Do not install it with the front panel facing up or down Leave sufficient space from other devices or walls ...

Page 120: ...Switch to the Plywood Base 5 After installing all the stack switches go to Chapter 6 Building the Trunk with Default Stacking Ports 17 and 21 on page 125 or Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with Optional Stacking Ports on page 143 AT x550 18XTQ AT x550 18XSQ AT x550 18XSPQm ...

Page 121: ...tch install the four AT BRKT J24 wall brackets to the sides of the unit with the sixteen M4x6mm screws included with the switch Refer to Figure 58 on page 118 3 For the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch install the two wall equipment rack brackets to the sides of the unit with the eight M4x6mm screws included with the switch The brackets should be installed diagonally across from each other Refer to Figure 5...

Page 122: ...u marked in step 4 Please review the following guidelines Prior to drilling set the drill to hammer and rotation mode The modes break up the concrete and clean out the hole Clean out the holes with a brush or compressed air 7 Insert the anchors into the holes 8 Have another person hold the switch at the selected wall location while you secure it to the wall with the supplied M4x32mm screws Refer t...

Page 123: ...ing 123 Figure 62 Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall 9 After installing all the stack switches go to Chapter 6 Building the Trunk with Default Stacking Ports 17 and 21 on page 125 or Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with Optional Stacking Ports on page 143 ...

Page 124: ...Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Wall 124 ...

Page 125: ...ing procedures Introduction on page 126 Powering On the Switches Individually on page 127 Powering On the Switches Simultaneously on page 130 Starting a Local Management Session on page 132 Verifying the Stack on page 134 Powering On a Switch on page 137 Monitoring the Initialization Process on page 140 ...

Page 126: ...er on the devices To control the assignment of the switch ID numbers yourself perform Powering On the Switches Individually on page 127 The numbers are assigned in the order in which you power on the units To have the switches assign the ID numbers automatically perform Powering On the Switches Simultaneously on page 130 Caution Do not change the switch ID numbers after beginning to configure the ...

Page 127: ...number assignments the configuration of the switches or the manner in which you manage the stack This procedure assumes the following This is the initial power on sequence of the stack You cabled ports 17 and 21 on the switches For background information refer to Stack Trunk on page 54 For cabling instructions refer to Installing AT QSFPSR4 or AT QSFPLR4 Transceivers on page 176 or Installing AT Q...

Page 128: ...nitialize its management software The switch should be displaying the number 1 on its ID LED 4 Power on the switch to be assigned ID number 2 5 Wait two minutes for the new switch to join the stack as a member As the new switch boots up the first switch 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 ...

Page 129: ...e ID numbers are automatically stored in special files in the flash memories of the switches and are retained by the devices even if you reset or power cycle the stack 8 To continue with the installation go to Starting a Local Management Session on page 132 and Verifying the Stack on page 134 ...

Page 130: ...bled ports 17 and 21 for the stack trunk on the switches For background information refer to Stack Trunk on page 54 For cabling instructions refer to Installing AT QSFPSR4 or AT QSFPLR4 Transceivers on page 176 or Installing AT QSFPCU Cables on page 177 The ID numbers are set to the default 1 All the switches are powered off Note When cabling ports 17 and 21 remember that the cables must cross ove...

Page 131: ...wer cord E3 Note Pluggable Equipment The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible E5 3 Wait two or three minutes for the switches to select a master switch and to assign the ID numbers The stack is operational The ID numbers are automatically stored in special files in the flash memories of the switches and are retained by the devices even if you reset or ...

Page 132: ...f the switches in the stack It can be the master switch or a member switch Refer to Figure 63 Figure 63 Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an RS 232 port on a terminal or computer with a terminal emulator program 3 Configure the terminal or terminal emulator program as follows Baud rate 9600 bps The baud rate of the Console Port is adjustabl...

Page 133: ...e user name and password are case sensitive The local management session starts when the User Exec mode prompt shown in Figure 64 is displayed Figure 64 User Exec Mode Prompt The User Exec mode is the first level in the command mode interface For complete information on the modes and commands refer to the Software Reference for x550 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System 6 Go to Verifyin...

Page 134: ...tions when the switches are connected in the ring topology and Not all stack ports are up when the switches are connected in the linear topology The priority values will be 128 the default value if you did not change them There is no relationship between the ID numbers and the selection of the master switch Consequently the active master in the SHOW STACK command might not have the ID number 1 3 D...

Page 135: ...leged Exec mode awplus enable 2 Use the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command to move to the Global Configuration mode as shown in Figure 66 Figure 66 Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command 3 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 ...

Page 136: ... Privileged Exec Mode 5 Enter the WRITE command to save your change in the configuration file The switch displays the confirmation prompt in Figure 68 Figure 68 Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command 6 To end the management session enter the EXIT command 7 Go to Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 167 to continue with the installation awplus config exit awplus awplus write Bu...

Page 137: ...ize equipment disconnect the power cord E3 Note Pluggable Equipment The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible E5 To power on a switch perform the following procedure 1 Install the power cord retaining clip on the AC power connector on the rear panel of the switch Refer to Figure 69 Figure 69 Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip 2 Connect the AC powe...

Page 138: ... Power Cord to the Switch 3 Lower the power cord retaining clip to secure the cord to the switch Refer to Figure 71 Figure 71 Lowering the Power Cord Retaining Clip 4 Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power source Refer to Figure 72 Figure 72 Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Source ...

Page 139: ... Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 139 Note The illustration shows a North American power cord Your power cord may be different 5 Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software ...

Page 140: ...el Verifying release OK Booting Uncompressing Linux done booting the kernel Starting base first OK Mounting virtual filesystems OK ______________ ____ ______ _ __ ______ ______ ____ ______ ____ ____________ Allied Telesis Inc AlliedWare Plus TM v5 4 8 Current release filename x550 5 4 8 0 2 rel Built Mon Apr 211 30 30 UTC 2018 Mounting static filesystems OK Attaching to dev mtd0 OK Mounting file s...

Page 141: ...ing base alfred OK Starting base kernond OK Starting base apteryx sync OK Starting base logconf OK Received event apteryx sync done Starting hardware plugman OK Starting base openhpi OK Starting hardware timeout OK Received event board inserted Starting hardware hardware done OK Received event hardware done Starting network startup OK Starting base external media OK Received event hostcfg done Sta...

Page 142: ...S 688 Startup speed can be improved by adding no stack 1 enable to configuration 00 50 36 awplus 1 VCS 688 Member 1 has become the Active Master Assigning Active Workload to HA processes hsl nsm epsrd lacpd lldpd loopprotd mstp onmd ospf6d ospfd pdmd ripd ripngd rmond vrrpd ayuthd bgpd irdpd pim6d pimd pimd sflowd imi imiproxyd Received event network activated Loading default configuration Warning...

Page 143: ...ng Ports This chapter contains the following sections Introduction on page 144 Command Summary on page 145 Configuring the Master Switch on page 148 Configuring Member Switches on page 157 Powering on the Stack on page 165 Verifying the Stack on page 166 ...

Page 144: ...rform Configuring Member Switches on page 157 5 Perform Powering on the Stack on page 165 6 Perform Verifying the Stack on page 134 Please review the following information before performing the instructions The procedures should be performed in the order presented here You should choose the master switch before beginning the procedure It can be any of the switches Refer to Master and Member Switch...

Page 145: ...Interface mode of the selected ports In this example the optional stacking ports 15 to 16 on the switch are designated as the stack trunk awplus config interface port1 0 15 1 0 16 awplus config if stackport To remove the stacking function from ports and return them to regular Ethernet networking ports use the NO version of the command You might perform this command if you are not using QSFP ports ...

Page 146: ...ack switch_ID priority priority_number The variables are defined here switch_ID This is the ID number of the switch The range is 1 to 8 You can specify only one ID number priority_number This is the new priority number for the switch You can specify only one number The range is 0 to 255 The default is 128 This example assigns the priority 1 to the switch with ID 1 awplus config stack 1 priority 1 ...

Page 147: ...you power on the stack for the first time This involves using the SWITCH PROVISION command to add the member switches as provisioned units to the master switch Here is the format of the command switch switch_ID provision x550 18 This example adds a provisioned member switch with the ID 2 to the master switch awplus config switch 2 provision x550 18 ...

Page 148: ...ral Steps for the Master Switch The procedure for configuring the master switch for the optional stacking ports is divided into two parts Here are the general steps to Part I 1 Start a local management session on the switch 2 Display the hardware status and management software version number with the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT and SHOW VERSION INSTALLED commands respectively in the Privilege Exec mod...

Page 149: ...c mode 5 Reboot the switch with the REBOOT command 6 Start a new local management session 7 Verify the changes with the SHOW STACK and SHOW RUNNING CONFIG command Configuring the Master Switch Part I To configure the master switch to use the optional stacking ports for the stack trunk perform the procedure in Table 21 Table 21 Configuring the Master Switch for Optional Stacking Ports Part I Step D...

Page 150: ...versions will have to be updated awplus show version installed Current software Software version value Build date value Installed software Build name value Build version value Build date value 6 Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command awplus configure terminal Enter configuration commands one per line End with CNTL Z Step 7 enables the VCStack feature on the switc...

Page 151: ...ion as regular networking ports awplus config if no stackport Save the config and restart the system for this change to take effect Steps 11 and 12 designate the optional stacking ports as the active stacking ports 11 Enter the Interface mode of the optional stacking ports to be used as the stack trunk Refer to Table 17 on page 54 If you filled out the worksheet in Table 19 on page 76 refer there ...

Page 152: ...Switch for Optional Stacking Ports Part II Step Description and Command Steps 1 to 2 add the member switches as provisioned switches on the master switch This is so the master switch is aware of the switches when the stack is powered on for the first time 1 Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command awplus configure terminal Enter configuration commands one per line ...

Page 153: ...witches are using ports 15 and 16 as the stack trunk awplus config interface port2 0 15 2 0 16 port3 0 15 3 0 16 port4 0 15 4 0 16 6 Designate the ports as stacking ports with the STACKPORT command awplus config if stackport Save the config and restart the system for this change to take effect Steps 7 to 13 save your changes on the master switch and reboot it 7 Return to the Global Configuration m...

Page 154: ...ack MAC address e01a ba56 c208 Check the display for the following Switch ID 1 is the master switch The master switch should have the priority 1 If it does not repeat Configuring the Master Switch Part I on page 149 Be sure to perform the STACK PRIORITY command and to save your changes with the WRITE command The other ID entries are for the provisioned member switches There should be one entry for...

Page 155: ...y the running configuration of the master switch awplus show running config Use the display to confirm that you designated the correct trunk ports for the master and member switches The ports should be designated with INTERFACE PORT and STACKPORT commands In the following example ports 15 and 16 on the master and member switches will be the stack trunk interface port1 0 15 1 0 16 stackport interfa...

Page 156: ... Note When cabling the stack trunk remember that the cables must crossover to different ports For example if you are using ports 15 and 16 for the stack trunk port 15 on a switch has to connect to port 16 on the next switch 4 Power on the master and member switches of the stack Refer to Powering on the Stack on page 165 5 Verify that the switches formed the stack by referring to Verifying the Stac...

Page 157: ...into two parts The general steps to Part I are listed here 1 Start a local management session on the switch 2 View the hardware status and management software version number with the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT and SHOW VERSION INSTALLLED commands in the Privilege Exec mode 3 Enable the VCStack feature with the STACK ENABLE command in the Global Configuration mode You will probably not have to perform...

Page 158: ...th the REBOOT command 7 Start a new local management session 8 Verify the changes with the SHOW STACK and SHOW RUNNING CONFIG command Configuring Member Switches Part I The instructions for configuring member switches are divided into two parts You do the following in Part I Display the hardware status and management software version number Enable VCStack Set the switch ID number To configure a me...

Page 159: ...l Enter configuration commands one per line End with CNTL Z Step 6 enables the VCStack feature on the switch You will probably not need to perform the step because the feature is enabled by default If the Switch ID LED is displaying 0 perform the step Otherwise go to step 7 6 Activate VCStack on the switch with the STACK ENABLE command awplus config stack enable Automatically enabling stack virtua...

Page 160: ...n file DEFAULT CFG to flash memory for storing your configuration changes awplus write Building configuration OK 10 Restart the switch with the REBOOT command awplus reboot reboot system y n awplus 11 Type Y for yes 12 Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software 13 Check the ID LED on the front panel and do one of the following If the ID LED is displaying the switch s new...

Page 161: ...r switch has the ID 2 awplus config interface port2 0 17 2 0 21 port1 0 17 is currently configured as a stack port Use caution when altering its config port1 0 21 is currently configured as a stack port Use caution when altering its config 6 Remove the stacking function from the ports to convert them into regular Ethernet ports with the NO STACKPORT command awplus config if no stackport Save the c...

Page 162: ...awplus config if exit 10 Return to the Privileged Exec mode awplus config exit 11 Save your changes with the WRITE command awplus write Building configuration OK 12 Restart the switch awplus reboot reboot system y n 13 Type Y for yes 14 Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software 15 Go to Verifying Member Switches next Table 25 Configuring Member Switches Part II Continue...

Page 163: ... Thur Nov 23 21 15 20 2018 Product type AT x550 18XSPqm Role Active Master Status Ready Priority 2 Host name awplus S W version auto synchronization On Resiliency link status Not configured Stack port2 0 15 status Down Stack port2 0 16 status Down Examine the entry for the following The Priority value should be the same as the switch s ID number If they are not the same repeat Configuring Member S...

Page 164: ...e stack trunk remember that the cables must crossover to different ports For example if you are using ports 15 and 16 for the stack trunk port 15 on a switch has to connect to port 16 on the next switch 5 Power on the master and member switches of the stack as explained in Powering on the Stack on page 165 6 Verify that the switches successfully formed the stack by performing Verifying the Stack o...

Page 165: ...and member switches are powered off 2 Cable the ports of the stack trunk on the switches Refer to Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 167 3 Power on all the switches at the same time or within thirty seconds of each other Refer to Powering On a Switch on page 137 Refer to Power Specifications on page 186 for the power specifications of the switches Warning Power cord is used as a discon...

Page 166: ... Operational Status field should be Normal operations to indicate that all the stacking ports are operating normally If the Operational Status field is displaying Not all stack ports are up one or more stacking ports are not being used or cannot establish links with their counterparts For more information refer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting on page 179 3 Go to Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports...

Page 167: ...XTQ and AT x550 18XSPQm Switches on page 168 Guidelines to Handling SFP SFP and QSFP Transceivers on page 169 Installing 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP Transceivers on page 170 Installing AT SP10TW Direct Connect Twinax Cables on page 174 Installing AT QSFPSR4 or AT QSFPLR4 Transceivers on page 176 Installing AT QSFPCU Cables on page 177 ...

Page 168: ...abled by default on the ports on the AT x550 18XSPQm switch The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports and the tabs should lock the connectors into place The default speed setting for the ports is Auto Negotiation This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Auto Negotiation The ports must be set to Auto Negotiation the default setting to ...

Page 169: ...requirements of the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the devices You should install a transceiver before connecting its 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 i...

Page 170: ...fferent To install transceivers perform the following procedure 1 Select a slot for the transceiver 2 If the slot has a dust cover remove it Refer to Figure 78 Figure 78 Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot 3 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 4 If you are installing the transceiver in a top slot position the transceiver with t...

Page 171: ...e transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place Note If you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver continue with the next step Otherwise repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the remaining transceivers in the switch 6 Remove the dust cover from the transceiver as shown in Figure 80 on page 172 ...

Page 172: ...e should be in the upright position as shown in Figure 81 If the transceiver is in a bottom slot the handle should be in the down position Figure 81 Positioning the SFP or SFP Handle in the Upright Position 8 Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver as shown in Figure 82 on page 173 The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port and the tab should lock the connector into place ...

Page 173: ...x550 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 173 Figure 82 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP Transceiver 9 Repeat this procedure to install additional transceivers ...

Page 174: ...re 1 Select a slot for the transceiver 1 If the slot has a dust cover remove the cover Refer to Figure 78 on page 170 2 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 3 To install the transceiver in a slot in the top row position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up To install the transceiver in a slot in the bottom row pos...

Page 175: ...0 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 175 Note To remove the connector and cable from the slot gently push on the connector pull on the release tab and slide the connector from the slot ...

Page 176: ...or AT QSFPLR4 transceivers perform the following procedure 1 Remove the dust cover from QSFP slot 17 or 21 Refer to Figure 84 on page 177 2 Slide a QSFP transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place 3 Attach fiber optic cable to the transceiver 4 Connect the other end of the cable to a compatible QSFP port in another network device 5 Repeat this procedure to install a second QSFP transceive...

Page 177: ...ers Please review Guidelines to Handling SFP SFP and QSFP Transceivers on page 169 before performing this procedure To install AT QSFPCU Cables perform the following procedure 1 Remove the dust cover from a QSFP slot in the switch Figure 84 shows the removal of the dust cover from slot 17 Figure 84 Removing the Dust Cover from a QSFP Transceiver Slot 2 Orient the connector on the AT QSFPCU Cable w...

Page 178: ... the cable into a compatible QSFP slot on another network device 4 Repeat this procedure to install additional AT QSFPCU Cables Note To remove the connector and cable from the slot gently push on the connector pull on the release tab and slide the connector from the slot ...

Page 179: ...the power source is within the required levels for your region The power requirements for the switch are listed in Power Specifications on page 186 Problem 2 All of the port LEDs are off even though the ports are connected to active network devices Solution The switch might 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 c...

Page 180: ...t on the remote network device Check that the transceiver is fully inserted in the slot Verify that the operating specifications of the fiber optic ports on the transceiver and 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 Try connecting another network device to the fiber op...

Page 181: ... 143 If you are using 10Gbps ports for the stack trunk try the following Verify that the stacking ports are properly cabled Refer to 10Gbps Stack Trunks on page 61 If you are using SFP transceivers for the stack trunk verify that they are fully inserted into the transceiver slots If you are using AT SPI0TW direct connect twinax cables verify that they are from Allied Telesis The trunk will not wor...

Page 182: ...oftware 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 Problem 6 The switch functions intermittently Solutions Check the system hardware status through the management software Use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the Privileged Exec mode to...

Page 183: ...ains the following sections Physical Specifications on page 184 Environmental Specifications on page 185 Power Specifications on page 186 Certifications on page 187 RJ 45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts on page 188 RJ 45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts on page 189 ...

Page 184: ...irements Table 27 Product Dimensions AT x550 18XTQ 4 4 cm x 21 0 cm x 34 4 cm 1 7 in x 8 3 in x 13 6 in AT x550 18XSQ 4 4 cm x 21 0 cm x 34 4 cm 1 7 in x 8 3 in x 13 6 in AT x550 18XSPQm 4 4 cm x 44 0 cm x 26 0 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 10 2 in Table 28 Product Weights AT x550 18XTQ 3 11 kg 6 85 lb AT x550 18XSQ 3 18 kg 7 00 lb AT x550 18XSPQm 4 15 kg 9 15 lb Table 29 Ventilation Requirements Recommen...

Page 185: ...ifications of the switches Table 30 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 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 Maximum Operating Altitude 3 000 m 9 842 ft Maximum Nonoperating Altitude 4 000 m 13 100 ft ...

Page 186: ... voltages for the switches Heat Dissipation Table 33 lists the heat dissipation for the switches Table 31 Maximum Power Consumptions AT x550 18XTQ 128 0 watts AT x550 18XSQ 111 0 watts AT x550 18XSPQm 391 0 watts with PoE Table 32 Input Voltages AT x550 18XTQ 100 240 VAC 1 5A maximum 50 60 Hz AT x550 18XSQ 100 240 VAC 1 5A maximum 50 60 Hz AT x550 18XSPQm 100 240 VAC 4A maximum 50 60 Hz Table 33 H...

Page 187: ...lists the product certificates Table 34 Product Certifications EMI Emissions FCC Class A EN55032 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 188: ...he RJ 45 Twisted Pair Ports Front View Twisted pair ports 1 to 16 on the AT x550 18XTQ Switch can operate at 1Gbps or 10Gbps Twisted pair ports 1 to 8 on the AT x550 18XSPQm Switch can operate at 1Gbps 2 5Gbps 5Gbps or 10Gbps The pin signals are the same for all speeds Refer to Table 35 Table 35 Pin Signals for the Twisted Pair Ports Pinout Pair 1 Pair 1 2 Pair 1 3 Pair 2 4 Pair 3 5 Pair 3 6 Pair ...

Page 189: ...rial Console Port Pinouts Table 36 lists the pin signals of the RJ 45 style serial Console port Table 36 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 190: ...Appendix A Technical Specifications 190 ...

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Allied Telesis AT-x550-18XSPQm, Installation Manual

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