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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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Table 1. Product Certifications (Continued) European Economic Area (EEA) (Conformité Européenne) WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) RoHS (EU 1025/863) (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) European Standards (EN) EMC (Immunity): EN 55024, EN 55035 Laser Safety: EN 60825-1 EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 India (Telecommunications Engineering Center) Japan...
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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/us/en/documents/translated- safety-statements 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/us/ en/documents/translated-safety-statements.
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Figures Figure 1: Front Panel of the x330-10GTX Switch .........................20 Figure 2: Front Panel of the x330-20GTX Switch .........................20 Figure 3: Front Panel of the x330-28GTX Switch .........................21 Figure 4: Back Panels ................................21 Figure 5: Speed/Activity and Duplex Mode LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports..........30 Figure 6: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports..............32 Figure 7: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports....................33 Figure 8: Switch ID LED ...............................35...
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Figures Figure 50: Marking the Locations of the BRKT-J24 Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall ............97 Figure 51: Securing the x330 Switch on a Concrete Wall.....................98 Figure 52: Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip ......................100 Figure 53: Connecting the AC Power Cord.........................100 Figure 54: Lowering the Power Cord Retaining Clip......................101 Figure 55: Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Outlet..................101 Figure 56: Management Cable Included with Switch......................102...
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Tables Table 1: Product Certifications ...............................3 Table 2: Specifications of the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ...................25 Table 3: Specifications of the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports ................27 Table 4: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ................30 Table 5: Duplex Mode LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports .................31 Table 6: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports ..............32 Table 7: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports ....................33 Table 8: PORT Parameter Format ............................56...
The x330-10GTX Switch is included in Chapter 1, “Overview” on page 19. However, it does not support the VCStack feature. For instructions on how to install x330 Switches as standalone units, refer to the x330 Series Installation Guide for Standalone Switches.
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 Virtual Chassis Stacking Contacting Allied Telesis For assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support on the Services & Support section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/services-support. The page has links to the following services: Helpdesk (Support Portal) - Log onto Allied Telesis interactive ...
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“Power Supply and Power Savings Features” on page 40 Note This chapter includes the x330-10GTX Switch. However, that model does not support the VCStack feature. For installation instructions, refer to the x330 Series Installation Guide for Standalone Switches.
Chapter 1: Overview Front and Back Panels Figure 1 shows the front panel of the x330-10GTX Switch. E. One USB Flash Drive A. Eight 10/100/1000Mbps Port Copper Ports F. Switch ID LED B. One 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Port G. eco-friendly Button C.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 3 shows the front panel of the x330-28GTX Switch. E. One Local Management A. Twenty-four 10/100/ Console Port 1000Mbps Copper Ports F. Switch ID LED B. Two 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports G.
Chapter 1: Overview Features 10/100/1000Mbps The basic features of the 10/100/1000Mbps copper ports are listed here: Copper Ports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compliant IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant Auto-MDI/MDIX 100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance IEEE 802.3x flow control in 10/100Base-TX full-duplex mode ...
The ports support full-duplex mode only. Note SFP and SFP+ transceivers are sold separately. Refer to the product’s data sheet on the Allied Telesis website for a list of supported transceivers. Note The switches do not support the 7-meter AT-SP10TW7 direct connect twinax cable.
Chapter 1: Overview Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management Command line interface Autonomous Management Framework Vista Manager EX SNMPv1, v2c, and v3 Energy Savings Here are energy saving features: eco-friendly button for turning on and off the port LEDs ...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports Table 1 lists the specifications of the 10/100/1000Mbps copper ports. Table 1. Specifications of the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports Feature Description Speeds Port speeds are listed here: - 10Mbps (IEEE802.3 10Base-T) - 100Mbps (IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX)
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Chapter 1: Overview Table 1. Specifications of the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports (Continued) Feature Description Additional Features Additional features are listed here: - 8-pin RJ-45 connectors - Backpressure flow control supported at half- duplex mode - Non-blocking, wire speed supported at all speeds.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports The x330-10GTX Switch has one Multi-Gigabit copper port. The x330- 20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches have two Multi-Gigabit copper ports. Table 2 lists the port specifications. Table 2. Specifications of the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports...
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Chapter 1: Overview Table 2. Specifications of the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Specification Description Additional Features Additional features are listed here: - 8-pin RJ-45 connectors - Non-blocking, wire speed supported at all speeds - Supports up to 12KB jumbo frames at 1/ 5/10Gbps - Supports up to 10KB jumbo frames at 2.5Gbps...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking SFP+ Ports The x330-10GTX Switch has one SFP+ port. The x330-20GTX and x330- 28GTX Switches have two SFP+ ports. The ports support the following types of 1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers: 1Gbps SFP 1000Base-SX/LX transceivers ...
Chapter 1: Overview Port LEDs This section describes the copper, Multi-Gigabit, and SFP+ port LEDs. 10/100/1000Mbps The 10/100/1000Mbps copper ports have two LEDs that display the following information: Copper Port LEDs Speed/activity Duplex mode The LEDs are identified in Figure 5. Duplex mode LED Speed/activity LED Duplex mode LED...
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 3. Speed/Activity LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports State Description Possible causes of this state are listed here: - The port has not established a link with another network device. - The LEDs are turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the eco-friendly button.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 5. Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports (Continued) State Description Possible causes of this state are listed here: - The port has not established a link with another network device.
Chapter 1: Overview eco-friendly Button You use the eco-friendly button on the front panel of the switch to toggle the port LEDs on and off. You can conserve electricity by turning off the LEDs when you are not monitoring the device. When the LEDs are turned off, the switch is operating in the low power eco-friendly mode.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Switch ID LED The Switch ID LED, shown in Figure 8, is for the VCStack feature for the x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches. You can manage up to six switches as a single unit. This simplifies network management and allows you to add redundancy to your network topology by distributing functions across multiple switches.
Chapter 1: Overview Note The x330-10GTX Switch does not support the VCStack feature. It operates as a standalone device with the Switch ID “0”. Note If the Switch ID LED displays “F” for a fault condition, use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the command line interface of the AlliedWare Plus management software to identify the source of the problem.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking USB Port You can use the USB port to store configuration files on flash drives to maintain a history of the switch’s configurations, or to restore configuration files to the switch. You can also use the port and flash drives to quickly configure replacement units and update the AlliedWare Plus management software.
To perform local management sessions, you need a management cable to connect your workstation to the Console port. Two cables are available from Allied Telesis. One cable comes with the switch. It has an RJ-45 (8P8C) connector that connects to the Console port on the switch and a DB-9 (D-sub 9-pin) connector that connects to your workstation.
You connect the cable to the Console port on the switch with a standard, straight-through Ethernet cable. Refer to Figure 13. The cable requires a software driver from Allied Telesis. The VT-Kit3 management cable is sold separately. Figure 13. VT-Kit3 Management Cable, Management Workstation, and...
Chapter 1: Overview Power Supply and Power Savings Features The switch has one internal power supply. The power supply is not field- replaceable. Refer to “Power Specifications” on page 156 for the input voltage ranges. Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
For more information on VCStack, refer to the Stacking Introduction and Stacking Commands chapters in the Software Reference for x330 Series Switches, AlliedWare Plus Operating System or the Virtual Chassis Stacking Feature Overview and Configuration Guide on the Allied Telesis website.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Overview The Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack) feature allows you connect up to six x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches into a virtual stack so that they function as a single networking unit. Here are some of the VCStack benefits: Simplifies management - You can manage the devices as a single ...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Stacking Guidelines Here are general VCStack guidelines: A stack can have up to six x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches. VCStack comes standard with the AlliedWare Plus management software. No additional software or licenses are required.
The x330 Switches do not support the 7-meter SP10TW7 cable. The fiber optic transceivers or direct attach cables for the trunk must be from Allied Telesis. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product’s data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 14 to Figure 16 on page 46 illustrate several cabling examples of the SFP+ ports S1 and S2 as the trunk for stacks of two, three, and four switches. As illustrated, the trunk cables can crossover to different SFP+ ports S1 and S2 on the switches or connect the same ports.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Crossover Straight-through Figure 16. Stack Trunks of SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 for Four Switches Stacks can have both x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches. The stack in Figure 17 has two x330-20GTX Switches (top) and two x330-28GTX Switches (bottom).
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking In the previous figures, the top and bottom switches are connected to form a loop topology in the trunk. This adds redundancy to the trunk by allowing the switches to maintain the stack even if a trunk link should fail.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Straight-through Crossover Figure 20. Stack Trunks of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports for Three Switches Crossover Straight-through Figure 21. Stack Trunks of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports for Four Switches As with the SFP+ ports S1 and S2, the Multi-Gigabit copper ports support the chain topology, where ports on the top and bottom switches are unused.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 22. Chain Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Unsupported The following examples illustrate unsupported trunks: Trunks Trunks cannot have both Multi-Gigabit copper ports and SFP+ ports S1 and S2. Refer to Figure 23.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking The cables of a stack trunk of the SFP+ ports S1 and S2 can be either fiber optic or direct attach cables, but not both. The trunk in Figure 24 is unsupported because it has both fiber optic and direct attach cables.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Building 1 Media Converter Building 2 Figure 25. Unsupported Trunk with a Network Device Between Trunk Ports...
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Master and Member Switches Stacks have a master switch. It coordinates and monitors stack operations, and assigns switch ID numbers during the initial formation of the stack and when new switches are added. The other switches of the stack are referred to as member switches.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Switch ID Numbers Each switch in the stack must have an ID number. The range is 1 to 6. The default is 1. The ID numbers are displayed on the ID LEDs on the front panels of the units.
The switches might have additional features that are unlocked with feature licenses from Allied Telesis. Refer to the product’s data sheet on the Allied Telesis website for a list of feature licenses. Here are feature license guidelines: VCStack is part of the base features of x330 Switches.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Planning the Stack Here are questions to answer before building the stack: How many switches will be in the stack? Stacks can have one master switch and up to five member switches.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface The ports on the switches of the stack are specified in the AlliedWare Plus command line interface with the PORT parameter. The format of the parameter is shown in Figure 26. port n.n.n Stack ID Module ID...
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This example enters the Port Interface mode for ports 1 and 2 on a switch with the ID number 3: awplus> enable awplus# configure terminal awplus(config)# interface port3.0.1-port3.0.2 For instructions on the AlliedWare Plus command line interface and the PORT parameter, refer to the Software Reference for x330 Series Switches, AlliedWare Operating System.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking VCStack Worksheet The worksheet in Table 8 is provided to assist you in building and maintaining a stack. Table 8. VCStack Worksheet Firmware Trunk Ports: Model/ Switch Prior- Transceivers in Version Switch SFP+ or Multi- Location SFP+ Ports Gigabit Copper...
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 9. Stacking Worksheet Columns (Continued) Column Description Switch ID The switches in the stack must have unique ID numbers, in the range of 1 to 6. You use the numbers to identify and configure the switches in the AlliedWare Plus software.
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Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 9. Stacking Worksheet Columns (Continued) Column Description Firmware Version Use this column to record the version numbers of Number the AlliedWare Plus software on the switches. Switches might not form the stack if they have different versions.
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The worksheet in Table 11 documents a stack of two x330-20GTX Switches and two x330-28GTX Switches that use the Multi-Gigabit copper ports for the stack trunk. The SFP+ ports are used for other functions, such as attaching high-speed devices to the network with fiber optic cables over long or short distances.
“Installation Options” on page 72 “Hardware Options” on page 74 “Installing the Switch on a Table” on page 76 Note For installation instructions for the x330-10GTX Switch, refer to the x330 Series Installation Guide for Standalone Switches.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions 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/en/documents/translated-safety- statements. Note Les consignes de sécurité...
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. 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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Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the device. Caution The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack. ...
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Caution The unit does not contain serviceable components. Please return damaged units for servicing. Warning The temperature of an active SFP transceiver may exceed 40° C (158° F). Exercise caution when handling with unprotected hands.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Choosing a Site for the Switch Site and enclosure requirements are described in the following sections: “Site Requirements,” next “Enclosure Requirements” on page 69 Site Observe these site requirements when planning the installation. Requirements The x330 Switches are fanless.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Switches should not be stacked on top of one another on a table or desktop because that could present a personal safety hazard if you need to move or replace switches.
Four bumper feet Four M3x4.5 screws for the bumper feet Figure 27. Accessory Items Included with x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches Note Please retain the original packaging material in the event you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.
Two equipment rack brackets Six 4x8mm screws for attaching the brackets to the switch. Figure 28. Equipment Rack Brackets Included with the x330-28GTX Switch Note If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Installation Options The following sections illustrate the installation options for the switches. x330-20GTX Figure 29 illustrates the installation options for the x330-20GTX Switch. Switch Table or desktop with the bumper feet included with switch. Standard 19-inch equipment rack with the RKMT-J13 equipment rack brackets kit.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking x330-28GTX Figure 29 illustrates the installation options for the x330-28GTX Switch. Switch Table or desktop with the bumper feet included with switch. Standard 19-inch equipment rack with the equipment rack brackets included with the switch, or the RKMT-J13 equipment rack brackets kit.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Hardware Options The following hardware options for x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches are sold separately. RKMT-J13 Installing the x330-20GTX Switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack requires the RKMT-J13 brackets kit, shown in Figure 31. You can install Equipment Rack the switch with the front panel flush with or recessed 50mm (2 in.) behind Brackets Kit...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking BRKT-J24 Wall Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a wall requires the BRKT-J24 wall brackets kit. Refer to Figure 32. For instructions, refer to Brackets Kit Chapter 6, “Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall”...
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Installing the Switch on a Table You can operate the switch on a table or desktop. Refer to Figure 33. Figure 33. Switch Installation on a Table The following guidelines are in addition to those in “Choosing a Site for the Switch”...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The illustrations in the procedure show the x330-28GTX Switch. The procedure is the same for the x330-20GTX Switch. Note Bumper feet are required for tabletop installation. They promote cooling by allowing airflow beneath the switch.
Chapter 4 Installing the x330-20GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack This chapter contains installation instructions for the x330-20GTX Switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack with the RKMT-J13 equipment rack brackets kit. Here are the sections in the chapter: “Introduction” on page 80 ...
Chapter 4: Installing the x330-20GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack Introduction Installing the x330-20GTX Switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack requires the RKMT-J13 equipment rack brackets kit. The kit allows you to install the switch with the front panel flush with or recessed 50mm (2 in.) behind the front of the equipment rack.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the x330-20GTX Switch This section contains the procedure for installing the x330-20GTX Switch in standard 19-inch equipment rack with the RKMT-J13 equipment rack brackets kit. Here are the required items: One RKMT-J13 equipment rack brackets kit.
Chapter 4: Installing the x330-20GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack Figure 38. Attaching the Extenders to the RKMT-J13 Brackets 5. Attach the brackets to the sides of the switch with six of the 4x8mm screws included in the kit. Refer to Figure 39. Figure 39.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 6. Have another person hold the switch at the selected location in the equipment rack while you secure it using four standard equipment rack screws (not provided). Refer to Figure 40. Figure 40. Securing the x330-20GTX Switch in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack 7.
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Chapter 5 Installing the x330-28GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack This chapter contains the installation instructions for the x330-28GTX Switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Here are the sections: “Introduction” on page 86 “Installing the x330-28GTX Switch” on page 87 ...
Chapter 5: Installing the x330-28GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack Introduction The x330-28GTX Switch comes with two brackets for installing the device in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Refer to Figure 41. The brackets and screws are shown in Figure 28 on page 71. Figure 41.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the x330-28GTX Switch This section contains the procedure for installing the x330-28GTX Switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack with the two equipment rack brackets included with the device. Here are the required items: Two equipment rack brackets (included with the switch).
Chapter 5: Installing the x330-28GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack Figure 43. Securing the x330-28GTX Switch in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack...
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Chapter 6 Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall This chapter contains instructions for installing x330-20GTX and x330- 28GTX Switches on a wall. The chapter contains the following sections: “Installation Guidelines” on page 90 “Installing the Switch on a Wooden Wall” on page 92 ...
Chapter 6: Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall Installation Guidelines Wall installations of x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches require the AT-BRKT-J24 brackets kit. The contents of the AT-BRKT-J24 brackets kit are shown in Figure 32 on page 75. The kit is sold separately. You can install the switches with the front panels facing up, left or right.
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking You should not install the switches on a wall that has metal studs. Metal studs may not be strong enough to safely support the device. You should not install the switch on sheetrock or similar material.
This section contains the procedures for installing the switch on a wooden wall. Plywood Base for When installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs, Allied Telesis recommends installing the device on a plywood base. (A plywood base is a Wall with not required for concrete walls.) Refer to Figure 46.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The plywood base should be mounted on two studs in the wall. The recommended minimum dimensions of a plywood base for the x330- 20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches are listed here: Width: 55.9 centimeters (22 inches) ...
Switch on a and “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 68 before performing this Plywood Base procedure. Allied Telesis recommends a minimum of two people for this procedure. Warning The device is heavy. Always ask for assistance before moving or lifting it to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. Have another person hold the switch on the plywood base on the wall while you secure it with appropriate screws. Follow these guidelines when positioning the switch on the wall: You can install the switch with the front panel facing up, left, or ...
Chapter 6: Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall This section contains instructions for installing x330-20GTX and x330- 28GTX Switches on a concrete wall. Review “Installation Guidelines” on page 90 before performing the procedure: Warning The device is heavy.
Prior to drilling, set the drill to hammer and rotation mode. The modes break up the concrete and clean out the hole. Allied Telesis recommends cleaning out the holes with a brush or compressed air. 6. Insert the anchors into the holes.
Chapter 7 Displaying the Hardware Status and AlliedWare Plus Version Number The procedures in this section explain how to perform local management sessions on the switches to verify their hardware status and display the version numbers of the AlliedWare Plus management software. Allied Telesis recommends performing these procedures on each switch individually before building the stack.
Chapter 7: Displaying the Hardware Status and AlliedWare Plus Version Number Powering On the Switch The illustrations in this procedure show the North American power cord. Your power cord may look different. For AC power specifications, refer to “Power Specifications” on page 156. Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. Lower the retaining clip to secure the power cord to the switch. Refer to Figure 54. Figure 54. Lowering the Power Cord Retaining Clip 4. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power outlet. Refer to Figure 55.
Chapter 7: Displaying the Hardware Status and AlliedWare Plus Version Number Starting a Local Management Session The switch supports the following types of management: Local management: Local management is performed through the Console port on the switch. The switch does not require an IP address for local management.
Switch For instructions on how to start a remote management session, refer to the x330 Series Software Reference for AlliedWare Plus Operating System. To start a local management session using the management cable included with the switch, perform the following procedure: 1.
The User Exec mode is the first level in the command mode interface of the AlliedWare Plus management software. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for x330 Series Switches, AlliedWare Plus Operating System. 8. Do one of the following: To view the hardware status of the switch and AlliedWare Plus ...
58. 7. If you need to upgrade the software on the switch, refer to the Software Reference for x330 Series Switches, AlliedWare Operating System at www.alliedtelesis.com. 8. Power off the switch by disconnecting its AC power cord from the AC power source.
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Chapter 7: Displaying the Hardware Status and AlliedWare Plus Version Number Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3 9. Repeat the procedures in this chapter on the remaining switches that will be in the stack.
Chapter 8 Building Stacks with SFP+ Ports S1 and This chapter contains the following procedures: “Introduction” on page 108 “Powering On the Switches Sequentially” on page 109 “Powering On the Switches Simultaneously” on page 111 “Verifying the Stack and Assigning Priority Numbers” on page 113 ...
Chapter 8: Building Stacks with SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 Introduction This chapter explains how to build the stack with SFP+ ports S1 and S2 as the stack trunk. There are no configuration procedures. The stacking feature is enabled by default on the switches and the SFP+ ports are the default trunk ports.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Powering On the Switches Sequentially This procedure explains how to control the assignment of the switch ID numbers by powering on the units one at a time during the first power-on sequence. The first switch is assigned ID number 1, the next unit ID number 2, and so on.
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Chapter 8: Building Stacks with SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3 3. Wait one minute for the switch to start the AlliedWare Plus management software.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Powering On the Switches Simultaneously You can let the switches assign their ID numbers automatically by powering them on simultaneously during the first power-on sequence. They perform the following steps to assign their ID numbers: 1.
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Chapter 8: Building Stacks with SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 2. Power on all the switches of the stack simultaneously. Refer to “Powering On the Switch” on page 100. Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Verifying the Stack and Assigning Priority Numbers To verify the stack and assign priority numbers, perform the following procedure: 1. Start a local management session on any switch in the stack. For instructions, refer to “Starting a Local Management Session”...
Chapter 8: Building Stacks with SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 3. Do one of the following: To set the switch priority values, continue with the next step. Setting the priority numbers can protect the configuration of the stack when adding new switches, as well as establish the order in which member switches become the master switch, if needed.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 6. After setting the priority values, enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode. Refer to Figure 64. awplus(config)# exit awplus# Figure 64. Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode 7.
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Chapter 9 Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports This chapter contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 118 “Command Summary” on page 119 “Configuring the Master Switch” on page 123 “Configuring Member Switches” on page 131 “Powering On the Stack”...
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Introduction As explained in “Stack Trunks” on page 44, the switches of a stack are connected by a physical link of two ports on each unit. There are two ways to build the trunk on x330 Switches. One way is with the SFP+ ports S1 and S2, the default trunk ports.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Command Summary This section describes the AlliedWare Plus commands for configuring the Multi-Gigabit copper ports as the stack trunk on the master and member switches. For further instructions, refer to the Software Reference for x330 Switch, AlliedWare Plus Operating System.
The lower the MAC address, the higher the priority. Allied Telesis recommends setting the priority numbers to match the switch ID numbers. For example, the switch with ID 1 should be assigned priority 1, switch with ID 2 should be assigned priority 2, and so on. This is not a requirement, but it can make it easier to manage the stack.
This example changes a switch’s current ID from 1, the default, to 2: awplus(config)# stack 1 renumber 2 Note Allied Telesis does not recommend changing the ID numbers of the switches after you begin configuring their parameter settings. Otherwise, the master switch might assign parameter settings to the wrong switches the next time you power on or reset the stack.
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Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports You have to add one provisioned member switch for each physical member switch to be in the stack. For example, if a stack will have five member switches, then you have to add five provisioned switches to the master switch.
Note The procedures require reseting the switch. Some network traffic will be lost if its ports are already connected to active devices. Allied Telesis recommends filling out the “VCStack Worksheet” on page 58 before building the stack. General Steps for There are two parts to designating the Multi-Gigabit copper ports on the master switch as the stack trunk.
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Here are the main steps to Part II: 1. Add the member switches as provisioned units to the configuration of the master switch, with the SWITCH PROVISION command. 2. Remove the default SFP+ S1 and S2 ports from the stack trunk on the provisioned member switches with the NO STACKPORT command.
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 12. Configuring the Master Switch for a Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports - Part I Step Description and Command Steps 4 and 5 remove the SFP+ S1 and S2 ports from the stack trunk with the NO STACKPORT command to redefine them as regular networking ports.
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Table 12. Configuring the Master Switch for a Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports - Part I Step Description and Command The remaining steps save your changes. Enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode. awplus(config)# exit Enter the WRITE command to save your changes.
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 13. Configuring the Master Switch for a Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports - Part II Step Description and Command Steps 3 and 4 remove the default SFP+ S1 and S2 ports from the trunk on the provisioned member switches that you added in step 2.
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Table 13. Configuring the Master Switch for a Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports - Part II Step Description and Command Restart the switch with the REBOOT command. awplus# reboot reboot system? (y/n): Type “Y”...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The Operational Status should be Standalone Unit. This indicates that VCStack is enabled, but that the unit is operating as a stack of one switch. If the status is Stacking Hardware Disabled, VCStack is disabled.
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports What to Do Next After configuring the master switch, do the following: 1. Power off the switch by disconnecting its AC power cord from the AC power source. Refer to Figure 69. Figure 69.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring Member Switches This section contains the procedures for designating the Multi-Gigabit copper ports as the stack trunk for the member switches of a stack. Here are the procedures: “General Steps for Member Switches” on page 131 ...
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports 5. Restart the switch with the REBOOT command. 6. Start a new local management session. 7. Verify your changes with the SHOW STACK and SHOW RUNNING- CONFIG INTERFACE commands. Configuring Perform Part I in Table 14 to configure a member switch. Member Switches - Part I Table 14.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 14. Configuring Member Switches - Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Restart the switch with the REBOOT command. awplus# reboot reboot system? (y/n): awplus# Type “Y” for yes. Wait one minute for the switch to start the AlliedWare Plus software.
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Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Table 15. Configuring Member Switches - Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the port Interface modes of the SFP+ S1 and S2 ports on the member switch. When specifying the ID number of the switch in the PORT parameter, be sure to use the ID number you assigned it in Part I.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 15. Configuring Member Switches - Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Type “Y” for yes. Wait one minute for the switch to start the AlliedWare Plus software. Go to “Verifying Member Switches,” next.
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Note The default setting for VCStack is enabled. If VCStack is disabled, perform the VCSTACK ENABLE command in the Global Configuration mode to enable it. 5. Enter the SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG INTERFACE command to display the port configuration on the member switch.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking What to Do Next After configuring a member switch, do the following: for Member 1. Power off the member switch by disconnecting its AC power cord from Switches the AC power source. Refer to Figure 69 on page 130.
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports Powering On the Stack After identifying the Multi-Gigabit copper ports on the master and member switches as the stack trunk and assigning them ID numbers, you are ready to cable the trunk ports and power on the stack. You can monitor the power-on sequence by connecting a terminal or computer with a terminal emulator program to the Console port on the master switch.
Chapter 10 Cabling Copper and SFP+ Ports This chapter contains the following sections: “Cabling Copper Ports” on page 140 “Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers” on page 141 “Installing 1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Transceivers” on page 142 ...
Chapter 10: Cabling Copper and SFP+ Ports Cabling Copper Ports Here are the guidelines to cabling the copper ports: The cable specifications are in “10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports” on page 25 and “1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports” on page 27. The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports, and ...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers Please review the following guidelines before installing SFP and SFP+ transceivers in the switches: Transceivers are hot-swappable. You can install them while the switch is powered on.
1. Select an SFP+ port for the transceiver. 2. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location. 3. Position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up. Refer to Figure 72. Figure 72. Installing an SFP+ Transceiver 4.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 73. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver 6. Verify that the transceiver handle is in the upright position. Refer to Figure 74. SFP+ Handle Figure 74. Positioning the SFP+ Handle in the Upright Position 7.
Chapter 10: Cabling Copper and SFP+ Ports Figure 75. Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver 8. Repeat this procedure to install a second transceiver.
1. Select an SFP+ port for the transceiver. 2. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location. 3. Position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up. Refer to Figure 76. Figure 76. Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable 4.
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Chapter 10: Cabling Copper and SFP+ Ports 6. Repeat this procedure to install a second transceiver. Note To remove the connector and cable from the port, gently push on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the switch.
This chapter contains suggestions on troubleshooting problems with the switch. Note For further assistance, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/services-support. Problem 1: The ports are connected to network devices but the port LEDs and Switch ID LED are off.
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Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Verify that you are using the appropriate category of cable. Cable requirements are listed in Table 1 on page 25 and Table 2 on page 27. Verify that the port is connected to the correct cable. ...
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Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Problem 4: The switch functions intermittently. Solutions: Check the system hardware status through the AlliedWare Plus management software: Use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the Privileged Exec mode to verify that the input voltage from the power source to the switch is stable and within the approved operating range.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: ”Physical Specifications” on page 152 ”Environmental Specifications” on page 155 ”Power Specifications” on page 156 ”Certifications” on page 157 ”RJ-45 Copper Port Pinouts” on page 159 ...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Table 16, Figure 77, and Figure 78 on page 153 list the dimensions of the switches. Table 16. Product Dimensions (H x W x D) x330-10GTX 3.8 cm x 26.3 cm x 17.9 cm (1.5 in.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Width 34.1 cm (13.4 in.) Height 4.4 cm (1.7 in.) Depth 23.1 cm (9.1 in.) Figure 78. Dimensions of x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches Measurements in Figure 79 are in millimeters (mm). Figure 79. Bracket Screw Holes on x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX...
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Appendix A: Technical Specifications Weights Table 17 lists the switch weights. Table 17. Switch Weights x330-10GTX 1.6 kg (3.53 lb.) x330-20GTX 3.0 kg (6.61 lb.) x330-28GTX 3.1 kg (6.84 lb.) Ventilation Table 18 lists the ventilation requirements. Table 18. Ventilation Requirements Recommended Minimum 10 cm (4.0 in) Ventilation on All Sides...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Environmental Specifications Table 19 lists the environmental specifications of the switches. Table 19. Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Range 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) without SFP+ transceivers Operating Temperature Range with 0°...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications This section contains the maximum power consumption values, input voltages, and heat dissipation values. Maximum Power Consumptions Table 20 lists the maximum power consumptions of the switch. Table 20. Maximum Power Consumption x330-10GTX 21 watts x330-20GTX 28 watts x330-28GTX...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Certifications Table 23 lists the product certificates. Table 23. Product Certifications Additional Certificates CISPR Class A (Comité International Spécial des Perturbations Radioélectriques) Compliant with European and China RoHS standards Australia/New Zealand (Regulatory Compliance Mark)
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Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 23. Product Certifications (Continued) Mexico (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas) North America FCC Class A Laser Safety: EN 60825-1 Energy Star United Kingdom UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment)
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking RJ-45 Copper Port Pinouts Figure 80 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-copper ports. Figure 80. Pin Layout for the RJ-45 Copper Ports (Front View) Table 24 lists the pin signals for the copper ports.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts Table 25 lists the pin signals of the RJ-45 style serial Console port. Table 25. RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Signal Unused Unused Transmit Data Signal Ground Signal Ground Receive Data Unused Unused...
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