Allied Telesis AT-IX5-28GPX Installation Guide

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Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports1006. Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, as shown in Figure 59 on page 100. The connector on the c

101Chapter 8Powering On the StackThis chapter contains the following procedures: “Powering On the Switches Individually” on page 102 “Powering On th

Chapter 8: Powering On the Stack102Powering On the Switches IndividuallyThis procedure explains how you can control the assignment of the ID numbers o

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide1034. Wait two minutes for the new switch to join the stack as a member.As the new switch boots up, the first switch, whic

Chapter 8: Powering On the Stack104Powering On the Switches SimultaneouslyIf you want the switches of the stack to use their MAC addresses to automati

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide105switches and are retained by the devices even if you reset or power cycle the stack.3. To continue with the installatio

Chapter 8: Powering On the Stack106Verifying the StackTo verify stack operations, perform the following procedure:1. Establish a local management sess

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide107Setting thePriority NumbersThis procedure is optional. It explains how to configure the priority settings of the switch

Chapter 8: Powering On the Stack1084. Enter the WRITE command to save your change in the configuration file. The switch displays the confirmation prom

109Chapter 9Cabling the Networking PortsThis chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports” on page 110 “Installing SFP

11PrefaceThis guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-IX5-28GPX Gigabit Ethernet switch. This preface contains the following sections:

Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports110Cabling the Twisted Pair PortsHere are the guidelines to cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports:

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide111 The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do

Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports112Installing SFP and SFP+ TransceiversReview the following guidelines before installing SFP or SFP+ transceive

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide113To install an SFP or SFP+ transceiver, perform the following procedure:1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot

Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports1144. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 65 on page 114.Figure

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide1156. Verify the position of the handle on the SFP transceiver. If the transceiver is in a top slot, the handle should be

Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports116

117Chapter 10TroubleshootingThis chapter contains suggestions on how to troubleshoot the switch if a problem occurs.NoteFor further assistance, please

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting118— Try connecting the unit to another power source.— Try a different power cord.— Verify that the voltage from the power

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide119Problem 4: A twisted pair port on the switch is connected to a network device but the port’s LINK/ACT LED is off.Soluti

Preface12Document ConventionsThis document uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.CautionCautions inform you that per

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting120 Verify that the correct type of fiber optic cabling is being used. Verify that the port is connected to the correct f

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide121Problem 8: The Switch ID LED on the front of the switch is flashing the letter “F.”Solutions: One or more of the follow

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting122

123Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsTable 9. Physical SpecificationsDimensions(H x W x D)4.4 cm

Appendix A: Technical Specifications124Power SpecificationsCertificationsTable 11. Power SpecificationsMaximum Power Consumption 1000W with two AT-P

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide125RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port PinoutsFigure 69 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-45 connectors and ports.Figure 69. RJ-45

Appendix A: Technical Specifications126Table 14 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1000 Mbps.Table 14. Pin Signals for 1000 MbpsPinout P

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide127RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port PinoutsTable 15 lists the pin signals of the RJ-45 style serial Console port.Table 15.

Appendix A: Technical Specifications128Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 TransceiversTable 16 lists the fiber optic

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide129Table 17 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 transceiver.Table 17. Fiber Optic Port Spec

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide13Contacting Allied TelesisIf you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by g

Preface14

15Chapter 1OverviewThis chapter contains the following sections: “Features” on page 16 “Front and Rear Panels” on page 19 “Management Panel” on pag

Chapter 1: Overview16FeaturesHere are the features of the AT-IX5-28GPX switch:10/100/1000Mbps TwistedPair PortsHere are the basic features of the 10/1

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide17NoteSFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of supported transceivers, contact your Allied Te

Chapter 1: Overview18ManagementSoftware andInterfacesHere are the management software and interfaces: AlliedWare Plus Management Software Command li

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide19Front and Rear PanelsThe front panel of the AT-IX5-28GPX switch is shown in Figure 1.Figure 1. Front Panel of the AT-IX5

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Chapter 1: Overview20Management PanelFigure 3 identifies the components in the management panel on the AT-IX5-28GPX switch.Figure 3. AT-IX5-28GPX Mana

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide2110/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair PortsThe switches have 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports.Speed The ports can operate at 10, 100,

Chapter 1: Overview22The MDI and MDI-X settings do not apply when ports are operating at 1000 Mbps.MaximumDistanceThe ports have a maximum operating d

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide23Power Over EthernetThe AT-IX5-28GPX switch features Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the 10/100/1000Base-T ports. PoE is use

Chapter 1: Overview24Powered DeviceClassesPowered devices are grouped into the five classes listed in Table 1 on page 24. The classes are based on the

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide25The cable requirements for ports operating at 1000Mbps are given in Table 3.Power Budget The AT-IX5-28GPX switch has a p

Chapter 1: Overview26documentation for their power requirements and add the requirements together. The switch should be able to power all of the devic

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide27You can use port prioritization on dual power supply PoE switches to protect your important networking devices from loss

Chapter 1: Overview28SFP+ SlotsThe switches have four SFP+ slots that support the following types of SFP 1000Mbps and SFP+ 10Gbps transceivers: 1000B

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide29Stacking SFP+ SlotsTwo of the four SFP+ slots on the front panel of the switch can be used with stacking transceivers to

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsThis product meets the following standards.RFI Emissions: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000

Chapter 1: Overview30eco-friendly ButtonYou may turn off the port LEDs to conserve electricity when you are not monitoring the switch. The LEDs are to

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide31LEDsHere are descriptions of the LEDs.LEDs for theTwisted PairPortsEach twisted pair port has two LEDs that display link

Chapter 1: Overview32LEDs for theSFP+ SlotsThe LEDs for the SFP+ slots are located between the slots, as shown in Figure 5. Each SFP+ slot has one LED

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide33The LEDs are described in Table 5.LEDs for theStacking SlotsSFP+ slots 27 and 28 may be used as stacking slots to build

Chapter 1: Overview34Switch ID LED The Switch ID LED, shown in Figure 6 on page 34, displays the ID number of the switch. A stand-alone switch has the

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide35The switch displays the letter “F” for fault on the ID LED if it encounters one of the following problems: A cooling fa

Chapter 1: Overview36USB PortThe management panel has a USB port. You may use the port to store configuration files on flash drives and to restore the

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide37Console PortThe Console port is used to establish a management session with the switch to configure its features and par

Chapter 1: Overview38Power SuppliesThe AT-IX5-28GPX switch has two rear slots for hot-swappable power supplies.The switch is supplied with a factory i

39Chapter 2Virtual Chassis StackingThe sections in this chapter are: “Overview” on page 40 “Stacking Slots” on page 41 “Stacking Transceivers” on p

4Translated Safety StatementsImportant: Safety statements that have the  symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Messa

Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking40OverviewVirtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack) allows you to connect up to four AT-IX5-28GPX switches to form a virtu

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide41Stacking SlotsThe AT-IX5-28GPX switches come with two stacking slots. The slots are the last two SFP+ slots on the switc

Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking42Stacking TransceiversYou connect the switches of the VCStack with the stacking transceivers listed in Table 7 and

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide43Here are the transceiver guidelines: The stacking transceivers may only be used in the stacking slots and only with the

Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking44Stacking Port TopologiesThe switches of a stack are connected with the S1 and S2 ports and the stacking transceiv

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide45The stack in Figure 12 on page 45 has four switches in the linear topology.Figure 12. Stack of Four Switches in the Line

Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking46Figure 13. Stack of Two Switches in the Ring TopologyFigure 14 on page 47 is an example of a stack of four switch

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide47Figure 14. Stack of Four Switches in the Ring TopologyThe topologies are the same in terms of network speed and performa

Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking48Master and Member SwitchesThe stack has one master switch. The functions of the master switch include: Coordinat

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide49ID Numbers Each switch must be assigned an ID number. The range is 1 to 4 and the default is 1. The ID numbers are displ

5Preface ...

Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking50Specifying Ports in the Command Line InterfaceThe command line interface in the management software on the switch

51Chapter 3Beginning the InstallationThe chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 52 “Choosing a Site for the

Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation52Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before beginning the installation pr

x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking53WarningFor AC PSUs, power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipmen

Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation54CautionRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent

x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking55WarningReliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular atten

Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation56Choosing a Site for the SwitchesObserve these requirements when planning the installation of the switches of a

x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking57Planning a StackHere are the guidelines to planning a stack: A stack can have up to four

Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation58Table 8. Operating Distances of the AT-StackOP/0.3 TransceiverFiber TypeMinimum Modal Bandwidth @ 850 nm (MHz*k

x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking59Unpacking the SwitchFigure 16 lists the items that come with the switch. If any item is m

Contents6Master and Member Switches ...

Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation60

61Chapter 4Installing the Switch and its Power SuppliesThe procedures in this chapter are: “Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip” on page 62 “In

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies62Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip This section applies to AC power supply modules.Perf

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide63Installing Power Supply ModulesOverview The AT-IX5-28GPX switch has two rear slots for hot-swappable power supplies. You

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies643. Align the edges of the power supply module with the guides in the slot and carefully slide

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide654. Secure the power supply module to the chassis by tightening the two captive screws with a cross-head screwdriver, as

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies66Installing the Switches on a Table or DesktopYou may install the switches on a table or deskt

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide67Installing the Switch in an Equipment RackThis procedure requires the following items: Twelve bracket screws (included

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies683. Turn the switch over.4. Attach the two rack mount brackets to the sides of the switch usin

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide695. While another person holds the switch in the equipment rack, secure it using standard equipment rack screws (not prov

7Figure 1: Front Panel of the AT-IX5-28GPX Switch ...

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies70Connecting AC Power to a Power Supply ModuleTo power on a switch with one or two AC Power Sup

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide713. Connect the other end of the power cord to an appropriate AC power outlet. For power specifications for the switch, r

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies72Starting a Local Management SessionThis procedure requires a terminal or a terminal emulator

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide73Monitoring the Initialization ProcessesIt takes about thirty seconds for the switch to initialize its management softwar

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies74Figure 31. Switch Initialization MessagesFigure 32. Switch Initialization Messages (Continued

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide75Figure 33. Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)Assigning Active Workload to HA processes:hsl, nsm, rmond, sflowd,

Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies76

77Chapter 5Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone OperationsUse this chapter if you wish to operate the switch as a single stand-alone switch, instead

Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations78Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone OperationsDisablingVCStackAfter the switch has in

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide79NoteThe User Exec mode is the first level in the command mode interface. For complete information on the modes and comma

Figures8Figure 50: Removing the Dust Plug from the S1 Slot ...

Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations80The ID parameter is the ID number of the switch, displayed on the ID LED. Replace the pa

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide81Confirming theStatus of theVCStack FeatureAnother way to confirm that VCStack is disabled on the switch is by displaying

Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations82The switch displays the message in Figure 41 on page 82 if VCStack is not disabled, in w

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide83Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stand-alone SwitchesThe command line interface in the management soft

Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations84

85Chapter 6Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStackThe procedures in this chapter are: “Verifying the Status of VCStack” on page 86 “A

Chapter 6: Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStack86Verifying the Status of VCStackBefore you install the stacking transceivers to buil

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide87Activating the VCStack FeaturePerform the following procedure to activate the VCStack feature on switches that display t

Chapter 6: Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStack884. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command to move to the Global Configuration mode, a

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide898. Restart the switch with the REBOOT command, as shown in Figure 49.Figure 49. Rebooting the Switch with the REBOOT Com

9TablesTable 1: IEEE Powered Device Classes ...

Chapter 6: Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStack90

91Chapter 7Cabling the Stacking PortsThis chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling Switches with AT-StackXS/1.0 Transceivers” on page 92

Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports92Cabling Switches with AT-StackXS/1.0 TransceiversTo cable the switches of the stack with AT-StackXS/1.0 transce

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide933. Remove the dust cap from one end of the transceiver, as shown in Figure 51 on page 93.Figure 51. Removing the Dust Co

Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports944. Position the transceiver with the release tab on top and slide the transceiver into the slot, as shown in Fi

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide955. Remove the dust cover from the S2 slot in the next switch in the stack as shown in Figure 53 on page 95.NoteThe cable

Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports967. Position the transceiver with the release tab on the bottom and slide it into the slot until it clicks into

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide97Cabling Switches with AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.0 TransceiversFor guidelines to cabling the switches with AT-StackO

Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports983. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 56 on page 98.Figure 56.

IX5-28GPX Installation Guide994. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver, as shown in Figure 57 on page 99.Figure 57. Removing the Dust Cover from