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Allied Telesis AT-8400 Series Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 AT-8400 Series Switch ® AT-8400 ◆ Reference Guide PN 613-50399-00 Rev B...
  • Page 2 Copyright  2003 Allied Telesyn, Inc. 960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn, Inc. All product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement 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 the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Returning Products..................................... 11 For Sales or Corporate Information ..............................11 Obtaining Management Software Updates ...............................12 Tell Us What You Think ......................................13 Chapter 1 AT-8400 Series Switch Overview ................................14 Overview ..........................................15 Hardware Features ......................................16 Software Features ........................................16 Front and Back Panel Components ................................18 Chassis Slots 1 through 12 ....................................20...
  • Page 5 LEDs..........................................31 RJ-45 Twisted- pair Port Pinouts ................................32 AT-8412/SC FX and AT-8412/MT FX Line Cards ............................33 Type of Connector....................................... 33 Speed ..........................................33 Duplex Mode......................................... 33 Maximum Distance..................................... 33 Type of Cabling ......................................33 LEDs..........................................34 Fiber Optic Port Specifications ................................35 AT-8413 GB/T Line Card .....................................36 Twisted-pair Port ......................................
  • Page 6 Chapter 7 Cabling and Powering on the Chassis ..............................91 Overview ..........................................92 Connecting the Frame Ground................................92 Powering on an AC Chassis..................................93 Powering on a DC Chassis ..................................94 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................ 97 Overview ..........................................98 Management Session Errors .................................... 99 Troubleshooting the AT-8401 Management Card ..........................100 Troubleshooting the AT-8400 Line Cards ..............................101 AT-8411 Line Cards ....................................

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This reference guide provides a description of the AT-8400 Series switch and its hardware and software features. In addition, it provides instructions on how to install the chassis, the AT-8401 management fabric card, the AT-8400 line cards, and power supplies. Troubleshooting information is also provided.
  • Page 8 Preface Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, provides troubleshooting information about the AT-8401 management card, the AT-8400 line cards, and the power supplies. Appendix A, Technical Specifications, provides technical specifications for the chassis. Appendix B, Translated Safety Information, contains multi-language translations of the safety and emission statements in this guide.

  • Page 9: Where To Find Related Guides

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Where to Find Related Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy way to access the most recent documentation, software, and technical information for all of our products. For instructions on how to manage the chassis and line cards, refer to the following software guides, which are also available on our web site: ❑...

  • Page 10: Document Conventions

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

  • Page 11: Contacting Allied Telesyn

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn Knowledge Base from the following web site: http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com.

  • Page 12: Obtaining Management Software Updates

    Preface Obtaining Management Software Updates New releases of management software for our managed products can be downloaded from either of the following Internet sites: • the Allied Telesyn web site: http://www.alliedtelesyn.com • the Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com If you would prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you will be asked to log in to the server.

  • Page 13: Tell Us What You Think

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Tell Us What You Think If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or other Allied Telesyn documents, please fill out the General Enquiry Form online. This form can be accessed by selecting “Contact Us” from...

  • Page 14: At-8400 Series Switch Overview

    Chapter 1 AT-8400 Series Switch Overview This chapter contains the following sections: Overview on page 15 Hardware Features on page 16 Software Features on page 16 Front and Back Panel Components on page 18 Chassis Slots 1 through 12 on page 20...

  • Page 15: Overview

    AT-8413 GB/T line card — Gigabit Ethernet with one twisted pair port and one expansion slot for an optional GBIC module Note For a current list of line cards for the AT-8400 Series switch, refer to the Allied Telesyn web site or contact your authorized sales representative.

  • Page 16: Hardware Features

    — Remote (in-band) management using Telnet, a web browser, or an SNMP application program Software Features Some of the software features of the AT-8400 Series switch and line cards include: AT-S60 management software — features a menu, web browser, and command line interfaces Enhanced stacking —...
  • Page 17 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping (RFC 2236)— controls the flow of multicast packets for improved network performance Quality of Service (IEEE 802.1p-compliant) — features high and low priority queues for tagged frames Port trunking (IEEE 802.3ad) (static link aggregation, non LACP)—...

  • Page 18: Front And Back Panel Components

    Card Slots Card Slots Card Slot Figure 2 Front Panel of the AT-8400 Series switch Figure 3 illustrates the rear panel of the AC model of the AT-8400 Series switch. WARNING This unit might have more than one power cord. To...
  • Page 19 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Figure 4 illustrates the back panel of the DC model of the AT-8400 Series switch. WARNING This unit might have more than one power input. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power inputs before servicing unit.

  • Page 20: Chassis Slots 1 Through 12

    The chassis can accommodate a variety of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet line cards. Chapter 2 contains descriptions of the line cards that were available when this manual was released. Note Contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative for a complete list of available line cards for the AT-8400 Series switch.

  • Page 21: Chassis Slot M And The At-8401 Management Fabric Card

    LANs, configure port security, and so forth. There are several different ways that you can manage an AT-8400 Series switch. You can manage the unit locally through the RS-232 Terminal Port on the management card.
  • Page 22 There are several rules to keep in mind when it comes to the management card: The AT-8400 Series switch must have an AT-8401 management card installed, even if you do not intend to manage the Ethernet line cards. The Ethernet line cards will not forward Ethernet traffic if a management card is not installed in the chassis.

  • Page 23: Mac Address Table

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide MAC Address The AT-8401 management card features a MAC address table with a storage capacity of 8K. Table Reset Button On the management card is a reset button. Pressing the button resets the management card and all line cards in the chassis. The chassis performs a series of diagnostics test that take only a few moments to complete.

  • Page 24: Port Pinouts

    Steady Indicates a disconnect request is being Amber processed. You cannot add or remove a line card from the AT-8400 Series switch safely while the LED is in this state. RS-232 Port Table 2 lists the pin signals on the RS-232 Port on the management card.

  • Page 25: Power Supplies

    When ordering a redundant power supply, please note the following: An AT-8400 Series switch has either AC power sockets or DC terminal blocks on the back panel. When purchasing a new power supply, be sure that the new power supply you order is appropriate for your system.

  • Page 26: Power Supply Leds

    AT-8400 Series Switch Overview Power Supply A power supply has two LEDs. The LEDs are defined in Table 3. LEDs Table 3 Power Supply LEDs State Description POWER The power supply is not receiving power. Solid Green The power supply is receiving power.

  • Page 27: Power Supply Connectors

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Power Supply Connectors The chassis of an AT-8400 Series switch is either AC powered or DC powered. An AC powered chassis has two AC power sockets on the back panel (see Figure 3 on page 18). A DC powered chassis has two DC terminal blocks on the back panel (see Figure 4 on page 19).

  • Page 28: Fast Ethernet And Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards

    Chapter 2 Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards This chapter contains the following sections: Ethernet Line Card Overview on page 29 AT-8411 TX Line Card on page 30 AT-8412/SC FX and AT-8412/MT FX Line Cards on page 33 AT-8413 GB/T Line Card on page 36...

  • Page 29: Ethernet Line Card Overview

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Ethernet Line Card Overview The following Ethernet line cards are available for the AT-8400 Series switch: AT-8411 TX Line Card AT-8412/SC FX Line Card AT-8412/MT FX Line Card AT-8413 GB/T Line Card Table 4 lists the line card configurations.

  • Page 30: At-8411 Tx Line Card

    Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards AT-8411 TX Line Card The AT-8411 TX line card, illustrated in Figure 7, features eight 10/ 100Base-TX ports. A T - 8 4 1 1 R D Y L N K A C T E J E 1 0 0 Figure 7 AT-8411 TX Line Card...

  • Page 31: Duplex Mode

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Duplex Mode Each twisted-pair port on the line card can operate in either half- or full- duplex mode. The twisted-pair ports are IEEE 802.3u-compliant and will Auto-Negotiate the duplex mode setting. If the end node connected to a twisted-pair port on the switch is capable of full-duplex operation, the switch sets the twisted-pair port to full-duplex.

  • Page 32: Twisted- Pair Port Pinouts

    Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards RJ-45 Twisted- Figure 8 illustrates the pin layout to an RJ-45 connector and port. pair Port Pinouts Figure 8 RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 6 lists the RJ-45 pin signals when a twisted-pair port is operating in the MDI configuration.

  • Page 33: At-8412/Sc Fx And At-8412/Mt Fx Line Cards

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide AT-8412/SC FX and AT-8412/MT FX Line Cards The AT-8412/SC FX and AT-8412/MT FX line cards, illustrated in Figure 9, feature four fiber optic 100Base-FX ports. The two line cards are operationally identical; the only difference is the type of fiber optic connector.

  • Page 34: Leds

    Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards Note Do not use single-mode fiber optic cable with these line cards. LEDs Table 8 describes the port LEDs. Table 8 AT-8412/SC FX and AT-8412/MT FX Line Card LEDs State Description Steady Green The line card is receiving power and is ready to forward traffic.

  • Page 35: Fiber Optic Port Specifications

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Fiber Optic Port Table 9 lists the fiber optic port specifications. Specifications Table 9 AT-8412/SC FX and AT-8412/MT FX Fiber Optic Port Specifications Signal Standard 100Base-FX Speed 100 Mbps Maximum Operating Distance Full duplex: 2 kilometers (1.25...

  • Page 36: At-8413 Gb/T Line Card

    Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards AT-8413 GB/T Line Card The AT-8413 GB/T Gigabit Ethernet line card, illustrated in Figure 10, features one twisted-pair Gigabit Ethernet port and one expansion slot for an optional GBIC module. A T - 8 4 1 3 G B / T R D Y...

  • Page 37: Twisted-Pair Port

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Twisted-pair Type of Connector Port The twisted-pair port features an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. (The port uses four pins when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins when operating at 1000 Mbps.) Speed The twisted-pair port can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps.
  • Page 38 Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Line Cards When the port is operating at 1,000 Mbps, all four pairs are used. The table below lists the port pinouts for both MDI and MDI-X configurations of the port. Table 10 MDI and MDI-X Pin Configurations (1,000 Mbps) MDI Configuration MDI-X Configuration Pair...

  • Page 39: Gigabit Interface Converter (Gbic) Slot

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Table 11 AT-8413 GB/T Twisted-pair Port LEDs State Description Steady Green Indicates the port is operating in full-duplex. Steady Amber Indicates the port is operating in half-duplex. Flashing Amber Indicates collisions are occurring on the port.

  • Page 40: Port Backup

    GBIC module in the GBIC expansion slot. You connect the two ports to another AT-8413 line card in another AT-8400 Series switch, or to ports on another Ethernet switch. The line card designates one port to provide the active link and disables the other port.
  • Page 41 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Here are a couple examples to illustrate the feature. In Figure 12, the twisted pair and GBIC port on two AT-8413 link cards in two different AT-8400 chassis are connected together. If the GBIC ports are providing...
  • Page 42 AT-8413 card. This is illustrated in Figure 13 where the ports on the AT- 8413 line card in the top AT-8400 Series switch are connected to two different AT-8413 line cards in the bottom AT-8400 Series switch.
  • Page 43 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide The connections can even be to AT-8413 line cards in different chassis, as shown in Figure 14. AT-8411 AT-8413 AT-8411 AT-8411 AT-8411 AT-8411 GB/T 1000 BASE-X 10/1001000 BASE-T EJECT EJECT EJECT EJECT EJECT EJECT AT-8411...
  • Page 44 If you have links to both the twisted pair and the fiber ports and you reset or power cycle an AT-8400 Series switch, the switch defaults to the fiber optic port first. In general, a fiber optic port is quicker at establishing a link than a twisted pair port.

  • Page 45: Installing The At-8400 Chassis

    Chapter 3 Installing the AT-8400 Chassis This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 46 ❑ Installing the Chassis on a Desktop on page 50 ❑ Installing the Chassis in a Rack on page 51 ❑ Warranty Registration on page 53...

  • Page 46: Overview

    Installing the AT-8400 Chassis Overview This chapter discusses how to install the AT-8400 chassis on a desktop or in a rack and the necessary preparations you need to make before installing the chassis. A rackmounting kit, that includes the brackets that are needed to mount the chassis in a 19-inch rack, is shipped with the chassis.

  • Page 47: Verifying Package Contents

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Verifying Make sure the following items are included in your package. If items are Package missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative for Contents assistance. ❑ One AT-8400 chassis ❑ One rackmounting kit ❑...

  • Page 48: Preparing The Site

    Installing the AT-8400 Chassis Preparing the Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the Site installation of your chassis. ❑ Make sure power for the chassis is accessible and cables can be easily connected. ❑ Cables must be away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, fluorescent or halogen light fixtures.
  • Page 49 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Caution Power cord is used as a disconnection device: To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. Warning Electrical-Type Class 1 Equipment: This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet.

  • Page 50: Installing The Chassis On A Desktop

    Installing the AT-8400 Chassis Installing the Chassis on a Desktop This section explains how to install the chassis on a desktop. To install the chassis in a rack, refer to Installing the Chassis in a Rack on page 51. For desktop installation, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 51: Installing The Chassis In A Rack

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Installing the Chassis in a Rack The chassis can be installed in a 19-inch rack. It is recommended that you install the chassis in the rack after installing the following into the chassis: ❑ AT-8401 management card ❑...
  • Page 52 Installing the AT-8400 Chassis There are two ways to attach the brackets. You can flip the ears of the brackets to the front, as shown in Figure 18. Or, you can flip the ears of the brackets to the rear, as shown in Figure 19. When the ears of the brackets are flipped to the rear, the chassis sticks out from the rack 4.31 inches (10.95 cm).

  • Page 53: Warranty Registration

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 3. Attach the chassis to the rack with two screws (not provided) on each side. Refer to Figure 20. Note The brackets are designed to be installed in a 3.5RU opening on a standard rack.

  • Page 54: Installing And Replacing The At-8401 Management Card

    Chapter 4 Installing and Replacing the AT-8401 Management Card This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 55 ❑ Installing an AT-8401 Management Card on page 56 ❑ Replacing an AT-8401 Management Card on page 61...

  • Page 55: Overview

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Overview This chapter describes how to install and replace an AT-8401 management card into an AT-8400 chassis. For background information about the management card, see Chassis Slot M and the AT-8401 Management Fabric Card on page 21.

  • Page 56: Installing An At-8401 Management Card

    Installing and Replacing the AT-8401 Management Card Installing an AT-8401 Management Card This section describes how to install an AT-8401 management card in the AT-8400 chassis. Use this procedure when the chassis is powered down. You can install a maximum of one management card in an AT-8400 chassis.
  • Page 57 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 3. Align the edge of the card with the top and bottom guide rails as you carefully slide the management card into slot M, keeping the locking levers in the released position as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 58 Installing and Replacing the AT-8401 Management Card 5. Move the locking levers on the management card into the locked position as shown in the diagram. When the levers are engaged, they are parallel to the front of the card which is flush with the front of the chassis.
  • Page 59 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 7. For local management of the chassis, attach one end of a RS-232 cable with a DB9 connector to the RS-232 port on the management card and the other end of the cable to a terminal or PC with a terminal emulator program.
  • Page 60 Installing and Replacing the AT-8401 Management Card 8. Make sure the PWR, FAN A, and FAN B LEDS on the front of the management card are steady green. See Figure 24. A T - 8 4 0 1 R S - 2 T E R M I N A P O R...

  • Page 61: Replacing An At-8401 Management Card

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Replacing an AT-8401 Management Card This section describes how to replace an AT-8401 management card from the AT-8400 chassis. You must power down the chassis before you can replace a management card. For information about installing a...
  • Page 62 Installing and Replacing the AT-8401 Management Card 2. Pull the top and bottom locking levers out and away from the card as you slide the card out of the chassis. See Figure 25. A T - 8 4 0 1 R S -2 T E R M IN A...
  • Page 63 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 5. Carefully slide the management card into slot M, keeping the locking levers in the released position as shown in Figure 26. Avoid touching the management card components. Note If the management card doesn’t slide in easily, check that you are sliding it into slot M.
  • Page 64 Installing and Replacing the AT-8401 Management Card 6. Push the card until it is within a quarter inch of the front of the chassis. As you slide the management card into the chassis, the top and bottom locking levers on the AT-8401 management card lean in toward the front of the chassis.
  • Page 65 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 7. Move the locking levers on the management card into the locked position. When the levers are engaged, they are parallel to the front of the card which is flush with the chassis. See Figure 28...
  • Page 66 Installing and Replacing the AT-8401 Management Card 9. For local management of the chassis, attach one end of a RS-232 cable with a DB9 connector to the RS-232 port on the management card and the other end of the cable to a terminal or PC with a terminal emulator program.
  • Page 67 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 12. Make sure the POWER, FAN A, and FAN B LEDs are a steady green. See Figure 30. A T - 8 4 0 1 R S - 2 T E R M I N A...

  • Page 68: Installing And Removing Line Cards

    Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Line Cards This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 69 ❑ Installing a Line Card on page 70 ❑ Removing a Line Card on page 74 ❑ Software Implications of Replacing Line Cards on page 78...

  • Page 69: Overview

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Overview This chapter contains general instructions for installing and removing line cards from the AT-8400 chassis as well as an explanation of what happens to your software configuration when you replace a line card. For information about a particular line card, refer to Chapter 2,...

  • Page 70: Installing A Line Card

    Installing and Removing Line Cards Installing a Line Card You can install a line card when the AT-8400 chassis is powered on. This section explains how to install a line card into the AT-8400 chassis. It is a generic procedure that you can use to install any of the AT-8400 line cards, with the exception of the AT-8401 management card.
  • Page 71 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 3. Remove the faceplate from the slot. Keep the faceplate in a safe area. The faceplate is required on unused slots to maintain proper airflow and to keep dust from getting into the chassis. 4. Check the WAIT/REMOVE LED on the AT-8401 management card.
  • Page 72 Installing and Removing Line Cards Caution Be sure to observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the device. If you are removing a line card, store it in an antistatic bag or immediately install it in another slot. A line card can be damaged by static electricity.
  • Page 73 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 9. Secure the line card to the chassis by using a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the two installation screws on the line card faceplate. Note Always use installation screws to secure the line card to the chassis.

  • Page 74: Removing A Line Card

    Installing and Removing Line Cards Removing a Line Card You can remove a line card when the AT-8400 Chassis is powered on. This section explains how to remove a line card from the AT-8400 chassis. It is a generic procedure that you can use to remove any of the line cards, with the exception of the AT-8401 management card.
  • Page 75 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 3. Examine the LEDs on the AT-8401 management line card. See Figure 34. If the WAIT/REMOVE LED is steady green, you safely can remove a line card from the chassis. Caution If the WAIT/REMOVE LED is steady amber, it is not safe to remove a line card.
  • Page 76 Installing and Removing Line Cards 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two installation screws on the faceplate of the line card. See Figure 35. A T - 8 4 1 1 P W R A T - 8 4 1 1 A T - 8 R D Y 4 1 1...
  • Page 77 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 6. When the WAIT/REMOVE LED is steady green, you must install either a blank faceplate or another line card into the empty slot. The faceplate keeps dust from getting into the chassis and maintains proper airflow.

  • Page 78: Software Implications Of Replacing Line Cards

    Software Implications of Replacing Line Cards The AT-S60 software allows you to remove and replace, or hot swap, line cards in the AT-8400 Series switch while preserving your software configuration. The hot swap procedure is discussed in Removing a Line Card on page 74.

  • Page 79: Hot Swapping And Port Trunking

    Hot Swapping You can use the AT-S60 software to configure port trunking on individual ports. For the AT-8400 Series Switch, a port trunk consists of a and Port maximum of eight ports that have been grouped together to function as Trunking one logical path.

  • Page 80: Hot Swapping And Vlans

    Main Menu, the port trunk configuration information is lost. Hot Swapping You can use the AT-S60 software to create VLANs on AT-8400 Series switches. If you have configured ports on a line card to be included in a and VLANs VLAN, when you remove the line card the ports included in the VLAN become inactive.

  • Page 81: Installing Or Replacing A Power Supply

    Chapter 6 Installing or Replacing a Power Supply The chassis comes with one AC or DC power supply pre-installed. You can install an additional power supply to add redundant power to your system. Sections in the chapter include: Package Contents on page 82 Removing a Power Supply on page 83...

  • Page 82: Package Contents

    Installing or Replacing a Power Supply Package Contents Make sure the following items are included in the shipping package with the power supply. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative for assistance. One AT-PWR10 (AC) or AT-PWR11 (DC) Redundant Power Supply Power Cord (AT-PWR10 only) Installation Guide Warranty Card...

  • Page 83: Removing A Power Supply

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Removing a Power Supply You can remove or replace a failed power supply from an AT-8400 chassis without having to power off the switch. To remove a failed power supply, perform the following procedure: 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws that secure the power supply cover to the chassis and remove the cover.
  • Page 84 Installing or Replacing a Power Supply 3. Move the locking levers on the power supply to the released position. A T - P W R 1 A T - P W R 1 W A R N IN G B E F O R E E J E C T IN G...
  • Page 85 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Note To install a new power supply, go to the next procedure, Installing a Power Supply on page 87, and start with Step 3. If you are not installing a new power supply, complete the rest of this procedure to install the blank faceplate over the empty power supply slot.
  • Page 86 Installing or Replacing a Power Supply 7. Slide the power supply cover back into the chassis and secure the cover by tightening the two captive screws. A T - 8 4 1 1 A T - 8 4 1 1 R D Y R D Y L N K...

  • Page 87: Installing A Power Supply

    Installing a Power Supply This section contains the procedure for installing an AC or DC power supply in an AT-8400 Series switch. You can install a power supply without powering off the chassis. Before installing a power supply, please note the following: An AT-8400 Series switch will have either AC power sockets or DC terminal blocks on the back panel.
  • Page 88 Installing or Replacing a Power Supply 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the cover over the power supply PWR B slot and slide the cover from the chassis. A T -8 4 1 1 A T -P A T -P W R 1 W R 1...
  • Page 89 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 4. Slide the new power supply into the power supply slot until it makes contact with the backplane of the chassis. Be sure that the labeling on the power supply is right-side up. Also be sure to align the green board on the power supply with the slots in the chassis.
  • Page 90 Installing or Replacing a Power Supply Note Always use the locking levers and the installation screw to secure the power supply to the switch. Leaving the power supply partially seated may cause the system to halt and subsequently crash. 6. Slide the power supply cover back into the chassis and secure the cover by tightening the two captive screws.

  • Page 91: Cabling And Powering On The Chassis

    Chapter 7 Cabling and Powering on the Chassis This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 92 ❑ Connecting the Frame Ground on page 92 ❑ Powering on an AC Chassis on page 93 ❑ Powering on a DC Chassis on page 94...

  • Page 92: Overview

    Cabling and Powering on the Chassis Overview This chapter describes how to cable and power on the AT-8400 Series switch. First, you need to ground the chassis. Then you can add power. Procedures for both the AC and DC chassis are provided.

  • Page 93: Powering On An Ac Chassis

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide To attach the frame ground, perform the following procedure: 1. Use a crimping tool to affix the cable lug to one end of the 14 AWG ground wire. 2. Remove the 4M nut from the frame ground connector on the back panel of the AT-8400 chassis.

  • Page 94: Powering On A Dc Chassis

    4. If you purchased an optional redundant power supply, repeat this procedure to connect a power cord to the PWR B connector. Powering on a This procedure describes how to power on a DC powered AT-8400 Series switch. If your chassis is AC powered, see Powering on an AC Chassis DC Chassis page 93.
  • Page 95 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 3. With a 14-gauge wire-stripping tool, strip the three wires in the tray cable coming from the DC input power source to 8mm ± 1mm (0.31 in., ± 0.039 in.). See Figure 52. Warning Do not strip more than the recommended amount of wire.
  • Page 96 Cabling and Powering on the Chassis Warning Safety Hazard - Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wires. When this installation is done correctly there should be no exposed copper wire strands extending from the terminal block. Any exposed wiring can conduct harmful levels of electricity to persons touching the wires.

  • Page 97: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 98 ❑ Management Session Errors on page 99 ❑ Troubleshooting the AT-8401 Management Card on page 100 ❑ Troubleshooting the AT-8400 Line Cards on page 101 ❑ Troubleshooting the Power Supplies on page 102 ❑...

  • Page 98: Overview

    Troubleshooting Overview This chapter discusses what actions to take if you encounter errors when establishing a management session as well as how to correct problems with the AT-8401 management card, AT-8400 line cards, and power supplies.

  • Page 99: Management Session Errors

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Management Session Errors This section describes what actions to take if you cannot establish a management session. Both local and remote management sessions are discussed. If a local management session cannot be established, do the following: ❑...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting The At-8401 Management Card

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the AT-8401 Management Card This section describes what to do if you encounter problems with the AT-8401 management card. Consult the POWER and MGMT LEDs for troubleshooting information. After examining the AT-8401 LEDS, verify that the PWR LED on the management card is steady green.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting The At-8400 Line Cards

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Troubleshooting the AT-8400 Line Cards This section describes what to do if you encounter problems with the AT-8411, AT-8412, and AT-8413 line cards. Check the LEDs on the AT-8400 line cards and then use the following guidelines.

  • Page 102: At-8412 Line Cards

    Troubleshooting ❑ If the AT-8411 line card operates properly, but the RDY LED is OFF call Technical Support. ❑ If the card is seated properly, but all the LEDs are OFF, the card is not properly initialized. Check the console for initialization information.

  • Page 103: At-Pwr10 Ac Power Supply

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide accept the AT-PWR11 power supply. Only the power supply that matches the power requirements of the chassis will seat fully into the power supply slot. ❑ Check that the management card is fully seated in the chassis. The management card affects the LEDs on the power supplies.
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting ❑ Use the unused DC terminal block as the power input. If the other DC Terminal block is being used and it is working, then the Power Entry Module for the chassis may have failed or blown a production fuse. In this case, call Technical Support. If the POWER LED is OFF and the FAULT LED is ON, do the following: ❑...

  • Page 105: Support Information

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Support Information If you are still experiencing problems after using the troubleshooting information in this chapter, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support for assistance. Refer to Contacting Allied Telesyn on page 11.

  • Page 106: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Overview This section lists the technical specifications of an AT-8400 chassis that contains the following installed: ❑ One AT-8401 management card ❑ Five AT-8411 line cards ❑ One AT-PWR10 Redundant Power Supply (AC) or one AT-PWR11 Redundant Power Supply (DC) Physical Characteristics Dimensions:...

  • Page 107: Power Requirements

    AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Power Requirements Input Supply Voltages: AT-PWR10 (AC) Power Supply: 100 - 240V AC, 3A maximum, 50/60 Hz AT-PWR11 (DC) Power Supply: 40 - 60V DC, 6A maximum Agency Certifications RFI Emission: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2,...

  • Page 108: Translated Safety Information

    Appendix B Translated Safety Information Important: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig: Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise in mehreren Sprachen. Vigtigt: Dette tillæg indeholder oversættelser i flere sprog af sikkerhedsadvarslerne i denne håndbog.
  • Page 109 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 110 Translated Safety Information Caution: Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling. Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40° degrees All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes. As a safety precaution, a 10 Amp circuit breaker should be installed at the supply end of the cable to be used with this LAN equipment.
  • Page 111 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Vorsicht: DAS NETZKABEL DIENT ZUM TRENNEN DER STROMVERSORGUNG. ZUR TRENNUNG VOM NETZ, KABEL AUS DER STECKDOSE ZIEHEN. GERÄTE DER KLASSE 1 DIESE GERÄTE MÜSSEN GEERDET SEIN. Der Netzstecker darf nur mit einer vorschriftsmäßig geerdeten Steckdose verbunden werden. Ein unvorschriftsmäßiger Anschluß kann die Metallteile des Gehauses unter gefährliche elektrische Spannungen setzen.
  • Page 112 Translated Safety Information Sikkerhed Advarsel: Laserprodukt av klasse 1. Advarsel: Stirr ikke på strålen. Elektriske Forholdsregler Advarsel: RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK STØD For at forebygge ELEKTRISK stød, undlad at åbne apparatet. Der er ingen indre dele, der kan repareres af brugeren. Denne enhed indeholder LIVSFARLIGE STRØMSPÆNDINGER og bør kun åbnes af en uddannet og kvalificeret tekniker.
  • Page 113 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. RFI Emissie FCC Klasse A, EN55022 Klasse A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Klasse A, C-TICK Waarschuwing: Binnenshuis kan dit product radiostoring veroorzaken, in welk geval de gebruiker verplicht kan worden om gepaste maatregelen te nemen.
  • Page 114 Translated Safety Information Waarschuwing: Verwijder niet meer dan de aanbevolen hoeveelheid isolatiemateriaal. Als u meer dan de aanbevolen hoeveelheid verwijdert, kan dit een veiligheidsrisico veroorzaken doordat draden bloot blijven liggen na aansluiting op het blok. Waarschuwing: Zorg er tijdens installatie van de apparatuur altijd voor dat de aardeaansluiting van het frame als eerste wordt geplaatst en als laatste wordt losgemaakt.
  • Page 115 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Attention: Ne pas bloquer les fentes d’aération, ceci empêcherait l’air ambiant de circuler librement pour le refroidissement. Température De Fonctionnement: Ce matériel est capable de tolérer une température ambiante maximum de ou 40 degrés Celsius.
  • Page 116 Translated Safety Information Huomautus: Virtajohtoa käytetään virrankatkaisulaitteena. Virta katkaistaan irrottamalla virtajohto. SÄHKÖ - TYYPPILUOKAN 1 LAITTEET TÄMÄ LAITE TÄYTYY MAADOITTAA. Pistoke täytyy liittää kunnollisesti maadoitettuun pistorasiaan. Virheellisesti johdotettu pistorasia voi altistaa metalliosat vaarallisille jännitteille. Pistorasiaan Kytkettävä Laite: pistorasia on asennettava laitteen lähelle ja siihen on oltava esteetön pääsy."...
  • Page 117 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Avvertenze Elettriche Attenzione: PERICOLO DI SCOSSE ELETTRICHE Per evitare SCOSSE ELETTRICHE non asportare il coperchio. Le componenti interne non sono riparabili dall’utente. Questa unità ha TENSIONI PERICOLOSE e va aperta solamente da un tecnico specializzato e qualificato.
  • Page 118 Translated Safety Information Immunitet EN55024 Elektrisk sikkerhet EN60950 (TUV), UL60950 (UL/cUL) Laser EN60825 Sikkerhet Advarsel: Laserprodukt av klasse 1. Advarsal: Stirr ikke på strålen. Elektrisitet Advarsel: FARE FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK For å unngå ELEKTRISK sjokk, må dekslet ikke tas av. Det finnes ingen deler som brukeren kan reparere på innsiden.
  • Page 119 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide Merknad: Systemet fungerer med positivt og negativt jordede likestrømssystemer. Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência FCC Classe A, EN55022 Classe A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Classe A, C-TICK Aviso: Num ambiente doméstico este produto pode causar interferência na radiorrecepção e, neste caso, pode ser necessário que o utente tome as medidas adequadas.
  • Page 120 Translated Safety Information Ligue SEMPRE os cabos ao equipamento LAN primeiro antes de os ligar ao disjuntor. Para evitar o perigo de ferimentos por choque eléctrico, não trabalhe com alimentadores LIGADOS. Verifique sempre se o disjuntor está na posição OFF (desligado) antes de ligar os cabos ao mesmo. Aviso: Não corte mais fio do que recomendado.
  • Page 121 AT-8400 Series Switch Reference Guide ATENCION: Las aberturas para ventilación no deberán bloquearse y deberán tener acceso libre al aire ambiental de la sala para su enfriamiento. TEMPERATURA REQUERIDA PARA LA OPERACIÓN: Este producto está diseñado para una temperatura ambiental máxima de 40 grados C.
  • Page 122 Translated Safety Information Fara För Blixtnedslag Fara: ARBETA EJ på utrustningen eller kablarna vid ÅSKVÄDER. Varning: NÄTKABELN ANVÄNDS SOM STRÖMBRYTARE FÖR ATT KOPPLA FRÅN STRÖMMEN, dra ur nätkabeln. ELEKTRISKT - TYP KLASS 1 UTRUSTNING DENNA UTRUSTNING MÅSTE VARA JORDAD. Nätkabeln måste vara ansluten till ett ordentligt jordat uttag. Ett felaktigt uttag kan göra att närliggande metalldelar utsätts för högspänning.

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