Contents
Preface: .............................................................................................................................................................................11
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................................................12
Contacting Allied Telesis .....................................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Front and Rear Panels ........................................................................................................................................................16
Management Panel .............................................................................................................................................................18
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
x530L Models ...............................................................................................................................................................19
Twisted Pair Ports ........................................................................................................................................................19
Power Over Ethernet ....................................................................................................................................................20
SFP+ Transceiver Ports ...............................................................................................................................................20
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................20
Installation Options .......................................................................................................................................................21
Management Methods..................................................................................................................................................21
Twisted Pair Ports ...............................................................................................................................................................22
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Speed ...........................................................................................................................................................................25
Duplex Mode ................................................................................................................................................................26
Wiring Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................26
Maximum Distance .......................................................................................................................................................26
Cable Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................27
Port Pinouts ..................................................................................................................................................................27
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................27
Power Over Ethernet ...........................................................................................................................................................32
PoE Standards .............................................................................................................................................................32
Powered Device Classes .............................................................................................................................................33
Power Budget ...............................................................................................................................................................33
Port Prioritization ..........................................................................................................................................................33
Wiring Implementation..................................................................................................................................................34
SFP+ Transceiver Ports ......................................................................................................................................................36
SFP and SFP+ Transceivers........................................................................................................................................36
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................36
eco-friendly Button...............................................................................................................................................................38
VCStack Feature .................................................................................................................................................................39
Switch ID LED .....................................................................................................................................................................40
USB Port..............................................................................................................................................................................42
Console Port ........................................................................................................................................................................43
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................................44
Reviewing Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................................46
Choosing a Site for the Switch ............................................................................................................................................51
Unpacking the Switch ..........................................................................................................................................................52
Installing the Bumper Feet...................................................................................................................................................56
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