Standalone switches, advanced layer 3+ alliedware plus (230 pages)
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x530 Series Stackable Gigabit Layer 3+ Ethernet Switches AlliedWare Plus™ v5.4.9-2 AT-x530-28GTXm AT-x530-28GPXm AT-x530-52GTXm AT-x530-52GPXm SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 10G/1G 28/S2 PORTS 1-20 PORTS 21-24 5G/2.5G/1G/100 1G LINK 100 LINK 5G/2.5G/1G LINK 100 LINK SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 10G/1G...
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Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the...
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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.
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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/library. Remarque: Les consignes de sécurité portant le symbole sont traduites dans plusieurs langues dans le document Translated Safety Statements, disponible à l'adresse www.alliedtelesis.com/ library.
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 ................................20 Power Over Ethernet ..............................21 SFP+ Transceiver Ports ...............................21 LEDs.....................................22...
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Contents Required Items ................................60 Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack......................... 60 Removing the Bumper Feet ..............................62 Installing the Switch ................................63 Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall ........................65 Switch Orientations on a Wall ............................. 66 Installation Guidelines.................................
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Figures Figure 1: Front Panel of the AT-x530-28GTXm Switch ......................16 Figure 2: Front Panel of the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch ......................16 Figure 3: Front Panel of the AT-x530-52GTXm Switch ......................16 Figure 4: Front Panel of the AT-x530-52GPXm Switch ......................17 Figure 5: Back Panel of the AT-x530-28GTXm, AT-x530-28GPXm, AT-x530-52GTXm, and AT-x530-52GPXm Switches 17 Figure 6: Management Panel ...............................
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Figures Figure 50: Positioning the SFP or SFP+ Handle in the Upright Position ................103 Figure 51: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver ..............103 Figure 52: Installing AT-SP10TW Cables ...........................105 Figure 53: RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View).......................115...
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Tables Table 1: Basic Features ............................... 19 Table 2: Twisted Pair Port Features ............................20 Table 3: AT-x530-28GTXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................23 Table 4: AT-x530-28GPXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................24 Table 5: AT-x530-52GTXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................25 Table 6: AT-x530-52GPXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................26 Table 7: AT-x530-28GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 24 LED Functions .................29 Table 8: AT-x530-52GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 48 LED Functions .................30...
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 the switches as stand-alone units. For instructions on how to build a stack with Virtual Chassis Stacking ™...
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.
Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you can 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 page: 24/7 Online Support —...
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Front and Rear Panels” on page 16 “Management Panel” on page 18 “Features” on page 19 “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 23 “Power Over Ethernet” on page 34 ...
Chapter 1: Overview Front and Rear Panels The front panels on the x530 Series switches are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 4 on page 17. SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 10G/1G 28/S2 PORTS 1-20 PORTS 21-24 5G/2.5G/1G/100 1G LINK 100 LINK 5G/2.5G/1G LINK...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches SFP+ 51/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 10G/1G 52/S2 PORTS 1-40 PORTS 41-48 5G/2.5G/1G/100 1G LINK 100 LINK 5G/2.5G/1G LINK 100 LINK PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT POE+ Ports 1 - 48 4562 Management 10 Mbps/...
Chapter 1: Overview Management Panel Figure 6 identifies the components on the management panel. Switch ID LED Console Management eco-friendly Port Button CONSOLE Port CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 4567 Figure 6. Management Panel...
Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 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. Table 1. Basic Features...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Power Over The basic features of PoE+ on the twisted pair ports on the AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530-52GPXm switches are: Ethernet Supported on all ports. Supports PoE (15.4W maximum) and PoE+ (30W maximum) ...
Chapter 1: Overview Note For a current list of supported transceiver modules refer to the x530 Series Data Sheet. The following restrictions on SFP+ transceivers apply: 100 Mbps transceivers are not supported Supports full-duplex mode only SFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. LEDs The port LEDs are: Link/activity LEDs for the twisted pair ports...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Twisted Pair Ports The specifications of the 24 twisted pair ports are listed in Table 3 for the AT-x530-28GTXm switch, Table 4 on page 24 for the AT-x530-28GPXm switch, Table 5 on page 25 for the AT-x530-52GTXm switch, and Table 6 on page 26 for the AT-x530-52GPXm switch.
Chapter 1: Overview Table 4. AT-x530-28GPXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1 - 20: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps. Ports 21 - 24: 100 Mbps or 1/2.5/5 GPS Ports 1 - 20: Set the port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation at 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Table 5. AT-x530-52GTXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1 - 40: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps. Ports 41 - 48: 100 Mbps or 1/2.5/5 Gbps Ports 1 - 40: Set the port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation at 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps.
Chapter 1: Overview Table 6. AT-x530-52GPXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1 - 40: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps. Ports 41 - 48: 100 Mbps or 1/2.5/5 Gbps Ports 1 - 40: Set the port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation at 10 Mbps, and 100 Mbps.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Note The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation to function at 1/2.5/5 Gbps speeds and are not compatible with devices that are not IEEE 802.3u-compliant. Duplex Mode The twisted pair ports can operate in either half- or full-duplex mode at 100 Mbps and 100 Mbps and full-duplex only at higher speeds.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches The states of the AT-x530-28GTXm LEDs are described in Table 7. Table 7. AT-x530-28GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 24 LED Functions Ports State Description Solid Green The port has established a 1 Gbps link to a network device.
Chapter 1: Overview The states of the AT-x530-52GTXm LEDs are described in Table 8. Table 8. AT-x530-52GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 48 LED Functions Ports State Description Solid Green The port has established a 1 Gbps link to a network device.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530-52GPXm The AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530-52GPXm LEDs indicate Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE (PD ON/PD ERR/MAX CURRENT) information. These LEDs are shown in Figure 8. L/A LED PoE LED Figure 8. AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530-52GPXmTwisted Pair Ports LEDs The states of the AT-x530-28GPXm LEDs are described in Table 9.
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Chapter 1: Overview Table 9. 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. PD Error - The switch has shut down PoE on the Solid Amber port because of a fault condition.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Table 10. AT-x530-52GPXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 48 LED Functions Ports State Description Solid Green The port has established a 1 Gbps link to a network device. 1 - 40 Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1 Gbps. Green Solid Green The port has established a 1/2.5/5 Gbps link to a...
Chapter 1: Overview Power Over Ethernet The AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530-52GPXm switches features PoE on twisted pair ports 1 - 24 and 1 - 48 respectively. With PoE, the switch supplies DC power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Powered Device Powered devices are grouped into the five classes listed in Table 11. The classes are based on the amount of power the devices require. The switch Classes supports all five classes. Table 11.
Chapter 1: Overview Ports set to the Critical level, the highest priority level, are guaranteed power before any of the ports assigned to the other two priority levels. Ports assigned to the other priority levels receive power only if all the Critical ports are receiving power.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches SFP+ Transceiver Ports The x530 Series switches have four ports for 1G/10G SFP or SFP+ transceivers. They are: AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530-28GTXm ports 25 to 28 AT-x530-52GPXm and AT-x530-52GTXm ports 49 to 52 ...
Chapter 1: Overview The LEDs display link status and activity. The possible LED states are described in Table 12. Table 12. Link and Activity Status LEDs for the 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ports Ports State Description Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10 Gbps link to a network device.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 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 with the ECOFRIENDLY LED and NO ECOFRIENDLY LED commands in the Global Configuration mode of the command line interface of the AlliedWare Plus management software.
Chapter 1: Overview VCStack Feature You can use the switches as stand-alone units or join up to eight units with the VCStack feature. The switches of a VCStack act as a single virtual unit. They synchronize their actions so that switching operations (such as spanning tree protocols, virtual LANs, and static port trunks) span across all of the units and ports.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Switch ID LED The switch ID LED, shown in Figure 10, 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 8. Switch ID LED CONSOLE...
Chapter 1: Overview The states of the LED when the switch is not operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 11. 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 8 as part of a VCStack.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 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 settings.
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.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Power Supply The x530 Series switches come with dual pre-installed AC power supplies. Refer to “Power Specifications” on page 116 for the input voltage ranges. Warning The power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
Chapter 1: Overview Software and Hardware Releases Software and hardware releases for the AlliedWare Plus operating software and AT-x530 Series switches are listed in Table 13. Table 13. Software and Hardware Releases Software Hardware VCStack Version v5.4.8-2 AT-x530-28GPXm switch Allows stacks of up to four switches using the SFP/SFP+ AT-x530-28GTXm switch transceiver ports for the stack...
Chapter 2 Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 48 “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 52 “Unpacking the Switch” on page 53 ...
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the access point. Important: Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document, which is available at www.alliedtelesis.com/library.
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x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 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.
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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.
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x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 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. Particular attention must be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power strips).
Chapter 2: 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.
Accessory kit (refer to Figure 13 on page 54) Note Retain the original packaging material in case you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis. Figure 12 shows the items provided in the shipping box for the switch. BACK ENDCAP DOCUMENTS...
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation Figure 13 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.
Chapter 3 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.
Chapter 3: Installing the Switch on a Table Rear of Chassis Front of Chassis Figure 15. Holes for Bumper Feet Note The following procedure assumes that you have already reviewed the information and performed the procedures in Chapter 2, “Beginning the Installation” on page 47. To install the switch on a table, perform the following procedure: 1.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 3. Place the bumper foot with rivet housing onto one of the holes in the base of the switch. Refer to Figure 17. Figure 17. Placing the Bumper Foot on a Base Corner Hole 4.
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Chapter 3: Installing the Switch on a Table...
Chapter 4 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack This chapter provides instructions for installing the switch in an equipment rack. This chapter contains the following sections: “Beginning the Installation” on page 60 “Removing the Bumper Feet” on page 62 ...
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Beginning the Installation This section contains the procedure for installing the 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) ...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches You can use the different sets of holes on the switch to install the switch in the equipment rack in a variety of orientations. You can install it with the front panel flush with, extending in front of, or recessed behind the front of the equipment rack.
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Removing the Bumper Feet The bumper feet included with the switch should not be used when installing the device in an equipment rack. If they are already installed, perform the following procedure to remove them: 1.
Please review the installation guidelines in “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 52 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...
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 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 23. Figure 23.
Chapter 5 Installing the Switch on a Wall The procedures in this chapter are listed here: “Switch Orientations on a Wall” on page 66 “Installation Guidelines” on page 68 “Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs” on page 71 ...
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall Switch Orientations on a Wall Install the switch on a wall with the front panel on the facing up, left or right, as shown in Figure 24. Do not install the switch with the front panel facing down.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Note The AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-52GTXm switches only require two brackets to mount,. The AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530- 52GPXm switches are heavier and require four brackets. AT -x 53 0- 28 G PX m 4604 4605 Figure 25.
Chapter 5: 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 ...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Tools and Included with switch: Material Wall/equipment rack brackets: – Two for the AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530- 52GTXm – Four for the AT-x530-28GPXm and AT-x530- 52GPXm Screws for attaching the wall/equipment rack brackets to the ...
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Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall Not included with switch: Cross-head screwdriver. Stud finder for a wooden wall, capable of identifying the middle of wall studs and hot electrical wiring. Drill and 1/4-inch carbide drill bit (for a concrete wall). ...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs If you are installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs, use a plywood base for the device. (A plywood base is not required for a concrete wall.) Refer to Figure 26.
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall 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 27. Wall Studs Plywood Wall Base 4599 Figure 27.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 2. Install the switch on the plywood base. Refer to Figure 28. AT -x 53 0- 28 GT 4592 Figure 28. Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base...
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall 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 71. Consult a qualified building contractor for installation instructions for the plywood base.
After the plywood base for the switch has been installed on the wall, install the switch. See “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 48 and “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 52 before performing this procedure. Allied Telesis recommends a minimum of two people for this procedure. Warning The device is heavy.
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall Brackets positions to install the switch with the front panel on the left. Brackets positions to install the switch with the front panel on the right. Figure 29. Installing Two Brackets on the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530- 52GTXm Switch...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 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 30. Installing Four Brackets on the AT-x530-28GPXm or AT-x530- 52GPXm Switch 3.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches AT -x 53 0- 28 G TX m 4592 Figure 32. Securing the AT-x530-28GPXm or AT-x530-52GPXm Switch to the Plywood Base 4. Go to Chapter 6, “Powering On the Switch” on page 83.
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall 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”...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches A T- x 5 3 0 -2 8 G T X m 4596 Figure 33. Marking the Locations of the Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall 4. Place the switch on a table. 5.
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall 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 34. A T -x 5 3 0 -2 8 G T X m 4597...
Chapter 6 Powering On the Switch This chapter contains the following procedures: “Powering On the Switch” on page 84 “Monitoring the Initialization Processes” on page 87 ...
Chapter 6: Powering On the Switch Powering On the Switch Before powering on the switch, review the information in “Power Specifications” on page 116 for the power specifications. Warning The power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches P S U 2 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A C 4589 Figure 36. Connecting the AC Power Cords 3. Lower the power cord retaining clips to secure the cords to the switch. Refer to Figure 37.
Chapter 6: Powering On the Switch 5. Connect the power cords to an appropriate AC power source. Refer to Figure 38 on page 86. Figure 38. Connecting the Power Cords to an AC Power Source Note The illustration shows a North American power cord. Your power cords may be different.
Chapter 7 Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations This chapter contains the following procedures: “Determining the Stand-alone or Stacking Status of the Switch” on page 92 “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 93 “Disabling the VCStack Feature” on page 95 ...
Chapter 7: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations Determining the Stand-alone or Stacking Status of the Switch After powering on the switch and waiting two minutes for it to initialize the management software, examine the switch ID LED on the front panel. If the LED is displaying the number “1”...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Starting a Local Management Session This procedure requires a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator program and the management cable that comes with the switch. To start a local management session on the switch, perform the following procedure: 1.
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Chapter 7: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations 5. When prompted, type a user name and password to log on the switch. If this is the initial management session, enter “manager” as the user name and “friend” as the password. The user name and password are case sensitive.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Disabling the VCStack Feature The following procedures explain how to disable the VCStack feature to use the switch as a stand-alone unit. Caution Disabling the VCStack feature requires resetting the switch. Some network traffic can be lost if the switch is connected to a live network.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations 4. To move to the Global Configuration mode, type the commands ENABLE and CONFIGURE TERMINAL. awplus> enable awplus# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z awplus(config)# Figure 44. Moving to the Global Configuration Mode 5.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Saving Your Changes and Rebooting the Switch After disabling the VCStack feature, save your configuration changes and reboot the switch. Changes to the status of the VCStack feature do not take affect until after you reboot the unit. To save your configuration changes and reboot the switch, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 7: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stand-alone Switches The individual ports on the switches are specified in the command line interface with the PORT parameter. The format of the parameter is shown in Figure 48.
Chapter 8 Cabling the Networking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling Twisted Pair Ports” on page 100 “Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers” on page 101 “Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers in the Switch” on page 102 ...
Chapter 8: Cabling the Networking Ports Cabling Twisted Pair Ports Here are the guidelines to cabling the twisted pair ports on the switches: The minimum twisted pair cable requirements are as follows: – 10/100 Mbps ports: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3 unshielded cabling.
For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements of the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the devices.
3. If you are installing the transceiver in a top port, position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up. If you are installing the transceiver in a bottom port, position the transceiver with the label facing down.
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches 5. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in a top port, the handle must be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 50. If the transceiver is in a bottom port, the handle must be in the down position.
3. To install the transceiver in a port in the top row, position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up. To install the transceiver in a port in the bottom row, position the transceiver with the...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Figure 52. Installing AT-SP10TW Cables 4. Slide the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place. 5. Connect the other end of the cable into an SFP+ port on another network device. 6.
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Chapter 8: Cabling the Networking Ports...
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.
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Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Problem 3: A twisted pair port on the AT-x530DP-28GHXm or AT- x530DP-52GHXm 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 ...
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x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Use the switch’s management software to verify that the port is enabled. If the remote network device is a managed device, use its management firmware to determine whether its port is enabled. Test the attenuation of both directions on the fiber optic cable with ...
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Problem 7: 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.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: ”Physical Specifications” on page 112 ”Environmental Specifications” on page 115 ”Power Specifications” on page 116 ”RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts” on page 117 ”RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts” on page 118 ...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Table 15 lists the dimensions of the switches. The dimensions are shown in Figure 53 through Figure 56 on page 113 Table 15. 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.
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x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches POR TS 1-20 1G LINK 100 LINK POR TS 5G/2 .5G/ 21-2 4 SFP + 1G LINK 27/ S1 100 LINK PD ON PD ERR MAX CUR REN T CO NSO 5G/ 2.5G /1G /100 28/ S2 CLAS...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches Environmental Specifications Table 18 lists the environmental specifications of the switches. Table 18. 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 5% to 90% noncondensing Storage Humidity...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications This section contains the maximum power consumption values, input voltages, and heat dissipation values. Maximum Power Consumption Table 19 lists the maximum power consumptions for the switches. Table 19. Maximum Power Consumptions AT-x530-28GTXm 55 watts AT-x530-28GPXm 900 watts AT-x530-52GTXm...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 57 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-45 connectors on the front panel of the switch. Figure 57. RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View) Table 22 lists the pin signals. Table 22.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts Table 23 lists the pin signals of the RJ-45 style serial console port. Table 23. RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Signal RTS# Not used Transmit Data Ground Ground Receive Data Not used...
x530 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches USB Port Table 24 lists the pin signals of the USB port. Table 24. USB Port Pin Signals Signal DATA- DATA+...
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