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613-003006 Rev. A

XS910/8

10 GIGABIT ETHERNET UNMANAGED SWITCH

Installation and User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for XS910/8

Page 1: ...613 003006 Rev A XS910 8 10 GIGABIT ETHERNET UNMANAGED SWITCH Installation and User s Guide...

Page 2: ...rks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Allied Telesis Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written n...

Page 3: ...nce when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction ma...

Page 4: ...domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures E84 Electro Magnetic Susceptibility EMS EN61000 4 2 2009 EN61000 4 3 20...

Page 5: ...and Forward 23 Flow Control 23 Chapter 2 Installation 25 Reviewing Safety Precautions 26 Selecting a Site and Planning the Installation 29 Unpacking the Switch 31 Installing the Switch on a Table or D...

Page 6: ...h Using the Rack Mount Kit 49 Chapter 5 Installation Using the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit 51 Unpacking the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit 52 Installing Two Switches in a Row of the Equipment Rack 53 What...

Page 7: ...is the installation and user s guide for the AT XS910 8 10 Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch This Preface contains the following sections Safety Symbols Used in this Document on page 8 Contacting All...

Page 8: ...ument uses the following conventions 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...

Page 9: ...eturn Merchandise Authorizations RMAs and contact Allied Telesis technical experts Software Downloads Download the latest software releases for your product Licensing Register and obtain your License...

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Page 11: ...1 Product Description This chapter contains the follows sections Overview on page 12 Features on page 13 Loop Prevention on page 18 Energy Efficiency Ethernet EEE on page 22 Ethernet Switching Basics...

Page 12: ...s not require software configuration or management Figure 1 shows the front panel of the AT XS910 8 switch Figure 1 AT XS910 8 Front Panel Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the AT XS910 8 switch Figure...

Page 13: ...hernet IEEE 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet which is enabled or disabled from the DIP switch on the front panel Auto Negotiation Store and Forward switching method Jumbo frames of 12Kbytes inclusive...

Page 14: ...n be installed on a table top wall and equipment rack Table 1 shows optional brackets for the AT XS910 8 switch Table 1 Wall and Rack Mount Brackets Installation Optional Mount Kit Wall AT BRKT J24 Eq...

Page 15: ...y the LED on the right corner indicates the speed and status of Loop Prevention See Figure 4 x Figure 4 Port LEDs Table 2 LEDs for the Switch LED State Description SYSTEM Red The system is booting up...

Page 16: ...Energy Efficiency Ethernet EEE on page 22 Table 3 LEDs for the Ports LED State Description Link Activity Green The port has established a link to a network device Blinking Green The port is transmitti...

Page 17: ...n compliant With Auto Negotiation the switch automatically matches the highest possible common speed between the switch port and its end node Duplex Mode The twisted pair ports on the switch operate i...

Page 18: ...ch In a topology with multiple AT XS910 8 switches they elect a root switch when Loop Prevention is enabled on all the switches Initially these switches are all root switches They send Loop Prevention...

Page 19: ...ch A First these switches elect a root switch by comparing the MAC addresses In cases 1 and 2 Switch B is elected as a root switch in case 3 Switch C is elected as a root switch Then the root switch i...

Page 20: ...Loop Prevention frames When detecting a loop the switch blocks a port or ports except the port with the smallest number x Figure 7 AT XS910 8 and Regular Switches for Loop Prevention In an example sho...

Page 21: ...a topology with multiple switches with Loop Prevention enabled these switches select a root switch The switch with a lower MAC address is selected as a root switch Only a root switch blocks its port s...

Page 22: ...ergy Efficiency Ethernet EEE When EEE is enabled on the switch the power consumption is reduced during periods of low data activity Enabling EEE To enable EEE set the Loop Prevention DIP switch on the...

Page 23: ...frames are not propagated on your network Flow Control Flow Control is a mechanism to manage the rate of data transmission between two nodes and prevent a faster sender from overwhelming a slower rece...

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Page 25: ...26 Selecting a Site and Planning the Installation on page 29 Unpacking the Switch on page 31 Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop on page 32 Installing the Switch on a Wall on page 34 Installin...

Page 26: ...avoid the possibility of electric shock disconnect electric power to the product before connecting or disconnecting the cables E1 Warning Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning...

Page 27: ...ll the device high on a wall The device may fall and the falling device may lead to damaging itself or causing injuries E98 Warning Disconnecting the Device If the device becomes damaged or you encoun...

Page 28: ...erloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring App...

Page 29: ...orts on the back of the switch and the LEDs on the front of the switch should be easily viewed To allow proper cooling off the switch air flow around the unit and through its vents on the side should...

Page 30: ...operating at 100 Mbps Each port is individually configured as MDI or MDI X when connected to an end node Consequently you can use a straight through twisted pair cable when connecting any network devi...

Page 31: ...You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis 2 Place the switch on a level secure surface 3 Verify that the hardware components are included in your swi...

Page 32: ...n See Figure 10 Figure 10 Correct Table or Desktop Orientation Figure 11 shows incorrect orientations Figure 11 Incorrect Table or Desktop Orientation Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop To in...

Page 33: ...Chapter 2 Installation 33 4 Place the switch on a flat and secure surface leaving ample space around the switch for ventilation 5 Proceed to Cabling the Switch on page 37 for the cable installation...

Page 34: ...e You must purchase the AT BRKT J24 wall mount bracket kit separately The switch can be mounted on the wall horizontally or vertically Figure 12 shows correct orientations Figure 12 correct Wall Insta...

Page 35: ...ce may fall and the falling device may lead to damaging itself or causing injuries E98 Note Installing the device on a wall may damage the wall paint Installing the Switch on a Wall To install the swi...

Page 36: ...owing guidelines To install one AT XS910 8 switch in an equipment rack use the AT RKMT J14 rack mount kit To install two AT XS910 8 switches in one plate to an equipment rack use the AT RKMT J15 rack...

Page 37: ...fit snugly into the port on the switch The tab on the connector should lock the connector into place The ports on the switch are auto MDI MDI X You can use a straight through twisted pair cable to co...

Page 38: ...isconnection device To de energize equipment disconnect the power cord E3 Note Pluggable Equipment The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible E5 To power on...

Page 39: ...ctor on the rear panel See Figure 15 Figure 15 Connecting the AC Power Cord 3 Lower the power cord retaining clip to secure the cord to the switch as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Lowering the Power Co...

Page 40: ...If the LED is OFF see Chapter 6 Troubleshooting on page 57 The switch is now powered on and ready for network operations Warning Disconnecting the Device If the device becomes damaged or you encounter...

Page 41: ...llation Using the AT BRKT J24 Wall Mount Bracket This chapter contains the follows sections Unpacking the AT BRKT J24 Wall Mount Kit on page 42 Installing the Switch on a Wall Using the AT BRKT J24 Br...

Page 42: ...Store the packaging material in a safe location You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis 2 Verify that One pair of brackets is included in your wall...

Page 43: ...AT BRKT J24 kit Eight 4mm x 32mm wood screws for wall mounting not included Philiips head screwdriver Pencil Drill Note You must provide screws to attach the brackets to the switch a cross head screwd...

Page 44: ...ll Brackets 4 While another person holds the switch at the wall location mark the holes with a pencil 5 Pre drill the marked holes 6 While another person holds the switch at the wall location secure t...

Page 45: ...Chapter 3 Installation Using the AT BRKT J24 Wall Mount Bracket 45 Figure 18 Installing the Switch on the Wall...

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Page 47: ...Installation Using the AT RKMT J14 Rack Mount Kit This chapter contains the follows sections Unpacking the AT RKMT J14 Rack Mount Kit on page 48 Installing a Switch Using the AT RKMT J14 Rack Mount Ki...

Page 48: ...ial in a safe location You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis 2 Verify that all hardware components are included in your rack mount package listed...

Page 49: ...ws Included in the AT RKMT J14 kit Eight M4x6mm screws Included in the AT RKMT J14 kit Four screws for the equipment rack Phillips head screw driver Installing a Switch Using the Rack Mount Kit To ins...

Page 50: ...sides of the switch with the eight bracket screws as shown in Figure 20 Figure 20 Installing the Brackets on the Switch 5 While another person holds the switch in the equipment rack secure it with st...

Page 51: ...Installation Using the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit This chapter contains the follows sections Unpacking the AT RKMT J15 Rack Mount Kit on page 52 Installing Two Switches in a Row of the Equipment Rack...

Page 52: ...te Store the packaging material in a safe location You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis 2 Verify that One pair of brackets is included in your w...

Page 53: ...M4x6mm screws Included in the AT RKMT J15 kit Four screws for the equipment rack Not included Phillips head screwdriver Not included Installing Two Switches in a Row of the Equipment Rack To install t...

Page 54: ...t the tray See Figure 23 You can draw the tray to a maximum of 250mm from the tray chassis x Figure 23 Pulling out the AT RKMT J15 Tray 5 Place a switch in the tray and secure the switch to the tray w...

Page 55: ...Mount Kit 55 x Figure 24 Placing the Switch in the AT RKMT J15 Tray 6 Slide the tray back to its original position and turning the tray fixing screws on clockwise as shown in Figure 25 x Figure 25 Se...

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Page 57: ...panel of the switch Verify that the power outlet or power supply has power by connecting another device to it Try connecting the unit to another power source Try using a different power cord Verify th...

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Page 59: ...Pair Port Connectors on page 60 Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Operating Humidity...

Page 60: ...bottom of the product RJ 45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors Figure 26 illustrates the pin layout to an RJ 45 connectors on the front panel of the switch xx Figure 26 RJ 45 Socket Pin Layout Table 11 on p...

Page 61: ...i directional pair B 2 TX RX Bi directional pair A Bi directional pair B 3 RX TX Bi directional pair B Bi directional pair A 4 Not used Not used Bi directional pair C Bi directional pair D 5 Not used...

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