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Allied Telesis AT-9424Ts Installation Manual

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AT-9400Ts Stack

Installation Guide

613-001191 Rev. B
AT-9400Ts Series
Gigabit Ethernet
Switches
Basic Layer 3
AT-9424Ts
AT-9424Ts/XP
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    AT-9400Ts Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Basic Layer 3 AT-9424Ts AT-9424Ts/XP AT-9448Ts/XP ◆ AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 613-001191 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 translations of the safety statement are available in the PDF document “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Product Documentation ........................... 10 Where to Go First ............................. 11 Starting a Management Session ........................11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document ......................12 Contacting Allied Telesis ..........................13 Online Support............................13 Email and Telephone Support ........................13 Returning Products............................. 13 Sales or Corporate Information ........................
  • Page 6 Contents Planning the Installation of a Stack ........................38 Maximum Number of Switches in a Stack ......................39 Unpacking a Switch ............................40 Installing the AT-StackXG Stacking Module .....................41 Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip (AC Switches Only) ................44 Disconnecting the Network Cables ........................45 Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack ....................46 Labeling the Switches ............................48 Chapter 3...
  • Page 7 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Appendix A Technical Specifications ..................................101 Physical Specifications ..........................101 Environmental Specifications .........................101 Power Specifications ............................102 Certifications ..............................102 RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts ........................103 RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts .......................105 RPS 21-pin D-combo Port and Connector Pinouts ..................106...
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface This guide explains how to build an AT-9400Ts Stack of the AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP, and AT-9448Ts/XP Basic Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. This preface contains the following sections:  “Product Documentation” on page 10  “Where to Go First” on page 11 ...

  • Page 10: Product Documentation

    AT-S63 Management Software Web Browser User’s Guide for AT-9400Ts Stacks (PN 613-001028) The installation and user guides for all the 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 11: Where To Go First

    AT-9400Ts Stack 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 12: 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 13: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions. Email and For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. Select your country from the list on Telephone the web site and then select the appropriate tab.
  • Page 14 Preface...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This guide explains how to install the AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP and AT-9448Ts/XP Gigabit Ethernet Switches as an AT-9400Ts Stack. This chapter contains the following sections:  “Switch Descriptions” on page 16  “10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 19 ...

  • Page 16: Switch Descriptions

     Redundant power supply connector  Compact flash card slot  Expansion slot for the AT-StackXG Stacking Module Figure 1 shows the front and back panels of the AT-9424Ts switch. Port and SFP System 10/100/1000Base-T Ports Slot LEDs LEDs AT-9424Ts...

  • Page 17: At-9424Ts/Xp Switch

     Redundant power supply connector  Compact flash card slot  Expansion slot for the AT-StackXG Stacking Module Figure 2 shows the front and back panels of the AT-9424Ts/XP switch. Port and SFP System 10/100/1000Base-T Ports Slot LEDs LEDs AT-9424Ts/XP...

  • Page 18: At-9448Ts/Xp Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview 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 ...

  • Page 19: 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports This section describes the twisted pair ports on the switches. Connector Type The ports have 8-pin RJ-45 connectors that use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps. For the pin assignments, refer to “RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts”...

  • Page 20: Cable Type

    Chapter 1: Overview Cable Type Table 2 lists the cabling specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports. Table 2. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances Maximum Speed Cable Type Operating Distance 10 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant 100 m (328 ft) Category 3 or better shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.

  • Page 21: Sfp Transceiver Slots

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide SFP Transceiver Slots The AT-9424Ts and AT-9424Ts/XP Switches feature four slots for optional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers. You can use the transceivers to connect the switches to network devices over large distances using fiber optic cable. Figure 4 illustrates an SFP transceiver.

  • Page 22: Xfp Transceiver Slots

    Chapter 1: Overview XFP Transceiver Slots The AT-9424Ts/XP and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches have two slots for optional XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers that can be used to connect high speed, 10 gigabit devices to the switches or to create high speed backbone networks between the units.

  • Page 23: Redundant Twisted Pair Ports

    Negotiation on a twisted pair port and set the speed and duplex mode manually, the speed reverts to Auto-Negotiation when an SFP module establishes a link with an end node. Note These guidelines do not apply to the XFP slots on the AT-9424Ts/XP and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches.

  • Page 24: Compact Flash Card Slot

    The slots on the member switches are deactivated and are not accessible. 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 25: Port Leds

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Port LEDs The following sections describe the twisted pair and fiber optic port LEDs. 10/100/1000Base- Each 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 T Twisted Pair a port.

  • Page 26: Fiber Optic Port And Transceiver Slot Leds

    Chapter 1: Overview Fiber Optic Port Each 10 Gigabit Ethernet transceiver slot on the AT-9424Ts/XP and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches has one LED, defined in Table 4. and Transceiver Slot LEDs Table 4 XFP Slot LED Function State Description Link Status No link is established between the and Activity port and the end node.

  • Page 27: System Leds

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide System LEDs The system LEDs on the front panel display the general status information described in Table 5. Table 5 System LEDs State Description FAULT or Normal operation. Solid The switch or management software has malfunctioned. (Refer to Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting”...

  • 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. Table 6 Stack LEDs State Description MSTR The switch is not part of a stack or is a member unit of a stack.

  • Page 29: At-Stackxg Stacking Module

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide AT-StackXG Stacking Module The AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP, and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches have an expansion slot on the back panels for the optional AT-StackXG Stacking Module and its two full-duplex, 12-Gbps stacking ports. A switch must have this module to be a part of a stack. The installation instructions are found in “Installing the AT-StackXG Stacking Module”...

  • 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. All local management sessions of a stack must be conducted through the stack’s master switch.

  • Page 31: At-Rps3204 Redundant Power Supply

    AT-9400Ts Stack 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 8. The unit can provide power to the switch in the event that the switch’s internal power supply fails.

  • Page 32: Ac Power Connector

    Chapter 1: Overview AC Power Connector The AT-9400 Switch 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 101 for the input voltage range.

  • Page 33: Installing The Hardware

    Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter contains an overview of the installation procedures for a stack and the procedures for installing the hardware. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Installation Overview” on page 34  “Reviewing the Safety Precautions” on page 36 ...

  • Page 34: Installation Overview

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Installation Overview Table 7 lists the installation procedures for a stack of the AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP, and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches. The procedures, which are divided into four chapters, should be performed in the order presented in the table. Allied Telesis recommends that you print this table and place a check mark beside the procedures as you complete them.
  • Page 35 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Table 7. Installation Procedures Step Procedure Refer to “Assigning Static Module ID Numbers to the Member Switches” on page 59 Chapter 4, “Cabling and Powering on the Stack” Refer to “Cabling the AT-StackXG Stacking Modules” on page 62 Refer to “Powering On the Switches of the Stack”...

  • Page 36: Reviewing The Safety Precautions

    Note The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.  Warning: Class 1 Laser product.
  • Page 37 AT-9400Ts Stack 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: Planning The Installation Of A Stack

    Installing the switches on a table or desktop is not recommended because it may create a hazardous work area.  The AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP, and AT-9448Ts/XP Switches are the only AT-9400 Switches that support the stacking feature.  Each switch must have the AT-StackXG Stacking Module.

  • Page 39: Maximum Number Of Switches In A Stack

    The AT-9448Ts/XP Switch should not be used as the master switch of a stack. A stack that has one or two AT-9448Ts/XP Switches should also have at least one AT-9424Ts or AT-9424Ts/XP Switch to act as the master switch. A stack that has three or four AT-9448Ts/XP Switches should have at least two 24-port switches to act as the master switch and the backup switch of the stack.

  • Page 40: Unpacking A Switch

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Unpacking a Switch To unpack a switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all the components from the shipping packages. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 41: Installing The At-Stackxg Stacking Module

    Note Although the stacking module can be hot-swapped, meaning that it can be installed while the switch is powered on, Allied Telesis recommends that the switches be powered off during the initial installation of the stack.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Note Do not remove the blank panel from the chassis until you are ready to install the module. An open slot allows dust to enter the unit and reduces proper airflow and cooling in the chassis. 2.
  • Page 43 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide A T - L X A T - S ta 4 4 C P c k X G U C V R S ta c k P o rt 1242 S ta c k P o rt Figure 10.

  • Page 44: Installing The Power Cord Retaining Clip (Ac Switches Only)

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip (AC Switches Only) Perform the following procedure to install the power cord retaining clip on the switches: 1. Locate the power cord retaining clip, shown in Figure 12. Figure 12. Power Cord Retaining Clip 2.

  • Page 45: Disconnecting The Network Cables

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Disconnecting the Network Cables If the switches of the planned stack were used as stand-alone devices in your network, label and disconnect all of the network cables from their ports. You will reconnect the cables after the stack is created and after you have reestablished the switches’...

  • Page 46: Installing The Switches In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack Note Installing a stack on a table or desktop is not recommended because it may create a hazardous work area. Perform the following procedure to install the switches in a standard 19-inch rack: 1.
  • Page 47 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 5. Install the second rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch with the four remaining screws. 6. Mount the switch in a 19-inch rack using standard screws (not provided), as shown in Figure 17. L /A 9 4 0 8 L C...

  • Page 48: Labeling The Switches

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Labeling the Switches Starting with the top or bottom switch of the stack, assign each unit a number starting with 1 and affix labels with the numbers to their front panels or adjacent to the units on the equipment rack. These numbers will be their static module ID numbers, which you’ll assign later in “Assigning the Static Module ID Number 1 to the Master Switch”...

  • Page 49: Preparing The Switches

    Chapter 3 Preparing the Switches The chapter contains the following procedures:  “Powering on a Switch” on page 50  “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 52  “Verifying the AT-S63 Version Number” on page 54  “Updating the AT-S63 Management Software” on page 55 ...

  • Page 50: Powering On A Switch

    Chapter 3: Preparing the Switches 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 19. 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V A Figure 19.
  • Page 51 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an appropriate AC power outlet. For power specifications for the switch, refer to “Power Specifications” on page 102. Go to the next procedure to start a local management session on the unit.

  • Page 52: Starting A Local Management Session

    Chapter 3: Preparing the Switches Starting a Local Management Session To start a local management session on the unit, perform the following procedure: 1. Connect the RJ-45 end of the management cable included with the AT-9400 Switch to the Terminal Port on the front panel of the switch, as shown in Figure 21.
  • Page 53 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 5. If the switch is new, the user name is “manager” and the default password is “friend“. If the switch was used as a stand-alone unit in your network, enter the appropriate user name and password for manager access.

  • Page 54: Verifying The At-S63 Version Number

    Verifying the AT-S63 Version Number After you have logged on, the command line interface (CLI) prompt, shown in Figure 22, is displayed. Allied Telesis Ethernet Switch AT-9424Ts/XP - AT-S63 v4.0.0 <No system name> Figure 22. Command Line Prompt The version number of the AT-S63 Management Software on the switch is displayed after “AT-S63.”...

  • Page 55: Updating The At-S63 Management Software

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Updating the AT-S63 Management Software If you need to upgrade the management software on the switch, perform the instructions in this section. If the switch already has the correct version of the management software, go to the next section. These instructions use Xmodem to transfer the new management software to the switch.

  • Page 56: Assigning The Static Module Id Number 1 To The Master Switch

    Chapter 3: Preparing the Switches Assigning the Static Module ID Number 1 to the Master Switch This procedure explains how to assign the static module ID number 1 to the master switch of the stack. If the switch will be a member switch, go to the next procedure for instructions on how to assign it a stack ID number.
  • Page 57 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Table 9. SHOW STACK Command Field Description Stack Mode The assignment method of the module ID number. Auto means the number was assigned dynamically by the management software when the switch was powered on. Static means the number was assigned with the SET STACK command.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3: Preparing the Switches 3. The new module ID number does not take affect until the switch is reset. Reset the unit with this command: restart reboot 4. Wait for the switch to reset and afterwards reestablish the management session by logging in again. 5.

  • Page 59: Assigning Static Module Id Numbers To The Member Switches

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Assigning Static Module ID Numbers to the Member Switches This procedure is used to assign a static ID number to a member switch of the stack. It must be performed on a switch before the cables are connected to the AT-StackXG Stacking Module.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Preparing the Switches 5. Enter the following command again to verify the switch’s stack ID assignment: show stack 6. Verify that Stack ID is showing the number you assigned the switch in step 2. If the value is correct, go to the next step. Otherwise, repeat the procedure starting with step 2.

  • Page 61: Cabling And Powering On The Stack

    Chapter 4 Cabling and Powering on the Stack The chapter contains the following procedures:  “Cabling the AT-StackXG Stacking Modules” on page 62  “Powering On the Switches of the Stack” on page 65  “Verifying the Installation” on page 67 ...

  • Page 62: Cabling The At-Stackxg Stacking Modules

    Chapter 4: Cabling and Powering on the Stack Cabling the AT-StackXG Stacking Modules Note Allied Telesis recommends that during the initial installation you power off the switches before you attach the stacking cables. To connect the AT-StackXG/.5 Stacking Cables and the optional...
  • Page 63 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 3. Connect the other end of the stacking cable to a Stack Port on the stacking module in the next switch of the stack. The cable connections must crossover to a different numbered port on the next stacking module.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: Cabling and Powering on the Stack Figure 27 illustrates a stack of four switches in the ring topology. AT-StackXG RPS INPUT STACK PORT 1 STACK PORT 2 AT-StackXG RPS INPUT STACK PORT 1 STACK PORT 2 AT-StackXG RPS INPUT STACK PORT 1 STACK PORT 2 AT-StackXG...

  • Page 65: Powering On The Switches Of The Stack

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Powering On the Switches of the Stack After cabling the stacking modules, apply power to the switches of the stack by connecting the power cords. The switches of a stack can be powered on in any order. The units initialize their management software, which takes about one minute, and afterwards perform the discovery process.
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: Cabling and Powering on the Stack The master switch then configures the devices with the commands in the active configuration file in its file system. If this is the first time the stack is booted up, you will see the messages in Figure 30. Configuring the Stack......

  • Page 67: Verifying The Installation

    4. At the command line prompt, enter this command: show stack The command lists the switches of the stack. An example is show in Figure 31. Allied Telesis Ethernet Switch AT-9424Ts - AT-S63 <No system name> Local Mac Addr :0:4:75:0:0:11...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: Cabling and Powering on the Stack 5. Match the entries in the table with the switches in the equipment rack by referring to the labels on the front panels of the units. The ID number and MAC address on a switch’s label should match the unit’s entry in the table.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting The Discovery Process

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Troubleshooting the Discovery Process The easiest way to troubleshoot a stack that cannot complete the discovery process is by watching for error messages on the Terminal Port of the master switch. Here are the steps: 1. Connect a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the Terminal Port on the master switch, as explained in “Starting a Local Management Session”...
  • Page 70 Chapter 4: Cabling and Powering on the Stack If the master switch successfully completes the discovery process but the SHOW STACK command does not display all of the switches in the stack, try the following:  Verify that all of the switches are powered on. ...

  • Page 71: Cabling The Network Ports

    Chapter 5 Cabling the Network Ports This chapter contains the instructions that explain how to connect the network cables to the ports on the switches in the stack. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Installing Optional Transceivers” on page 72 ...

  • Page 72: Installing Optional Transceivers

    The cable specifications for optional SFP and XFP transceiver can be found in the installation guides that ship with the devices. Installing an SFP To install an SFP transceiver in the AT-9424Ts or AT-9424Ts/XP Switch, perform the following procedure: Transceiver 1.
  • Page 73 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Figure 32. Removing a Dust Plug for an SFP Slot 2. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location. 3. Position the transceiver with the label facing up. 4.

  • Page 74: Installing An Xfp Transceiver

    For the SFP optical and cabling specifications, consult the documentation that ships with the module. 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 35.
  • Page 75 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 36. Figure 36. Installing an XFP Transceiver 5. Repeat this procedure to install a second XFP transceiver or go to “Cabling the Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Ports”...

  • Page 76: Cabling The Twisted Pair And Fiber Optic Ports

    Chapter 5: Cabling the Network Ports 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 77: Adding And Removing Switches

    Chapter 6 Adding and Removing Switches The procedures in this chapter explain how to add and remove switches from a stack. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Replacing the Master Switch” on page 78  “Adding a New Member Switch” on page 87 ...

  • Page 78: Replacing The Master Switch

    Chapter 6: Adding and Removing Switches Replacing the Master Switch This procedure is divided into the following phases:  Phase 1: “Uploading the Active Configuration File” on page 78  Phase 2: “Removing the Current Master Switch” on page 79 ...

  • Page 79: Removing The Current Master Switch

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide This command displays the switch’s active boot configuration file. If the lines display different filenames, the active file is displayed in the first line. For more information about this command, refer to the AT-S63 Management Software Command Line User’s Guide.) 3.
  • Page 80 Chapter 6: Adding and Removing Switches Note If the switch has SFP or XFP modules, perform steps 3 to 6. Otherwise, go to step 7. 3. Label and remove the fiber optic cables from the SFP or XFP modules. 4. Install the dust covers on the fiber optic ports on the modules. Figure 39.
  • Page 81 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 5. Label and remove the modules from the switch. Figure 40. Removing the SFP and XFP Modules...
  • Page 82 Chapter 6: Adding and Removing Switches 6. Install the dust covers in the SFP and XFP slots. Figure 41. Installing the Dust Covers in the SFP and XFP Slots 7. Disconnect the stacking cables from the AT-StackXG Stacking Module. AT -S ta ck X G St ac k Po rt...
  • Page 83 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 8. Remove the AT-StackXG Stacking Module by loosening the two captive screws and sliding the module from the chassis. -L X 44 AT -S ta C P U C ck X G St ac k Po rt St ac k Po rt AT -L X4...

  • Page 84: Configuring The New Master Switch

    Chapter 6: Adding and Removing Switches 9. Install the slot cover by positioning it over the slot opening and tightening the two captive screws. A T -L X 4 4 C P U C V R -L X 44 C P U C Figure 44.
  • Page 85 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 4. After the switch initializes its management software, start a local management session, as explained in “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 52. 5. Since this switch will be the master switch of the stack, you have to assign it the static module ID number 1.

  • Page 86: Connecting The New Master Switch To The Stack

    Chapter 6: Adding and Removing Switches Note Do not issue the SAVE CONFIGURATION command. If you do, the switch will overwrite all of the settings in the configuration file with its current settings. If you inadvertently enter the command, download the file again from your workstation by performing step 7.

  • Page 87: Adding A New Member Switch

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Adding a New Member Switch Table 10 lists the steps to add a new member switch to a stack. Table 10. Adding a New Member Switch to a Stack Task Procedure Before a new switch is added to a “Maximum Number of Switches in a Stack”...
  • Page 88 Chapter 6: Adding and Removing Switches Table 10. Adding a New Member Switch to a Stack Task Procedure Verify that the new switch has the “Verifying the AT-S63 Version Number” on correct version of the AT-S63 page 54 Management Software. It has to be Version 3.0.0 or later and it has to be the same version as the management software on the other switches.

  • Page 89: Replacing A Member Switch

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Replacing a Member Switch Table 11 lists the steps to replace a member switch in a stack. Table 11. Replacing a Member Switch in a Stack Task Procedure Power off the stack. Label and disconnect all of the “Removing the Current Master Switch”...
  • Page 90 Chapter 6: Adding and Removing Switches Table 11. Replacing a Member Switch in a Stack Task Procedure Assign the new switch the stack ID “Assigning Static Module ID Numbers to the number of the replaced unit. Member Switches” on page 59 Power off the switch by disconnecting the power cord from the power source and from the back panel of the unit.
  • Page 91 “Switch Functions Intermittently” on page 100 Note If after following the instructions in this chapter you are unable to resolve a problem, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13 for contact information.

  • Page 92: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting No Master Switch After powering on the switches of a stack and waiting two to three minutes for the stack to complete the discovery process, you observe that the Stack MSTR LEDs on the front panels on all the switches are off. This could indicate that the discovery process encountered a problem that prevented the stack from selecting a master switch.

  • Page 93: Power Led Is Off

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide 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 94: Twisted Pair Port Link Led Is Off

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 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 establish a link.

  • Page 95: Fiber Optic Port Link Led Is Off

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Fiber Optic Port Link 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: ...

  • Page 96: Transceiver Is Installed But The Status Is "Not Present

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present” If an 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: ...

  • Page 97: System Fault Led Is Blinking

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide System Fault LED is Blinking If the system FAULT LED is blinking, no action is required. A blinking FAULT LED indicates that the switch is downloading a new version of the management software or is updating the active boot configuration file. The LED stops blinking after the switch has downloaded the new management software or updated the boot configuration file.

  • Page 98: 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 Command Line User’s Guide. Note If the FAULT LED remains steadily on, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for assistance.

  • Page 99: Cannot Establish A Local (Out-Of-Band) Management Session

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Cannot Establish a Local (Out-of-Band) Management Session If you are unable to establish a local (out-of-band) management session through the Terminal Port on the master switch of the stack, 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 100: Switch Functions Intermittently

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Switch Functions Intermittently If a switch functions intermittently, check the system hardware status through the management software:  Note the current voltage for the power supply compared to the optimum rating.  Verify that the system temperature is within the operating range.

  • Page 101: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): AT-9424Ts 4.4 cm x 43.8 cm x 30.4 cm AT-9424Ts/XP (1.75 in. x 17.30 in. x 12.0 in.) AT-9448Ts/XP Weight: AT-9424Ts 4.21 kg (9.35 lb.) AT-9424Ts/XP 4.23 kg (9.40 lb.) AT-9448Ts/XP 5.09 kg (11.20 lb.)

  • Page 102: Power Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications Maximum Power Consumption: AT-9424Ts 54 watts AT-9424Ts/XP 68 watts AT-9448Ts/XP 128 watts Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 2.0 A maximum, 50/60 Hz Certifications EMI (Emissions): FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class...

  • Page 103: Rj-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 45 illustrates the pin layout of an RJ-45 connector and port. Pin 1 Figure 45. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 12 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps.
  • Page 104 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 14 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 14. Pin Signals - 1000 Mbps Pinout Pair Pair 1 + Pair 1 - Pair 2 + Pair 3 + Pair 3 - Pair 2 - Pair 4 + Pair 4 -...

  • Page 105: Rj-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts

    AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts Table 15 lists the pin signals on the RJ-45 style serial terminal port. Table 15. RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pin Signals Signal Data Carrier Detect Transmit Data Receive Data Data Set Ready Ground Data Terminal Ready...

  • Page 106: Rps 21-Pin D-Combo Port And Connector Pinouts

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications RPS 21-pin D-combo Port and Connector Pinouts Figure 46 illustrates the pin layout of the RPS 21-pin D-combo port and connector. Figure 46. RPS 21-pin D-combo Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 16 lists the definitions for the RPS 21-pin D-combo port and connector pins.
  • Page 107 AT-9400Ts Stack Installation Guide Table 16. RPS 21-pin D-combo Port and Connector Pin Definitions Definition Ground Ground +12.0 VDC sense Ground No connect +12.0 VDC...
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