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AT-x950-28XSQ Switch and VCStack Installation Guide

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4. Press the release lever to the right and pull on the handle to release

the power supply from the internal connector in the switch. Refer to
Figure 98.

Figure 98. Removing the Power Supply

5. Carefully slide the power supply from the switch. Refer to Figure 99 on

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The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold it when
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Summary of Contents for AT-x950-28XSQ

Page 1: ... 3 Switch AlliedWare Plus v5 4 8 2 AT x950 28XSQ Switch XEM2 12XT Ethernet Line Card XEM2 12XS Ethernet Line Card XEM2 4QS Ethernet Line Card XEM2 1CQ Ethernet Line Card PWR600 AC Power Supply FAN05 Fan Module 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: ... of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Note Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC can void your right to operate this equipment Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numériq...

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: ...P28 Transceivers 23 QSFP Transceivers 23 Breakout Cables 23 LEDs 24 Port Numbering 25 XEM2 Series Ethernet Line Cards 27 XEM2 12XT Line Card 28 RJ 45 Ports 28 LEDs 29 XEM2 12XS Line Card 30 Transceivers 30 LEDs 30 XEM2 4QS Line Card 32 Transceivers 32 LEDs 32 XEM2 1CQ Line Card 34 Transceivers 34 LEDs 34 Management Panel 36 USB Port 36 NET MGMT Ethernet Management Port 37 Console RS 232 Port 38 Sw...

Page 6: ... Removing the Bumper Feet 98 Installing the Switch 99 Chapter 7 Installing the Switch on a Wall 103 Switch Orientations on a Wall 104 Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions 105 Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs 107 Installation Guidelines 109 Tools and Material 109 Installing the Plywood Base 111 Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base 112 Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall 115 C...

Page 7: ...ing Direct Attach Cables 156 Chapter 10 Replacing Modules 159 Replacing XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards 160 Replacing PWR600 AC Power Supplies 165 Replacing FAN05 Modules 170 Removing Fan Modules 170 Installing Fan Modules 172 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 175 Appendix A Technical Specifications 181 Physical Specifications 182 Environmental Specifications 184 Power Specifications 185 Certifications 187 RJ 4...

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Page 9: ...0Gbps Transceiver Slots 53 Figure 26 Stack Trunk of Four 40Gbps Links 54 Figure 27 Stack Trunk of Two 100Gbps Links 54 Figure 28 Invalid Trunk with Links Operating at 40Gbps and 100Gbps 54 Figure 29 Invalid Trunk with Both Fiber Optic and Direct Attach Cables 55 Figure 30 Invalid Trunk with a 10Gbps Breakout Cable 55 Figure 31 Example of a Stack Trunk Using AT XEM2 12XT Line Cards 56 Figure 32 Exa...

Page 10: ...RS 232 Port 127 Figure 78 User Exec Mode Prompt 128 Figure 79 Powering Off the Switch 134 Figure 80 SHOW STACK Command 145 Figure 81 Handle on 100Gbps Transceivers for XEM2 1CQ Line Cards 149 Figure 82 SP10T Transceivers 151 Figure 83 Installing an SFP or SFP Transceiver 153 Figure 84 Installing 40Gbps Fiber Optic Transceivers in XEM2 4QS Line Cards 154 Figure 85 Installing 100Gbps QSFP28 Transcei...

Page 11: ...T Parameter Format 45 Table 15 Maximum Number of Trunk Ports Per Switch on XEM2 Line Cards 55 Table 16 Configuring the Master Switch 130 Table 17 Verifying the Master Switch 133 Table 18 Configuring the Member Switch Part I 137 Table 19 Configuring the Member Switch Part II 139 Table 20 Verifying the Configuration of the Member Switch 141 Table 21 Transceivers for the Base Transceiver Slots 150 Ta...

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Page 13: ... how to build a virtual stack of two units with the Virtual Chassis Stacking VCStack feature For instructions on how to install the switch as a stand alone device refer to the AT x950 28XSQ Stand alone Switch Installation Guide This preface contains the following sections Document Conventions on page 14 Contacting Allied Telesis on page 15 ...

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 ...

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Page 16: ...Preface 16 ...

Page 17: ...r 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers or Breakout Cables on page 23 XEM2 Series Ethernet Line Cards on page 27 XEM2 12XT Line Card on page 28 XEM2 12XS Line Card on page 30 XEM2 4QS Line Card on page 32 XEM2 1CQ Line Card on page 34 Management Panel on page 36 Optional Direct Attach Cables on page 41 AT PWR600 Power Supply on page 42 AT FAN05 Cooling Fan on page 44 Designating Ports in the Command Line In...

Page 18: ...28XSQ Switch The rear panel is shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Rear Panel of the AT x950 28XSQ Switch AT XEM2 Line Card Expansion Slot Four Slots for 40Gbps or 100Gbps Transceivers or 10Gbps Breakout Cables Management Panel 24 Slots for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP Transceivers Two AT FAN05 Cooling Fan Modules Two Slots for AT PWR600 Power Supply Modules ...

Page 19: ... Power Supply on page 42 The unit comes with two pre installed fan modules Refer to AT FAN05 Cooling Fan on page 44 The chassis comes with brackets for a standard 19 inch equipment rack or wall installation The AT XEM2 Ethernet line card power supplies and fan modules are hot swappable XEM2 Series Ethernet Line Cards The XEM2 Series Ethernet line cards are listed here XEM2 12XT Card features 12 1G...

Page 20: ...nterface and HTTP Remote access with SNMPv1 v2c or v3 Management Panel The pre installed management panel has the following features Console RS 232 port for local management no IP address required USB 2 0 port for storing backup copies of system configuration files updating management software and other management functions An eco friendly button for turning off the port and system LEDs to reduce ...

Page 21: ...onnectors in lengths of one three and seven meters respectively Here are the guidelines The ports 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 Transceivers must be purchased separately For a list of supported transceivers refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis w...

Page 22: ...smitting 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 to a network device The LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button in the ma...

Page 23: ...QSFP28 1CU and QSFP28 3CU direct attach cables Lengths of one and three meters respectively QSFP Transceivers The ports support the following 40Gbps QSFP transceivers QSFPSR4 transceiver Maximum operating distance of 150m 492 ft with 12 strand OM4 fiber optic cable QSFPLR4 transceiver Maximum operating distance of 2m 6 6 ft to 10km 6 2 mi with single mode fiber optic cable QSFP1CU and QSFP3CU dire...

Page 24: ...25 to 37 The states of the LEDs for 40Gbps QSFP or 100Gbps QSFP28 transceivers are defined in Table 2 Table 2 Link and Activity Status LEDs for 40Gbps QSFP or 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers State Description Solid Green The transceiver has established a 100Gbps link to a network device Flashing Green The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at 100Gbps Solid Amber The transceiver has establis...

Page 25: ... device The LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Table 3 Link and Activity Status LEDs for 10Gbps Breakout Cables State Description Solid Amber At least one of the four ports on the breakout cable has established a 10Gbps link to a network device Flashing Amber At least one of the four ports on the breakout cable is sending or receiving data Off Possible causes of th...

Page 26: ... Line Interface on page 45 Table 4 Port Numbering for Ports 25 to 37 Port With Fiber Optic Transceiver or Direct Attach Cable With Breakout Cable 25 portn 0 25 portn 0 25 portn 0 26 portn 0 27 portn 0 28 29 portn 0 29 portn 0 29 portn 0 30 portn 0 31 portn 0 32 33 portn 0 33 portn 0 33 portn 0 34 portn 0 35 portn 0 36 37 portn 0 37 portn 0 37 portn 0 38 portn 0 39 portn 0 40 ...

Page 27: ...ing sections Figure 7 XEM2 Series Ethernet Line Cards XEM2 12XT Line Card with 12 1Gbps or 10Gbps ports with RJ 45 connectors XEM2 12XS Line Card with 12 ports for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP transceivers or 10Gbps SP10TW direct attach twinax cables XEM2 4QS Line Card with four ports for 40Gbps QSFP transceivers or 40Gbps QSFPCU direct attach cables XEM2 1CQ Line Card with one port for a 100Gbps QSFP2...

Page 28: ... Table 5 Twisted Pair Ports on the XEM2 12XT Line Card Specification Description Port Speed The ports support 1Gbps or 10Gbps The ports do not support 10Mbps or 100Mbps You can set port speed with Auto Negotiation or manually The default is Auto Negotiation Duplex Mode Full duplex only Cabling 1Gbps Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 6 shielded cabling or better 10Gbps Standard TIA EIA 568 ...

Page 29: ...tivity LEDs on the XEM2 12XT Line Card State Description Solid Green The port has established a 10GBase link to a network device Flashing Green The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10GBase Solid Amber The port has established a 1GBase link to a network device Flashing Amber The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1GBase Off Possible causes of this state are listed here The port has ...

Page 30: ... attach twinax cables with SFP transceiver style connectors Guidelines about the ports are listed here They do not support 100Mbps 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 x950 Series data sheet o...

Page 31: ...ashing Green The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at 10GBase Solid Amber The transceiver has established a 1GBase link to a network device Flashing Amber The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at 1GBase Off Possible causes of this state are listed here The transceiver has not established a link with another network device The LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the ...

Page 32: ...ith 12 strand OM4 fiber optic cable QSFPLR4 transceiver Operating range of 2 meters 6 6 feet to 10 kilometers 6 2 miles with single mode fiber optic cable QSFP1CU and QSFP3CU direct attach cables Lengths of 1 and 3 meters respectively LEDs The LED states for the ports on the XEM2 4QS Line Card are described in Table 8 Table 8 Port Link and Activity Status LEDs on the XEM2 4QS Line Card State Descr...

Page 33: ... receiving data Off Possible causes of this state are listed here The slot is empty The transceiver has not established a link to a network device The LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Table 8 Port Link and Activity Status LEDs on the XEM2 4QS Line Card State Description ...

Page 34: ...ble respectively Requires a MPO pluggable optical connector QSFP28LR4 transceiver Operating range of 2m 6 6 ft to 10km 6 2 mi Requires single mode fiber optic cable with a duplex LC connector QSFP28 1CU and QSFP28 3CU direct attach cables Lengths of one and three meters respectively LEDs The LED states for the port in the XEM2 1CQ Line Card are described in Table 9 Table 9 Port Link and Activity S...

Page 35: ...r receiving data Off Possible causes of this state are listed here The slot is empty The transceiver has not established a link to a network device The LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Table 9 Port Link and Activity Status LED on the XEM2 1CQ Line Card State Description ...

Page 36: ...functions Provide a centralized network backup location for Allied Telesis Management Framework Store backup copies of configuration files Transfer configuration files between switches that are to have similar configurations Store or transfer log files Store or transfer debug files for example the output of the SHOW TECH SUPPORT command Boot the AlliedWare Plus operating system and master USB Slot...

Page 37: ...speed and duplex mode automatically You may disable Auto Negotiation and configure the port manually The wiring configuration of the NET MGMT port is set automatically with automatic MDIX detection You can disable automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration manually The port is referred to as eth0 in the management software The cable requirements for the port are listed in Table 10 T...

Page 38: ...r initial management session must be a local management session For instructions refer to Starting a Local Management Session on page 127 Switch ID LED The Switch ID LED shown in Figure 12 on page 36 displays a variety of information Figure 13 on page 39 shows the states of the LED when the eco friendly mode is disabled Standard TIA EIA 568 C compliant Category 6a shielded cabling Yes Yes Yes Tabl...

Page 39: ... illustrates the states of the LED when the eco friendly mode is enabled and the switch is operating in the low power mode Figure 14 Switch ID LED with the eco friendly Mode Enabled The switch is booting up The switch has encountered a fault condition The VCStack feature is disabled The switch is operating as a stand alone unit with the ID number 1 The switch is a member of a VCStack and has The d...

Page 40: ...hen you are not using them to monitor the control and Ethernet line cards to conserve electricity When the LEDs are off the overall power consumption of the chassis is reduced by approximately 2 watts The button controls all the port LEDs except for the L A LED for the NET MGMT port Additionally the button does not control the LEDs on the power supplies ...

Page 41: ...for the base ports and XEM2 Line Cards Table 12 Optional Direct Attach Cables Base Transceiver Slots or XEM2 Line Card Speed Direct Attach Cable Base ports 1 to 24 or XEM2 12XS Line Card 10Gbps SP10TW1 1 meter SP10TW3 3 meters SP10TW7 7 meters Base ports 25 29 33 and 37 or XEM2 4QS Line Card 40Gbps QSFP1CU 1 meter QSFP3CU 3 meters Base ports 25 29 33 and 37 or XEM2 1CQ Line Card 100Gbps QSFP28 1CU...

Page 42: ... switch The model name can be found on a label on the release tab on the front panel Refer to Figure 15 Figure 15 AT PWR600 Power Supply Here are the power supply guidelines You can install either one or two power supplies in the chassis A single power supply can power a fully equipped chassis ...

Page 43: ... the front panel of the power supply are described in Table 13 Table 13 LEDs on the AT PWR600 Power Supply Green LED Amber LED Description Solid green Off The power supply is operating normally Blinking green Off The power supply is in the standby mode Solid green Blinking amber The power supply is experiencing a warning condition but is still operating Possible causes are listed here The power su...

Page 44: ...5 Fan Module Here are the fan module guidelines The switch comes with two pre installed fan modules in FAN A and FAN B slots on the rear panel The fan modules are field replaceable and hot swappable You do not have to power off the switch to replace them The switch automatically adjusts the fan speeds according to its internal temperature ...

Page 45: ...ard ports Figure 18 Slot Numbers for Port Numbering on Stand alone Switches Table 14 PORT Parameter Format Number Description Switch ID Number Identifies the switch s ID number which identifies the switch in the stack Each switch has a unique ID number Switches display their ID numbers on the Switch ID LEDs on the front panels Slot Number Identifies whether ports are base ports or ports on an XEM2...

Page 46: ... 4 to 7 in a switch with ID 2 awplus config interface port2 0 4 2 0 7 This example enters the port Interface mode for ports 2 and 5 in an XEM2 line card in a switch with ID 1 awplus config interface port1 1 2 port1 1 5 This example enters the port Interface mode for base port 6 as well as port 5 on an XEM2 line card in a switch with ID 2 awplus config interface port2 0 6 port2 1 5 This example ent...

Page 47: ...s on page 50 Master and Member Switches on page 59 Switch ID Numbers on page 60 Optional Feature Licenses on page 61 Note For more information on VCStack refer to the Stacking Introduction and Stacking Commands chapters in the Software Reference for AT x950 28XSQ Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System from www alliedtelesis com support ...

Page 48: ... the number of IP addresses you have to assign to network devices The one address gives you management access to both 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 of an...

Page 49: ...software on the switches The VCStack feature comes standard with the AlliedWare Plus operating software No additional software or license is required The default setting for the VCStack feature on the AT x950 28XSQ Switch is disabled Enabling it requires rebooting the switch Instructions later in this guide explain how to enable the feature and reboot the unit The switches must have the same optio...

Page 50: ...rs or cables from other network equipment providers might not perform properly in stack trunks For a list of supported transceivers refer to the Allied Telesis web site A stack of AT x950 28XSQ Switches cannot have other stacking products such as x600 Series switches A trunk must have a minimum of two physical links The more links in a trunk the greater its bandwidth and resiliency If the trunk fa...

Page 51: ...eivers slots on both switches for the trunk Choose consecutive transceiver slots for example transceiver slots 6 to 9 When cabling the trunk links connect together transceivers in the same slots The trunk of four 10Gbps links in Figure 20 illustrates the guidelines It consists of the same four consecutive transceiver slots 1 to 4 on both switches and the links are connected to the same transceiver...

Page 52: ...is shown in Figure 22 Figure 22 Invalid 10Gbps Trunk with Both Fiber Optic Transceivers and AT SP10TW Direct Attach Cable The links of a stack trunk must all be the same speed Thus a stack trunk cannot have both 10Gbps links and 40Gbps or 100Gbps links Figure 23 is an example of an invalid trunk with links of different speeds Figure 23 Invalid Trunk with Both 10Gbps Transceivers and 40Gbps or 100G...

Page 53: ...he stack trunk Figure 25 Base 40Gbps or 100Gbps Transceiver Slots Here are the guidelines You can use either 40Gbps or 100Gbps links for a trunk There are no default trunk transceiver slots Stack trunks of 40Gbps transceivers can have two three or four links Stack trunks of 100Gbps transceivers must have two links Trunks of 40Gbps links can consist of fiber optic transceivers or QSFP1CU or QSFP3CU...

Page 54: ...k Trunk of Two 100Gbps Links Here are examples of invalid 40Gbps or 100Gbps trunks A trunk cannot have links operating at 40Gbps and 100Gbps Figure 28 illustrates an invalid trunk with two links operating at different speeds Figure 28 Invalid Trunk with Links Operating at 40Gbps and 100Gbps A 40Gbps or 100Gbps trunk cannot have both fiber optic and direct 40Gbps 100Gbps 100Gbps 40Gbps ...

Page 55: ...k using the transceiver slots or ports on XEM2 Line Cards in the expansion slots of switches Here are the guidelines The maximum number of links in a stack trunk varies by line card Refer to Table 15 For example a stack trunk using AT XEM2 12XT or AT XEM2 12XS Line Cards can have up to eight ports Fiber Optic Cable Direct Attach Cable Breakout Cable Table 15 Maximum Number of Trunk Ports Per Switc...

Page 56: ... page 53 is invalid because it consists of transceiver slots on AT XEM2 12XS Line Cards and base 10Gbps slots Additionally a stack trunk cannot consist of links that interconnect transceivers in an AT XEM2 12XS Line Card and base slots The stack trunk in Figure 33 is invalid because 10Gbps trunk slots on the AT XEM2 12XS Line Card in the top switch are connected to base 10Gbps slots on the bottom ...

Page 57: ... 34 Invalid 100Gbps Stack Trunk of Base 100Gbps Slots and AT XEM2 1CQ Line Cards Allied Telesis does not recommend using the AT XEM2 1CQ Line Card for a stack trunk because it has only one transceiver slot and the switch has only one expansion slot Consequently the trunk would have only one link Refer to Figure 35 on page 57 Instead to build a 100Gbps stack trunk use two base 40 100Gbps transceive...

Page 58: ...runks do not support 1Gbps transceivers Trunk links must be direct connections between ports on the switches without any intervening network devices such as media converters routers or other Ethernet switches Figure 36 is an example of an invalid trunk because it contains media converters Figure 36 Invalid Trunk with Intervening Network Devices Media Converters Wiring closet 1 Wiring closet 2 ...

Page 59: ...ion process when they are powered on or reset They base the selection of the master switch on the following parameters 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 valu...

Page 60: ...rts in the Command Line Interface on page 45 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 switches uses the ID numbers in the commands in the configuration file to determine which parameter settings belong to which switch Caution You should not change the ID numbers of the switches after you st...

Page 61: ... for this product Here are the guidelines to feature licenses for a stack of AT x950 28XSQ Series switches The VCStack feature is part of the base features of the switch It does not require an optional feature license You can install feature licenses while the switches are operating as stand alone units or as a stack When ordering feature licenses for the switches of a stack you must order one lic...

Page 62: ...Chapter 2 Virtual Chassis Stacking 62 ...

Page 63: ...s the following sections Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 64 Installation Options on page 69 Choosing a Site for the Chassis on page 70 Unpacking the Switch on page 71 Verifying the Accessory Kit on page 75 Unpacking the AT PWR600 AC Power Supply on page 77 ...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...e 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 Temperatures This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 50 degrees C E52 Note All Countries Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes E8 Warnin...

Page 66: ... par une batterie de type incorrect peut provoquer un danger d explosion La remplacer uniquement 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 load...

Page 67: ...tion of the equipment is not compromised E36 Warning Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits e g use of power strips E37 Warning This product may have multiple AC power cords installed To de energize this equipment disconnect all power cords from the device E41 C...

Page 68: ...perature of an operational SFP or SFP transceiver may exceed 70 C 158 F Exercise caution when removing or handling transceivers with unprotected hands E43 Warning The chassis must be supplied by a grounded three wire AC source through the power supply cord ...

Page 69: ...ding Shelf is purchased separately This guide contains instructions for all installation options except the AT RKMT SL01 Sliding Rack Mount Kit Instructions for the latter are provided in the AT RKMT SL01 Sliding Rack Mount Kit Installation Guide on the Allied Telesis web site 19 inch Equipment Rack with Optional AT RKMT SL01 Sliding Rack Mount Kit 19 inch Equipment Rack with Standard Brackets Wal...

Page 70: ... flow around the unit and through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels The ventilation direction is from front to back with the fans on the back panel drawing the air out of the unit The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water The site should be a dust free environment The site should include dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical powe...

Page 71: ...the Switch To unpack the switch from its shipping box perform the following procedure 1 Remove the accessories and documents from the accessory partition Refer to Figure 38 Figure 38 Removing Accessories 2 Remove the accessory partition Refer to Figure 39 on page 72 ...

Page 72: ...on 3 Lift the switch from the shipping box and place it on a level secure table Refer to Figure 40 on page 73 Warning The switch is heavy Ask for assistance lifting the device out of the shipping box You might injure yourself or damage the device if you lift it without assistance ...

Page 73: ... Installation Guide 73 Figure 40 Lifting the Switch from the Shipping Box 4 Remove the switch from the shipping end caps and protective bag Refer to Figure 41 Figure 41 Removing the Switch from the Shipping End caps and Protective Bag ...

Page 74: ...for the components shown in Figure 1 on page 18 7 Verify that there are two pre installed fan modules in FAN A and FAN B slots on the rear panel Refer to Figure 2 on page 18 and AT FAN05 Cooling Fan on page 44 Note Do not power on the switch if it is missing a fan module 8 Go to Verifying the Accessory Kit on page 75 ...

Page 75: ...gure 42 Accessory Kit Four standard equipment rack or wall mounting brackets One 2 m 6 6 ft local management cable with RJ 45 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors Sixteen bracket screws Four anchors for concrete walls Length 29 6mm 1 2 in Diameter 4mm 0 2 in Four screws for wood or concrete walls Length 32 6mm 1 3 in Diameter 4mm 0 2 in Seven bumper feet ...

Page 76: ...allation 76 Note If any item is missing or damaged contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance After unpacking the switch and verifying the accessory kit go to Unpacking the AT PWR600 AC Power Supply on page 77 ...

Page 77: ...the AT PWR600 Power Supply perform the following procedure 1 Remove the power cord and any documents from the accessory partition Refer to Figure 43 Figure 43 Removing the Power Cord and Documents from the AT PWR600 AC Power Supply 1 Remove the partition from the shipping box Refer to Figure 44 on page 78 ...

Page 78: ...ply Shipping Box 2 Lift the power supply from the shipping box and place it on a level secure table Refer to Figure 45 on page 79 Warning The power supply is heavy Ask for assistance lifting the device out of the shipping box You might injure yourself or damage the device if you lift it without assistance ...

Page 79: ...supply from the shipping end caps and protective shipping bag Refer to Figure 46 Figure 46 Removing the Power Supply from the Shipping End caps and Protective Bag 4 Visually inspect the product for damage 5 After unpacking the switch and power supplies go to Chapter 4 Installing Power Supplies and Optional XEM2 Line Card on page 81 ...

Page 80: ...Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation 80 ...

Page 81: ...pter 4 Installing Power Supplies and Optional XEM2 Line Card This chapter has the following procedures Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 ...

Page 82: ... to follow proper anti static precautions when installing the device Allied Telesis recommends using a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal anti static device and an anti static mat To install a power supply perform the following procedure 1 Choose a slot for the power supply The two power supply slots are labeled PSU A and PSU B on the left side of the rear panel If you are installing ...

Page 83: ...nstallation Guide 83 Figure 47 Removing the Blank Power Supply Panel from Slot PSU B 3 Carefully align the power supply in the slot and slide it into the slot Figure 48 on page 84 shows the module aligned for the PSU A slot Release Tab ...

Page 84: ...onal XEM2 Line Card 84 Figure 48 Sliding the PWR600 AC Power Supply into the Switch 4 When the power supply makes contact with the connector inside the switch gently press on its faceplate to seat it on the connector Refer to Figure 49 on page 85 ...

Page 85: ...supplies for the switch repeat this procedure to install the second unit 7 To install an optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card go to Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 8 After installing the power supplies and optional XEM2 Line Card go to one of the following chapters Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Table on page 91 Chapter 6 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack on pa...

Page 86: ...ion The device can be damaged by static electricity Be sure to follow proper anti static precautions when installing the device Allied Telesis recommends using a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal anti static device and an anti static mat To install an XEM2 Ethernet line card perform the following procedure 1 Using a 2 Phillips head screwdriver loosen the two captive screws on the bla...

Page 87: ...nti static Bag 3 Position the line card with the notch on the faceplate in the bottom left corner as shown in Figure 52 and carefully slide it into the slot Figure 52 Sliding the Ethernet Line Card into the Slot Caution Do not force the card into the slot If you feel resistance remove it and try again Notch ...

Page 88: ...ess on the sides of its faceplate to seat it on the connector Refer to Figure 53 Figure 53 Seating the Ethernet Line Card in the Expansion Slot 5 Visually inspect the line card to verify that its faceplate is flush against the front panel of the chassis 6 Tighten the two captive screws on the card to secure it in the switch Refer to Figure 54 on page 89 ...

Page 89: ... on the Ethernet Line Card 7 After installing the power supplies and optional XEM2 Line Card go to one of the following chapters Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Table on page 91 Chapter 6 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack on page 95 Chapter 7 Installing the Switch on a Wall on page 103 ...

Page 90: ...Chapter 4 Installing Power Supplies and Optional XEM2 Line Card 90 ...

Page 91: ... assistance when moving or lifting the device so as to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment The switch comes with seven bumper feet in the accessory kit The feet which are reusable are used when installing the switch on a table If they are already assembled disassemble them by removing the rivets and rivet housings from the bumper feet Refer to Figure 55 Figure 55 Parts of the Bumper ...

Page 92: ...information and performed the procedures in Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation on page 63 To install the switch on a table perform the following procedure 1 Place the switch upside down on a table 2 Inset a rivet housing into a bumper foot Refer to Figure 57 Figure 57 Inserting the Rivet Housing into the Bumper Foot Rear of Chassis Front of Chassis ...

Page 93: ...rner Hole 4 Insert the rivet to secure the bumper foot to the base Refer to Figure 59 Figure 59 Inserting the Rivet into the Bumper Foot 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the remaining bumper feet 6 Turn the switch over and place it on a flat secure desk or table leaving ample space around it for ventilation 7 Do one of the following To install power supplies go to Installing PWR600 AC Power ...

Page 94: ...le 94 Supplies on page 82 To install an optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card go to Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 After installing both switches of the stack go to Chapter 8 Configuring Switches for Stacking on page 119 ...

Page 95: ... This chapter contains the instructions for installing the switch in a standard 19 inch equipment rack The procedures in this chapter are listed here Beginning the Installation on page 96 Removing the Bumper Feet on page 98 Installing the Switch on page 99 ...

Page 96: ...driver not provided Four standard equipment rack screws not provided Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack The switch has two sets of screw holes on the left and right sides for the standard brackets included with the switch and the optional AT RKMT SL01 Sliding Rack Mount Kit Figure 60 identifies the holes for the standard brackets Figure 60 Bracket Holes on the Switch You can install the swi...

Page 97: ...AT x950 28XSQ Switch and VCStack Installation Guide 97 Figure 61 AT x950 Switch Orientations in an Equipment Rack ...

Page 98: ...e in an equipment rack If they are already installed perform the following procedure to remove them 1 Place the switch upside down on a level secure surface 2 Use a small flat head screwdriver to gently pry the feet from the bottom of the switch Refer to Figure 62 Figure 62 Removing the Bumper Feet 3 Turn the switch back over 4 Go to Installing the Switch on page 99 ...

Page 99: ...Installation Guide Note The switch comes with four brackets Installing the device in an equipment rack requires only two brackets All four brackets are used to install the switch on a wall To install the switch in a 19 inch equipment rack perform the following procedure 1 Place the unit on a level secure surface 2 If you have not chosen an orientation for the switch in the equipment rack review Sw...

Page 100: ...4 Have another person hold the switch in the equipment rack while you secure it using standard equipment rack screws not provided Refer to Figure 64 Figure 64 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 5 Do one of the following To install power supplies go to Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 ...

Page 101: ...stallation Guide 101 To install an optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card go to Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 After installing both switches of the stack go to Chapter 8 Configuring Switches for Stacking on page 119 ...

Page 102: ...Chapter 6 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 102 ...

Page 103: ...s on a Wall on page 104 Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions on page 105 Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs on page 107 Installation Guidelines on page 109 Installing the Plywood Base on page 111 Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base on page 112 Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall on page 115 ...

Page 104: ...l 104 Switch Orientations on a Wall You can install the switch on a wall with the front panel on the left or right as shown in Figure 65 Do not install it with the front panel on the top or bottom Figure 65 Positions of the Switch on the Wall ...

Page 105: ...meters 31 inches Height 58 4 centimeters 23 inches Figure 66 and Figure 67 on page 106 illustrate the recommended positions of the switch in the reserved area when the front panel is on the left and right respectively Be sure to leave sufficient space on the rear panel so that you can replace power supplies or fan modules if necessary Figure 66 Minimum Wall Area Dimensions with the Front Panel on ...

Page 106: ...Chapter 7 Installing the Switch on a Wall 106 Figure 67 Minimum Wall Area Dimensions with the Front Panel on the Right ...

Page 107: ...A plywood base is not required for a concrete wall Refer to Figure 68 Figure 68 Switch on the Wall with a Plywood Base The plywood base allows you to mount the switch on two wall studs Without the base only one side of the switch would be attached to a stud This is because the standard distance between two studs in a wall is 41 centimeters 16 inches while the distance between the left and right Wa...

Page 108: ...ensions assume the wall studs are 41 centimeters 16 inches apart You may need to adjust the width of the base if the distance between the studs in your wall is different than the industry standard You should install the plywood base to the wall and then install the switch on the base Refer to Figure 69 Figure 69 Steps to Installing the Switch with a Plywood Base Step 1 Install the plywood base on ...

Page 109: ...es and optional XEM2 Line Card before installing the switch on a wall For instructions refer to Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 and Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 Warning The device is heavy Always ask for assistance before moving or lifting it to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment Warning The device should be installed on a wall by a qualif...

Page 110: ... provided Plywood base if you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden studs not provided Refer to Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs on page 107 for illustrations Four screws and anchors for attaching the plywood base to the wall not provided Caution The supplied screws and anchors may not be appropriate for all walls A qualified building contractor should determine the hardware req...

Page 111: ...ing contractor for installation instructions for the plywood base The installation guidelines are listed here You should use a stud finder to identify the middle of studs and hot electrical wiring in the wall You should attach the base to two wall studs with a minimum of four screws The selected wall location for the base should adhere to the recommendations in Choosing a Site for the Chassis on p...

Page 112: ...ould 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 Allied Telesis recommends installing the power supplies and optional XEM2 Line Card before installing the switch on a wall For instructions refer to Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 and Installing a...

Page 113: ...ple hold the switch on the plywood base on the wall while you secure it with the four provided screws Refer to Figure 71 Please follow these guidelines as you position the switch on the wall Position the switch so that the front panel is either on the left or the right Refer to Figure 65 on page 104 You may not install the switch with the front panel facing up or down Leave sufficient space from o...

Page 114: ...e power supplies go to Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 To install an optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card go to Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 After installing both switches of the stack go to Chapter 8 Configuring Switches for Stacking on page 119 ...

Page 115: ...fer to Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 and Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 1 Place the switch in a table 2 Install the four brackets with sixteen screws that come with the switch to the sides of the unit as shown in Figure 70 on page 112 3 Have two people hold the switch on the concrete wall at the selected location for the device while you use a pencil or ...

Page 116: ...n a table or desk 5 Use a drill and 1 4 carbide drill bit to pre drill the four holes you marked in step 3 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 Allied Telesis recommends cleaning out the holes with a brush or compressed air ...

Page 117: ...rovided screws Refer to Figure 73 Figure 73 Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall 8 Do one of the following To install the power supplies go to Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 To install an optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card go to Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 After installing both switches of the stack go to Chapter 8 Configuring Switches for Stacking o...

Page 118: ...Chapter 7 Installing the Switch on a Wall 118 ...

Page 119: ...tions Introduction on page 120 Command Summary on page 121 Powering On a Switch on page 124 Starting a Local Management Session on page 127 Configuring the Master Switch on page 129 Configuring the Member Switch on page 136 Powering on the Stack on page 144 Verifying the Stack on page 145 ...

Page 120: ...lude designating the ports of the stack trunk If you have not selected the ports yet you should do so before continuing Refer to Stack Trunks on page 50 If you are planning to use ports on XEM2 Line Cards for the stack trunk you must install the cards in the switches before performing the procedures Refer to Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 If you have already connected ne...

Page 121: ...r after replacing 100Gbps transceivers with 40Gbps transceivers or breakout cables Allied Telesis recommends configuring these ports during the initial configuration procedure even if you do not intend to use them as the stack trunk The command format is shown here platform portmode interface ports 40g 100g 10gx4 The variables are defined here The PORTS variable specifies the ports to be configure...

Page 122: ...s command which is located in the Global Configuration mode is used to activate the VCStack feature Activating the VCStack feature requires resetting the switch You must perform this command before designating the ports of the stack trunk with the STACKPORT command Here is the command awplus config stack enable STACK PRIORITY This command is used to assign priority numbers to the switches which th...

Page 123: ...e number The range is 1 to 8 The default is 1 Changing the ID number requires resetting the switch This example changes the switch s ID from 1 to 2 awplus config stack 1 renumber 2 SWITCH PROVISION To ensure that the first power on of the stack is successful Allied Telesis recommends configuring the units such that each unit knows about the other prior to forming the stack This involves using the ...

Page 124: ...ed with the power supply to the AC power connector on the rear panel of the chassis If the switch has two power supplies you only need to power on one of them to configure the switch Refer to Figure 74 Figure 74 Connecting the AC Power Cord 2 Move the power cord into the restraining strap and secure the strap by feeding it into the tab slot Refer to Figure 75 on page 125 ...

Page 125: ...the Power Cord with the Restraining Strap 3 Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power source Refer to Figure 76 Note The illustration shows the North American power cord Your power cord may be different Figure 76 Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Source Tab Slot ...

Page 126: ...te If the switch has two power supplies you do not have to power on both of them to perform the procedures in this chapter 4 Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software Afterwards go to Starting a Local Management Session next ...

Page 127: ...lus operating software does not have a default IP address To start a local management session perform the following procedure 1 Connect the RJ 45 end of the management card included with the switch to the Console RS 232 port on the management panel Refer to Figure 77 Figure 77 Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS 232 Port 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an RS 232 port on a ter...

Page 128: ...r names and passwords are case sensitive The local management session starts when the User Exec mode prompt shown in Figure 78 is displayed Figure 78 User Exec Mode Prompt Note 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 AT x950 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System from www al...

Page 129: ...master and member switches The ports support 40Gbps or 100Gbps transceivers and 4x10Gbps breakout cables Refer to Ports 25 to 37 for 40Gbps QSFP or 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers or Breakout Cables on page 23 The procedures should be performed in the order presented here General Steps for the Master Switch Here are the general steps to configuring the master switch for stacking 1 Start a local manage...

Page 130: ...RUNNING CONFIG command Configuring the Master Switch To configure the master switch for stacking perform the procedure in Table 16 Table 16 Configuring the Master Switch Step Description and Command 1 Power on the master switch and wait two minutes for it to initialize the management software Refer to Powering On a Switch on page 124 2 Start a local management session on the switch Refer to Starti...

Page 131: ...and 37 on both the master switch port1 and the provisioned member switch port2 for the appropriate transceivers with the PLATFORM PORTMODE INTERFACE command This step is particularly important if you will be using 100Gbps transceivers for the stack trunk You can skip this step and configure the ports after building the stack if you are not using 100Gbps transceivers for the stack trunk For more in...

Page 132: ...ey will be discarded and you will have to reenter them when you reboot the switch in the next step awplus write Building configuration OK 15 Restart the switch with the REBOOT command awplus reboot reboot system y n awplus 16 Type Y for yes 17 Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software 18 Check the ID LED in the management panel on the front panel and do one of the follo...

Page 133: ...o save your changes with the WRITE command Switch ID 2 with its empty fields is for the provisioned member switch If the table does not include this switch repeat Configuring the Master Switch on page 130 Be sure to perform the SWITCH PROVISION command and to save your changes with the WRITE command The Operational Status should be Standalone Unit indicating that stacking is enabled and that the u...

Page 134: ... PROVISION commands with the IDs 1 and 2 INTERFACE and STACKPORT commands designating the ports of the stack trunk for both the provisioned master switch port1 and the member switch port2 The stacking ports here are only an example Your stacking ports might be different awplus show running config stack virtual mac stack virtual chassis id 115 stack enable stack 1 priority 1 switch 1 provision x950...

Page 135: ...mber switches cable the ports of the stack trunk Refer to Chapter 9 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 147 4 Power on the two switches of the stack Refer to Powering on the Stack on page 144 5 Verifying that the switches formed the stack by referring to Verifying the Stack on page 145 6 Cable the networking ports Refer to Chapter 9 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 147 ...

Page 136: ...onfiguring the member switch for stacking 1 Start a local management session on the switch 2 Verify the hardware with the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the Privilege Exec mode 3 Enable the VCStack feature with the STACK ENABLE command in the Global Configuration mode 4 Assign the ID 2 to the member switch with the SWITCH RENUMBER command in the Global Configuration mode Note When you change t...

Page 137: ...ges with the SHOW STACK and SHOW RUNNING CONFIG command Configuring the Member Switch Part I The instructions for configuring the member switch are divided into two parts In Part I you do the following Display the hardware status Enable VCStack Set the switch ID number to 2 To configure the member switch perform the procedure in Table 18 Table 18 Configuring the Member Switch Part I Step Descripti...

Page 138: ...le Automatically enabling stack virtual mac to minimize disruption form failovers Please check that the new MAC 0000 cd37 0431 is unique within the network Save the config and restart the system for this change to take effect 7 Assign the ID 2 to the member switch with the STACK RENUMBER command awplus config stack 1 renumber 2 Warning Stacking is currently disabled Warning the new ID will not bec...

Page 139: ...e number 2 VCStack is now enabled on the switch Go to Configuring the Member Switch Part II next If the ID LED is displaying a different number repeat this procedure Be sure to correctly enter the STACK RENUMBER command and to save your changes with the WRITE command If the ID LED is displaying 0 VCStack is still disabled Repeat this procedure Be sure to perform the STACK ENABLE command and to iss...

Page 140: ...portmode interface port1 0 33 1 0 37 100g awplus config platform portmode interface port2 0 33 2 0 37 100g 6 Enter the port Interface modes of the ports of the stack trunk for both the provisioned master switch and the member switch The example command here assumes both switches are using ports 33 and 37 for the stack trunk Be sure to modify the command with the ports that you selected for the sta...

Page 141: ... has the Active Master role now but that changes when you power on the stack If the table does not include this switch repeat Configuring the Member Switch Part I on page 137 Be sure to perform the STACK RENUMBER command and to save your changes with the WRITE command The member switch should have priority 2 If it does not repeat Configuring the Member Switch Part II on page 139 Be sure to perform...

Page 142: ...by performing Verifying the Stack on page 145 4 Enter the SHOW RUNNING CONFIG command to check the running configuration for the following commands Four STACK commands Two SWITCH PROVISION commands with IDs 1 and 2 INTERFACE and STACKPORT commands designating the ports for the stack trunk for both the provisioned master switch port1 and the member switch port2 The stacking ports here are only an e...

Page 143: ...AT x950 28XSQ Switch and VCStack Installation Guide 143 6 Cable the networking ports as explained in Chapter 9 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 147 ...

Page 144: ...owered off 2 Cable the ports of the stack trunk on the switches Refer to Chapter 9 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 147 3 Power on the switches at the same time or within thirty seconds of each other Connect the power cords to an appropriate AC power source Refer to Figure 76 on page 125 Refer to Power Specifications on page 185 for the power specifications of the switches Warning Power cord i...

Page 145: ...ubleshooting on page 175 The Operational Status field should be Normal operations to indicate that all of 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 11 Troubleshooting on page 175 3 Go to Chapte...

Page 146: ...Chapter 8 Configuring Switches for Stacking 146 ...

Page 147: ...apter contains the following procedures Cabling 1Gbps and 10Gbps Twister Pair Ports on page 148 Guidelines to Handling Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Transceivers on page 149 Installing Transceivers on page 150 Installing Direct Attach Cables on page 156 ...

Page 148: ...nd 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 operate at 1Gbps The ports support full duplex only Do not attach cables to ports of static or LACP port trunks until you h...

Page 149: ...line cards before connecting their fiber optic cables 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 Repetitive removal or insertion of transceivers can lead to premature failures 100Gbps transceivers for XEM2 1CQ Line Cards have hand...

Page 150: ... transceiver style connectors Base ports 25 29 33 and 37 100Gbps QSFP28 transceivers QSFP28SR4 transceiver Maximum operating distance of 70m 230 ft or 100m 328 ft with 12 strand OM3 or OM4 fiber optic cable respectively Requires a MPO pluggable optical connector QSFP28LR4 transceiver Operating range of 2m 6 6 ft to 10km 6 2 mi Requires single mode fiber optic cable with a duplex LC connector 40Gbp...

Page 151: ...tach cables in lengths of 1 and 3 meters respectively AT QSFP 4SFP10G 3CU and AT QSFP 4SFP10G 5CU breakout cables in lengths of 3 and 5 meters respectively Table 22 Transceivers for the Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards Ethernet Line Card Transceiver XEM2 12XS 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP transceivers 1Gbps SX or LX SFP fiber optic transceivers 10Gbps SR or LR SFP fiber optic transceivers 10Gbps SP10TW...

Page 152: ...FPLR4 fiber optic transceiver Operating range of 2 meters 6 6 feet to 10 kilometers 6 2 miles with single mode fiber optic cable QSFP1CU and QSFP3CU direct attach cables Lengths of 1 and 3 meters respectively XEM2 1CQ 100Gbps QSFP28 transceivers QSFP28SR4 fiber optic transceiver Maximum operating distance of 70m 230 ft or 100m 328 ft with 12 strand OM3 or OM4 fiber optic cable respectively Require...

Page 153: ...ion 4 Orient the transceiver and slide it into the port until it clicks into place The correct orientation depends on the line card and transceiver Base ports 1 to 24 and XEM2 12XS Line Card To install a transceiver in an odd numbered port position it with its handle on top To install a transceiver in an even numbered port position it with its handle on the bottom Refer to Figure 83 Figure 83 Inst...

Page 154: ...iber Optic Transceivers in XEM2 4QS Line Cards 100Gbps QSFP28 transceivers for base ports 25 to 37 refer to Figure 85 Figure 85 Installing 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers in Base Ports 25 29 33 37 100Gbps QSFP28 transceivers for XEM2 1CQ Line Card refer to Figure 86 on page 155 ...

Page 155: ...transceiver continue with the next step Otherwise repeat steps 1 to 4 to install additional transceivers 5 If the fiber optic connector on the transceiver has a dust cover remove the cover 6 Connect the fiber optic cable to the connector on the transceiver The cable is keyed such that it can connect to the transceiver only one way 7 Repeat this procedure to install additional transceivers ...

Page 156: ...able 2 If the selected port has a dust cover remove the cover 3 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 4 Orient the transceiver and slide it into the port until it clicks into place The correct orientation depends on the cable Figure 87 shows the orientations for SP10TW direct attach cables installed in base ports 1 to 24 and XEM2 12X...

Page 157: ...5 Connect the other end of the cable into a compatible port on another network device 6 Repeat this procedure to install additional direct attach cables Note To remove a cable from the port gently push on the connector pull on the release tab and slide the connector from the port Release Tab ...

Page 158: ...Chapter 9 Cabling the Networking Ports 158 ...

Page 159: ...Chapter 10 Replacing Modules This chapter contains the following procedures Replacing XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards on page 160 Replacing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 165 Replacing FAN05 Modules on page 170 ...

Page 160: ...a backup copy of the configuration file in the switch before removing or replacing line cards For instructions refer to the Software Reference for AT x950 Switches Note The XEM2 Line Cards are also used in the AT SBx908 GEN2 Switch Please note that you have to reboot that switch when hotswapping the AT XEM2 1CQ Line Card This procedure requires a 2 Phillips head screwdriver not provided To remove ...

Page 161: ...n installing or removing transceivers 4 Use a 2 Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the faceplate of the card Refer to Figure 89 Figure 89 Loosening the Screws on the Ethernet Line Card 5 Carefully pull on the screws on the faceplate to disconnect the line card from the internal connector in the switch Refer to Figure 90 on page 162 ...

Page 162: ... from the Switch 6 Carefully slide the card from the switch Refer to Figure 91 Figure 91 Sliding an Ethernet Line Card from the Switch 7 If you are not installing the line card in another switch store it in its anti static bag and shipping container Refer to Figure 92 on page 163 ...

Page 163: ... 2 in Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card on page 86 If you are not installing another line card in the slot now continue with the next step to install the blank cover 9 Orient the blank cover as shown in Figure 93 with the notch on the bottom left and slid it into the slot Figure 93 Installing the Line Card Blank Cover 10 Tighten the two screws to secure it to the switch Refer to Figur...

Page 164: ...Chapter 10 Replacing Modules 164 Figure 94 Tightening the Two Screws on the Line Card Blank Panel ...

Page 165: ... backup copy of the configuration file in the switch before removing or replacing power supplies For instructions refer to the Software Reference for AT x950 Switches To remove power supplies from the switch perform the following procedure 1 Disconnect the AC power cord for the power supply from the AC power source Refer to Figure 95 Figure 95 Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the Power Source ...

Page 166: ...cing Modules 166 Figure 96 Opening the Restraining Strap on the Power Supply 3 Disconnect the power cord from the power supply Refer to Figure 97 Figure 97 Disconnecting the Power Cord from the Power Supply Release Tab ...

Page 167: ...le to release the power supply from the internal connector in the switch Refer to Figure 98 Figure 98 Removing the Power Supply 5 Carefully slide the power supply from the switch Refer to Figure 99 on page 168 Warning The power supply is heavy Use both hands to hold it when removing it from the switch Release Lever ...

Page 168: ...power supply refer to Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies on page 82 for instructions If you are not installing a new power supply continue with the next step to install the blank panel 7 Orient the blank power supply cover as shown in Figure 100 on page 169 and slide it into the slot until it clicks into place ...

Page 169: ...AT x950 28XSQ Switch and VCStack Installation Guide 169 Figure 100 Installing the Blank Power Supply Cover ...

Page 170: ...lacing a fan module For instructions refer to the Software Reference for AT x950 Switches Removing Fan Modules This procedure requires the following tool 2 Phillips head screwdriver not provided The illustrations show the removal of the fan module from FAN B slot on the back panel The procedure is the same for removing a module from FAN A slot To remove a fan module from the switch perform the fol...

Page 171: ... line card from the internal connector in the switch Refer to Figure 102 Figure 102 Disconnecting the FAN05 Module from the Switch 3 Slide the fan module out of the switch Refer to Figure 103 Figure 103 Sliding the Fan Module from the Switch 4 Continue with the next procedure to install a new FAN05 Module ...

Page 172: ...lation of a fan module in FAN B slot on the back panel The procedure is the same for installing a module in FAN A slot To install a fan module perform the following procedure 1 Remove the new fan module form its shipping box Refer to Figure 104 Figure 104 Removing the Fan Module from the Shipping Container 2 Align the fan module in the slot Refer to Figure 105 on page 173 ...

Page 173: ...ch Slot 3 When you feel the module make contact with the internal connector gently press on both sides to seat the module on the connector Refer to Figure 106 Figure 106 Seating the FAN05 Module on the Internal Connector 4 Tighten the two screws on the module to secure it to the switch Refer to Figure 107 ...

Page 174: ...e 107 Tightening the Two Captive Screws on the FAN05 Module 5 To confirm the operations of the new fan module start a local or remote management session and enter the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode ...

Page 175: ...om the power source is within the required levels for your region The power requirements for the switch are listed in Power Specifications on page 185 Try replacing the power supply Note Power supplies are hot swappable If the chassis has two power supplies and one fails you can replace the failed unit without having to power off the operational power supply Problem 2 All the port LEDs are off eve...

Page 176: ...eption frequencies are opposite each other For instance a BiDi transceiver that transmits and receives at 1310nm and 1550nm respectively has to be connected to a transceiver that transmits and receives at 1550nm and 1310nm respectively Two BiDi transceivers will not establish a link if they transmit and receive at the same frequencies Test the attenuation of both directions on the fiber optic cabl...

Page 177: ... the following Visually inspect the card to verify that it is fully inserted into the expansion slot Try installing the card in a different switch If it still does not work the problem is probably with the card Replace the card Try installing a different card in the switch If the replacement card fails to work the problem is probably with the switch Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative...

Page 178: ...ck Trunks on page 50 to verify that the trunk complies with all rules and restrictions If the trunk is using fiber optic transceivers verify that they are fully inserted into the ports Verify that the transceivers are from Allied Telesis Verify that the fiber optic cables are securely connected to the ports on the transceivers Display the running configurations and confirm the ports of the stack t...

Page 179: ...ommand in the Privileged Exec mode to verify that the input voltage from the power source to the switch is stable and within the approved operating range The unit will shut down if the input voltage fluctuates above or below the approved operating range Use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the Privileged Exec mode to verify that the fan modules are operating correctly Verify that the locatio...

Page 180: ...Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 180 ...

Page 181: ...owing sections Physical Specifications on page 182 Environmental Specifications on page 184 Power Specifications on page 185 Certifications on page 187 RJ 45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts on the AT XEM2 12XT Card on page 188 RJ 45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts on page 189 ...

Page 182: ...cm x 44 0 cm x 44 5 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 17 5 in AT XEM2 12XT Line Card AT XEM2 12XS Line Card AT XEM2 4QS Line Card AT XEM2 1CQ Line Card 109 52 x 39 12 x 155 45 cm 4 31 x 1 54 x 6 12 in AT PWR600 5 1 cm x 4 0 cm x 24 5 cm 2 0 in x 1 6 in x 9 6 in AT FAN05 4 3 cm x 15 2 cm x 4 2 cm 1 7 in x 6 0 in x 1 6 in Table 24 Product Weights AT x950 28XSQ 7 21 kg 15 90 lb AT XEM2 12XT Line Card 0 75 kg 1 6...

Page 183: ...T x950 28XSQ Switch and VCStack Installation Guide 183 Ventilation Table 25 lists the ventilation requirements Table 25 Ventilation Requirements Recommended Minimum Ventilation on All Sides 10 cm 4 0 in ...

Page 184: ...ns Operating Temperature with QSFP28 transceivers 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Operating Temperature without QSFP28 transceivers 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 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 185: ...supply Table 27 Maximum Power Consumptions Watts AT x950 28XSQ Switch with one AT PWR600 Power Supply no line card 206 1 W AT x950 28XSQ Switch with two AT PWR600 Power Supplies no line card 231 2 W AT XEM2 12XT Line Card 39 73 W AT XEM2 12XS Line Card 30 31 W AT XEM2 4QS Line Card 16 14 W AT XEM2 1CQ Line Card 6 71 W Table 28 Typical Power Savings in eco friendly Mode Watts AT x950 28XSQ 0 53 W A...

Page 186: ... on 100V Input Voltage AT PWR600 AC Power Supply Up to 85 Table 31 Heat Dissipations British Thermal Units Hour AT x950 28XSQ Switch with one AT PWR600 Power Supply no line card 703 24 BTU hr AT x950 28XSQ Switch with two AT PWR600 Power Supplies no line card 789 03 BTU hr AT XEM2 12XT Line Card 135 58 BTU hr AT XEM2 12XS Line Card 103 43 BTU hr AT XEM2 4QS Line Card 55 08 BTU hr AT XEM2 1CQ Line ...

Page 187: ...le 32 lists the product certificates Table 32 Product Certifications EMI Emissions FCC Class A CISPR 22 Class A EN55032 Class A VCCI Class A ICES 003 Class A RCM EMC Immunity EN55024 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Electrical and Laser Safety UL 60950 1 CULUS EN60825 1 TUV RoHS RoHS6 ...

Page 188: ...ctors of the 1Gbps or 10Gbps ports on the AT XEM2 12XT Line Card Figure 108 Pin Layout Front View of the 1Gbps or 10Gbps Ports on the AT XEM2 12XT Line Card Table 33 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1GBase or 10GBase Table 33 Pin Signals for 1Gbps or 10Gbps 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 189: ... Console Port Pinouts Table 34 lists the pin signals of the RJ 45 style serial Console port Table 34 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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