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.
Translated Safety Statements Important: Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
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Contents USB Port ..................................... 53 Console Port ..................................54 Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking ..........................55 Overview ..................................... 56 Stacking Methods ................................57 Stacking Guidelines ................................59 Wiring Configurations of the Stacking Ports ........................60 Wiring Configuration for the S1 and S2 Slots ......................60 Wiring Configuration for the AT-StackQS Card ......................
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Chapter 14: Cabling the Networking Ports ........................165 Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports ............................166 Guidelines for Handling SFP or SFP+ Transceivers ......................168 Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers..........................169 Chapter 15: Troubleshooting ............................173 Appendix A: Technical Specifications .........................
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Figure 7: AT-PWR800 Power Supply ...........................28 Figure 8: AT-PWR1200 Power Supply ..........................29 Figure 9: LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-52GTX Switches......45 Figure 10: LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches ......47 Figure 11: SFP Slot LEDs ..............................48 Figure 12: SFP+ Slot LEDs ..............................49...
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Figures Figure 50: Minimum Wall Area Dimensions with the Front Panel on the Left..............115 Figure 51: Minimum Wall Area Dimensions with the Front Panel on the Right ..............116 Figure 52: Switch on the Wall with a Plywood Base ......................117 Figure 53: Steps to Installing the Switch with a Plywood Base...................118 Figure 54: Installing the Brackets to the Switch for Wall Installation...................122 Figure 55: Mounting Holes..............................123 Figure 56: Securing the Switch to the Plywood Base ......................124...
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Table 8: Power Budgets of the AT-PWR1200 Power Supply ....................37 Table 9: NET MGMT Port LED ............................43 Table 10: LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-52GTX Switches .......46 Table 11: LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches .......47 Table 12: SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-x930-28GSTX Switch ....................49...
Layer 3, Gigabit Ethernet switches. This preface contains the following sections: “Document Conventions” on page 14 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 15 Note This guide explains how to use the Virtual Chassis Stacking ™ (VCStack ) feature to build a stack of up to eight switches. For instructions on how to install the switches as stand-alone units, refer to the x930 Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches.
Preface Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page: ...
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Models” on page 18 “Features” on page 19 “Front and Back Panels” on page 23 “Management Panel” on page 26 “Power Supplies” on page 27 “10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports”...
10/100/1000 Model Base-T SFP Slots SFP+ Slots PoE+ VCStack Ports AT-x930-28GTX AT-x930-28GPX AT-x930-28GSTX AT-x930-52GTX AT-x930-52GPX Additional information is listed here: The switches do not come with power supplies. The power supplies must be ordered separately. For more information, refer to “Power Supplies”...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Features Here are the switches and their features: x930 Models Here are the switches in the x930 Series: AT-x930-28GTX AT-x930-28GPX AT-x930-28GSTX AT-x930-52GTX AT-x930-52GPX 10/100/1000 Here are the basic features of the 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted pair ports: Mbps Twisted ...
The SFP+ slots do not support 100Mbps 100Base-FX transceivers. Note The slots support full-duplex mode only.They do not support half- duplex mode. Note SFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note SFP+ slots 27/S1 and 28/S2 on the 28-port switches and slots 51/S1 and 52/S2 on the 52-port switches are initially configured as stacking slots for the VCStack feature. If you want to use the switch as a stand-alone unit, you must disable the VCStack feature to use the slots with standard SFP or SFP+ transceivers.
Chapter 1: Overview Management Here are the methods for managing the switches: Methods Local management through the Console port Remote Telnet and Secure Shell management Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management SNMPv1, v2c, and v3 Power Supplies Here are the power supplies: ...
The front panels of the x930 Series switches are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 on page 24. AT-x930-28GTX Management 10/100/1000Base-T Ports Panel SFP+ Slots SFP+ or Stacking Slots AT-x930-28GPX Management 10/100/1000Base-T Ports Panel with PoE+ SFP+ Slots SFP+ or Stacking Slots Figure 1. Front Panels of the AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-28GPX Switches...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 3 shows the back panel. The back panel is the same on all of the switches. AT-FAN09ADP Power Supply Slot B AT-FAN09 Power Supply Slot A Module Fan Module with AT-PNL250 Blank Panel Figure 3.
Chapter 1: Overview Management Panel Figure 4 identifies the components in the management panel on the x930 Series switches. Console Management Port Switch ID LED eco-friendly Button USB Port Network Management Port Figure 4. Management Panel...
AT-PWR1200 The power supplies can work in any of the switches, but two models are primarily intended for the non-PoE AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-52GTX Switches and two for the PoE AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches. The AT-PWR250 Power Supply, shown in Figure 5, is primarily designed for the non-PoE switches and has these operating characteristics: ...
Chapter 1: Overview Figure 6. AT-PWR250-80 Power Supply Figure 7 illustrates the AT-PWR800 Power Supply.This power supply is primarily intended for the PoE AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches. It provides both system power to the switch as well as up to 480 watts of PoE power for the powered devices connected to the network ports.
You may not install two different power supply models in the switch. The non-PoE AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-52GTX Switches require only one power supply for full operations. Installing a second power supply adds power redundancy. It protects against interruptions to network operations in the event one power supply loses power or fails.
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Chapter 1: Overview amount of power for PoE or adds PoE redundancy. For further information, refer to “Power Budget” on page 35. The DC wires for the AT-PWR250-80 DC Power Supply should be routed from a DC load center containing appropriate overcurrent branch protection for each DC feed, as required by the cognizant local electrical authority.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports The twisted pair ports on the switches are described in this section. Speed The ports can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. The speeds may be set manually using the management software or automatically with Auto- Negotiation (IEEE 802.3u), the default setting.
Chapter 1: Overview The MDI and MDI-X settings do not apply when ports are operating at 1000 Mbps. Maximum The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). Distance Cable The cable requirements of the ports are given in Table 2. Requirements Table 2.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Power Over Ethernet The AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the 10/100/1000Base-T ports. PoE is used to supply power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic.
Chapter 1: Overview Table 3. IEEE Powered Device Classes Maximum Power Class Output from a Switch PD Power Range Port 15.4W 0.44W to 12.95W 4.0W 0.44W to 3.84W 7.0W 3.84W to 6.49W 15.4W 6.49W to 12.95W 30.0W 12.95W to 25.5W Cable The cable requirements for ports operating at 10 or 100Mbps are given in Table 4.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The cable requirements for ports operating at 1000Mbps are given in Table 5. Table 5. Twisted Pair Cable Requirements for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports at 1000Mbps 1000Mbps Cable Type Non- PoE+ Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.
Chapter 1: Overview Note The AT-PWR250 and AT-PWR250-80 Power Supplies are intended for the non-PoE AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-52GTX Switches. They are not intended for the AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches because they do not provide power for PoE + devices. You may install them in the PoE+ switches, but the switches will not support PoE devices.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 8 lists the power budgets for the switch with one or two AT- PWR1200 Power Supplies and the power boost mode. Table 8. Power Budgets of the AT-PWR1200 Power Supply Number of Power State of Power Power Budget...
Chapter 1: Overview Ports set to the Critical level, the highest priority level, are guaranteed power before any of the ports assigned to the other two priority levels. Ports assigned to the other priority levels receive power only if all the Critical ports are receiving power.
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking IEEE 802.3af standard. Powered devices that comply with the IEEE 802.3af standard are required to support both power delivery methods. Legacy devices that do not comply with the standard will work with the switch if they are powered on pins 1, 2, 3, and 6.
Chapter 1: Overview SFP Slots The twenty four SFP slots on the AT-x930-28GSTX Switch support the following types of transceivers: 100Base-FX, 1000Base-T, and 1000Base-SX/LX SFP transceivers Single-port BiDi 100Base-FX and 1000Base-LX SFP transceivers 1000Base-ZX SFP transceivers The slots are paired with the twenty four 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports.
The switches support a variety of short and long distance SFP and SFP+ modules. For a list of supported SFP modules, contact your Allied Telesis representative or visit our web site. Note The SFP+ slots do not support 100Mbps 100Base-FX transceivers.
SFP 1000Mbps or SFP+ 10Gbps transceivers to add high speed links to the switch. However, SFP+ slots 27/S1 and 28/S2 on the AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-28GPX Switches and slots 51/S1 and 52/S2 on the AT-x930-52GTX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches have an additional function.
The cable requirements for the port are the same as the ports on the AT-x930-28GTX Switch, listed in Table 2 on page 32. For the port pinouts, refer to “RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts” on page 186. ...
Chapter 1: Overview eco-friendly Button The eco-friendly button on the front panel of the switch is used to toggle the port LEDs on or off. You might turn off the LEDs to conserve electricity when you are not monitoring the device. You can also toggle the LEDs with the ECOFRIENDLY LED and NO ECOFRIENDLY LED commands in the Global Configuration mode of the command line interface.
Twisted Pair information. The LEDs are shown in Figure 9. Ports Link/Activity Duplex Mode Duplex Mode Link/Activity Figure 9. LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-52GTX Switches The LEDs are described in Table 10 on page 46.
Chapter 1: Overview Table 10. LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GTX and AT-x930-52GTX Switches State Description Solid Green A port has established a 1000 Mbps link to a network device. Flashing A port is transmitting or receiving data at...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Link/Activity Link/Activity Figure 10. LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches The LEDs are described in Table 11. Table 11. LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches State Description...
Chapter 1: Overview Table 11. LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x930-28GPX and AT-x930-52GPX Switches (Continued) State Description Green The switch detects a powered device (PD) on the port and is delivering power to it. Solid Amber The switch has shut down PoE+ on the port because of a fault condition.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The possible states of an LED for an SFP slot are described in Table 12. Table 12. SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-x930-28GSTX Switch State Description Solid green The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a link at 1000 Mbps to a network device.
Chapter 1: Overview Table 13. SFP+ Slot LEDs State Description Solid green The SFP+ transceiver in the slot has established a link at 10 Gbps to a network device. Flashing The SFP+ transceiver is receiving or green transmitting packets to a network device at 10 Gbps.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Switch ID LED The Switch ID LED, shown in Figure 13 on page 51, displays the ID number of the switch. A stand-alone switch has the ID number 0. Switches in a VCStack have the numbers 1 to 8. Chapter 9, “Wiring the DC Connector on the AT-PWR250-80 Power Supply”...
Chapter 1: Overview The switch displays the letter “F” for fault on the ID LED if it detects one of the following problems: A cooling fan has failed. The internal temperature of the switch has exceeded the normal operating range and the switch may shut down.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking USB Port The management panel has a USB port. You may use the port to store configuration files on flash drives or to restore configuration files to switches whose settings have been lost or corrupted, or to quickly configure replacement units.
Chapter 1: Overview Console Port The Console port is used to establish a management session with the switch to configure its features and parameter settings. This type of management uses serial RS-232 and is commonly referred to as local or out-of-band management because it is not conducted over your network.
Chapter 2 Virtual Chassis Stacking The sections in this chapter are listed here: “Overview” on page 56 “Stacking Methods” on page 57 “Stacking Guidelines” on page 59 “Wiring Configurations of the Stacking Ports” on page 60 ...
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Overview The Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack) feature allows you to connect together up to eight x930 Series switches so that they function as a single networking unit. Some of the benefits of the VCStack feature are listed here: ...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Stacking Methods There are two ways to build a stack of x930 Series switches. The two methods are listed here: S1 and S2 stacking slots AT-StackQS Card The S1 and S2 slots are standard components on the x930 Series switches.
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Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking In contrast, the switches of a stack built with the AT-StackQS Card have to be within one meter of each other because the stacking cable for the card is one meter long. Given this, the switches of this type of stack have to reside in the same equipment rack.
Here are guidelines that are specific to stacking with the S1 and S2 slots on the front panel of the switch: You must use Allied Telesis 10G SFP+ transceivers. The switches will not form a stack with SFP+ transceivers from other network equipment providers.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Wiring Configurations of the Stacking Ports The following sections describe the wiring configurations of the S1 and S2 slots on the front panel of the switch, and the two ports on the AT-StackQS Card. Wiring There are two rules to wiring the S1 and S2 slots when building a stack with SFP+ transceivers or direct connect cables.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking An example of a stack of four switches is illustrated in Figure 18. Figure 18. Stack of Four Switches Connected with the S1 and S2 Slots A stack of eight switches is shown in Figure 19 on page 62.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Wiring The two stacking ports on the AT-StackQS Card have the same wiring rules as do the S1 and S2 slots on the front panel of the switch. The first Configuration for rule is that the connections have to crossover to different ports on the the AT-StackQS cards in the switches.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 21. Stack of Four Switches Connected with AT-StackQS Cards Figure 22 on page 65 is a stack of eight switches.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 22. Stack of Eight Switches Connected with AT-StackQS Cards...
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Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking The only significance difference in the wiring of the two stacking techniques has to do with the permitted distances between the switches of a stack. As explained in “Stacking Methods” on page 57, the switches of a stack built with the S1 and S2 ports on the front panels can be at various distances from each other because the slots support a variety of short and long distance SFP+ transceivers.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Master and Member Switches The stack has a master switch. The other switches of the stack are referred to as member switches. The main functions of the master switch are listed here: ...
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Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking After the stack is established and operating, you may, if you choose, change the priority settings on the individual units and so control which switch will be the master switch after subsequent power cycles and resets.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Switch ID Numbers Each switch must be assigned an ID number. The range is 1 to 8. The default is 1. The ID numbers are displayed on the ID LEDs on the front panels of the units.
The x930 Series switches comes with the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system and a base set of features. These features are available as soon as you install the devices. Allied Telesis also offers additional features and capabilities for the switches. These features come with the AlliedWare Plus operating system, but they have to be unlocked before you can use them.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface The command line interface in the management software on the switch has a parameter that you use to specify the individual ports. The parameter is the PORT parameter and Figure 23 shows its format. port1 Stack ID Module ID...
Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 74 “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 79 “Unpacking the Switch” on page 80...
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before beginning the installation procedure. Note Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Warning Class 1 Laser product.
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3 Warning Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet.
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E25 Warning The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack. E28 Note Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the device.
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
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Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Caution The unit does not contain serviceable components. Please return damaged units for servicing. E42 Warning The temperature of an operational SFP or SFP+ transceiver may exceed 70° C (158° F). Exercise caution when removing or handling a transceiver with unprotected hands.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Choosing a Site for the Switch Observe these requirements when planning the installation of the switch. If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, check to be sure that the rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Unpacking the Switch Figure 24 lists the items in the accessory kit that comes with the switch. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. One 2 m (6.6 ft) local management cable with RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9 (D- sub 9-pin) connectors.
Figure 25. Pre-installed Items Note You should retain the original packaging material in the event you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis. Note The product does not come with power supplies. Power supplies must be ordered separately.
Chapter 4 Installing the Power Supplies The sections in this chapter are listed here: “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 84 “Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover” on page 90...
Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies Installing the Power Supplies This section contains the procedure for installing the power supplies in the switch. If you are planning to install the switch in an equipment rack, you may install the power supplies either before or after installing the device in the rack.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 26. Removing the AT-PNL250 Blank Panel 3. Unpack the power supply from its shipping container. Caution The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to lift it. You might injure yourself or damage the power supply if you drop it. 4.
Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies Table 15. Accessory Items Included with the Power Supplies One Power Cord Power Supply One Power Cord Retaining Clip AT-PWR250 AT-PWR250-80 AT-PWR800 AT-PWR1200 The items are shown in Figure 27 on page 86. Power Cord Power Cord Retaining Clip Figure 27.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Handle Figure 28. Installing a Power Supply Caution Do not use excessive force when seating the module, because this may damage the system or the module. If the module resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try again. E47 Caution The power supply is not hot-swappable.
Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies Figure 29. Improper Installation of a Power Supply 6. Secure the power supply to the switch by tightening the two captive screws with a cross-head screwdriver. Refer to Figure 30. Figure 30. Tightening the Captive Screws on the Power Supply...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 7. If you installed the AT-PWR250 or AT-PWR800 Power Supply, install the power cord retaining clip on the AC plug. Press the sides of the clip inward and insert the two ends into the holes on the AC socket. Refer to Figure 31.
Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover If you installed only one power supply in the switch, install a blank panel over the empty power supply slot. To install a blank cover, perform the following procedure: 1.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 33. Tightening the Captive Screws on the Blank Panel for the Power Supply Slot 3. If you are planning to stack the switches with the AT-StackQS Card, go to Chapter 5, “Installing the AT-StackQS Card” on page 93. Otherwise, do one of the following: ...
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Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies...
Chapter 5 Installing the AT-StackQS Card This chapter contains the installation instructions for the AT-StackQS Card. The sections in the chapter are listed here: “Guidelines” on page 94 “Installing the AT-StackQS Card” on page 95...
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-StackQS Card Guidelines Please observe the following guidelines when handling the AT-StackQS Card. Wear an anti-static device when handling the card. Caution Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the components on the card. Be sure to follow proper ESD procedures during installation. ...
Installing the AT-StackQS Card To install the AT-StackQS Card, perform the following procedure: Note The stacking card is hot-swappable. However, Allied Telesis recommends powering off the switch before installing the card because the installation procedure requires temporarily removing the AT-FAN09 Fan Module.
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-StackQS Card Figure 34. Loosening the Two Captive Screws on the AT-FAN09 Module 4. Carefully pull the AT-FAN09 Module from the switch. Refer to Figure 35 on page 97.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 35. Removing the AT-FAN09 Module 5. Use a cross-head screwdriver to loosen the one captive screw on the AT-FAN09ADP Module. Refer to Figure 36 on page 98.
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-StackQS Card Figure 36. Loosening the Captive Screw on the AT-FAN09ADP Module 6. Carefully pull the AT-FAN09ADP Module from the switch. Refer to Figure 37 on page 99.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 37. Removing the AT-FAN09ADP Module 7. Remove the AT-StackQS Card from the anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 38. Figure 38. Removing the AT-StackQS Card from the Anti-static Bag...
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-StackQS Card 8. Carefully align the AT-StackQS Card in the slot and slide it into the switch. The left edge of the card fits into the slot in the bottom corner of the switch. Refer to Figure 39. Slot Figure 39.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 40. Seating the AT-StackQS Card in the Switch 10. Tighten the one captive screw to secure the AT-StackQS Card in the switch. Refer to Figure 41. Figure 41. Tightening the Captive Screw on the AT-StackQS Card...
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-StackQS Card 11. Align the AT-FAN09 Module in the slot and carefully slide it into the switch. Refer to Figure 42. Figure 42. Aligning the AT-FAN09 Module in the Slot 12. Tighten the two captive screws on the AT-FAN09 Module to secure it to the switch.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 43. Tightening the two Captive Screws on the AT-FAN09 Module 13. Store the AT-FAN09ADP Module in an anti-static bag and place it in a safe location. Refer to Figure 44. Figure 44. Storing the AT-FAN09ADP Module in an Anti-static Bag 14.
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Chapter 5: Installing the AT-StackQS Card 15. After installing AT-StackQS Cards in all the switches of the stack, do one of the following: To install the switch on a table, go to Chapter 6, “Installing the Switch on a Table” on page 105. ...
Chapter 6 Installing the Switch on a Table To install the switch on a table, perform the following procedure: Warning Do not stack switches on a table. It could present a personal safety hazard if you need to move or replace units. Warning The switch is heavy.
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Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Table Note The bumper feet are only to be used if you are installing the switch on a table or desk. Do not install the bumper feet if you are installing the unit in an equipment rack or on a wall. 6.
Chapter 7 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack This chapter contains the instructions for installing the switch in an equipment rack. The sections in the chapter are listed here: “Required Items” on page 108 “Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack” on page 109...
Chapter 7: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Required Items This procedure requires the following items: Two equipment rack brackets (included with the switch) Eight bracket screws (included with the switch) Cross-head screwdriver (not provided) Four standard equipment rack screws (not provided) Note The switch comes with four equipment rack brackets and sixteen...
To install the switch in a 19-inch equipment rack, perform the following procedure: Caution The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack. E28...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 47. Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets (Continued) 3. Have two people hold the switch in the equipment rack while you secure it using standard equipment rack screws (not provided), as shown in Figure 48 on page 112.
Chapter 7: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack Figure 48. Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack 4. Repeat this procedure if there are other switches to be installed in an equipment rack. 5. Do one of the following: ...
Chapter 8 Installing the Switch on a Wall The procedures in this chapter are listed here: “Switch Orientation on the Wall” on page 114 “Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions” on page 115 “Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs” on page 117 ...
Chapter 8: Installing the Switch on a Wall Switch Orientation on the Wall You may install the switch on a wall with the front panel on the left or right, as shown in Figure 49. You may not install it with the front panel on the top or bottom.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions The recommended minimum dimensions for the reserved wall area for the switch are listed here: Width: 68.0 centimeters (27 inches) Height: 58.4 centimeters (23 inches) You should position the switch in the reserved wall area such that the front panel has more space than the rear panel.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs If you are installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs, Allied Telesis recommends using a plywood base to attach the device to the wall.
Chapter 8: Installing the Switch on a Wall The plywood base allows you to mount the switch on two wall studs. If you install the switch without the base, only one side of it would be attached to a stud. This is because the standard distance between two studs in a wall is 41 centimeters (16 inches) while the distance between the left and right brackets on the switch is 36.2 centimeters (14 1/4 inches).
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installation Guidelines Here are the guidelines to installing the switch on a wall: You may install the switch on a wall that has wooden studs. You may install it on a concrete wall. ...
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Chapter 8: Installing the Switch on a Wall Four screws and anchors for attaching the plywood base to the wall (not provided) Caution The supplied screws and anchors may not be appropriate for all walls. A qualified building contractor should determine the proper hardware requirements for your wall prior to installing the equipment.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the Plywood Base A plywood base is recommended when installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs. Refer to “Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs” on page 117. Consult a qualified building contractor for installation instructions for the plywood base.
This procedure assumes that the plywood base for the switch is already installed on the wall. Please review “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 74 and “Choosing a Site for the Switch” on page 79 before performing this procedure. Allied Telesis recommends a minimum of three people for this procedure. Caution The device is heavy.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The sides of the switch have two sets of holes. One set is for installing the switch on a wall with the brackets and the other is for the AT- RKMT-SL01 Rack Mounting Kit. The holes for the brackets are identified in Figure 55.
Chapter 8: Installing the Switch on a Wall Figure 56. Securing the Switch to the Plywood Base 4. Repeat this procedure to install other switches on a wall. 5. Do one of the following: If any of the switches contain the AT-PWR250-80 DC Power Supply, go to Chapter 9, “Wiring the DC Connector on the AT- PWR250-80 Power Supply”...
Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall Allied Telesis recommends a minimum of three people for this procedure. To install the switch on a concrete wall, perform the following procedure: Caution The switch is heavy. Always ask for assistance before moving or lifting the device so as to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
3. Please review the following guidelines: Prior to drilling, set the drill to hammer and rotation mode. The modes break up the concrete and clean out the hole. Allied Telesis recommends cleaning out the holes with a brush or compressed air.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 6. Insert the four anchors into the holes. 7. Have two people hold the switch at the selected wall location while you secure it with the four provided screws. Refer to Figure 58. Figure 58.
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Chapter 9 Wiring the DC Connector on the AT- PWR250-80 Power Supply This chapter contains instructions on how to wire the DC connector on the AT-PWR250-80 DC power supply. Warning As a safety precaution, install a circuit breaker with a minimum value of 15 Amps between the equipment and the DC power source.
Chapter 9: Wiring the DC Connector on the AT-PWR250-80 Power Supply On/Off Switch Figure 59. On/Off Switch on AT-PWR250-80 Power Supply 2. Power off the DC circuit to which the switch will be connected. 3. Use the legend above the terminal block to identify the terminals. The terminals are positive, power supply ground and negative, from left to right, as shown in Figure 60.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Do not strip more than the recommended amount of wire. Stripping more than the recommended amount can create a safety hazard by leaving exposed wire on the terminal block after installation. E10 8mm +/- 1mm (0.31 in.
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Chapter 9: Wiring the DC Connector on the AT-PWR250-80 Power Supply 6. Connect the +48 VDC (RTN) feed wire to the terminal block marked + (plus). 7. Connect the -48 VDC feed wire to the terminal block marked - (minus). Warning Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wires.
Chapter 10 Verifying the Status of VCStack The procedures in this chapter are: “Verifying the Status of VCStack” on page 134 “Activating the VCStack Feature” on page 135...
Chapter 10: Verifying the Status of VCStack Verifying the Status of VCStack Before cabling the stacking ports you should test the switches to determine whether the VCStack feature is enabled or disabled, and enable it on any units where it is disabled. On new switches, the feature should be activated because that is the default setting.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Activating the VCStack Feature Perform the following two procedures to activate the VCStack feature on switches that display the number “0” on their ID LEDs in the previous procedure. The tasks assume that you are continuing directly from the previous procedure and that the switch is already powered on.
Chapter 10: Verifying the Status of VCStack Note The port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an equivalent terminal emulator program. 4. Press Enter. You are prompted for a user name and password. 5. If this is the initial management session of the switch, enter “manager” as the user name and “friend”...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. Enter the STACK ENABLE command to activate VCStack on the switch, as shown in Figure 67: awplus(config)# stack enable % The device needs to be restarted for this change to take effect. awplus(config)# Figure 67.
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Chapter 10: Verifying the Status of VCStack 9. Check the ID LED and do one of the following: If the ID LED is displaying a number from 1 to 8, VCStack is now enabled on the switch. Power off the switch by either disconnecting the power cord or, for the DC model of the AT-PWR250-80 Switch, power off the DC circuit and On/Off switch, and repeat the procedures in this chapter on the next switch.
Chapter 11 Cabling the S1 and S2 Stacking Slots As explained in “Stacking Methods” on page 57, there are two ways to build a stack of x930 Switches. One way is to use the S1 and S2 slots on the front panels of the switches. The slots can accommodate a variety or short or long distance 10G SFP+ transceivers, as well as direct connect cables.
Chapter 11: Cabling the S1 and S2 Stacking Slots Cabling the S1 and S2 Slots with AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables This section contains the procedure for installing AT-SP10TW direct connect cables in the S1 and S2 slots of the switches of the stack. Please review “Stacking Guidelines”...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 72. Removing the Dust Cover from the AT-SP10TW Cable 4. Slide the connector into the slot. The release tab on the connector must be on top if you are installing it in slot S1 or on the bottom if you are installing it in slot S2.
Chapter 11: Cabling the S1 and S2 Stacking Slots Release tab Figure 73. Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable 5. Remove the dust cover from slot S1 or S2 in the next switch in the stack.
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Note The cable must crossover to different S1 and S2 slots on the switches. The stack will not work if you connect two S1 or S2 slots together. 6. Remove the dust cover from the connector on the other end of the AT- SP10TW cable.
Chapter 11: Cabling the S1 and S2 Stacking Slots Cabling the S1 and S2 Slots with 10G SFP+ Transceivers This section contains the procedure for installing Allied Telesis 10G SFP+ transceivers in the S1 and S2 slots of the switches of the stack. Please review “Stacking Guidelines”...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 75. Installing the 10 G SFP+ Transceiver 5. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver. Figure 76 on page 146 shows the dust cover being removed from a transceiver in slot 1.
Chapter 11: Cabling the S1 and S2 Stacking Slots Figure 76. Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver 6. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in slot S1, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 77.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 78. Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to a 10G SFP+ Transceiver 8. Repeat this procedure on the other switches of the stack to install their stacking transceivers. Note The cables must crossover to different S1 and S2 slots on the switches.
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Chapter 12 Cabling the AT-StackQS Card As explained in “Stacking Methods” on page 57, there are two ways to build a stack of x930 Switches. One way is to use the S1 and S2 slots on the front panels of the switches. The slots can accommodate a variety or short or long distance 10G SFP+ transceivers, as well as direct connect cables.
Chapter 12: Cabling the AT-StackQS Card Figure 79. Removing the Dust Cover from Port 1 2. Slide one of the connectors on the AT-QSFPICU Cable into port 1 until it clicks into place. Refer to Figure 80. Figure 80. Installing the AT-QSFPICU Cable in Port 1...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. Remove the dust cover from port 2 on the AT-StackQS Card in the second switch of the stack. Refer to Figure 81. Figure 81. Removing the Dust Cover from Port 2 4.
Chapter 12: Cabling the AT-StackQS Card Figure 82. Installing the AT-QSFPICU Cable into Port 2 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to connect AT-QSFPICU Cables to the other switches in the stack. The connections must crossover. Port 1 in one switch must be connected to port 2 in the next switch.
Chapter 13 Powering On the Stack This chapter contains the following procedures: “Powering On the Switches Individually” on page 154 “Powering On the Switches Simultaneously” on page 157 “Verifying the Stack” on page 159 “Monitoring the Initialization Processes” on page 162 Perform “Powering On the Switches Individually”...
Chapter 13: Powering On the Stack Powering On the Switches Individually This procedure explains how you can control the assignment of the ID numbers of the switches by powering on the units one at a time during the initial power-on sequence. The first switch is assigned ID number 1, the next unit is assigned ID number 2, and so on.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Figure 83. Plugging in the AC Power Cords If the switch has the AT-PWR250-80 DC Power Supply, power on the DC circuit and the On/Off switch on the power supply. If you have not wired the DC connector yet, perform the procedure in Chapter 9, “Wiring the DC Connector on the AT-PWR250-80 Power Supply”...
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Chapter 13: Powering On the Stack The switch should be displaying the number 1 on its ID LED. 3. Power on the switch to be assigned ID number 2. 4. Wait four minutes for the new switch to join the stack as a member. As the new switch boots up, the first switch, which has the ID number 1 and at this point is the master switch of the stack, notifies the new switch that its current ID number is already being used and that it...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Powering On the Switches Simultaneously If you want the switches of the stack to use their MAC addresses to automatically assign the ID numbers during the initial power on sequence, you may power them on simultaneously, rather than one at a time as in the previous procedure.
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Chapter 13: Powering On the Stack have not wired the DC connector on the power supply yet, perform the procedure in Chapter 9, “Wiring the DC Connector on the AT- PWR250-80 Power Supply” on page 129. Consider the following items as you power on a switch: ...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Verifying the Stack To verify stack operations, perform the following procedure: 1. Establish a local management session on any switch in the stack. For instructions, refer to “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 135.
Chapter 13: Powering On the Stack 3. Do one of the following: If you want to change the priority values of the switches, go to “Setting the Priority Numbers” on page 160. The procedure is optional. Otherwise, go to Chapter 14, “Cabling the Networking Ports” on page 165, to continue with the installation.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 3. After setting the priority values, enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode, as shown in Figure 86. awplus(config)# exit awplus# Figure 86. Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode 4.
Chapter 14 Cabling the Networking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports” on page 166 “Guidelines for Handling SFP or SFP+ Transceivers” on page 168 “Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers” on page 169...
Chapter 14: Cabling the Networking Ports Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports Here are the guidelines to cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports: The cable specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports are listed in Table 2 on page 32. ...
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-Negotiation and have a fixed duplex mode. You should disable Auto-Negotiation on those ports and set their duplex modes manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches.
SFP and SFP+ transceivers are hot-swappable. You may install them while the switch is powered on. Your Allied Telesis sales representative can provide you with a list of supported transceivers for the units. The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements of the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the devices.
3. If you are installing the transceiver in a top slot, position the transceiver with the Allied Telesis label facing up. If you are installing the transceiver in a bottom slot, position the transceiver with the label facing down.
Chapter 14: Cabling the Networking Ports Figure 92. Installing an SFP Transceiver Note If you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with the next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the remaining transceivers in the switch. 5.
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking 6. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in a top slot, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 94. If the transceiver is in a bottom slot, the handle should be in the down position.
Chapter 14: Cabling the Networking Ports Figure 95. Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver 8. Repeat this procedure to install and cable additional transceivers.
S1 and S2 slots, try the following: Verify that you are using only Allied Telesis SFP+ transceivers or AT-SPI0TW direct connect cables. The switches will not form a stack with any other type of transceiver or cable.
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Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Verify that the fiber optic cables are securely connected to the ports on the SFP+ transceivers. Verify that the transceivers or cables are properly cabled. The cables must crossover to different slots on the switches. Slot S1 on one switch must crossover to slot S2 on another switch.
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Verify that the companion SFP slot of the twisted pair port is empty. This applies only to the AT-x930-28GSTX Switch. For example, if twisted pair port 2R is connected to an active network device but cannot establish a connection to it, verify that SFP slot 2 is empty.
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The internal temperature of the switch has exceeded the normal operating range and the switch may shut down. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. Problem 9: A port on the AT-x930-28GPX or AT-x930-52GPX Switch is not providing power to a PoE device.
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x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Check that the device’s power requirements do not exceed 30 W. This can be verified by reviewing the device’s documentation or data sheet. Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted-pair cable by referring to Table 4 on page 34.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: ”Physical Specifications” on page 180 ”Environmental Specifications” on page 182 ”Power Specifications” on page 183 ”Certifications” on page 185 ”RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts” on page 186 ...
Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D) Table 16 lists the dimensions of the switches and power supplies. Table 16. Product Dimensions AT-x930-28GTX 4.4 cm x 44.0 cm x 42.0 cm (1.7 in. x 17.3 in. x 16.5 in.) AT-x930-28GPX 4.4 cm x 44.0 cm x 42.0 cm...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Table 17. Product Weights (Continued) AT-PWR250-80 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.) AT-PWR800 1.8 kg (4.0 lb.) AT-PWR1200 2.2 kg (4.9 lb.) The weights of the switches do not include the power supplies. Ventilation Table 18 lists the ventilation requirements.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 19 lists the environmental specifications of the switches. Table 19. Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0° C to 45° C (32° F to 113° F) Storage Temperature -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing Storage Humidity...
Table 20, Table 21, and Table 22 list the maximum power consumptions of the switches with the different power supplies. Table 20. Maximum Power Consumption with the AT-PWR250 or AT- PWR250-80 Power Supply AT-x930-28GTX 83.6 watts AT-x930-28GPX 83.8 watts AT-x930-28GSTX 96.5 watts...
x930 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Certifications Table 24 lists the product certificates. Table 24. Product Certifications EMI (Emissions) FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A, CISPR Class A, C-TICK, EMC (Immunity) EN55024 Electrical and Laser Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 ), EN60825 Compliance Marks...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts Table 27 lists the pin signals of the RJ-45 style serial Console port. Table 27. RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Signal Looped to pin 8. Looped to pin 7. Transmit Data Ground Ground...
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