Allied Telesis AT-9408LC/SP Installation Manual
Allied Telesis AT-9408LC/SP Installation Manual

Allied Telesis AT-9408LC/SP Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

613-000987 Rev. A
AT-9400 Series

Gigabit Ethernet

Switches
Layer 2+
Basic Layer 3
AT-9408LC/SP
AT-9424T/GB
AT-9424T/SP
AT-9424T
AT-9424T/POE
AT-9424Ts
AT-9424Ts/XP
AT-9448T/SP
AT-9448Ts/XP

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    ◆ Installation Guide 613-000987 Rev. A Gigabit Ethernet Switches Layer 2+ Basic Layer 3 AT-9408LC/SP AT-9424T/GB AT-9424T/SP AT-9424T AT-9424T/POE AT-9424Ts AT-9424Ts/XP AT-9448T/SP AT-9448Ts/XP...
  • Page 2 Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc.
  • Page 3: Electrical Safety And Emissions Standards

    Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4: Translated Safety Statements

    Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000990) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com. This document is also included with the documentation CD that is shipped...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Where to Go First ...9 Starting a Management Session ...10 Safety Symbols Used in this Document...11 Where to Find Web-based Guides ...12 Contacting Allied Telesis ...13 Online Support ...13 Email and Telephone Support ...13 Returning Products...13 For Sales or Corporate Information ...13 Warranty ...13...
  • Page 6 Switch Functions Intermittently ...75 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...77 Physical Specifications ...77 Environmental Specifications...78 Power Specifications...79 Certifications ...79 RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts ...80 AT-9408LC/SP Switch 1000Base-SX Port Specifications ...82 RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts...83 RPS 21-pin D-combo Port and Connector Pinouts...83...
  • Page 7: Preface

    “Product Documentation” on page 8 “Where to Go First” on page 9 “Starting a Management Session” on page 10 “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 11 “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 12 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13...
  • Page 8: Product Documentation

    Preface Product Documentation For overview information on the features of the AT-9400 Switch and the AT-S63 Management Software, refer to: For instructions on starting a local or remote management session, refer to: For instructions on installing or managing stand-alone switches, refer to: For instructions on installing or managing a stack of AT-9400 Basic Layer 3 Switches and the AT-StackXG Stacking Module, refer to: AT-S63 Management Software Features Guide...
  • Page 9: Where To Go First

    AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Where to Go First Allied Telesis recommends that you read Chapter 1, Overview, in the AT-S63 Management Software Features Guide before you begin to manage the switch for the first time. There you will find a variety of basic...
  • Page 10: Starting A Management Session

    Preface Starting a Management Session For instructions on how to start a local or remote management session on the AT-9400 Switch, refer to the Starting an AT-S63 Management Session Guide.
  • Page 11: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Symbol AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Table 1. Safety Symbols Meaning Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may result in electrical shock.
  • Page 12: Where To Find Web-Based Guides

    Preface Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server.
  • Page 13: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com Allied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” for the user name and your email address for the password.
  • Page 14 Preface...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Overview

    Switches are divided into two groups: The differences between the two groups are explained in the AT-S63 Management Software Features Guide. This chapter has the following sections: Layer 2+ Switches – AT-9408LC/SP – AT-9424T/GB – AT-9424T/SP Basic Layer 3 Switches –...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Overview “Power Over Ethernet” on page 41 “AT-RPS3204 Redundant Power Supply” on page 43 “AC Power Connector” on page 44...
  • Page 17: Descriptions

    Status LEDs for the ports, SFP transceiver slots, and system Redundant power supply (RPS) connector Compact flash card slot The front and back panels of the AT-9408LC/SP Switch are shown in Figure 1. 1000Base-SX Fiber Optic Ports Port LED (one per port)
  • Page 18: At-9424T/Gb Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview AT-9424T/GB The AT-9424T/GB Layer 2+ Switch has the following hardware features: Switch Figure 2 shows the front and back panels of the AT-9424T/GB Switch. 10/100/1000Base-T Ports 100-240VAC AC Power Connector 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Two gigabit interface connector (GBIC) transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system Redundant power supply connector...
  • Page 19: At-9424T/Sp Switch

    AT-9424T/SP The hardware features of the AT-9424T/SP Layer 2+ Switch include: Switch 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Two Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system Redundant power supply connector Figure 3 shows the front and back panels of the AT-9424T/SP Switch.
  • Page 20: At-9424T Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview AT-9424T Switch The AT-9424T Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: Figure 6 shows the front and back panels of the AT-9424T Switch. 10/100/1000Base-T Ports 100-240VAC AC Power Connector 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system...
  • Page 21: At-9424T/Poe Switch

    AT-9424T/POE The AT-9424T/POE Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: Switch 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability. (For a description of this feature, refer to “Power Over Ethernet,” on page Four Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system...
  • Page 22: At-9424Ts Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview AT-9424Ts The AT-9424Ts Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: Switch Figure 6 shows the front and back panels of the AT-9424Ts Switch. 10/100/1000Base-T Ports 100-240VAC AC Power Connector 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system...
  • Page 23: At-9424Ts/Xp Switch

    AT-9424Ts/XP The AT-9424Ts/XP Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: Switch 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet small form factor pluggable (XFP) transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system Redundant power supply connector Compact flash card slot...
  • Page 24: At-9448T/Sp Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview AT-9448T/SP The hardware features of the AT-9448T/SP Basic Layer 3 Switch include: Switch Figure 8 shows the front and back panels of the AT-9448T/SP Switch. Port LEDs 100-240VAC AC Power Connector 48 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management.
  • Page 25: At-9448Ts/Xp Switch

    AT-9448Ts/XP The AT-9448Ts/XP Basic Layer 3 Switch has the following hardware features: Switch 48 10/100/1000Base-T ports Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet small form factor pluggable (XFP) transceiver slots An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system Redundant power supply connector Compact flash card slot Expansion slot for the AT-StackXG Stacking Module...
  • Page 26: 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports

    10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports This section describes the twisted pair ports on the switches. (This section does not apply to the AT-9408LC/SP Switch.) Connector Type The ports are 8-pin RJ-45 connectors that use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps.
  • Page 27: Maximum Distance

    Maximum The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). Distance Cable Type The cabling requirements for a 10/100/1000Base-T port are: For 10 Mbps operation: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3 or better shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.
  • Page 28: Fiber Optic Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview Fiber Optic Ports This section applies to ports 1 through 8 on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch. Connector Type The ports feature LC-duplex connectors. Speed The ports have fixed speed of 1000 Mbps (1000Base-SX). Maximum The ports have a maximum distance of 275 meters (m) with 62.5/125 µm (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cable and 550m with 50/125 µm...
  • Page 29: Gbic Transceiver Slots

    For further information, refer to “Redundant Twisted Pair Ports” on page 32. AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide GBIC Transceiver Figure 10 Note For a list of supported GBIC transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative.
  • Page 30: Sfp Transceiver Slots

    Several of the AT-9400 Switches feature slots for optional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers for interconnecting network devices over large distances using fiber optic cable. With the exception of the AT-9408LC/SP Switch, each SFP slot is paired with a twisted pair port. A link on an SFP...
  • Page 31: Xfp Transceiver Slots

    Figure 12 shows an example of an XFP transceiver. AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide XFP Transceiver Figure 12 Note For a list of supported XFP transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative.
  • Page 32: Redundant Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview Redundant Twisted Pair Ports Some AT-9400 Switches have two or four twisted pair ports that are paired with GBIC or SFP slots. The twisted pair ports are identified with the letter “R” for “Redundant” as part of their number on the front faceplate of the unit.
  • Page 33 AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Note These guidelines do not apply to the SFP slots on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch and the XFP slots on the AT-9424Ts/XP and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches.
  • Page 34: Compact Flash Card Slot

    AT-9400 Switches. The AT-9400 Switches support only the AT-CF128A 128MB compact flash card from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for more information. To insert a compact flash card, position it so that the manufacturer’s brand label is facing up and press it into the slot until the button marked “Eject”...
  • Page 35: Port Leds

    Port LEDs The following sections describe the twisted pair and fiber optic port LEDs. 10/100/1000Base- A twisted pair port has two LEDs labeled L/A (link/activity) and D/C (duplex mode/collisions). The L/A LED indicates the speed and activity on a port. T Twisted Pair The D/C LED indicates the duplex mode (full- or half-duplex) and the Port LEDs...
  • Page 36: Fiber Optic Port And Transceiver Slot Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview Fiber Optic Port The 1000Base-SX fiber optic ports on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch and the GBIC and SFP transceiver slots have one LED. The LED is defined in and Transceiver Table 4. Slot LEDs Each 10 Gigabit Ethernet transceiver slot on the AT-9424Ts/XP and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches has one LED, defined in Table 5.
  • Page 37: System Leds

    System LEDs The system LEDs on the front panel display general status information, as described in Table 6. FAULT or MASTER or MSTR POWER or PWR AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Table 6 System LEDs State Description Normal operation. Solid The switch or management software has malfunctioned.
  • Page 38: Stack Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview Stack LEDs The Stack LEDs reflect the status of the two Stack ports on the optional AT-StackXG Stacking Module for the AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP, and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches. The module, which does not have LEDs, is used to build a stack of up to five or eight devices. These LEDs remain off if the optional module is not installed.
  • Page 39: Expansion Slot

    Expansion Slot The expansion slot on the AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP, and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches accommodates the optional AT-StackXG Stacking Module. The module creates a stack of up to five or eight switches, depending on the model. The switches of a stack function as a single, logical unit where network functions, such as the spanning tree protocol and static port trunks, can span across all the ports of the switches in the stack.
  • Page 40: Terminal Port

    Chapter 1: Overview Terminal Port The terminal port is used to establish a local (out-of-band) management session with the switch and configure the switch’s operating parameters. You establish a local management session with the switch by connecting a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the port.
  • Page 41: Power Over Ethernet

    AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Power Over Ethernet The following discussion applies only to the AT-9424T/POE Gigabit Ethernet switch. The twisted pair ports on the AT-9424T/POE switch feature Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE is a mechanism for supplying power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables used to carry network traffic.
  • Page 42: Implementation

    Chapter 1: Overview described in Table 8. . A port connected to a network node that is not a powered device (that is, a device that receives its power from another power source) functions as a regular Ethernet port, without PoE. The PoE feature remains enabled on the port but no power is delivered to the device.
  • Page 43: At-Rps3204 Redundant Power Supply

    AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide AT-RPS3204 Redundant Power Supply The RPS connector on the back panel of the switch connects to the optional AT-RPS3204 redundant power supply unit, shown in Figure 14. The unit can provide power to the switch in the event that the switch’s internal power supply fails.
  • Page 44: Ac Power Connector

    Chapter 1: Overview AC Power Connector The AT-9400 Switches have a single AC power supply socket on the back panel, which has autoswitch AC inputs. To power the switch on or off, connect or disconnect the power cord. Refer to “Technical Specifications” on page 77 for the input voltage range.
  • Page 45: Chapter 2: Installing The Switch

    Chapter 2 Installing the Switch This chapter contains the installation procedures for the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 46 “Selecting a Site” on page 49 “Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Cable Specifications” on page 50 “Unpacking the Switch”...
  • Page 46: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000990) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com. This document is also included with the documentation CD that is shipped with the product.
  • Page 47 AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Warning: Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40° degrees C. All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes. Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Warning: Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power strips).
  • Page 49: Selecting A Site

    AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Selecting a Site Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for the switch. If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, check to be sure the rack is safely secured and 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 50: Twisted Pair And Fiber Optic Cable Specifications

    Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Table 9 lists the cabling specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports. Cable Specifications 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps Table 9. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances Speed Cable Type Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant...
  • Page 51: Fiber Optic Cable Specifications

    Fiber Optic Cable Table 10 lists the fiber optic cable specifications for ports 1 to 8 on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch. For optical specifications, refer to “AT-9408LC/SP Specifications Switch 1000Base-SX Port Specifications” on page 82. Optional The cable specifications for the optional GBIC, SFP, and XFP transceivers can be found in the installation guide shipped with the transceiver.
  • Page 52: Unpacking The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Unpacking the Switch To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all components from the shipping package. 2. Place the switch on a level, secure surface. 3. Make sure the following components are included in your switch Note Store the packaging material in a safe location.
  • Page 53: Installing The Power Cord Retaining Clip (Ac Switches Only)

    Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip (AC Switches Only) Perform the following procedure to install the power cord retaining clip on the AT-9400 Switch: 1. Locate the power cord retaining clip, as shown in Figure 15. 2. Install the clip on the AC power connector on the back panel of the switch.
  • Page 54: Installing The Switch In A Rack

    Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Installing the Switch in a Rack Perform the following procedure to install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack: 1. Place the unit upside down on a level, secure surface. 2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the snap-on plastic feet from 3.
  • Page 55 5. Install the second rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch using the four remaining screws. 6. Mount the switch in the 19-inch rack using standard screws (not provided), as shown in Figure 19. L /A Figure 19. Mounting the Switch in a Rack AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide 9 4 0 8 L C...
  • Page 56: Installing Optional Transceivers

    Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Installing Optional Transceivers Review the following guidelines before installing an optional GBIC, SFP or XFP transceiver in the switch: Installing a GBIC To install a GBIC transceiver in the AT-9424T/GB Switch, perform the following procedure: Transceiver 1.
  • Page 57: Installing An Sfp Transceiver

    “Cabling the Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Ports” on page 61. For GBIC optical and cabling specifications, consult the documentation shipped with the module. Installing an SFP To install an SFP transceiver in the AT-9408LC/SP, AT-9424T/SP, AT-9424T, AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP or AT-9448T/SP Switch, perform Transceiver the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2: Installing the Switch 3. Position the transceiver with the label facing up. 4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. 5. Verify that the handle on the SFP transceiver is in the upright position, 6.
  • Page 59: Installing An Xfp Transceiver

    Installing an XFP To install an XFP transceiver in the AT-9424Ts/XP or AT-9448Ts/XP Switch, perform the following procedure: Transceiver 1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch. Refer to Figure 24. 2. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location.
  • Page 60 Chapter 2: Installing the Switch 5. Repeat this procedure to install a second XFP transceiver or go to “Cabling the Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Ports” on page 61. For XFP optical and cabling specifications, consult the documentation shipped with the module.
  • Page 61: Cabling The Twisted Pair Or Fiber Optic Ports

    Cabling the Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Ports Observe the following guidelines when connecting a twisted pair or fiber optic cable to a port on the switch: The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port on the switch.
  • Page 62: Applying Ac Power

    Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Applying AC Power To apply AC power to the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Position the power cord retaining clip in the up position, as shown in 2. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector on the back panel of Figure 26.
  • Page 63 3. Lower the power cord retaining clip to secure the cord to the switch, as shown in Figure 28. 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A Figure 28. Securing the Power Cord with the Retaining Clip 4. Connect the other end of the power cord to an appropriate AC power outlet.
  • Page 64: Starting A Local Management Session

    3. Configure the terminal or terminal emulation program as follows: Note If your network already has an enhanced stack of Allied Telesis Layer 2 or Layer 2+ switches, you might be able to initially manage the new switch by connecting, locally or remotely, to the master switch of the stack and changing to the new switch through the management software.
  • Page 65 6. The local management session starts and the command line interface (CLI) prompt is displayed, as shown in Figure 30. Allied Telesis Ethernet Switch AT-9448Ts/XP - AT-S63 <No system name> Figure 30. CLI Prompt For information about the command line interface, refer to the AT-S63 Management Software Command Line Interface User’s Guide.
  • Page 66: Warranty Registration

    Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Warranty Registration For warranty information, go to “Warranty” on page 13 or the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com.
  • Page 67: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    This chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot the switch in the event a problem occurs. Note If you are unable to resolve a problem after following the instructions in this chapter, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13 for contact information.
  • Page 68: Power Led Is Off

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Power LED is Off Check the PWR LED on the front of the switch. If the LED is off, indicating that the unit is not receiving power, do the following: Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the power source and to the AC connector on the back panel of the switch.
  • Page 69: Twisted Pair Port Link Led Is Off

    Twisted Pair Port Link LED is Off When a twisted pair port on the switch is connected to a properly operating end node, the Link LED for the port should be on. If a Link LED is off, do the following: Verify that the end node connected to the port is powered ON and is operating properly.
  • Page 70: Fiber Optic Port Link Led Is Off

    Use a fiber optic tester to test the attenuation on the cable and the strength of the optical signal. The operating specifications for the ports on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch are listed in Table 16 on page 82. For operating specifications for an SFP or GBIC module, refer to the installation instructions shipped with the module.
  • Page 71: Transceiver Is Installed But The Status Is "Not Present

    Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present” If a GBIC, SFP, or XFP transceiver is installed in a transceiver slot but the Uplink Information menu in the AT-S63 Management Software interface displays “Not Present” for that port, do the following: Verify that the transceiver is completely inserted in the slot on the front of the switch.
  • Page 72: System Fault Led Is Blinking

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting System Fault LED is Blinking If the system FAULT LED is blinking, no action is required. A blinking FAULT LED could indicate that a new version of the management software is being downloaded to the switch or the switch’s is updating the active boot configuration file.
  • Page 73: System Fault Led Is Steadily On

    If the FAULT LED remains ON, try downloading a new version of the switch’s management software. For instructions, refer to the AT-S63 Management Software User Guides. AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Note If the FAULT LED remains steadily on, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance.
  • Page 74: Cannot Establish A Local (Out-Of-Band) Management Session

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Cannot Establish a Local (Out-of-Band) Management Session If you are unable to establish a local (out-of-band) management session with the switch through the terminal port on the front panel, do the following: Check to be sure that the RJ-45 serial management cable is securely connected to the serial terminal port on the switch and to the RS-232 port on the terminal or personal computer.
  • Page 75: Switch Functions Intermittently

    Switch Functions Intermittently If the switch functions intermittently, check the system hardware status through the management interface: Note the current voltage for the power supply compared to the optimum rating. Verify that the system temperature is within the operating range. Review the fan speeds to verify the fans are operating properly.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 77: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    See Table 11 for information regarding the dimensions of the AT-9400 Series Switches. Table 11. AT-9400 Series Switch Dimensions AT-9400 Series Switch AT-9408LC/SP 4.4 cm x 44.0 cm x 22.2 cm (1.75 in. x 17.34 in. x 8.75 in.) AT-9424T/GB 4.4 cm x 44.0 cm x 22.2 cm (1.75 in.
  • Page 78: Environmental Specifications

    Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity: Maximum Operating Altitude: Maximum Nonoperating Altitude: 4,000 m (13,100 ft) Table 12. Weight of the AT-9400 Series Switches AT-9400 Series Switch AT-9408LC/SP 3.00 kg (6.65 lb.) AT-9424T/GB 3.11 kg (6.85 lb.) AT-9424T/SP 3.11 kg (6.85 lb.) AT-9424T 4.01 kg (8.85 lb.)
  • Page 79: Power Specifications

    Power Specifications Input Voltage/Current.Freq (All Models except AT-9424T/POE): AC100-240 VAC, 2.0 A maximum, 50/60 Hz Input Voltage/Current.Freq (All Models except AT-9424T/POE): AC100-240 VAC, 6 A maximum, 50/60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption: AT-9408LC/SP AT-9424T/GB AT-9424T/SP AT-9424T AT-9424T/POE AT-9424Ts AT-9424Ts/XP AT-9448T/SP AT-9448Ts/XP...
  • Page 80: Rj-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 31 illustrates the pin layout of an RJ-45 connector and port. Table 13 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps. Table 14 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI-X configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps.
  • Page 81 Table 15 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 15. Pin Signals - 1000 Mbps Pinout AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Pair Pair 1 + Pair 1 - Pair 2 + Pair 3 + Pair 3 - Pair 2 - Pair 4 +...
  • Page 82: At-9408Lc/Sp Switch 1000Base-Sx Port Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications AT-9408LC/SP Switch 1000Base-SX Port Specifications Table 16 lists the operating specifications for ports 1 to 8 on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch. Transmitter Characteristics Wavelength Output Power Receiver Characteristics Input Power Stressed Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Operating Distances 62.5/125 µm (core/cladding) multimode fiber optic cable 50/125 µm multimode fiber...
  • Page 83: Rj-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts

    RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts Table 17 lists the pin signals on the RJ-45 style serial terminal port. RPS 21-pin D-combo Port and Connector Pinouts Figure 32 illustrates the pin layout of the RPS 21-pin D-combo port and connector. AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Table 17.
  • Page 84 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 18 lists the definitions for the RPS 21-pin D-combo port and connector pins. Table 18. RPS 21-pin D-combo Port and Connector Pin Definitions Reserved Fan 2 status Fan 1 status RPS status Ground Ground RPS status +12.0 VDC sense Reserved No connect...

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