Allied Telesis x600 Series Installation Manual
Allied Telesis x600 Series Installation Manual

Allied Telesis x600 Series Installation Manual

X600 series layer 3 gigabit ethernet switches
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613-001065 Rev. B
x600 Series
Layer 3 Gigabit
Ethernet Switches
x600-24Ts
x600-24Ts/XP
x600-48Ts
x600-48Ts/XP

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches x600-24Ts x600-24Ts/XP x600-48Ts x600-48Ts/XP ◆ Installation Guide 613-001065 Rev. B...
  • 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. 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

    Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available at www.alliedtelesis.com in a document entitled Translated Safety Statements (613-000990).
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Product Documentation ............................8 Starting a Management Session ........................9 Safety Symbols Used in this Document ......................10 Where to Find Web-based Guides ........................11 Contacting Allied Telesis ..........................12 Online Support ............................12 Email and Telephone Support........................12 Warranty..............................12 Returning Products ............................
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ....................... 35 Reviewing Safety Precautions .......................... 36 Unpacking a Switch ............................38 Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip ......................39 Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack ....................40 Resetting the Switch ............................42 Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports ......................
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This guide contains the installation instructions for the x600 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. This preface contains the following sections: “Product Documentation” on page 8 “Starting a Management Session” on page 9 “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 10 “Where to Find Web-based Guides”...
  • Page 8: Product Documentation

    Preface Product Documentation For overview information about the software features of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software which runs on the x600 Series Switches, refer to: AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software Reference Guide...
  • Page 9: Starting A Management Session

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Starting a Management Session For instructions that describe how to start a local management session on an x600 switch, refer to the “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 53. For information that describes how to log onto the AlliedPlus Operating System Software, see the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software Reference Guide.
  • Page 10: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description 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 11: Where To Find Web-Based Guides

    Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 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...
  • Page 12: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. Telephone Support Warranty The x600 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches are covered under a Lifetime Warranty (Two Years Fan & Power Supply). For warranty information, go to the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. Returning Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials authorization (RMA) number.
  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 14 “Switch Descriptions” on page 15 “10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 19 “SFP Transceiver Slots” on page 21 “XFP Transceiver Slots” on page 22 “Redundant Twisted Pair Ports” on page 23 “SD Card Slot”...
  • Page 14: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Overview Introduction The x600 Series Switches are managed Gigabit Ethernet switches that acts as standalone units. There are four Basic Layer 3 switches in the series: x600-24Ts Switch x600-24Ts/XP Switch x600-48Ts Switch x600-48Ts/XP Switch The x600-24Ts and the x600-24Ts/XP switches both have 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports.
  • Page 15: Switch Descriptions

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Switch Descriptions The following sections describe the x600-24Ts, x600-24Ts/XP, x600-48Ts, x600-48Ts/XP Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. x600-24Ts Switch The x600-24Ts switch has the following hardware features: 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver...
  • Page 16: X600-24Ts/Xp Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview x600-24Ts/XP The x600-24Ts/XP switch has the following 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 One SD slot supporting 512KB and 1GB SD cards Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system Redundant power supply connector...
  • Page 17: X600-48Ts Switch

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide x600-48Ts Switch The x600-48Ts switch has the following hardware features: 44 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...
  • Page 18: X600-48Ts/Xp Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview x600-48Ts/XP The x600-48Ts/XP switch has the following hardware features: Switch 44 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 One SD slot supporting 512KB and 1GB SD cards Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system Redundant power supply connector...
  • Page 19: 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports This section describes the twisted pair ports on the switches. 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 20: Cable Type

    Chapter 1: Overview 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. For 100 Mbps operation: Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category 5 or TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz.
  • Page 21: Sfp Transceiver Slots

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide SFP Transceiver Slots All of the x600 Series switches feature slots for four optional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers that interconnect network devices over large distances using fiber optic cable. SFP tranceivers are also available with a...
  • Page 22: Xfp Transceiver Slots

    Figure 10 shows an example of an XFP transceiver. Figure 10. XFP Transceiver Note For a list of supported XFP transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative.
  • Page 23: Redundant Twisted Pair Ports

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Redundant Twisted Pair Ports Four of the twisted pair ports on the x600-24-Ts and x600-24-Ts/XP switches are paired with SFP slots. The twisted pair ports are identified with the letter “R” for “Redundant” as part of their number on the faceplate of the unit.
  • Page 24: Sd Card Slot

    Chapter 1: Overview SD Card Slot All of the x600 Series Switches have an SD card slot which is designed for an SD card which stores configuration files and AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software image files. See Figure 11. x600-24Ts/X...
  • Page 25: Port Leds

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Port LEDs The following sections describe the twisted pair port, SFP, and XFP LEDs. See Figure 13 for an illustration of the port LEDs on an x600-24Ts/XP. x600-24Ts/XP Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch...
  • Page 26: Sfp Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 3. Twisted Pair Port LEDs (Continued) Function State Description Duplex Green The port is operating in full-duplex Mode and mode. Collisions Amber The port is operating in half-duplex mode (only applies when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps). Flashing Collisions are occurring on the port amber...
  • Page 27: System Leds

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide System LEDs The system LEDs on the front panel display general status information. See Figure 14. x600-48Ts/XP Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch READY BUSY FAULT CONSOLE LINK / STACK STATU S...
  • Page 28: Stack Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview Stack LEDs The STACK LEDs reflect the status of the two Stack ports on the AT-StackXG Stacking Module. These LEDs remain off if the module is not installed. See Table 7 for a description of the STACK LEDs. Table 7.
  • Page 29: Secure Digital Leds

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Secure Digital LEDs Both the x600-24Ts/XP and x600-48Ts/XP switches have one Secure Digital (SD) LED, defined in Table 8. Table 8. Secure Digital LED Function State Description Link Status Flashing Indicates a fault has been detected.
  • Page 30: Terminal Port

    Chapter 1: Overview Terminal Port The terminal port is used to establish a local (out-of-band) management session with the switch. You establish a local management session by connecting a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the port. The terminal port has an RJ-45 style connector.
  • Page 31: At-Rps3204 Redundant Power Supply

    Series Layer 3 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 Module, shown in Figure 15. The unit can provide power to the switch in the event that the switch’s internal power supply fails.
  • Page 32: At-Lbm Module

    Chapter 1: Overview AT-LBM Module The AT-LBM (Link Back) Module is installed in the expansion slot of the x600-48Ts/XP switch. For an illustration, see Figure 8 on page 18. This module provides a nonblocking switching configuration when there are connections on the x600-48Ts/XP switch to all 44 copper ports and two XFP ports.
  • Page 33: Ac Power Connector

    Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide AC Power Connector The x600 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.
  • Page 34 Chapter 1: Overview...
  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Installing The Hardware

    Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter provides procedures to install an x600 switch. The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 36 “Unpacking a Switch” on page 38 “Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip” on page 39 “Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack”...
  • Page 36: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Note 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. Warning: Class 1 Laser product. Warning: Do not stare into the laser beam.
  • Page 37 x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 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 38: Unpacking A Switch

    3. Make sure the following components are included in your switch package. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. One x600 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Two rack-mount brackets Eight flathead Phillips rack-mount bracket screws...
  • Page 39: Installing The Power Cord Retaining Clip

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip Perform the following procedure to install the power cord retaining clip on the switches: 1. Locate the power cord retaining clip, shown in Figure 16. Figure 16. Power Cord Retaining Clip 2.
  • Page 40: Installing The Switches In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack Perform the following procedure to install each switch in a standard 19-inch rack: Note Steps 1, 2, and 3 are optional. These steps provide instructions on how to remove the snap-on plastic feet from the bottom of a switch. You can leave the feet on.
  • Page 41 x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 2 1 R 2 3 R CL AS LA SE R PR OD UC T P O R T 10 00 S FP LI N K A C T IV 2 2 R D/ C IT Y FD X...
  • Page 42: Resetting The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Resetting the Switch You may need to reset the switch after upgrading the firmware or after you have made a configuration change that requires resetting the switch to activate the change. To reset the x600 switch, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 43: Chapter 3: Cabling The Network Ports

    Chapter 3 Cabling the Network Ports This chapter contains the instructions for attaching network cables to an x600 switch. The chapter contains the following sections: “Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Cable Specifications” on page 44 “Installing Optional Transceivers” on page 46 “Cabling the Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Ports”...
  • Page 44: Twisted Pair And Fiber Optic Cable Specifications

    Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports 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 Table 9. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances Maximum Speed Cable Type Operating Distance 10 Mbps...
  • Page 45: Optional Transceiver Cable Specifications

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Optional The cable specifications for an optional SFP or XFP transceiver can be found in the transceiver’s installation guide that is shipped with the device. Transceiver Cable Specifications...
  • Page 46: Installing Optional Transceivers

    Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports Installing Optional Transceivers Review the following guidelines before installing an optional SFP or XFP transceiver in a switch: A transceiver can be hot-swapped; the switch can be powered on when you install it. However, you should always disconnect the cables first before removing a transceiver.
  • Page 47 x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 3. Position the transceiver with the label facing up. 4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 3 R C L A S L A S E R P R O D U C T L /A...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports 6. For the x600-48Ts and x600-48Ts/XP switches, verify that handles on the top two SFPs are in the up position and the bottom two SFPs are in the down position as show in Figure 25. S F P x 6 0 0 L a y e...
  • Page 49: Installing An Xfp Transceiver

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Installing an XFP To install an XFP transceiver in an x600 switch, perform the following procedure: Transceiver 1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch. Refer to Figure 26. L /A P O R T 1 0 0 0...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports 5. Repeat this procedure to install a second XFP transceiver or go to “Cabling the Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Ports” on page 51. For XFP optical and cabling specifications, consult the documentation shipped with the module.
  • Page 51: Cabling The Twisted Pair And Fiber Optic Ports

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Cabling the Twisted Pair and 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 52: Powering On A Switch

    Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports Powering on a Switch To power on a switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Position the power cord retaining clip in the up position, as shown in Figure 28. 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A Figure 28.
  • Page 53: Starting A Local Management Session

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 4. Start a local management session on the unit by performing the next procedure. Starting a Local The following procedure describes how to connect an RJ-45 cable to an x600 switch. For information about how to log onto the AlliedPlus Management Operating System Software, see the AlliedWare Plus Operating System...
  • Page 54: Warranty Registration

    Chapter 3: Cabling the Network Ports Warranty Registration For warranty information, go to the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com.
  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    “Switch Functions Intermittently” on page 63 Note If you are unable to resolve the problem after following the instructions in this chapter, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 12 for contact information.
  • Page 56: Power Led Is Off

    Chapter 4: 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 57: Twisted Pair Port Link Led Is Off

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 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: Note A 1000Base-T connection can take from five to ten seconds to...
  • Page 58: Sfp Or Xfp Led Is Off

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting SFP or XFP LED is Off When a fiber optic 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 59: Transceiver Is Installed But The Status Is "Not Present

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present” If a SFP or XFP transceiver is installed in a transceiver slot but the Uplink Information menu in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software interface displays “Not Present”...
  • Page 60: System Fault Led Is Blinking

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting System Fault LED is Blinking A blinking FAULT LED indicates that the switch is updating the active boot configuration file.or a new version of the operating system software is in the process of being downloaded to the switch. The LED stops blinking after the switch has completed updating the boot configuration file or downloading the operating system software.
  • Page 61: System Fault Led Is Steadily On

    If the FAULT LED remains ON, download a new version of the switch’s operating system software. For instructions, refer to the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software Reference Guide. Note If the FAULT LED remains steadily on, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 12.
  • Page 62: Cannot Establish A Local (Out-Of-Band) Management Session

    Chapter 4: 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 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 63: Switch Functions Intermittently

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Switch Functions Intermittently If a 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.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 65: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): x600-24Ts 44 mm x 440 mm x 305 mm (1.72 in. x 17.34 in. x 12.0 in.) x600-24Ts/XP 44 mm x 440 mm x 305 mm (1.72 in. x 17.34 in. x 12.0 in.) x600-48Ts 44 mm x 440 mm x 305 mm (1.72 in.
  • Page 66: Power Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications Maximum Power Consumption: x600-24Ts 76 watts x600-24Ts/XP 76 watts x600-48Ts 123 watts x600-48Ts/XP 123 watts Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 2.0 A maximum, 50/60 Hz Certifications EMI (Emissions): FCC Class A, ICES-003 Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, CE EMC (Immunity):...
  • Page 67: Rj-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 31 illustrates the pin layout of an RJ-45 connector and port. Pin 1 Figure 31. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 10 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps.
  • Page 68 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 12 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 12. Pin Signals - 1000 Mbps Pinout Pair Pair 1 + Pair 1 - Pair 2 + Pair 3 + Pair 3 - Pair 2 - Pair 4 + Pair 4 -...
  • Page 69: Rj-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts

    x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts Table 13 lists the pin signals on the RJ-45 style serial terminal port. Table 13. RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pin Signals Signal Data Carrier Detect Transmit Data Receive Data Data Set Ready...
  • Page 70: Rps 21-Pin D-Combo Port And Connector Pinouts

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications 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. Figure 32. RPS 21-pin D-combo Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 14 lists the definitions for the RPS 21-pin D-combo port and connector pins.
  • Page 71 x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide Table 14. RPS 21-pin Connector Pin Definitions (Continued) Definition Ground Ground +12.0 VDC sense Ground No connect +12.0 VDC...
  • Page 72 Appendix A: Technical Specifications...

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