Allied Telesis AT-9408LC/SP User Manual

613-000987 Rev. AAT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet SwitchesLayer 2+ AT-9408LC/SPAT-9424T/GBAT-9424T/SPBasic Layer 3 AT-9424TAT-9424T/POEAT-9424TsAT-9424

Preface10Starting a Management SessionFor instructions on how to start a local or remote management session on the AT-9400 Switch, refer to the Starti

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide11Safety Symbols Used in this DocumentThis document uses the safety symbols defined in Tabl

Preface12Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide13Contacting Allied TelesisThis section provides Allied Telesis contact information for tec

Preface14

15Chapter 1 OverviewThe AT-9400 Switches are managed Gigabit Ethernet switches for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet networks. The AT-9400

Chapter 1: Overview16 “Power Over Ethernet” on page 41 “AT-RPS3204 Redundant Power Supply” on page 43 “AC Power Connector” on page 44

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide17DescriptionsThe following sections describe the AT-9400 Switches.AT-9408LC/SPSwitchThe AT

Chapter 1: Overview18AT-9424T/GBSwitchThe AT-9424T/GB Layer 2+ Switch has the following hardware features: 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Two gigabit in

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide19AT-9424T/SPSwitchThe hardware features of the AT-9424T/SP Layer 2+ Switch include: 24 10

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Chapter 1: Overview20AT-9424T Switch The AT-9424T Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit Ethernet

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide21AT-9424T/POESwitchThe AT-9424T/POE Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: 24

Chapter 1: Overview22AT-9424TsSwitchThe AT-9424Ts Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit Ethernet

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide23AT-9424Ts/XPSwitchThe AT-9424Ts/XP Basic Layer 3 Switch has these hardware features: 24

Chapter 1: Overview24AT-9448T/SPSwitchThe hardware features of the AT-9448T/SP Basic Layer 3 Switch include: 48 10/100/1000Base-T ports Four Gigabit

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide25AT-9448Ts/XPSwitchThe AT-9448Ts/XP Basic Layer 3 Switch has the following hardware featur

Chapter 1: Overview2610/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair PortsThis section describes the twisted pair ports on the switches. (This section does not apply t

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide27MaximumDistanceThe ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet).Cable

Chapter 1: Overview28Fiber Optic PortsThis section applies to ports 1 through 8 on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch.Connector Type The ports feature LC-duplex

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide29GBIC Transceiver SlotsFor interconnecting devices over large distances using fiber optic

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

Chapter 1: Overview30SFP Transceiver SlotsSeveral of the AT-9400 Switches feature slots for optional Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers for interconnec

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide31XFP Transceiver SlotsSeveral AT-9400 Switches have slots for optional XFP 10 Gigabit Ethe

Chapter 1: Overview32Redundant Twisted Pair PortsSome AT-9400 Switches have two or four twisted pair ports that are paired with GBIC or SFP slots. The

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide33NoteThese guidelines do not apply to the SFP slots on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch and the XFP

Chapter 1: Overview34Compact Flash Card SlotThe compact flash card slot featured on many of the AT-9400 Switches and shown in Figure 13 is used to sto

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide35Port LEDsThe following sections describe the twisted pair and fiber optic port LEDs.10/10

Chapter 1: Overview36Fiber Optic Portand TransceiverSlot LEDsThe 1000Base-SX fiber optic ports on the AT-9408LC/SP Switch and the GBIC and SFP transce

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide37System LEDsThe system LEDs on the front panel display general status information, as desc

Chapter 1: Overview38Stack LEDsThe Stack LEDs reflect the status of the two Stack ports on the optional AT-StackXG Stacking Module for the AT-9424Ts,

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide39Expansion SlotThe expansion slot on the AT-9424Ts, AT-9424Ts/XP, and AT-9448Ts/XP Switche

4Translated Safety StatementsImportant: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated S

Chapter 1: Overview40Terminal PortThe terminal port is used to establish a local (out-of-band) management session with the switch and configure the sw

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide41Power Over EthernetThe following discussion applies only to the AT-9424T/POE Gigabit Ethe

Chapter 1: Overview42described in Table 8. .A port connected to a network node that is not a powered device (that is, a device that receives its power

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide43AT-RPS3204 Redundant Power SupplyThe RPS connector on the back panel of the switch connec

Chapter 1: Overview44AC Power ConnectorThe AT-9400 Switches have a single AC power supply socket on the back panel, which has autoswitch AC inputs. To

45Chapter 2Installing the SwitchThis chapter contains the installation procedures for the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: “Revie

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch46Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch or

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide47Warning: Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperatur

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch48Warning: Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to s

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide49Selecting a SiteObserve the following requirements when choosing a site for the switch.

5Preface ...

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch50Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Cable SpecificationsTwisted PairCableSpecificationsTable 9 lists the cabling specificat

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide51NoteThe speed of a 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair port on the switch must be set to Auto

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch52Unpacking the SwitchTo unpack the switch, perform the following procedure:1. Remove all components from the shipping

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide53Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip (AC Switches Only)Perform the following procedur

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch54Installing the Switch in a RackPerform the following procedure to install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack:Note

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide555. Install the second rack-mount bracket on the other side of the switch using the four r

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch56Installing Optional TransceiversReview the following guidelines before installing an optional GBIC, SFP or XFP trans

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide57Figure 20. Installing a GBIC Transceiver3. Repeat this procedure to install another GBIC

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch583. Position the transceiver with the label facing up.4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into pla

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide59Installing an XFPTransceiverTo install an XFP transceiver in the AT-9424Ts/XP or AT-9448T

Contents6Power Budgeting ...

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch605. Repeat this procedure to install a second XFP transceiver or go to “Cabling the Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Ports

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide61Cabling the Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic PortsObserve the following guidelines when connec

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch62Applying AC PowerTo apply AC power to the switch, perform the following procedure:1. Position the power cord retaini

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide633. Lower the power cord retaining clip to secure the cord to the switch, as shown in Figu

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch64Starting a Local Management SessionThe procedure in this section explains how to start a local (out-of-band) managem

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide65 Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None NoteThe port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI term

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch66Warranty RegistrationFor warranty information, go to “Warranty” on page 13 or the Allied Telesis web site at www.all

67Chapter 3TroubleshootingThis chapter contains information about how to troubleshoot the switch in the event a problem occurs.NoteIf you are unable t

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting68Power LED is OffCheck the PWR LED on the front of the switch. If the LED is off, indicating that the unit is not receiving

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide69Twisted Pair Port Link LED is OffWhen a twisted pair port on the switch is connected to a

7PrefaceThis guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-9400 Layer 2+ and Basic Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches. This preface contains

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting70Fiber Optic Port Link LED is OffWhen a fiber optic port on the switch is connected to a properly operating end node, the L

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide71Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present”If a GBIC, SFP, or XFP transceive

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting72System Fault LED is BlinkingIf the system FAULT LED is blinking, no action is required. A blinking FAULT LED could indicat

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide73System Fault LED is Steadily OnIf the system FAULT LED is steadily on, a problem has occu

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting74Cannot Establish a Local (Out-of-Band) Management SessionIf you are unable to establish a local (out-of-band) management s

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide75Switch Functions IntermittentlyIf the switch functions intermittently, check the system h

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting76

77Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsSee Table 11 for information regarding the dimensions of the AT-9400 Series Switches.Table

Appendix A: Technical Specifications78See Table 12 for information regarding the weight of the AT-9400 Series Switches. The recommended minimum clear

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide79Power SpecificationsInput Voltage/Current.Freq (All Models except AT-9424T/POE):AC100-240

Preface8Product DocumentationFor overview information on the features of the AT-9400 Switch and the AT-S63 Management Software, refer to: AT-S63 Mana

Appendix A: Technical Specifications80RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port PinoutsFigure 31 illustrates the pin layout of an RJ-45 connector and port.Figure 31. RJ

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide81Table 15 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1000 Mbps.Table 15. Pin Signals -

Appendix A: Technical Specifications82AT-9408LC/SP Switch 1000Base-SX Port SpecificationsTable 16 lists the operating specifications for ports 1 to 8

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide83RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port PinoutsTable 17 lists the pin signals on the RJ-45 style

Appendix A: Technical Specifications84Table 18 lists the definitions for the RPS 21-pin D-combo port and connector pins. Table 18. RPS 21-pin D-combo

AT-9400 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide9Where to Go FirstAllied Telesis recommends that you read Chapter 1, Overview, in the AT-S6