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Allied Telesis x530 Series Installation Manual

Stackable gigabit layer 3+ ethernet switches alliedware plus v5.4.8-2
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x530 Series
Stackable Gigabit Layer 3+ Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™ v5.4.8-2
AT-x530-28GPXm
AT-x530-28GTXm
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis
Stacking
613-002668 Rev. A
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  • Page 1 Series Stackable Gigabit Layer 3+ Ethernet Switches AlliedWare Plus™ v5.4.8-2 AT-x530-28GPXm AT-x530-28GTXm SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 10G/1G 28/S2 PORTS 1-20 PORTS 21-24 1G LINK 100 LINK 5G/2.5G/1G LINK 100 LINK PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT 5G/2.5G/1G/100...
  • Page 2 Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the...
  • Page 3 Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Radiated Energy Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface: .....................................11 Document Conventions ...............................12 Contacting Allied Telesis ..............................13 Chapter 1: Overview ................................ 15 Front and Rear Panels ................................16 Management Panel ................................18 Features ....................................19 x530 Models .................................19 Twisted Pair Ports ................................19 Power Over Ethernet ..............................20 SFP+ Transceiver Slots..............................20 LEDs.....................................20 Installation Options ...............................21...
  • Page 6 Contents Selection of the Master Switch ............................ 50 Switch ID Numbers ................................52 Optional Feature Licenses ..............................53 Planning the Stack ................................54 Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ..........................55 Reviewing Safety Precautions ............................56 Choosing a Site for the Switch............................60 Unpacking the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switch..................
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 1: Front Panels of the x530 Series Switches......................16 Figure 2: Back Panels of the x530 Series Switches ......................17 Figure 3: Management Panel ............................... 18 Figure 4: AT-x530-28GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LEDs ....................25 Figure 5: AT-x530-28GPXm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LEDs ....................26 Figure 6: Link and Activity LEDs for the 1 Gbps/10 Gbps SFP+ Slots .................31...
  • Page 8 Figures...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1: Basic Features ............................... 19 Table 2: AT-x530-28GTXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................22 Table 3: AT-x530-28GPXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................22 Table 4: Cable Requirements for Ports 1 - 24 at 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps ................24 Table 5: AT-x530-28GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 24 LED Functions .................25 Table 6: AT-x530-28GPXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 24 LED Functions ................
  • Page 10 Tables...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This guide contains the installation instructions for the x530 Series of stackable Gigabit, Layer 3+ Ethernet switches. This preface contains the following sections: “Document Conventions” on page 12  “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13  Note This guide explains how to install switches as a stack with Virtual ™...

  • Page 12: Document Conventions

    Preface Document Conventions This document 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. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.

  • Page 13: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this site: 24/7 Online Support —...
  • Page 14 Preface...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Overview

     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 x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches.

  • Page 16: Front And Rear Panels

    Chapter 1: Overview Front and Rear Panels The front panels on the x530 Series switches are shown in Figure 1. Note For the current release, ports 21 - 24 only support 100 Mbps/1 Gbps and are the same as ports 1- 20.

  • Page 17: Figure 2: Back Panels Of The X530 Series Switches

    PSU 1 100-240 VAC~ 100-240 VAC~ AC Power 4586 AC Power Supply Supply Connector Connector 100-240VAC~ 100-240VAC~ AT-x530-28GTXm PSU 2 PSU 1 4587 AC Power AC Power Supply Supply Connector Connector Figure 2. Back Panels of the x530 Series Switches...

  • Page 18: Management Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview Management Panel Figure 3 identifies the components on the management panel. Switch ID LED Console Management eco-friendly Port Button CONSOLE Port CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 4567 Figure 3. Management Panel...

  • Page 19: Features

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Features The Allied Telesis x530 Series switches are stackable Gigabit, Layer 3+ Ethernet switches. The following sections list the features. x530 Models Table 1 lists the basic features for each switch model.

  • Page 20: Power Over Ethernet

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Over The basic features of PoE+ on the twisted pair ports on the AT-x530-28GPXm switch are: Ethernet Supported on ports 1 to 24.  Supports PoE (15.4 watts maximum) and PoE+ (30 watts  maximum) powered devices 740W maximum power budget ...

  • Page 21: Installation Options

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installation The installation options are: Options Desk or tabletop  19-inch equipment rack  Wooden or concrete wall  Management The management software and interfaces are: Software and AlliedWare Plus Management Software ...

  • Page 22: Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview Twisted Pair Ports The specifications of the 24 twisted pair ports are listed in Table 2 for the AT-x530-28GTXm switch and in Table 3 for the AT-x530-28GPXm switch. Table 2. AT-x530-28GTXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1 - 24: 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps.

  • Page 23: Speed

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 3. AT-x530-28GPXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications (Continued) Specification Description PoE Mode Mode A. Connector 8-pin RJ-45. Speed On AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-530-28GPXm switches, ports 1 to 24 operate at 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps. The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation to operate at 1 Gbps.

  • Page 24: Maximum Distance

    Chapter 1: Overview The wiring configurations of the ports can be set manually or automatically by the switch with auto-MDI/MDI-X (IEEE 802.3ab-compliant). This feature enables the switch to automatically negotiate with network devices to establish their proper settings. The MDI and MDI-X settings do not apply when ports are operating at a speed of 1 Gbps or higher.

  • Page 25: Port Pinouts

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Port Pinouts Refer to Table 18 on page 126 for the port pinouts of the 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps twisted pair ports. LEDs Each twisted pair port has two LEDs that display the port status.

  • Page 26: Figure 5: At-X530-28Gpxm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview AT-x530-28GPXm The AT-x530-28GPXm LEDs indicate Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE (PD ON/PD ERR/MAX CURRENT) information. These LEDs are shown in Figure 5. L/A LED PoE LED Figure 5. AT-x530-28GPXm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LEDs The states of the AT-x530-28GPXm LEDs are described in Table 6. Table 6.
  • Page 27 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 6. AT-x530-28GPXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 24 LED Functions (Continued) Ports State Description PD On - The switch is delivering power to a Solid Green powered device connected to the port.

  • Page 28: Power Over Ethernet On The At-X530-28Gpxm Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Over Ethernet on the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch The AT-x530-28GPXm switch features PoE on twisted pair ports 1 - 24. With PoE, the switch supplies DC power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic. PoE can make it easier to install networks.

  • Page 29: Powered Device Classes

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Powered Device Powered devices are grouped into the five classes listed in Table 7. The classes are based on the amount of power the devices require. The switch Classes supports all five classes.

  • Page 30: Wiring Implementation

    Chapter 1: Overview The High level is the second highest level. Ports set to this level receive power only if all the ports set to the Critical level are already receiving power. It there is not enough power to support all of the ports set to the High priority level, power is provided to the ports based on port number, in ascending order.

  • Page 31: Sfp+ Transceiver Slots On The At-X530-28Gtxm And At-X530-28Gpxm Switches

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking SFP+ Transceiver Slots on the AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530- 28GPXm Switches The AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm switches have four slots (ports 25 - 28) for 1G/10G SFP or SFP+ transceivers. SFP and SFP+ See “SFP+ Transceiver Slots” on page 20 for a description and guidelines of the SFP+ transceivers.

  • Page 32: Table 8: Link And Activity Status Leds For The 1 Gbps And 10 Gbps Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview The LEDs display link status and activity. The possible LED states are described in Table 8. Table 8. Link and Activity Status LEDs for the 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ports State Description Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10 Gbps link to a network device.

  • Page 33: Eco-Friendly Button

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking eco-friendly Button The eco-friendly button on the front panel of the switch is used to toggle the port LEDs on or off. You can turn off the LEDs to conserve electricity when you are not monitoring the device. You can also toggle the LEDs...

  • Page 34: Vcstack Feature

    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 x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches.

  • Page 35: Switch Id Led

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Switch ID LED The switch ID LED, shown in Figure 7, displays the ID number of the switch. A stand-alone switch has the ID number 0. Switches in a VCStack have the numbers 1 to 4. Chapter 7, “Powering On the Stack” on page 91 has the procedure for setting the ID numbers of the switches in a stack.

  • Page 36: Figure 8: Switch Id Led Description

    Chapter 1: Overview The states of the LED when the switch is not operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 8. 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 VCStack.

  • Page 37: Usb Port

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking USB Port The USB port on the management panel is used for the following functions: Store configuration files on flash drives.  Restore configuration files to switches that have lost or corrupted ...

  • Page 38: Console Port

    Chapter 1: Overview Console Port The Console port is an RS232 serial management port. You use the port to access the AlliedWare Plus management software on the switch to configure the feature settings or monitor status or statistics. This type of management is commonly referred to as local management because you have to be at the physical location of the switch and use the management cable included with the unit.

  • Page 39: Power Supply

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Power Supply The AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm switches come with dual pre-installed AC power supplies. Refer to “Power Specifications” on page 124 for the input voltage ranges. Warning The power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1: Overview...

  • Page 41: Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking

    “Optional Feature Licenses” on page 53  “Planning the Stack” on page 54  Note For more information on VCStack, refer to the Stacking Introduction and Stacking Commands chapters in the Software Reference for x530 Series Switches, AlliedWare Operating System from www.alliedtelesis.com.

  • Page 42: Overview

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Overview The VCStack feature is used to connect multiple x530 Series switches into a single, virtual networking unit. Some of the benefits of the VCStack feature are listed here: Simplifies management - You can manage the devices of the stack ...

  • Page 43: Stacking Guidelines

    1 Gbps transceivers. No additional software or licenses are required for stacking.  The switches of a stack can be the same or different x530 Series  models. A stack of x530 Series switches cannot contain other stacking ...

  • Page 44: 10 Gbps Stack Trunks

    SFP+ transceivers must be from Allied Telesis and be approved  for use in the product. For a list of supported 10 Gbps SFP+ transceivers, refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Note Transceivers are purchased separately.

  • Page 45: Figure 9: Valid Stack Trunk Using Default Stacking Ports 27 And 28

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 9 shows examples of stack trunks for two, three, and four switches, using the default stacking ports 27 and 28. 27/S1 SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 28/S2 28/S2 1000 LINK...

  • Page 46: Figure 10: Valid Stack Trunk Using Ports 25 To 28

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking In stacks of three or four switches the amount of inter-switch network traffic might require a stacking trunk with greater bandwidth than that provided by the default ports 27 and 28. For such situations ports 25 and 26 can also be used as trunk ports.

  • Page 47: Invalid Stack Trunks

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Invalid Stack Trunks Figure 11 through Figure 14 show examples of different types of invalid stack trunks. Example 1 Stack trunks must be direct links between trunk ports. There cannot be any intermediary networking devices, such as media converters, Ethernet switches, or routers, between trunk ports.

  • Page 48: Example 3

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Example 3 Trunks must have the same number of physical links between switches. Figure 13 is invalid because the top and middle switches are connected with two links while the top and middle switches are connected to the bottom switch with only one link each.

  • Page 49: Example 4

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Example 4 Stack trunks can have either fiber optic transceivers or AT-SP10TW direct attach cables, but not both. Figure 14 shows an example of an invalid 10 Gbps stack trunk because it has both fiber optic and AT-SP10TW direct connect cables.

  • Page 50: Master And Member Switches

     assigns new ID numbers to resolve situations where two or more switches have the same ID number. Verify that the stacking transceivers are from Allied Telesis and  they are cabled correctly. The parameter settings of the switches of the stack are stored in configuration files in the flash memories of the master and member switches.
  • Page 51 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking When switches have the same priority values, they compare their MAC addresses to select the master switch. As with the priority value, the lower the MAC address, the higher the priority. The switch with the lowest MAC address becomes the master switch.

  • Page 52: Switch Id Numbers

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Switch ID Numbers Each switch in a stack must have a unique ID number. The possible ID numbers depend on the version number of the AlliedWare Plus management software. The ID numbers 1 to 4 for the four switches in a stack with AlliedWare Plus v5.4.8-2 or later.

  • Page 53: Optional Feature Licenses

    Unlocking optional features requires licenses from Allied Telesis. For a list of optional feature licenses for the product, refer to its product sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Here are the guidelines to feature licenses for a stack of x530 Series switches: The VCStack feature is part of the base features of the switch.

  • Page 54: Planning The Stack

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Planning the Stack Here are factors to consider when planning a stack: How many x530 switches will be in the stack? The maximum is  four devices. Have you determined the required number of SFP+ transceivers or ...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Beginning The Installation

    Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 56  “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 60  “Unpacking the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switch” on  page 61...

  • Page 56: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before beginning the installation procedure. Note Safety statements that have the  symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Warning Class 1 Laser product.
  • Page 57 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3 Warning Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet.
  • Page 58  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.
  • Page 59 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Caution Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.  E36 Warning Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment must be maintained.

  • Page 60: Choosing A Site For The Switch

    Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Choosing a Site for the Switch Observe these requirements when planning the installation of the switch. Before installing the switch in an equipment rack, check that the  rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.

  • Page 61: Unpacking The At-X530-28Gtxm Or At-X530-28Gpxm Switch

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Unpacking the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switch The main items provided in the shipping box for the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switch are: AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm switch  Accessory kit (refer to Figure 16 on page 62) ...

  • Page 62: Figure 16: Accessory Kit Items

    Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Figure 16 lists the items that are included in the accessory kit. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance if any item is missing or damaged. One 2m (6.6 ft) local management cable with RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9 (D-sub 9-pin) connectors.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4: Installing The Switch On A Table

    Chapter 4 Installing the Switch on a Table This chapter contains the instructions for installing the switch on a table or desktop. Warning Switches should not be stacked on a table or desktop. They could present a physical safety hazard if you need to move or replace switches.

  • Page 64: Figure 18: Holes For Bumper Feet

    Chapter 4: Installing the Switch on a Table Rear of Chassis Front of Chassis Figure 18. Holes for Bumper Feet Note The following procedure assumes that you have already reviewed the information and performed the procedures in Chapter 3, “Beginning the Installation” on page 55. To install the switch on a table, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 65: Figure 20: Placing The Bumper Foot On A Base Corner Hole

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. Place the bumper foot with rivet housing onto one of the holes in the base of the switch. Refer to Figure 20. Figure 20. Placing the Bumper Foot on a Base Corner Hole 4.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: Installing the Switch on a Table...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5: Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack This chapter provides instructions for installing the switch in an equipment rack. This chapter contains the following section: “Installing AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switches in an  Equipment Rack” on page 68...

  • Page 68: Installing At-X530-28Gtxm Or At-X530-28Gpxm Switches In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Installing AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switches in an Equipment Rack This section contains the procedure for installing the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the brackets supplied with the unit. Required Items The following items are required to install the switch in an equipment rack: Two equipment rack brackets (included with the switch)

  • Page 69: Installing The Switch

    Please review the installation guidelines in “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 60 before installing the switch in an equipment rack. Caution The chassis can be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack.  E28...

  • Page 70: Figure 24: Example Of Attaching The Brackets To The Switch

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 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 M4x6mm screws supplied with the unit.

  • Page 71: Figure 25: Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. Have another person 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 25. PO RT...
  • Page 72 Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Installing The Switch On A Wall

    Chapter 6 Installing the Switch on a Wall The procedures in this chapter are listed here: “Switch Orientations on a Wall” on page 74  “Installation Guidelines” on page 76  “Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs” on page 78 ...

  • Page 74: Switch Orientations On A Wall

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall Switch Orientations on a Wall Install the switch on a wall with the front panel up, left or right, as shown in Figure 26. Do not install the switch with the front panel facing down. AT -x 53 0- 28 G...

  • Page 75: Figure 27: Positioning The At-X530-28Gpxm Switch On The Wall

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note The AT-x530-28GTXm only requires two brackets to mount, the AT-x530-28GPXm requires four brackets due to the additional weight. AT -x 53 0- 28 G P X m 4604 4605 Figure 27. Positioning the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch on the Wall...

  • Page 76: Installation Guidelines

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall Installation Guidelines Here are the guidelines for installing the switch on a wall: Install the switch on a wall that has wooden studs or on a concrete  wall. If you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden studs, use a ...

  • Page 77: Tools And Material

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Tools and The following tools and material are required for installing the switch on a wall. Material Included with switch: Two or four wall/equipment rack brackets for the  AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm respectively Eight or sixteen screws for attaching the wall/equipment rack ...

  • Page 78: Plywood Base For A Wall With Wooden Studs

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs If you are installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs, use plywood base for the device. (A plywood base is not required for a concrete wall.) Refer to Figure .

  • Page 79: Figure 28: Installing The Plywood Base To The Wall

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking To install the switch on the wall: 1. Install the plywood base on the wall and then install the switch on the base. Refer to Figure 28. Wall Studs Plywood Wall Base 4599 Figure 28.

  • Page 80: Figure 29: Installing The Switch On The Plywood Base

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall 2. Install the switch on the plywood base. Refer to Figure 29. AT -x 53 0- 28 G TX m 4592 Figure 29. Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base...

  • Page 81: Installing A Plywood Base

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing a Plywood Base A plywood base is recommended when installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs. Refer to “Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs” on page 78. Consult a qualified building contractor for installation instructions for the plywood base.

  • Page 82: Installing The Switch On A Plywood Base

    After the plywood base for the switch has been installed on the wall, install the switch. See “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 42 and “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 46 before performing this procedure. Allied Telesis recommends a minimum of two people for this procedure. Warning The device is heavy.

  • Page 83: Figure 30: Installing Two Brackets On The At-X530-28Gtxm Switch

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Brackets positions to install the switch with the front panel on the left. 45 68 S 1-2 10 0 S 21 /2. 5G 10 0 27 /S /2. 5G 28 /S Brackets positions...

  • Page 84: Figure 31: Installing Four Brackets On The At-X530-28Gpxm Switch

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall 45 68 S 1-2 10 0 S 21 /2. 5G 10 0 27 /S /2 .5 G/ 1G /1 00 O LE 28 /S Figure 31. Installing Four Brackets on the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch 3.

  • Page 85: Figure 32: Securing The At-X530-28Gtxm Switch To The Plywood Base

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking AT -x 53 0- 28 G TX m 4595 Figure 32. Securing the AT-x530-28GTXm Switch to the Plywood Base...

  • Page 86: Figure 33: Securing The At-X530-28Gpxm Switch To The Plywood Base

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall AT -x 53 0- 28 G TX m 4592 Figure 33. Securing the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch to the Plywood Base 4. Go to Chapter 6, “Powering On the Switch” on page 77.

  • Page 87: Installing The Switch On A Concrete Wall

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall This section contains the instructions for installing the switch on a concrete wall. Please review the information in the following sections before performing the procedure: “Switch Orientations on a Wall”...

  • Page 88: Figure 34: Marking The Locations Of The Bracket Holes On A Concrete Wall

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall A T- x 5 3 0 -2 8 G T X m 4596 Figure 34. Marking the Locations of the Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall 4. Place the switch on a table. 5.

  • Page 89: Figure 35: Installing The Switch On A Concrete Wall

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 7. Have another person hold the switch at the selected wall location while you secure it to the wall with the M4x32mm screws provided. Refer to Figure 35. A T -x 5 3 0...
  • Page 90 Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7: Powering On The Stack

    Chapter 7 Powering On the Stack This chapter contains the following procedures: “Introduction” on page 92  “Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clips” on page 93  “Powering On the Switches Individually” on page 94  “Powering On the Switches Simultaneously” on page 98 ...

  • Page 92: Introduction

    After the ID numbers are assigned, you may change them with the STACK RENUMBER command, described in the Software Reference for x530 Series Switches, AlliedWare Plus Operating System. Caution You should not change the ID numbers of the switches after beginning to configure the parameter settings.

  • Page 93: Installing The Power Cord Retaining Clips

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clips The power cord retaining clips that come with the switch protect the power cords from being accidentally unplugged from the unit. 1. To install a power cord retaining clip, position it the “u” part facing down, press in the sides, and insert the ends of the clip into the holes in the retaining bracket on the AC connector on the switch.

  • Page 94: Powering On The Switches Individually

    Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack Powering On the Switches Individually This procedure explains how you can control the assignment of the ID numbers of the switches by powering on the units one at a time during the initial power-on sequence. The first switch is assigned ID number 1, the next unit is assigned ID number 2, and so on.

  • Page 95: Figure 37: Plugging In The Ac Power Cord To The Switch

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking P S U 2 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A C 4589 P S U 2 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A C 4590 Figure 37. Plugging in the AC Power Cord to the Switch 2.

  • Page 96: Figure 38: Plugging In The Ac Power Cord To An Ac Source

    Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack Figure 38. Plugging in the AC Power Cord to an AC Source Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3 Note Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
  • Page 97 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 7. If there is a fourth switch, power it on and wait two minutes for it to join the stack as a member with the ID number 4. At this point, the stack is operational.

  • Page 98: Powering On The Switches Simultaneously

    Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack Powering On the Switches Simultaneously If you want the switches of the stack to use their MAC addresses to automatically assign the ID numbers during the initial power on sequence, all you have to do is power them on simultaneously, rather than one at a time as in the previous procedure.
  • Page 99 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  E5 2. Wait three minutes for the switches to select a master switch and assign the ID numbers.

  • Page 100: Starting A Local Management Session

    Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack Starting a Local Management Session This procedure explains how to start a local management session on a stack. You can establish the session using any switch in the stack. After establishing the session, go to “Verifying the Stack” on page 102. The procedure requires a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator that comes with the switch.
  • Page 101 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 x530 Series Switches, AlliedWare Plus Operating System at www.alliedtelesis.com. 6. Go to “Verifying the Stack” on page 102.

  • Page 102: Verifying The Stack

    Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack Verifying the Stack To verify the stack, perform the following procedure: 1. Start a local management session on any switch in the stack. Refer to “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 100. 2. From the User Exec mode, type the SHOW STACK command: awplus>...

  • Page 103: Adding Ports 25 And 26 To The Stack Trunk

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Adding Ports 25 and 26 to the Stack Trunk This procedure explains how to add ports 25 and 26 to the stack trunk. The procedure assumes the following: You performed the procedures earlier in this chapter to power on ...
  • Page 104 Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack Table 9. Adding Ports 25 and 26 to the Stack Trunk (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the WRITE command to save your change. If this is the first management session, the switch adds the configuration file DEFAULT.CFG to flash memory, for storing your configuration changes.

  • Page 105: Monitoring The Initialization Processes

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Monitoring the Initialization Processes It takes about two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software programs and features, and load the default configuration. You can monitor the bootup sequence by connecting a terminal or computer with a terminal emulator program to the Console port.

  • Page 106: Figure 41: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)

    Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack Starting base/loopback... Starting base/poe_done... Starting base/portmapper... Received event syslog.done Starting base/modules... Received event modules.done Starting base/reboot-stability... Checking system reboot stability... Starting base/apteryx... Starting base/crond... Starting base/appmond... Starting base/clockcheck... Starting network/execd... Starting base/inet... Received event apteryx.done Starting hardware/early_host_info...

  • Page 107: Figure 42: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Initializing HA processes: atmf_agentd, execd, exfx, hostd, atmfd, auth, epsr hsl, imi, imiproxyd, lldpd, loopprot, mstp, nsm pim6d, ripngd, rmon, sflowd, vrrpd, bgpd, irdpd lacp, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pimd, ripd, udldd Received event network.initialized...
  • Page 108 Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack...

  • Page 109: Chapter 8: Cabling The Networking Ports

    Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling Twisted Pair Ports” on page 110  “Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers” on page 111  “Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers in AT-x530-28GTXm and  AT-x530-28GPXm Switches”...

  • Page 110: Cabling Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Networking Ports Cabling Twisted Pair Ports Here are the guidelines to cabling the twisted pair ports on AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm switches: The cable specifications for the ports on the AT-x530-28GTXm  and AT-x530-28GPXm switches are listed in Table 4 on page 24. PoE is enabled by default on the AT-x530-28GPXm switch ports.

  • Page 111: Guidelines To Handling Sfp And Sfp+ Transceivers

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers Review the following guidelines before installing SFP or SFP+ transceivers in the switches: The transceivers are hot-swappable. You can install them while the  switch is powered on.

  • Page 112: Installing Sfp Or Sfp+ Transceivers In At-X530-28Gtxm And At-X530-28Gpxm Switches

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Networking Ports Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers in AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm Switches This section contains installation instructions for SFP or SFP+ transceivers in slots 25 to 28 in the AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm switches. The following illustrations show a transceiver with a duplex LC connector. The connectors on your transceivers may be different.

  • Page 113: Figure 44: Installing An Sfp Transceiver

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 4. If you are installing the transceiver in a top slot, position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up. If you are installing the transceiver in a bottom slot, position the transceiver with the label facing down.

  • Page 114: Figure 46: Positioning The Sfp Or Sfp+ Handle In The Upright Position

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Networking Ports 7. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in a top slot, the handle must be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 46. If the transceiver is in a bottom slot, the handle must be in the down position.

  • Page 115: Installing At-Sp10Tw Direct Connect Twinax Cables In At-X530-28Gtxm And At-X530-28Gpxm Switches

    4. 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, position the transceiver with the...

  • Page 116: Figure 48: Installing At-Sp10Tw Cables

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Networking Ports Figure 48. Installing AT-SP10TW Cables 5. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. 6. Connect the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on another network device. 7. Repeat this procedure to install additional transceivers. 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...

  • Page 117: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    This chapter contains suggestions on how to troubleshoot problems with the switch. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Problem 1: All the port LEDs and Switch ID LED are off, and the fans are not operating.
  • Page 118 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Problem 3: A twisted pair port on the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530- 28GPXm switch is connected to an active network device but the port’s LINK/ACT LED is off. Solutions: The port is unable to establish a link to a network device. Try the following: Verify that the network device connected to the twisted pair port is ...
  • Page 119 If you are using AT-SPI0TW direct connect twinax cables, verify  that they are from Allied Telesis. The trunk will not work with cables from other network equipment manufacturers. Verify that VCStack is activated on the switches. For instructions, ...
  • Page 120 Problem 8: The Switch ID LED on the front of the switch is flashing the letter “F.” Solutions: One or more of the following problems has occurred: A cooling fan has failed.  The switch might be overheating and may have to shut down.  Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

  • Page 121: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: ”Physical Specifications” on page 122  ”Environmental Specifications” on page 123  ”Power Specifications” on page 124  ”Certifications” on page 125  ”RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts” on page 126 ...

  • Page 122: Physical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Table 10 lists the dimensions of the switches. Table 10. Product Dimensions Model Dimension (L x H x D) AT-x530-28GTXm 44.05 cm x 4.37 cm x 32.26 cm (17.344 in. x 1.72 in. x 12.7 in.) AT-x530-28GPXm 44.05 cm x 4.37 cm x 42.06cm (17.344 in.

  • Page 123: Environmental Specifications

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Environmental Specifications Table 13 lists the environmental specifications of the switches. Table 13. 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)

  • Page 124: Power Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications This section contains the maximum power consumption values, input voltages, and heat dissipation values. Maximum Power Consumption Table 14 lists the maximum power consumptions for the switches. Table 14. Maximum Power Consumptions AT-x530-28GTXm 55 watts AT-x530-28GPXm 900 watts Input Voltages...

  • Page 125: Certifications

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Certifications Table 17 lists the product certificates. Table 17. Product Certifications EMI (RFI Emissions) FCC Class A, EN55032 Class A, EN61000- 3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A, RCM EMC (Immunity) EN55024 Electrical and Laser Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS), CSA-C22-2 No.

  • Page 126: Rj-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 49 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-45 connectors on the front panel of the switch. Figure 49. RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View) Table 18 lists the pin signals. Table 18.

  • Page 127: Rj-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts

    Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts Table 19 lists the pin signals of the RJ-45 style serial console port. Table 19. RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Signal RTS# Not used...

  • Page 128: Usb Port

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications USB Port Table 20 lists the pin signals of the USB port. Table 20. USB Port Pin Signals Signal DATA- DATA+...

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