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Allied Telesis AlliedWare Plus GS980MX Series Installation Manual

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GS980MX Series
Stackable Gigabit Layer 3+ Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™ v5.5.1
GS980MX/10HSm
GS980MX/18HSm
GS980MX/28
GS980MX/28PSm
GS980MX/52
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Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis
Stacking
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  • Page 1 GS980MX Series Stackable Gigabit Layer 3+ Ethernet Switches AlliedWare Plus™ v5.5.1 GS980MX/10HSm GS980MX/18HSm GS980MX/28 GS980MX/28PSm GS980MX/52 GS980MX/52PSm 9/S1 PORTS 9-10 SFP+ CONSOLE 10G/1G CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 10/S2 SFP+ 5G/2.5G/1G LINK 100 LINK PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT 17/S1 PORTS 17-18 SFP+...
  • Page 2 Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the...
  • Page 3 Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Radiated Energy Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Translated Safety Statements Important: Safety statements that have the  symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/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/ translated-safety-statements.

  • Page 5: Preface

    This guide contains the installation instructions for the GS980MX Series of stackable Gigabit, Layer 3+ Ethernet switches. This preface contains the following sections: “Document Conventions” on page 6  “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 7  Note This guide explains how to install switches as a stack with Virtual ™...

  • Page 6: Document Conventions

    Preface Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
  • Page 7  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.
  • Page 8 Preface...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface: .....................................13 Document Conventions ...............................14 Contacting Allied Telesis ..............................15 Chapter 1: Overview ................................ 17 Front and Rear Panels ................................18 Management Panel ................................21 Features ....................................22 GS980MX Models ................................22 Twisted Pair Ports ................................22 Power Over Ethernet ..............................24 SFP Transceiver Ports ..............................25 LEDs.....................................26...
  • Page 10 Contents Example 4..................................78 Master and Member Switches ............................79 Selection of the Master Switch ............................ 79 Switch ID Numbers ................................81 Optional Feature Licenses ..............................82 Planning the Stack ................................83 Configuring Mixed-Mode VCStacking ..........................84 Stacking Worksheet ................................85 Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ..........................
  • Page 11 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking General Steps for the Master Switch..........................168 Configuring GS980MX/10HSm............................169 Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch – Part I ..................169 Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch – Part II ..................173 Verifying the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch ......................174 Configuring GS980MX/18HSm............................177 Configuring the Master GS980MX/18HSm Switch –...
  • Page 12 Contents...
  • Page 13 Figures Figure 1: GS980MX/10HSm Front Panel ..........................18 Figure 2: GS980MX/18HSm Front Panel ..........................18 Figure 3: GS980MX/28 Front Panel .............................18 Figure 4: GS980MX/28PSm Front Panel..........................19 Figure 5: GS980MX/52 Front Panel .............................19 Figure 6: GS980MX/52PSm Front Panel..........................19 Figure 7: GS980MX/10HSm Back Panel ..........................20 Figure 8: GS980MX/18HSm and GS980MX/52 Back Panel ....................20 Figure 9: GS980MX/28 and GS980MX/52 Back Panel ......................20 Figure 10: GS980MX/28PSm and GS980MX/52PSm Back Panel..................20...
  • Page 14 Figures Figure 50: Bracket Holes ..............................108 Figure 51: RKMT-J14 Bracket Holes ..........................109 Figure 52: Switch Orientations with the Front Panel Facing the Front of the Equipment Rack ..........109 Figure 53: Switch Orientations with the Rear Panel Facing the Front of the Equipment Rack...........110 Figure 54: Attaching the Handles to the RKMT-J14 Brackets ....................111 Figure 55: Attaching the RKMT-J14 Brackets to the Switch ....................111 Figure 56: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack.......................112...

  • Page 15: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Tables Table 1: Basic Features ...............................22 Table 2: GS980MX/10HSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................28 Table 3: GS980MX/18HSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................29 Table 4: GS980MX/28 Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................30 Table 5: GS980MX/28PSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................31 Table 6: GS980MX/52 Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................32 Table 7: GS980MX/52PSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................33 Table 8: GS980MX/10HSm Twisted Pair Ports 1-8 LED Functions ..................35...
  • Page 16 Tables Table 50: Maximum Power Consumptions ........................249 Table 51: Input Voltages ..............................249 Table 52: Heat Dissipation ..............................250 Table 53: Product Certifications ............................251 Table 54: Pin Signals for 100M/1G/2.5G/5G Base-T Connectors ..................252 Table 55: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals .....................253 Table 56: USB Port Pin Signals ............................254...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Front and Rear Panels” on page 18  “Management Panel” on page 21  “Features” on page 22  “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 28  “Power Over Ethernet” on page 44 ...

  • Page 18: Front And Rear Panels

    Chapter 1: Overview Front and Rear Panels The front panels of the GS980MX Series switches are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 6 on page 19 GS980MX/10HSm 9/S1 PORTS 9-10 SFP+ CONSOLE 10G/1G CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 10/S2 SFP+ 5G/2.5G/1G LINK 100 LINK PD ON PD ERR...

  • Page 19: Figure 4: Gs980Mx/28Psm Front Panel

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking GS980MX/28PSm SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 28/S2 PORTS 1-20 PORTS 21-24 5G / 2.5G/1G/100 1000 LINK 100 LINK 5G/2.5G/1G LINK 100 LINK PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT 4635 PoE+ Ports 1-24 Management 100Mbps 1/2.5/5Gbps...

  • Page 20: Figure 7: Gs980Mx/10Hsm Back Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview The back panels are shown in Figure 7 through Figure 10. 100-240V AC Power Supply Connector Figure 7. GS980MX/10HSm Back Panel 100-240V AC Power Supply Connector Figure 8. GS980MX/18HSm and GS980MX/52 Back Panel 100-240VAC~ 4587 AC Power Supply Connector Figure 9.

  • Page 21: Management Panel

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Management Panel Figure 11 identifies the components on the management panel. Switch ID LED Console Management eco-friendly Port Button CONSOLE Port CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 4567 Figure 11. Management Panel...

  • Page 22: Features

    Chapter 1: Overview Features The Allied Telesis GS980MX Series switches are stackable Gigabit, Layer 3+ Ethernet switches. The following sections list the features: GS980MX Table 1 lists the basic features. Models Table 1. Basic Features GS980MX GS980MX GS980MX GS980MX GS980MX...
  • Page 23 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The twisted pair ports on the GS980MX/28 (1 to 24) and GS980MX/52 (1 to 48) switches have these features: Supports 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1 Gbps operation  100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port ...

  • Page 24: Power Over Ethernet

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Over The basic features of PoE++ on the twisted pair ports on the GS980MX/ 10HSm switch are: Ethernet Supported on all ports  500W maximum power budget:  – PoE (15.4 watts maximum) for 8 powered devices –...

  • Page 25: Sfp Transceiver Ports

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The basic features of PoE+ of the twisted pair ports on the GS980MX/ 28PSm and GS980MX/52PSm switches are: Supported on all ports  370W maximum power budget:  – PoE (15.4 watts maximum) powered devices for 12 and 24 powered devices on the GS980MX/28PSm and GS980MX/52PSm switches, respectively –...

  • Page 26: Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview Note SFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a current list of supported transceiver modules refer to the GS980MX Series Data Sheet. The following restrictions on SFP+ transceivers apply: 100Mbps transceivers are not supported  Supports full-duplex mode only ...

  • Page 27: Management Methods

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Management The following methods are used for managing the switches: Methods Local management through the Console port  Remote Telnet or Secure Shell management  Vista Manager mini  Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) with Vista ...

  • Page 28: Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview Twisted Pair Ports The specifications of the twisted pair ports are listed in Table 2 through Table 7 on page 33. Table 2. GS980MX/10HSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1-8: 100Mbps or 1Gbps. 100Mbps: Set the port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation.

  • Page 29: Table 3: Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 3. GS980MX/18HSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1 - 16: 100Mbps or 1/2.5/5Gbps. 100Mbps: Set the port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation. 1/2.5/5Gbps: The port speed is set with Auto- Negotiation only.

  • Page 30: Table 4: Gs980Mx/28 Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 4. GS980MX/28 Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1-24: 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1 Gbps. 10Mbps/100Mbps: Set the port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation. 1Gbps: The port speed is set with Auto- Negotiation only. The default is Auto-Negotiation for all ports.

  • Page 31: Table 5: Gs980Mx/28Psm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 5. GS980MX/28PSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1-20: 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1Gbps Ports 21-24: 100Mbps or 1/2.5/5Gbps. Ports 1-20: You can set port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

  • Page 32: Table 6: Gs980Mx/52 Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 6. GS980MX/52 Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1-48: 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1Gbps. 10Mbps/100Mbps: Set the port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation. 1Gbps: The port speed is set with Auto- Negotiation only. The default is Auto-Negotiation for all ports.

  • Page 33: Duplex Mode

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 7. GS980MX/52PSm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications Specification Description Port Speed Ports 1-40: 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1Gbps. Ports 41-48: 100Mbps or 1/2.5/5Gbps. Ports 1-40: You can set port speed manually or with Auto-Negotiation at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

  • Page 34: Wiring Configuration

    Chapter 1: Overview Note Switch ports default to half-duplex mode when connected to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network devices that do not support Auto- Negotiation. If a network device supports full-duplex only, a duplex mode mismatch can occur, resulting in poor network performance. To prevent this, disable Auto-Negotiation and set the duplex mode manually on ports connected to 10Mbps or 100Mbps devices that support full-duplex only.

  • Page 35: Leds

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking LEDs Each twisted pair port has two LEDs that display the port status. GS980MX/10HSm The LEDs indicate Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE (PD ON/PD ERR/MAX CURRENT) information. These LEDs are shown in Figure 12. L/A LED PoE LED Figure 12.

  • Page 36: Figure 13: Gs980Mx/18Hsm Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 8. GS980MX/10HSm Twisted Pair Ports 1-8 LED Functions (Continued) Ports State Description Solid Green PD On - The switch is delivering power to a powered device connected to the port. Solid Amber PD Error - The switch has shut down PoE on the port because of a fault condition.

  • Page 37: Table 9: Gs980Mx/18Hsm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 16 Led Functions

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The states of the GS980MX/18HSm LEDs are described in Table 9. Table 9. GS980MX/18HSm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 16 LED Functions Ports State Description Solid Green The port has established a 1/2.5/5Gbps link to a network device.

  • Page 38: Figure 14: Gs980Mx/28 Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview GS980MX/28 The GS980MX/28 LEDs indicate Link/Activity (L/A) and Duplex/Collision (FDX/HDX/COL) information. These LEDs are shown in Figure 14. D/C LED L/A LED Figure 14. GS980MX/28 Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LEDs The states of the GS980MX/28 LEDs are described in Table 10. Table 10.

  • Page 39: Figure 15: Gs980Mx/28Psm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 Leds

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking GS980MX/28PSm The GS980MX/28PSm LEDs indicate Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE (PD ON/PD ERR/MAX CURRENT) information. These LEDs are shown in Figure 15. L/A LED PoE LED Figure 15. GS980MX/28PSm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LEDs The states of the GS980MX/28PSm LEDs are described in Table 11.

  • Page 40: Figure 16: Gs980Mx/52 Twisted Pair Ports 1-48 Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 11. GS980MX/28PSm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LED Functions (Continued) Ports State Description Solid Green PD On - The switch is delivering power to a powered device connected to the port. Solid Amber PD Error - The switch has shut down PoE on the port because of a fault condition.

  • Page 41: Figure 17: Gs980Mx/52Psm Twisted Pair Ports 1-48 Leds

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The states of the GS980MX/52 LEDs are described in Table 12. Table 12. GS980MX/52 Twisted Pair Ports 1-48 LED Functions Ports State Description Solid Green The port has established a 1Gbps link to a network device.

  • Page 42: Table 13: Gs980Mx/52Psm Twisted Pair Ports 1-48 Led Functions

    Chapter 1: Overview The states of the GS980MX/52PSm LEDs are described in Table 13. Table 13. GS980MX/52PSm Twisted Pair Ports 1-48 LED Functions Ports State Description Solid Green The port has established a 1Gbps link to a network device. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1Gbps.
  • Page 43 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 13. GS980MX/52PSm Twisted Pair Ports 1-48 LED Functions (Continued) Ports State Description Solid Green PD On - The switch is delivering power to a powered device connected to the port. Solid Amber PD Error - The switch has shut down PoE on the port because of a fault condition.

  • Page 44: Power Over Ethernet

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Over Ethernet The GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/28PSm and GS980MX/52PSm switches feature PoE on twisted pair ports. With PoE, the switches supply DC power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic. PoE can make it easier to install networks.

  • Page 45: Powered Device Classes

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Powered Device Powered devices are grouped into the nine classes listed in Table 14. The classes are based on the amount of power the devices require. The Classes GS980MX/28PSm and GS980MX/52PSm switches support classes 0 to 4.

  • Page 46: Port Prioritization

    Chapter 1: Overview conditions, the switch can support up to eight Class 6 powered devices with the maximum 51.3.5W or up to five Class 8 powered devices with the maximum of 71.3W. The GS980MX/18HSm switch has one power supply. It can supply 720W of PoE power.

  • Page 47: Wiring Implementation

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The lowest priority level is Low. This is the default setting. Ports set to this level only receive power if all of the ports assigned to the other two levels are already receiving power. As with the other levels, if there is not enough power to support all of the ports set to the Low priority level, power is provided to the ports based on port number, in ascending order.

  • Page 48: Sfp+ Transceiver Ports

    Note SFP or SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. LEDs Each transceiver port has one LED. The LEDs are located between the ports.

  • Page 49: Table 15: Link And Activity Status Leds For The 1Gbps And 10Gbps Ports

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The LEDs display link status and activity. The possible LED states are described in Table 15. Table 15. Link and Activity Status LEDs for the 1Gbps and 10Gbps Ports State Description Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10Gbps link to a network device.

  • Page 50: Eco-Friendly Button

    Chapter 1: Overview 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.

  • Page 51: Vcstack Feature

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking VCStack Feature You can use the switches as standalone units or join up to four 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.

  • Page 52: Switch Id Led

    Chapter 1: Overview Switch ID LED The switch ID LED, shown in Figure 19, displays the ID number of the switch. A standalone switch has the ID number 0. Switches in a VCStack have the numbers 1 to 4. Chapter 7, “Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports”...

  • Page 53: Figure 20: Switch Id Led Description

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The states of the LED when the switch is not operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 20. The switch is booting up. The switch has encountered a fault condition. The switch is operating as a standalone unit.

  • Page 54: Usb Port

    Chapter 1: Overview 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. Configure replacement units by downloading configuration files ...

  • Page 55: Console Port

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Console Port The Console port is an RS232 serial management port. You use the port to access the AlliedWare Plus management software on the switch to configure the feature settings or monitor status or statistics. This type of management is commonly referred to as local management because you have to be at the physical location of the switch and use the management cable included with the unit.

  • Page 56: Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Overview Power Supply Pre-Installed AC The GS980MX Series switches come with one pre-installed AC power supply. Refer to Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” on page 243 for Power Supply the input voltage ranges. Warning The power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 57: Software And Hardware Releases

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Software and Hardware Releases Software and hardware releases for the AlliedWare Plus operating software and GS980MX Series switches are listed in Table 16. Table 16. Software and Hardware Releases Software Hardware VCStack Version v5.4.8-2 GS980MX/28PSm switch...
  • Page 58 Chapter 1: Overview...

  • Page 59: Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking

    Chapter 2 Virtual Chassis Stacking The sections in this chapter are listed here: “Overview” on page 60  “Stacking Guidelines” on page 61  “Stack Trunks” on page 63  “Stack Trunks of 10Gbps Ports” on page 64  “Stack Trunks of 5Gbps Ports On the GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/ ...

  • Page 60: Overview

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Overview The VCStack feature is used to connect multiple GS980MX Series switches into a single, virtual networking unit. Some of the benefits of the VCStack feature are listed here: Simplifies management - You can manage the devices of the stack ...

  • Page 61: Stacking Guidelines

    SFP+ transceivers and direct attach cables used for a stack trunk  must be from Allied Telesis. Switches will not form a stack with transceivers from other network equipment providers. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product data sheet on the...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking A stack trunk of multi-speed 5Gbps ports can have up to 8 ports on  the GS980MX/10HSm and GS980MX/18HSm switches, and up to 4 ports on the GS980MX/52PSm switch. The multi-speed 5Gbps ports on the GS980MX/52PSm switch are ...

  • Page 63: Stack Trunks

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Stack Trunks Stack trunks connect the switches of a stack together. A stack trunk consists of a minimum of two ports on each device. For switches with AlliedWare Plus v5.4.9 or later, you can choose the two ports of the trunk. Your choices are listed in Table 17: Table 17.

  • Page 64: Stack Trunks Of 10Gbps Ports

    SFP+ transceivers and direct attach cables used for a stack trunk  must be from Allied Telesis. Switches will not form a stack with transceivers from other network equipment providers. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.

  • Page 65: Figure 21: Valid Stack Trunk Using Default Stacking Ports 9 To 10 On 10-Port Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 21 shows examples of stack trunks for two, three, and four switches, using the default stacking ports 9 and 10 on 10-port GS980MX/ 10HSm switches. 9/S1 27/S1 27/S1 51/S1 PORTS 9-10 SFP+ CONSOLE 10G/1G...

  • Page 66: Figure 22: Valid Stack Trunk Using Default Stacking Ports 17 To 18 On 18-Port Switches

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 22 shows examples of stack trunks for two, three, and four switches, using the default stacking ports 17 and 18 on 18-port GS980MX/ 18HSm switches. Stack of Two Switches 17/S1 17/S1 27/S1 27/S1 PORTS 17-18 SFP+ CONSOLE...

  • Page 67: Figure 23: Valid Stack Trunk Using Default Stacking Ports 27 To 28 On 28-Port Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 23 shows examples of stack trunks for two, three, and four switches, using the default stacking ports 27 and 28 on 28-port GS980MX/ 28 and GS980MX/28PSm switches. 27/S1 27/S1 SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...

  • Page 68: Figure 24: Valid Stack Trunk Using Default Stacking Ports 51 To 52 On 52-Port Switches

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 24 shows examples of stack trunks for two, three, and four switches, using the default stacking ports 51 and 52 on 52-port GS980MX/ 52 and GS980MX/52PSm switches. SFP+ 51/S1 27/S1 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 52/S2 28/S2...
  • Page 69 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking In stacks of three or four 28- or 52-port switches the amount of inter-switch network traffic might require a stacking trunk with greater bandwidth than that provided by the default ports of: GS980MX/28PSm and GS980MX/28 ports 27 and 28.

  • Page 70: Figure 25: Stack Trunks Of Ports 25 To 28

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 25 shows examples of stacks of three and four switches using all four SFP+ ports for the stack trunk. SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 28/S2 1000 LINK 100 LINK Stack of Three Switches SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE...

  • Page 71: Figure 26: Valid Stack Trunk Using A Combination Of Ports 25 To 28 And Ports 49 To 52

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 26 shows an example of a stack of four switches using all four SFP+ ports for the stack trunk with a combination of 28- and 52-port switches. SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 28/S2 1000 LINK...

  • Page 72: Figure 27: Valid 10Gbps Stack Trunk With Both Fiber Optic And Sp10Tw Direct Connect Cables

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking 10Gbps stack trunks can have a combination of fiber optic transceivers and SP10TW direct attach cables. Figure 27 shows an example of a 10 Gbps stack trunk with both fiber optic and SP10TW direct connect cables.

  • Page 73: Stack Trunks Of 5Gbps Ports On The Gs980Mx/10Hsm, Gs980Mx/18Hsm, Gs980Mx/28Psm, Or Gs980Mx/52Psm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Stack Trunks of 5Gbps Ports On the GS980MX/10HSm GS980MX/ 18HSm GS980MX/28PSm or GS980MX/52PSm The 10Gbps SFP+ ports are not the only ports you can use for a trunk of a stack. If you prefer to use the 10Gbps ports for other functions, you can use the 5Gbps ports for the trunk instead.

  • Page 74: Figure 28: Trunks Of 5Gbps Ports For Stacks Of Two Gs980Mx/28Psm Switches

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking A trunk of 5Gbps ports for a stack of two switches can have two or more links per switch. As mentioned previously, the more links in a trunk, the greater its bandwidth and resiliency. Examples are shown in Figure 28. SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE...

  • Page 75: Figure 29: Trunks Of 5Gbps Ports For Stacks Of Three Gs980Mx/28Psm Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking A trunk of 5Gbps ports for a stack of three GS980MX/28PSm switches can have from two or four ports per switch. Refer to Figure 29. SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 28/S2 PORTS 1-20 PORTS 21-24...

  • Page 76: Figure 30: Trunks Of 5Gbps Ports For Stacks Of Four Gs980Mx/28Psmswitches

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking A trunk of 5Gbps ports for a stack of four switches can also have from two to four ports per switch. Refer to Figure 30. SFP+ 27/S1 CONSOLE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 28/S2 1000 LINK 100 LINK SFP+ 27/S1...

  • Page 77: Invalid Stack Trunks

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Invalid Stack Trunks Figure 31 through Figure 34 on page 78 show examples of different types of invalid stack trunks. Example 1 Stack trunks must be direct links between trunk ports. There cannot be any intermediary networking devices, such as media converters, Ethernet switches, or routers, between trunk ports.

  • Page 78: Example 3

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Example 3 Trunks must have the same number of physical links between switches. Figure 33 is invalid because the top and middle switches are connected with two links while the top and middle switches are connected to the bottom switch with only one link each.

  • Page 79: Master And Member Switches

     assigns new ID numbers to resolve situations where two or more switches have the same ID number. Verify that the stacking transceivers are from Allied Telesis and  they are cabled correctly. The parameter settings of the switches of the stack are stored in configuration files in the flash memories of the master and member switches.
  • Page 80 Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking When switches have the same priority values, they compare their MAC addresses to select the master switch. As with the priority value, the lower the MAC address, the higher the priority. The switch with the lowest MAC address becomes the master switch.

  • Page 81: Switch Id Numbers

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Switch ID Numbers Each switch in a stack must have a unique ID number. The possible ID numbers depend on the version number of the AlliedWare Plus management software. The ID numbers are 1 to 4 for the four switches in a stack with AlliedWare Plus v5.4.9-2 or later.

  • Page 82: Optional Feature Licenses

    Unlocking optional features requires licenses from Allied Telesis. For a list of optional feature licenses for the product, refer to its product sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Here are the guidelines to feature licenses for a stack of GS980MX Series switches: The VCStack feature is part of the base features of the switch.

  • Page 83: Planning The Stack

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Planning the Stack Here are factors to consider when planning a stack: Have you selected the stack ports for the trunk? The default stack  ports are 10Gbps ports. Refer to “Stack Trunks” on page 63. How many GS980MX switches will be in the stack? The maximum ...

  • Page 84: Configuring Mixed-Mode Vcstacking

    Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring Mixed-Mode VCStacking To configure mixed-mode VCStacking, on each unit in the stack you must: 1. Install the mixed-mode stacking license. Once you have downloaded your license, you can transfer it onto the device’s Flash storage by any preferred method.

  • Page 85: Stacking Worksheet

    ID LEDs on the front panels and you use the numbers to configure the individual ports. Allied Telesis recommends assigning the ID 1, the default value, to the master switch. You should decide ahead of time, before beginning the configuration procedures, the ID assignments of the switches.
  • Page 86 Again, as with priority numbers, the lower the MAC address, the higher the priority. Allied Telesis recommends setting each switch’s priority value to match its ID value. This is to ensure that the switch you have chosen to be the master unit will indeed function in that role.

  • Page 87: Chapter 3: Beginning The Installation

    Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 88  “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 93  “Unpacking the GS980MX/10HSm Switch” on page 94  “Unpacking the GS980MX/18HSm Switch” on page 97 ...

  • Page 88: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switches. 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/translated-safety-statements.
  • Page 89 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.  E2 Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3 Warning Class I Equipment.
  • Page 90  E25 Warning The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack.  E28 Note Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the device.
  • Page 91 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
  • Page 92 Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Caution The unit does not contain serviceable components. Please return damaged units for servicing.  E42 Warning The temperature of an operational SFP or SFP+ transceiver may exceed 70° C (158° F). Exercise caution when removing or handling a transceiver with unprotected hands.

  • Page 93: Choosing A Site For The Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Choosing a Site for the Switch Observe these requirements when planning the installation of the switch. Before installing the switch in an equipment rack, check that the  rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.

  • Page 94: Unpacking The Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switch

    The items in the box are listed here: A - Protective bag  B - GS980MX/10HSm Switch  C - Accessory kit  Note You should retain the original packaging material in case you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 95: Figure 36: Gs980Mx/10Hsm Accessory Kit

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 36 here and Figure 37 on page 96 list the items in the accessory kit. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance if any item is missing or damaged. One 2m (6.6 ft) local management cable with RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9 (D- sub 9-pin) connectors.

  • Page 96: Figure 37: Gs980Mx/10Hsm Accessory Kit (Continued)

    Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Two RKMT-J14 equipment rack brackets Two handles for the RKMT-J14 equipment rack brackets Four screws for attaching the handles to the RKMT-J14 equipment rack brackets: Length: 6.0mm (0.2 in.) Diameter: 3.0mm (0.1 in.) Figure 37. GS980MX/10HSm Accessory Kit (Continued)

  • Page 97: Unpacking The Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switch

    Figure 38. GS980MX/18HSm Switch Shipping Box The items in the box are listed here: Protective bag  GS980MX/18HSm Switch  Accessory kit  Note You should retain the original packaging material in case you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 98: Figure 39: Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switch Accessory Kit

    Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Figure 39 lists the items in the accessory kit. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance if any item is missing or damaged. One 2m (6.6 ft) local management cable with RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9 (D- sub 9-pin) connectors.

  • Page 99: Unpacking The Gs980Mx/28, Gs980Mx/28Psm, Gs980Mx/52, Or Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch

    Accessory kit (refer to Figure 41 on page 100)  Note Retain the original packaging material in case you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis. Figure 40 shows the items provided in the shipping box for the switch. BACK ENDCAP DOCUMENTS...

  • Page 100: Figure 41: Accessory Kit Items

    Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Figure 41 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...

  • Page 101: Chapter 4: Installing The Switch On A Table

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

  • Page 102: Installing The Bumper Feet

    Chapter 4: Installing the Switch on a Table Installing the Bumper Feet The switch comes with four bumper feet in the accessory kit. The feet, which are reusable, are used when installing the switch on a table. If they are already assembled, disassemble them by removing the rivets and rivet housings from the bumper feet.

  • Page 103: Figure 44: Inserting The Rivet Housing Into The Bumper Foot

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note The following procedure assumes that you have already reviewed the information and performed the procedures in Chapter 3, “Beginning the Installation” on page 87. To install the switch on a table, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 104: Figure 46: Inserting The Rivet Into The Bumper Foot

    Chapter 4: Installing the Switch on a Table Figure 46. Inserting the Rivet into the Bumper Foot 5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the remaining bumper feet. 6. Turn the switch over and place it on a flat, secure desk or table, leaving ample space around it for ventilation.

  • Page 105: Chapter 5: Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack This chapter provides instructions for installing the switch in an equipment rack. This chapter contains the following section: “Overview of Installing the GS980MX/10HSm Switch in an Equipment  Rack” on page 106 “Installing the GS980MX/10HSm Switch in an Equipment Rack with the ...

  • Page 106: Overview Of Installing The Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switch In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Overview of Installing the GS980MX/10HSm Switch in an Equipment Rack You can install the GS980MX/10HSm switch in a 19-inch equipment rack two ways. One way is with the RKMT-J14 brackets that come with the switch.

  • Page 107: Figure 49: Rkmt-J15 Bracket With Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Caution Stability Hazard - The rack may tip over causing serious personal injury. Before extending the rack to the installation position, read the installation instructions. Do not put any load on the slide-rail mounted equipment in the installation position.

  • Page 108: Installing The Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switch In An Equipment Rack With The Rkmt-J14 Brackets

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Installing the GS980MX/10HSm Switch in an Equipment Rack with the RKMT-J14 Brackets This section contains the procedure for installing the GS980MX/10HSm Switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, with the RKMT-J14 Brackets included with the switch.

  • Page 109: Figure 51: Rkmt-J14 Bracket Holes

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Set 1 Set 2 Figure 51. RKMT-J14 Bracket Holes You can use the different sets of holes on the switch and brackets 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.

  • Page 110: Installing The Switch

    Please review the installation guidelines in “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 93 before installing the switch in an equipment rack. 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.  E28...

  • Page 111: Figure 54: Attaching The Handles To The Rkmt-J14 Brackets

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 54. Attaching the Handles to the RKMT-J14 Brackets 2. Place the switch on a level, secure surface. 3. Attach the two brackets to the sides of the switch in the selected position, using the eight M4x6mm screws included with the unit.

  • Page 112: Figure 56: Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 4. 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 56. Figure 56.

  • Page 113: Installing The Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switch In An Equipment Rack With The Rkmt-J15 Bracket

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the GS980MX/10HSm Switch in an Equipment Rack with the RKMT-J15 Bracket This section contains the procedure for installing the GS980MX/10HSm switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, with the optional RKMT-J15 Bracket.

  • Page 114: Figure 57: Installing The Rkmt-J15 Bracket In The Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Figure 57. Installing the RKMT-J15 Bracket in the Equipment Rack 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the front of the bracket. Refer to Figure 58. Figure 58. Loosening the Two Thumbscrews on the Front of the RKMT- J15 Bracket 3.

  • Page 115: Figure 59: Sliding Out The Bracket Of The Rkmt-J15

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 59. Sliding Out the Bracket of the RKMT-J15 4. Place the switch on one side of the bracket. Align the front panel with the front edge of the bracket. If you are installing only one switch, you may install it on either the left or right side.

  • Page 116: Figure 61: Securing The Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switch To The Rkmt-J15 Bracket

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 5. Install two M4x6mm screws included with the RKMT-J15 using the first set of holes to secure the switch to the bracket. Refer to Figure 61. Figure 61. Securing the GS980MX/10HSm Switch to the RKMT-J15 Bracket 6.

  • Page 117: Figure 63: Tightening The Two Thumbscrews On The Rkmt-J15 Bracket

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 63. Tightening the Two Thumbscrews on the RKMT-J15 bracket. 9. After installing the switches of the stack, do one of the following: To build the stack with the default stacking ports, refer to Chapter ...

  • Page 118: Installing The Gs980Mx/18Hsm, Gs980Mx/28, Gs980Mx/28Psm, Gs980Mx/52, Or Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Installing the GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/28, GS980MX/28PSm, GS980MX/52, or GS980MX/52PSm Switch in an Equipment Rack This section contains the procedure for installing the GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/28, GS980MX/28PSm, GS980MX/52, or GS980MX/52PSm switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the brackets supplied with the unit.

  • Page 119: Installing The Switch

    Please review the installation guidelines in “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 93 before installing the switch in an equipment rack. Caution The chassis can be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack.  E28...

  • Page 120: Figure 66: Example Of Attaching The Brackets To The Switch

    Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack To install the switch in a 19-inch equipment rack, perform the following procedure: 1. Place the switch on a level, secure surface. 2. Attach the two brackets to the sides of the switch in the selected position, using the eight M4x6mm screws supplied with the unit.

  • Page 121: Figure 67: Installing The Switch In An Equipment Rack

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. Have another person hold the switch at the desired location in the equipment rack while you secure it using four standard equipment rack screws (not provided). Refer to Figure 67. Figure 67. Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 4.
  • Page 122 Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack...

  • Page 123: Chapter 6: Installing The Switch On A Wall

    Chapter 6 Installing the Switch on a Wall The procedures in this chapter are listed here: “Switch Orientations on a Wall” on page 124  “Installation Guidelines” on page 126  “Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs” on page 129 ...

  • Page 124: Switch Orientations On A Wall

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall Switch Orientations on a Wall Install the GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/28PSm switch on a wall with the front panel facing up, left or right, as shown in Figure 68. Do not install the switch with the front panel facing down.

  • Page 125: Figure 69: Positioning The Gs980Mx/10Hsm, Gs980Mx/18Hsm, Gs980Mx/52, Or Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch On The Wall

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note The GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/28PSm switch only require two brackets to mount. The GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/52, and GS980MX/52PSm switches are heavier and require four brackets to mount. Install the GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/52, or GS980MX/52PSm switch on a wall with the front panel facing left or right, as shown in Figure 69.

  • Page 126: Installation Guidelines

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

  • Page 127: Tools And Material

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Tools and The following tools and material are required for installing the switch on a wall. Material Included with switch: Wall/equipment rack brackets:  – Two for the GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/28PSm – Four for the GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/52 or GS980MX/52PSm Screws for attaching the wall/equipment rack brackets to the ...
  • Page 128 Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall Caution The supplied screws and anchors might not be appropriate for all walls. A qualified building contractor can determine the hardware requirements for your wall prior to installing the switch.  E88...

  • Page 129: Plywood Base For A Wall With Wooden Studs

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 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 70.

  • Page 130: Installing A Plywood Base

    Chapter 6: 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 129. Consult a qualified building contractor for installation instructions for the plywood base.

  • Page 131: Installing The Switch On A Plywood Base

    After the plywood base for the switch has been installed on the wall, install the switch. See “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 88 and “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 93 before performing this procedure. Allied Telesis recommends a minimum of two people for this procedure. Warning The device is heavy.

  • Page 132: Figure 72: Installing Two Brackets On The Gs980Mx/28 Or Gs980Mx/28Psm Switch

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall Brackets positions to install the switch with the front panel on the left. W ER Brackets positions to install the switch with the front panel on the right. W ER Figure 72. Installing Two Brackets on the GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/ 28PSm Switch...

  • Page 133: Figure 73: Installing Four Brackets On The Gs980Mx/10Hsm, Gs980Mx/18Hsm, Gs980Mx/52 Or Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 45 68 S 1-2 4601 10 0 S 21 /2. 5G 10 0 27 /S /2 .5 G/ 1G /1 00 O LE 28 /S Figure 73. Installing Four Brackets on the GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/ 18HSm, GS980MX/52 or GS980MX/52PSm Switch 3.

  • Page 134: Figure 74: Securing The Gs980Mx/28 Or Gs980Mx/28Psm Switch To The Plywood Base

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall AT -G S9 80 M X/ Figure 74. Securing the GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/28PSm Switch to the Plywood Base...

  • Page 135: Figure 75: Securing The Gs980Mx/10Hsm, Gs980Mx/18Hsm, Gs980Mx/52 Or Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch To The Plywood Base

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking AT -G S 98 0M X /2 8 4592 Figure 75. Securing the GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/52 or GS980MX/52PSm Switch to the Plywood Base 4. Install the other switches of the stack. 5. After installing the switches of the stack, do one of the following: To build the stack with the default stacking ports, refer to Chapter ...

  • Page 136: Installing The Switch On A Concrete Wall

    Chapter 6: 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”...

  • Page 137: Figure 76: Marking The Locations Of The Bracket Holes On A Concrete Wall

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 4. Follow these guidelines as you position the switch on the wall: Position it so that the front panel is facing left or right. Refer to  Figure 68 on page 124. Do not install the switch with the front panel facing up or down.

  • Page 138: Figure 77: Installing The Switch On A Concrete Wall

    Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall 7. Insert the anchors into the holes. 8. 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 77.
  • Page 139 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 10. After installing the switches of the stack, do one of the following: To build the stack with the default stacking ports, refer to Chapter  7, “Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports” on page 141.
  • Page 140 Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall...

  • Page 141: Chapter 7: Building The Trunk With The Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports

    Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures: “Introduction” on page 142  “Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip” on page 143  “Powering On the Switches Individually” on page 144 ...

  • Page 142: Introduction

    Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports Introduction This chapter contains instructions for building the stack using the default 10Gbps stacking ports. The procedure does not require any configuration steps because the stacking feature is enabled by default. The default stacking ports are: Ports 9 and 10 on the GS980MX/10HSm ...

  • Page 143: Installing The Power Cord Retaining Clip

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip The power cord retaining clips that come with the switch protect the power cords from being accidentally unplugged from the unit. To power on the switch, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 144: Powering On The Switches Individually

    Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports Powering On the Switches Individually This procedure explains how you can control the assignment of the ID numbers of the switches by powering on the units one at a time during the initial power-on sequence.

  • Page 145: Figure 79: Plugging In The Ac Power Cord To The Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 2. Power on the switch you want assigned ID number 1 by connecting its power cord to the AC connector on the back panel and to an appropriate power source. Refer to Figure 79. 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A C...

  • Page 146: Figure 81: Plugging In The Ac Power Cord To An Ac Source

    Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports 4. Connect the power cord to an appropriate power source. Refer to “Power Specifications” on page 249 for the power specifications of the switches. Figure 81. Plugging in the AC Power Cord to an AC Source Note The illustration shows a North American power cord.
  • Page 147 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking should change its number to the next available number, which is 2. The new switch responds by automatically changing its ID number to 2 and reboots. So the new switch is actually booting up twice, once with the ID number 1 and again with its new ID number 2, which is why it takes two minutes before the device becomes a full member of the stack.

  • Page 148: Powering On The Switches Simultaneously

    Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports Powering On the Switches Simultaneously If you want the switches of the stack to use their MAC addresses to automatically assign the ID numbers during the initial power on sequence, all you have to do is power them on simultaneously, rather than one at a time as in the previous procedure.
  • Page 149 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3 Note Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  E5 2.

  • Page 150: Starting A Local Management Session

    VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator. Performing a local management session on the switch requires a management cable. Allied Telesis offers two cables. 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.

  • Page 151: Figure 84: Management Workstation, Vt-Kit3 Management Cable, And Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 84. Management Workstation, VT-Kit3 Management Cable, and Switch To start a local management session on the stack, perform the following procedure: 1. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the management cable to the console port on the front panel of any switch in the stack.
  • Page 152 Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports 3. Configure the terminal or terminal emulator program as follows: Default baud rate: 9,600 bps (range is 9,600 to 115,200 bps)  Data bits: 8  Parity: None  Stop bits: 1 ...

  • Page 153: Verifying The Stack

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Verifying the Stack To verify the stack, perform the following procedure: 1. Start a local management session on any switch in the stack. Refer to “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 150. 2.

  • Page 154: Adding Ports 25 And 26 On Gs980Mx/28 Or Gs980Mx/28Psm Switches To The Stack Trunk

    Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports Adding Ports 25 and 26 on GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/28PSm Switches to the Stack Trunk This procedure explains how to add ports 25 to 26 to the stack trunk on the GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/28PSm switch.

  • Page 155: Table 20: Adding Ports 25 And 26 To The Stack Trunk On The Gs980Mx/28 Or Gs980Mx/28Psm Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 20. Adding Ports 25 and 26 to the Stack Trunk on the GS980MX/28 or GS980MX/28PSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Return to the Privileged Exec mode. awplus(config)# exit Enter the WRITE command to save your change. awplus# write Building configuration ...

  • Page 156: Adding Ports 49 And 50 On Gs980Mx/52 Or Gs980Mx/52Psm Switches To The Stack Trunk

    Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports Adding Ports 49 and 50 on GS980MX/52 or GS980MX/52PSm Switches to the Stack Trunk This procedure explains how to add ports 49 to 50 to the stack trunk on the GS980MX/52 or GS980MX/52PSm switch.

  • Page 157: Table 21: Adding Ports 49 And 50 To The Stack Trunk On The Gs980Mx/52 Or Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 21. Adding Ports 49 and 50 to the Stack Trunk on the GS980MX/52 or GS980MX/52PSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Return to the Privileged Exec mode. awplus(config)# exit Enter the WRITE command to save your change. awplus# write Building configuration ...

  • Page 158: Monitoring The Initialization Processes

    / /______\ \ \_ __/ /| ______ | | ______ | \ ____ / /______/\____\ \/ /____________/ Allied Telesis Inc. AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.5.1-1.2 Current release filename: GS980MX-5.5.1-1.2-rcl.rel... Built: Tue Jan 19 01:57:50 UTC 2021 Mounting static filesystems... Attaching to /dev/mtd0...

  • Page 159: Figure 87: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Starting base/loopback... Starting base/poe_done... Starting base/portmapper... Received event syslog.done Starting base/modules... Received event modules.done Starting base/reboot-stability... Checking system reboot stability... Starting base/apteryx... Starting base/crond... Starting base/appmond... Starting base/clockcheck... Starting network/execd... Starting base/inet... Received event apteryx.done Starting hardware/early_host_info...

  • Page 160: Figure 88: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)

    Chapter 7: Building the Trunk with the Default 10Gbps Stacking Ports Initializing HA processes: atmf_agentd, execd, exfx, hostd, atmfd, auth, epsr hsl, imi, imiproxyd, lldpd, loopprot, mstp, nsm pim6d, ripngd, rmon, sflowd, vrrpd, bgpd, irdpd lacp, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pimd, ripd, udldd Received event network.initialized Assigning Active Workload to HA processes: hsl, irdpd, lacpd, loopprotd, mstpd, nsm, ospfd...

  • Page 161: Chapter 8: Configuring The Master Of The Stack Trunk With 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports

    Chapter 8 Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports This chapter applies to the GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/28PSm, and GS980MX/52PSm switches only, since the GS980MX/28 and GS980MX/52 switches do not have 5Gbps ports. It contains the following sections: “Introduction”...

  • Page 162: Introduction

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Introduction The trunk ports of a stack of GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/28PSm, or GS980MX/52PSm switches can be the 5Gbps multi-speed ports or the 10Gpbs SFP+ ports. The default trunk ports are 10Gbps ports.

  • Page 163: Command Summary

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Command Summary The following sections briefly describe the commands for configuring the master and member switches for stacking with the 5Gbps ports. For further instructions, refer to the Command Reference: GS980MX Series Switches Running AlliedWare Plus v5.5.1 at www.alliedtelesis.com/ library.
  • Page 164 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports GS980MX/52PSm – In this example, the optional stacking ports 47 to 48 are designated as the stack trunk: awplus(config)# interface port1.0.47-1.0.48 awplus(config-if)# stackport To remove the stacking function from ports and return them to regular Ethernet networking ports, use the NO STACKPORT command.

  • Page 165: Stack Enable

    MAC address, the higher the priority. A switch can have only one priority number. Allied Telesis recommends changing a switch’s priority number to match its ID number. 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 required, but it can make managing and troubleshooting the stack easier.

  • Page 166: Stack Renumber

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports STACK Every switch in a stack must have a unique ID number. The range is 1 to 4. The default is 1. The master switch should use the default value. The RENUMBER number is set on the member switches with the STACK RENUMBER command.

  • Page 167: Configuring The Master Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring the Master Switch This section contains the procedures for configuring the master switch of the stack: “General Steps for the Master Switch,” next  “Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch – Part I” on ...

  • Page 168: General Steps For The Master Switch

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports General Steps for The procedure for configuring the master switch to use 5Gbps as the stacking ports is divided into two parts. Here are the general steps to the Master Part I: Switch...

  • Page 169: Configuring Gs980Mx/10Hsm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring GS980MX/10HSm Configuring the To configure the master GS980MX/10HSm switch to use 5Gbps ports for the stack trunk, perform the procedure in Table 22. Master GS980MX/ 10HSm Switch – Part I Table 22. Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Power on the master switch and wait two minutes for it to initialize the management...
  • Page 170 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 22. Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Display the version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the switch by entering the SHOW VERSION INSTALLED command.
  • Page 171 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 22. Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Display the version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the switch by entering the SHOW VERSION INSTALLED command.
  • Page 172 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 22. Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Enter the Interface modes for the default stacking ports 9 and 10 on the master switch. awplus(config)# interface port1.0.9-1.0.10 % port1.0.9 is currently configured as a stack-port.

  • Page 173: Configuring The Master Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switch - Part Ii

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring the In Part II, you add the member switches as provisioned units to the master switch and designate their 5Gbps trunk ports. Adding member switches as Master provisioned devices ensures that the master switch is aware of them GS980MX/ during the first stack power-on.

  • Page 174: Verifying The Master Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switch

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 23. Configuring the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part II Step Description and Command Designate the ports as stacking ports with the STACKPORT command. awplus(config-if)# stackport % Save the config and restart the system for this change to take effect.
  • Page 175 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 24. Verifying the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW STACK command. Here is an example of the display: awplus# show stack Virtual Chassis Stacking summary information ID Pending ID MAC address Priority...
  • Page 176 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 24. Verifying the Master GS980MX/10HSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG command to display the running configuration of the master switch. You should use the display to confirm that you designated the correct 5Gbps trunk ports for the master and member switches.

  • Page 177: Configuring Gs980Mx/18Hsm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring GS980MX/18HSm Configuring the To configure the master GS980MX/18HSm switch to use 5Gbps ports for the stack trunk, perform the procedure in Table 25. Master GS980MX/ 18HSm Switch – Part I Table 25. Configuring the Master GS980MX/18HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Power on the master switch and wait two minutes for it to initialize the management...
  • Page 178 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 25. Configuring the Master GS980MX/18HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Display the version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the switch by entering the SHOW VERSION INSTALLED command.
  • Page 179 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 25. Configuring the Master GS980MX/18HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Enter the Interface modes for the default stacking ports on the master switch. awplus(config)# interface port1.0.17-1.0.18 % port1.0.17 is currently configured as a stack-port.

  • Page 180: Configuring The Master Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switch - Part Ii

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Configuring the In Part II, you add the member switches as provisioned units to the master switch and designate their 5Gbps trunk ports. Adding member switches as Master provisioned devices ensures that the master switch is aware of them GS980MX/...

  • Page 181: Verifying The Master Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 26. Configuring the Master GS980MX/18HSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part II Step Description and Command Designate the ports as stacking ports with the STACKPORT command. awplus(config-if)# stackport % Save the config and restart the system for this change to take effect. Steps 7 to 13 save your changes on the master switch and reboot it.
  • Page 182 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 27. Verifying the Master GS980MX/18HSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW STACK command. Here is an example of the display: awplus# show stack Virtual Chassis Stacking summary information ID Pending ID MAC address...
  • Page 183 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 27. Verifying the Master GS980MX/18HSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG command to display the running configuration of the master switch. You should use the display to confirm that you designated the correct 5Gbps trunk ports for the master and member switches.

  • Page 184: Configuring Gs980Mx/28Psm

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Configuring GS980MX/28PSm Configuring the To configure the master GS980MX/28PSm switch to use 5Gbps ports for the stack trunk, perform the procedure in Table 28. Master GS980MX/ 28PSm Switch – Part I Table 28.
  • Page 185 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 28. Configuring the Master GS980MX/28PSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Display the version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the switch by entering the SHOW VERSION INSTALLED command.
  • Page 186 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 28. Configuring the Master GS980MX/28PSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Enter the Interface modes for the default stacking ports on the master switch. For example, ports 27 and 28 on the GS980MX/28PSm switch: awplus(config)# interface port1.0.27-1.0.28 % port1.0.27 is currently configured as a stack-port.

  • Page 187: Configuring The Master Gs980Mx/28Psm Switch - Part Ii

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring the In Part II, you add the member switches as provisioned units to the master switch and designate their 5Gbps trunk ports. Adding member switches as Master provisioned devices ensures that the master switch is aware of them GS980MX/ during the first stack power-on.

  • Page 188: Verifying The Master Gs980Mx/28Psm Switch

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 29. Configuring the Master GS980MX/28PSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part II Step Description and Command Enter the Interface modes of the 5Gbps ports to be used as the stack trunk on the provisioned member switches.

  • Page 189: Table 30: Verifying The Master Gs980Mx/28Psm Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 30. Verifying the Master GS980MX/28PSm Switch Step Description and Command Start a new local management session on the master switch. Move to the Privileged Exec mode with the ENABLE command. awplus> enable Enter the SHOW STACK command.
  • Page 190 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 30. Verifying the Master GS980MX/28PSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG command to display the running configuration of the master switch. You should use the display to confirm that you designated the correct 5Gbps trunk ports for the master and member switches.

  • Page 191: Configuring Gs980Mx/52Psm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring GS980MX/52PSm Configuring the To configure the master GS980MX/52PSm switch to use 5Gbps ports for the stack trunk, perform the procedure in Table 31. Master GS980MX/ 52PSm Switch – Part I Table 31. Configuring the Master GS980MX/52PSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Power on the master switch and wait two minutes for it to initialize the management...
  • Page 192 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 31. Configuring the Master GS980MX/52PSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Display the version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the switch by entering the SHOW VERSION INSTALLED command.
  • Page 193 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 31. Configuring the Master GS980MX/52PSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part I Step Description and Command Enter the Interface modes for the default stacking ports on the master switch. awplus(config)# interface port1.0.51-1.0.52 % port1.0.51 is currently configured as a stack-port.

  • Page 194: Configuring The Master Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch - Part Ii

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Configuring the In Part II, you add the member switches as provisioned units to the master switch and designate their 5Gbps trunk ports. Adding member switches as Master provisioned devices ensures that the master switch is aware of them GS980MX/...

  • Page 195: Verifying The Master Gs980Mx/52Psm Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 32. Configuring the Master GS980MX/52PSm Switch for 5Gbps Stacking Ports – Part II Step Description and Command Designate the ports as stacking ports with the STACKPORT command. awplus(config-if)# stackport % Save the config and restart the system for this change to take effect. Steps 7 to 13 save your changes on the master switch and reboot it.
  • Page 196 Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 33. Verifying the Master GS980MX/52PSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW STACK command. Here is an example of the display: awplus# show stack Virtual Chassis Stacking summary information ID Pending ID MAC address...
  • Page 197 GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 33. Verifying the Master GS980MX/52PSm Switch (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG command to display the running configuration of the master switch. You should use the display to confirm that you designated the correct 5Gbps trunk ports for the master and member switches.

  • Page 198: What To Do Next

    Chapter 8: Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports What to Do Next After configuring the master switch, do the following: 1. Power off the switch by disconnecting its AC power cords from the AC power sources. Refer to Figure 89. Figure 89.

  • Page 199: Chapter 9: Configuring The Member(S) Of The Stack Trunk With 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports

    Chapter 9 Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports This chapter applies to the GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/28PSm, and GS980MX/52PSm switches only, since the GS980MX/28 and GS980MX/52 switches do not have 5Gbps ports. It contains the following sections: “Introduction”...

  • Page 200: Introduction

    Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Introduction The trunk ports of a stack of GS980MX/10HSm, GS980MX/18HSm, GS980MX/28PSm, or GS980MX/52PSm switches can be the 5Gbps multi-speed ports or the 10Gpbs SFP+ ports.The default trunk ports are 10Gbps ports.

  • Page 201: Configuring The Member Switch

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring the Member Switch This section contains the procedures for configuring the member switches of the stack Note The procedures require reseting the switch. Some network traffic will be lost if the unit is already connected to an active network. You need to know the following to perform these procedures: How many member switches will be in the stack? ...
  • Page 202 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports The general steps in Part II are listed here: 1. Start a new local management session with the switch. 2. Assign the member switch a priority number equal to its ID number, with the STACK PRIORITY command in the Global Configuration mode.

  • Page 203: Configuring Gs980Mx/10Hsm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring GS980MX/10HSm Configuring The instructions for configuring member switches are divided into two parts. You do the following in Part I: Member GS980MX/ Display the hardware status and management software version  10HSm Switches number.
  • Page 204 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 34. Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command. awplus# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line.

  • Page 205: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switches - Part Ii

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 34. Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Check the ID LED on the front panel and do one of the following: - If the ID LED is displaying the switch’s new ID number, go to “Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches –...

  • Page 206: Table 35: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switches - Part Ii

    Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 35. Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the port Interface modes of the default stacking ports on the member switch. It assumes the member switch has the ID 2: awplus(config)# interface port2.0.9-2.0.10 % port1.0.9 is currently configured as a stack-port.

  • Page 207: Verifying Member Gs980Mx/10Hsm Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 35. Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Restart the switch. awplus# reboot reboot system? (y/n): Type “Y” for yes. Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software. Go to “Verifying Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches”...
  • Page 208 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 36. Verifying Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW STACK DETAIL command and examine the display for the entry that has the same ID number of the member switch. Here is an example for the member switch with the ID 2: awplus# show stack detail Stack member 2:...

  • Page 209: Configuring Gs980Mx/18Hsm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring GS980MX/18HSm Configuring The instructions for configuring member switches are divided into two parts. You do the following in Part I: Member GS980MX/ Display the hardware status and management software version  18HSm Switches number.
  • Page 210 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 37. Configuring Member GS980MX/18HSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command. awplus# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line.

  • Page 211: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switches - Part Ii

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 37. Configuring Member GS980MX/18HSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Check the ID LED on the front panel and do one of the following: - If the ID LED is displaying the switch’s new ID number, go to “Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches –...

  • Page 212: Table 38: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switches - Part Ii

    Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 38. Configuring Member GS980MX/18HSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the port Interface modes of the default stacking ports on the member switch. It assumes the member switch has the ID 2: awplus(config)# interface port2.0.17-2.0.18 % port1.0.17 is currently configured as a stack-port.

  • Page 213: Verifying Member Gs980Mx/18Hsm Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 38. Configuring Member GS980MX/18HSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Restart the switch. awplus# reboot reboot system? (y/n): Type “Y” for yes. Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software. Go to “Verifying Member GS980MX/18HSm Switches”...
  • Page 214 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 39. Verifying Member GS980MX/18HSm Switches (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW STACK DETAIL command and examine the display for the entry that has the same ID number of the member switch. Here is an example for the member switch with the ID 2: awplus# show stack detail Stack member 2:...

  • Page 215: Configuring Gs980Mx/28Psm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring GS980MX/28PSm Configuring The instructions for configuring member switches are divided into two parts. You do the following in Part I: Member GS980MX/ Display the hardware status and management software version  28PSm Switches –...
  • Page 216 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 40. Configuring Member GS980MX/28PSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command. awplus# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line.

  • Page 217: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/28Psm Switches - Part Ii

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 40. Configuring Member GS980MX/28PSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Check the ID LED on the front panel and do one of the following: - If the ID LED is displaying the switch’s new ID number, go to “Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches –...

  • Page 218: Table 41: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/28Psm Switches - Part Ii

    Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 41. Configuring Member GS980MX/28PSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the port Interface modes of the default stacking ports on the member switch. It assumes the member switch has the ID 2: awplus(config)# interface port2.0.27-2.0.28 % port1.0.27 is currently configured as a stack-port.

  • Page 219: Verifying Member Gs980Mx/28Psm Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 41. Configuring Member GS980MX/28PSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Restart the switch. awplus# reboot reboot system? (y/n): Type “Y” for yes. Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software. Go to “Verifying Member GS980MX/28PSm Switches”...
  • Page 220 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 42. Verifying Member GS980MX/28PSm Switches (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW STACK DETAIL command and examine the display for the entry that has the same ID number of the member switch. Here is an example for the member switch with the ID 2: awplus# show stack detail Stack member 2:...

  • Page 221: Configuring Gs980Mx/52Psm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Configuring GS980MX/52PSm Configuring The instructions for configuring member switches are divided into two parts. You do the following in Part I: Member GS980MX/ Display the hardware status and management software version  52PSm Switches –...
  • Page 222 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 43. Configuring Member GS980MX/52PSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command. awplus# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line.

  • Page 223: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/52Psm Switches - Part Ii

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 43. Configuring Member GS980MX/52PSm Switches – Part I (Continued) Step Description and Command Check the ID LED on the front panel and do one of the following: - If the ID LED is displaying the switch’s new ID number, go to “Configuring Member GS980MX/10HSm Switches –...

  • Page 224: Table 44: Configuring Member Gs980Mx/52Psm Switches - Part Ii

    Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 44. Configuring Member GS980MX/52PSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the port Interface modes of the default stacking ports on the member switch. This example is for the GS980MX/52PSm switch.

  • Page 225: Verifying Member Gs980Mx/52Psm Switches

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 44. Configuring Member GS980MX/52PSm Switches – Part II (Continued) Step Description and Command Restart the switch. awplus# reboot reboot system? (y/n): Type “Y” for yes. Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management software. Go to “Verifying Member GS980MX/52PSm Switches”...
  • Page 226 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Table 45. Verifying Member GS980MX/52PSm Switches (Continued) Step Description and Command Enter the SHOW STACK DETAIL command and examine the display for the entry that has the same ID number of the member switch. Here is an example for the member switch with the ID 2: awplus# show stack detail Stack member 2:...

  • Page 227: What To Do Next

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking What to Do Next After configuring a member switch, do the following: 1. Power off the switch by disconnecting its AC power cords from the AC power sources. Refer to Figure 81 on page 146. 2.

  • Page 228: Powering On The Stack

    Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports Powering on the Stack After configuring the master and member switches, you are ready to cable the 5Gbps ports of the stack trunk and power on the stack for the first time. (If you want to monitor the power-on sequence, connect a terminal or computer with a terminal emulator program to the Console port on either switch).

  • Page 229: Verifying The Stack

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Verifying the Stack To verify the stack, perform the following procedure: 1. Start a local management session on any switch in the stack. Refer to “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 150. 2.
  • Page 230 Chapter 9: Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5Gbps Multi-Speed Ports...

  • Page 231: Chapter 10: Cabling The Networking Ports

    Chapter 10 Cabling the Networking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling Twisted Pair Ports” on page 232  “Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers” on page 233  “Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers” on page 234  “Installing SP10TW Direct Connect Twinax Cables”...

  • Page 232: Cabling Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 10: 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:  – 10/100Mbps ports: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3 unshielded cabling. –...

  • Page 233: Guidelines To Handling Sfp And Sfp+ Transceivers

    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.

  • Page 234: Installing Sfp Or Sfp+ Transceivers

    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.

  • Page 235: Figure 92: Positioning The Sfp Or Sfp+ Handle In The Upright Position

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note If you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with the next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 through 5 to install the remaining transceivers in the switch. 5.

  • Page 236: Installing Sp10Tw Direct Connect Twinax Cables

    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...

  • Page 237: Figure 94: Installing Sp10Tw Cables

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 94. Installing 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.
  • Page 238 Chapter 10: Cabling the Networking Ports...

  • Page 239: Chapter 11: Troubleshooting

    This chapter contains suggestions on how to troubleshoot problems with the switch. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Problem 1: All the port LEDs and Switch ID LED are off, and the fans are not operating.
  • Page 240 Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Problem 3: A twisted pair port on the switch is connected to an active network device but the port’s LINK/ACT LED is off. Solutions: The port is unable to establish a link to a network device. Try the following: Verify that the network device connected to the twisted pair port is ...
  • Page 241 If you are using SPI0TW direct connect twinax cables, verify that  they are from Allied Telesis. The trunk will not work with cables from other network equipment manufacturers. Verify that VCStack is activated on the switches. For instructions, ...
  • Page 242 Problem 8: The Switch ID LED on the front of the switch is flashing the letter “F.” Solutions: One or more of the following problems has occurred: A cooling fan has failed.  The switch might be overheating and may have to shut down.  Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.

  • Page 243: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: ”Physical Specifications” on page 244  ”Environmental Specifications” on page 248  ”Power Specifications” on page 249  ”Certifications” on page 251  ”RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts” on page 252 ...

  • Page 244: Physical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Table 46 lists the dimensions of the switches. Figure 97 through Figure 100 on page 246 illustrates the dimensions of the switches. Table 46. Product Dimensions Model Dimension (L x H x D) GS980MX/10HSm 21.03 cm x 4.24 cm x 36.14 cm (8.28 in.

  • Page 245: Figure 96: Gs980Mx/18Hsm

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 96. GS980MX/18HSm Figure 97. GS980MX/28 Figure 98. GS980MX/28PSm...

  • Page 246: Figure 99: Gs980Mx/52

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Figure 99. GS980MX/52 Figure 100. GS980MX/52PSm Weights Table 47 lists the weights of the switches. Table 47. Product Weights GS980MX/10HSm 3.20 kg (7.00 lb) GS980MX/18HSm 4.28 kg (9.45 lb) GS980MX/28 4.12 kg (9.09 lb) GS980MX/28PSm 5.60 kg (12.35 lb) GS980MX/52 4.67 kg (10.5 lb) GS980MX/52PSm...

  • Page 247: Table 48: Ventilation Requirements

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Ventilation Table 48 lists the ventilation requirements. Table 48. Ventilation Requirements Recommended Minimum 10 cm (4.0 in) Ventilation on All Sides...

  • Page 248: Environmental Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 49 lists the environmental specifications of the switches. Table 49. 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...

  • Page 249: Power Specifications

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Power Specifications This section contains the maximum power consumption values, input voltages, and heat dissipation values. Maximum Power Consumption Table 50 lists the maximum power consumptions for the switches. Table 50. Maximum Power Consumptions GS980MX/10HSm 523 W 869 W...

  • Page 250: Table 52: Heat Dissipation

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Heat Dissipation Table 52 lists the heat dissipation for the switches. Table 52. Heat Dissipation GS980MX/10HSm 2116 BTU/hr GS980MX/18HSm 3105.5 BTU/hr GS980MX/28 133 BTU/hr GS980MX/28PSm 1740 BTU/hr GS980MX/52 205 BTU/hr GS980MX/52PSm 1809 BTU/hr...

  • Page 251: Certifications

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Certifications Table 53 lists the product certificates. Table 53. Product Certifications EMI (RFI Emissions) FCC Class A, EN55032 Class A, EN61000- 3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A, RCM EMC (Immunity) EN55024 Electrical and Laser Safety EN62368-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 ( CSA-C22-2 No.

  • Page 252: Rj-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 101 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-45 connectors on the front panel of the switch. Pin 1 2054 Figure 101. RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View) Table 54 lists the pin signals. Table 54.

  • Page 253: Rj-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts

    GS980MX Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts Table 55 lists the pin signals of the RJ-45 style serial console port. Table 55. RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Signal RTS# Not used Transmit Data Ground Ground...

  • Page 254: Usb Port

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications USB Port Table 56 lists the pin signals of the USB port. Table 56. USB Port Pin Signals Signal DATA- DATA+...

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