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XS910/8
10 GIGABIT ETHERNET UNMANAGED SWITCH
Installation and User's Guide
613-003006 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 XS910/8 10 GIGABIT ETHERNET UNMANAGED SWITCH Installation and User’s Guide 613-003006 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been...
  • Page 3 Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This section contains the following: “US Federal Communications Commission”  “Industry Canada”  “Electrical Safety, Electro Magnetic Interference, Electro Magnetic Susceptibility Standards” on  page 4 “Translated Safety Statements” on page 4  US Federal Communications Commission Radiated Energy Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device...
  • Page 4 EN61000-4-3: 2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010, EN61000-4-4:2012, EN61000-4-5:2014, EN61000-4-6:2014, EN61000-4-8:2010, EN61000-4-11:2004, EN61000-3-2:2014, EN61000-3-3:2013 Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that translations of the safety statement are available in the PDF  document Translated Safety Statements posted on the Allied Telesis website at alliedtelesis.com/library.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ....................................7 Safety Symbols Used in this Document ..........................8 Contacting Allied Telesis ..............................9 Chapter 1: Product Description ............................11 Overview ..................................12 Features ..................................13 Key Features ................................13 Wall and Rack Mounting ............................14 LEDs ..................................15 DIP Switches ................................16 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Base-T Twisted Pair Ports ....................
  • Page 6 XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Chapter 4: Installation Using the AT-RKMT-J14 Rack Mount Kit ..................47 Unpacking the AT-RKMT-J14 Rack Mount Kit ......................48 Installing a Switch Using the AT-RKMT-J14 Rack Mount Kit ..................49 What to Prepare ..............................49 Installing a Switch Using the Rack Mount Kit ......................49 Chapter 5: Installation Using the AT-RKMT-J15 Rack Mount Kit ..................51...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual 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 Allied Telesis” on page 9 ...

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Safety Symbols Used in this Document 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.

  • Page 9: Contacting Allied Telesis

     guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for your product. Warranty - View a list of products to see if Allied Telesis warranty  applies to the product you purchased and register your warranty. Allied Telesis Helpdesk - Contact a support representative.
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Description

    Chapter 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” on page 23 ...

  • Page 12: Overview

    Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the AT-XS910/8 switch. Figure 2. AT-XS910/8 Rear Panel The AT-XS910/8 switch can be installed on a desktop, mounted on a wall, or mounted in a 19-inch equipment rack. To mount the switch on a wall, use the AT-BRKT-J24 wall mount brackets.

  • Page 13: Features

    Chapter 1: Product Description Features This section describe the features of the AT-XS910/8 switch. Key Features Here is a list of key features: Eight 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T twisted pair ports with RJ-45  connectors IEEE802.3u compliant for 100Base-TX  IEEE802.3ab compliant for 1000Base-T ...

  • Page 14: Wall And Rack Mounting

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Wall and Rack The switch can be installed on a table top, wall, and equipment rack. Table 1 shows optional brackets for the AT-XS910/8 switch. Mounting Table 1. Wall and Rack Mount Brackets...

  • Page 15: Leds

    Chapter 1: Product Description LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the AT-XS910/8 switch display status information. See Figure 3. Figure 3. Switch LEDs Table 2 describes the switch LEDs. Table 2. LEDs for the Switch State Description SYSTEM The system is booting up.

  • Page 16: Dip Switches

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Table 3 describes the Port LEDs. Table 3. LEDs for the Ports State Description Link/Activity Green The port has established a link to a network device. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving Green frames.

  • Page 17: 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Base-T Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 1: Product Description 100M/1G/2.5G/5 The AT-XS910/8 switch is equipped with eight 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T twisted pair ports G/10G Base-T Twisted Pair Connector Ports All twisted pair ports feature 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. For the port pinouts, see “RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors” on page 60.

  • Page 18: Loop Prevention

    The LED of the blocked port starts blinking.  Root Switch 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 frames and elect the root switch by comparing their switch priorities.

  • Page 19: Examples With Multiple Loop Prevention Switches

    Chapter 1: Product Description Examples with In examples shown in Figure 6, multiple AT-XS910/8 switches form links and all switches are Loop Prevention enabled. Switch C has a lower MAC Multiple Loop address than Switch A and Switch B; Switch B has a lower MAC address Prevention than Switch A.

  • Page 20: Examples With Loop Prevention And Regular Switches

    Switches Figure 7. AT-XS910/8 and Regular Switches for Loop Prevention In an example shown in Figure 8, the AT-XS910/8 switch and a regular switch form a link. The regular switch is causing a loop. When receiving a Loop Prevention frame, the AT-XS910/8 switch blocks its port.

  • Page 21: Examples Within A Loop Prevention Switch

    Chapter 1: Product Description Examples within In examples shown in Figure 9, the ports of the AT-XS910/8 switch connected. When Loop Prevention is enabled, the AT-XS910/8 switch a Loop blocks the port with the higher port number than the link partner port.

  • Page 22: Energy Efficiency Ethernet (Eee)

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Energy Efficiency Ethernet (EEE) The AT-XS910/8 switch supports IEEE 802.3az Energy 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 front panel to the up position.

  • Page 23: Ethernet Switching Basics

    10Gbps is sending data to a workstation operating at only 1Gbps. The ports on the AT-XS910/8 switch use PAUSE frames, as specified in the IEEE 802.3x standard, to stop the transmission of data from an end-node.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 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 ...

  • Page 26: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Reviewing Safety Precautions Review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch. Note Important: The indicates that translations of the safety statement  are available in the PDF document Translated Safety Statements posted on the Allied Telesis website at alliedtelesis.com/support.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation Note All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes.  Note The power input must be provided from SELV source only, per IEC62368. Do not connect to a centralized DC battery bank. Warning An insecurely attached device on a wall may fall and the falling device may lead to damaging itself or causing injuries.
  • Page 28 XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide 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.  Warning Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Site And Planning The Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Selecting a Site and Planning the Installation Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for the AT-XS910/8 switch: If you plan to install the switch on a table, make sure that the table  is level and secured.
  • Page 30 XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Note The twisted pair ports on the switch feature Auto-MDI when 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 device to a twisted pair port on the switch.

  • Page 31: Unpacking The Switch

    3. Verify that the hardware components are included in your switch package. Table 5. Components in the Bracket Kit Description Item AT-XS910/8 switch AC power cord Retaining Clip 4. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

  • Page 32: Installing The Switch On A Table Or Desktop

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop When installing the switch on a table or desktop, see the guidelines before install it. Guidelines for Before planning to install the switch on a table or desktop, review the...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation 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: Installing The Switch On A Wall

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Installing the Switch on a Wall The AT-XS910/8 switch can be mounted on a wall. Guidelines for Before planning to install the switch on a wall, review the following guidelines: Installing the Switch on a Wall To install the switch on a wall, use the AT-BRKT-J24 wall mount ...

  • Page 35: Installing The Switch On A Wall

    Chapter 2: Installation Warning Do not install the device high on a wall. The device may fall and the falling device may lead to damaging itself or causing injuries.  Note Installing the device on a wall may damage the wall paint. Installing the To install the switch on a wall, see “Installation Using the AT-BRKT-J24 Wall Mount Bracket”...

  • Page 36: Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack You can install one AT-XS910/8 switch in a row of the equipment rack or two AT-XS910/8 switches in one row of the equipment rack as shown in Figure 13.

  • Page 37: Cabling The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Cabling the Switch After installing the switch on the desktop, connect twisted pair cables to the ports on the AT-XS910/8 switch. When connecting a twisted pair cable to a port, observe the following guidelines: An RJ-45 connector should fit snugly into the port on the switch.

  • Page 38: Powering On The Switch

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Powering On the Switch Before powering on the switch, reviewing the information in “Power Specifications” on page 60. Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Connect the AC power cord to the AC power connector 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.
  • Page 40 XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide 5. Verify that the POWER LED is green. 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 abnormality with the device, disconnect the power plug from the AC wall outlet immediately.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Installation Using The At-Brkt-J24 Wall Mount Bracket

    Chapter 3 Installation 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 Brackets” on  page 43...

  • Page 42: Unpacking The At-Brkt-J24 Wall Mount Kit

    2. Verify that One pair of brackets is included in your wall mount package listed in Table 6. Table 6. Components in the AT-BRKT-J24 Wall Mount Kit Components Four brackets 16 M4x6mm screws 3. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

  • Page 43: Installing The Switch On A Wall Using The At-Brkt-J24 Brackets

    Chapter 3: Installation Using the AT-BRKT-J24 Wall Mount Bracket Installing the Switch on a Wall Using the AT-BRKT-J24 Brackets The switch can be mounted on a wall using the AT-BRKT-J24 wall mount bracket kit. What to Prepare You need the following items to install the switch on a wall: for Wall Four AT-BRKT-J24 brackets ...
  • Page 44 XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Figure 17. Attaching the Wall 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 the switch to the wall using the eight wall mounting screws.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3: Installation Using the AT-BRKT-J24 Wall Mount Bracket Figure 18. Installing the Switch on the Wall...
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  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Installation Using The At-Rkmt-J14 Rack Mount Kit

    Chapter 4 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 Kit” on  page 49...

  • Page 48: Unpacking The At-Rkmt-J14 Rack Mount Kit

    Table 7. Table 7. Components in the AT-RKMT-J14 Rack Mount Kit Components Two Brackets Two Handles Four M3x6mm screws for handles Eight M4x6mm screws 3. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

  • Page 49: Installing A Switch Using The At-Rkmt-J14 Rack Mount Kit

    Chapter 4: Installation Using the AT-RKMT-J14 Rack Mount Kit Installing a Switch Using the AT-RKMT-J14 Rack Mount Kit This section shows you steps to install a switch in an equipment rack using the AT-RKMT-J14 kit. What to Prepare Before installing a switch to an equipment rack, make sure that the following items are ready.
  • Page 50 XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide 4. Attach the two rack mount brackets to the 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 standard equipment rack screws as shown in Figure 21.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5: Installation Using The At-Rkmt-J15 Rack Mount Kit

    Chapter 5 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” on page 53 ...

  • Page 52: Unpacking The At-Rkmt-J15 Rack Mount Kit

    2. Verify that One pair of brackets is included in your wall mount package listed in Table 8. Table 8. Components in the AT-RKMT-J15 Wall Mount Kit Components Tray Four M4x6mm screws 3. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

  • Page 53: Installing Two Switches In A Row Of The Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5: Installation Using the AT-RKMT-J15 Rack Mount Kit Installing Two Switches in a Row of the Equipment Rack This section shows you steps to install two switches on a row of the equipment rack using the AT-RKMT-J15 rack mount kit. What to Prepare Before installing two switches on a row of the equipment rack, make sure that the following items are ready.
  • Page 54 XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide 4. Turn the tray fixing screws on counter clockwise and pull out the tray. See Figure 23. You can draw the tray to a maximum of 250mm from the tray chassis. Figure 23. Pulling out the AT-RKMT-J15 Tray 5.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Installation Using the AT-RKMT-J15 Rack Mount Kit 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. Figure 25.
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  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    If you are still unable to resolve the problem after following the instructions in this chapter, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 9. Check the POWER LED on the front of the switch. If the LED is OFF,...
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  • Page 59: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: “Physical Specifications”  “Environmental Specifications”  “Power Specifications” on page 60  “Power Specifications” on page 60  “RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Connectors” on page 60  Physical Specifications Table 9. Physical Specifications Parameter Specification Dimensions (W x D x H)

  • Page 60: Power Specifications

    XS910/8 Unmanaged Switch Installation and User’s Guide Power Specifications Table 10 lists power specifications. Table 10. Power Specifications Parameter Specification Rated Input Voltage 100 - 240VAC Maximum Input Current 0.6 A Average Input Current 0.42 A Frequency 50/60Hz *These power specifications can be found on the rating label placed at the bottom of the product.
  • Page 61 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 11. Pin Signals for 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Base-T Connectors 100 Mbps 100 Mbps 1G/2.5G/5G/10G 1G/2.5G/5G/10G MDI Signal MDI-X Signal MDI Signal MDI-X Signal Bi-directional pair A+ Bi-directional pair B+ Bi-directional pair A- Bi-directional pair B- Bi-directional pair B+ Bi-directional pair A+ Not used Not used...
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