Allied Telesis AT-A15/LX Installation Guide

Fast Ethernet SwitchesAT-8316F/MTAT-8316F/VFAT-8316F/SCAT-8324!Installation Guide®PN 613-10813-00 Rev B

11 Chapter 1Hardware DescriptionThe AT-8316F and the AT-8324 switches are designed to provide your network with Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit E

Hardware Description12The Switch ModelsTable 1-1 lists the switch models.Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of each switch.Figure 1-1 AT-8316F and AT-8

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide13Features and ComponentsThe switches have the following common hardware features:# Half- or full-duplex operat

Hardware Description14Physical DescriptionFigure 1-2 through Figure 1-4 illustrate the location of the switch components.Figure 1-2 AT-8316F Switch (

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide15Data PortsEach model of the AT-8316F switch features 16 fiber optic ports with either MT-RJ, VF-45, or SC fib

Hardware Description16Switch LEDsThe Ethernet switch has a series of LEDs for monitoring the status of the unit. There are system LEDs for monitoring

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide17Each port has two LEDs that reflect the operating status of the port. On the AT-8316F switch, the port LEDs a

Hardware Description18RS232 ConnectorThe RS232, DB-9 female port on the front of the switch (shown in Figure 1-6) is used with a VT100 terminal to man

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide19Stacking PortsOn the back of the switch are two stacking ports (Figure 1-7). The ports are used to interconne

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Hardware Description20Stacking Module Expansion SlotThe stacking module expansion slot on the back panel of the switch is for the optional AT-Stack8 S

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide21Expansion Module SlotsThe capabilities of the AT-8316F and AT-8324XL Ethernet switches can be expanded by ins

Hardware Description22Figure 1-10 illustrates the front panels of the expansion modules.Figure 1-10 Optional Expansion ModulesAT-A151000BASE-XLINKACT

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide23R.P.S Input ConnectorOn the back panel of the Ethernet switch is a connector labelled R.P.S. Input (shown in

Hardware Description24Reset ButtonThe Reset button on the front panel of the switch resets the switch. It is primarily used for diagnostics or resetti

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide25AC Power ConnectorThe switch has a single AC power supply socket on the back panel, which has autoswitch AC i

Hardware Description26Network TopologyFigure 1-12 is an example of a network consisting of AT-8316F and AT-8324 Ethernet switches. Some of the feature

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide27Figure 1-12 Topology ExampleLegend10Base-T/100Base-TX link100Base-FX link1000Base-SX link1000Base-LX linkPor

Hardware Description28Where to Go NextProceed to Chapter 2 for information on how to plan the installation.

29Chapter 2Planning the InstallationThis chapter contains information that will help you plan the installation of the switch. The information includes

3Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance StatementSTANDARDS: This product meets the following standardsRFI Emission EN55022 Class A " 1WARNING:

Planning the Installation30AT-8316F and AT-8324 Switch Cabling SpecificationsTable 2-1 contains the cabling specifications for the data ports on the s

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide31Switch StacksOn the back panel of the Ethernet switches are two stacking ports. You use these ports to interc

Planning the Installation32Stack of Four toEight SwitchesIn order to create a stack of from four to eight AT-8316F or AT-8324 Ethernet switches, you n

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide33Expansion ModulesIf you are building a stack of Ethernet switches, it is important to know that the more swit

Planning the Installation34Table 2-3 contains the cabling specifications for the expansion modules.Table 2-3 Expansion Module Cabling Specifications

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide35Port TrunkingAs explained in Chapter 1, port trunking, also referred to as “link aggregation,” is an economic

Planning the Installation36The ports on the AT-8316/MT and AT-8316/VF switches are divided into four groups, as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Port

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide37Guideline 5:Cabling Basedon Port NumberWhen cabling a trunk, it is important that the order of the connection

Planning the Installation38Where to Go NextGo to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to install the switch as a standalone unit or as part of a stack.

39Chapter 3Installing the SwitchThis chapter describes the following installation procedures:# Verifying the Package Contents# Reviewing Safety Precau

Installing the Switch40Verifying the Package ContentsMake sure the following hardware components are included in your switch package. If any of the fo

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide41Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the sw

Installing the Switch42Selecting a Site for the SwitchBe sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch:# Make sure t

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide43Installing the Switch as a Standalone UnitThis section contains the procedure for installing an AT-8316F or A

Installing the Switch44As power is applied to the switch, the Fault LED (shown in Figure 3-2) flashes as the switch runs a series of internal self tes

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide45Installing the Switch in a RackTo install the Ethernet switch in a standard 19-inch rack, perform the followi

Installing the Switch46Building a Stack of Two SwitchesTo build a stack of two switches, perform the following steps:1. Select one of the Ethernet swi

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide47Figure 3-5 illustrates a stack of two switches connected with one AT-CABLE-4 cable between Port IS-A on the m

Installing the Switch487. Set the Stack ID switch on the master switch to 1. Refer to Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7 Stack ID Switch8. Set the Stack ID switc

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide49Building a Stack of Three SwitchesTo build a stack of three switches, perform the following steps:1. Select o

5Table of ContentsPreface ...

Installing the Switch506. Connect one AT-CABLE-4 cable between the IS-A ports on the master switch and a slave switch, and another AT-CABLE-4 cable be

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide517. Set the Stack ID switch on the master switch to 1. Refer to Figure 3-7 for the location of the Stack ID sw

Installing the Switch52Building a Stack of Four to Eight Switches To build a stack of four to eight Ethernet switches with the optional AT-Stack8 Stac

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide536. Remove the blank panel from the back of the switch selected to be the master switch by unscrewing the two

Installing the Switch54NotePort 1 on the stacking module must be connected to Port IS-A on the master switch.Figure 3-12 Cabling the Master Switch wi

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide55Figure 3-13 illustrates an example of a stack of five switches.Figure 3-13 Example of a Stack of Five Switch

Installing the Switch5612. Set the Stack ID switch on the master switch to 1. Refer to Figure 3-7 for the location of the Stack ID switch. NoteThe Sta

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide57Powering On a StackTo power on an Ethernet stack, perform the following procedure:1. Apply AC power to each s

Installing the Switch583. If you purchased a redundant power supply (RPS) unit for the Ethernet switches, connect the RPS unit to the R.P.S. Input con

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide59Setting Up a Terminal for Local ManagementIf you are installing the switch in a TCP/IP environment or if you

6Guideline 5: Cabling Based on Port Number...

Installing the Switch60Installing an Expansion Module This section contains the instructions for installing an optional expansion module in a switch.

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide61For example, if you install an AT-A17 in slot B of an AT-8324 switch while leaving slot A empty, the switch w

Installing the Switch62Resetting a StackThis section contains the procedure for resetting an AT-8316F or AT-8324 switch stack.NoteYou cannot reset jus

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide63Where to Go NextNow that the switch is operational, you are ready to configure and monitor it as explained in

65Chapter 4TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information on how to detect and resolve problems with your switch. This section includes the followin

Troubleshooting66At the First Sign of a ProblemPerform the following tasks when you first become aware of a problem with the switch:# Make sure the po

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide67Network Cabling ProblemsIf you have an AT-8324 switch, some network problems may be related to exceeding cabl

Troubleshooting68How the Switch Reports ProblemsThe switch detects and processes errors as follows:# The LEDs indicate problems with the ports and pow

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide69Table 4-3 describes the LEDs on the optional expansion modules.Table 4-2 Switch Port LED StatusLED State Des

7PrefacePurpose of This GuideThis guide is intended for network administrators who are responsible for installing and maintaining AT-8316F and AT-8324

Troubleshooting70Common ProblemsThis section lists common possible sources of error and actions required to correct them.Link /ActivityLED on AnyPort

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide71Power LED isOFFIf there is no power to the switch, it cannot function.A Power LED that is OFF can indicate:#

Troubleshooting723. Unplug the switch from the power source, then plug it back in again.4. Try to log on to Omega and run diagnostics (Administration&

73Appendix ATranslated Electrical Safety and Emission InformationIMPORTANT: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety state

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information74Standards: This product meets the following standards." 1 RFI Emission EN55022 Class A&quo

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide75Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen." 1 Hochfrequenzstörung EN5502

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information76Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder." 1 Radiofrekvens forsty

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide77Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen." 1 RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse A" 2 WAARSCHUWING:

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information78Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes:" 1 Emission d’interférences radio

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide79Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen." 1 Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 Luokka A&qu

Preface8Appendix C, Switch Default Settings, lists the switch’s factory default software settings.An Index, at the end of this guide, is according to

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information80Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard." 1 Emissione RFI (interferenza

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide81Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer." 1 RFI stråling EN55022 Kl

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information82Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões." 1 Emissão de interferência de radiof

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide83Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares." 1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A" 2

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information84Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder." 1 Radiostörning EN55022 Klass A

85Appendix BTechnical SpecificationsTable B-1 lists the technical specifications for the AT-8316F and AT-8324 switches.Table B-1 Technical Specificat

Technical Specifications86Table B-2 shows the pin assignments for the switch’s RJ-45 connectors.Table B-2 RJ-45 Port Pin AssignmentsPin Number Functi

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide87Table B-3 shows the pin assignments for the R.P.S. Input port on the back of the switch. (Pin numbers 1 throu

Technical Specifications88Table B-4 through Table B-6 list the specifications for the AT-A15/SX, AT-A15/LX, AT-A16, AT-A17, AT-A18 and AT-A19 expansio

89Appendix C Switch Default SettingsThis appendix lists the switch’s factory default software settings.Settings DefaultIP Address 0.0.0.0Subnet Mask 0

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Installation Guide9Where to Find Related GuidesAfter you have performed the procedures in this guide and installed the switch on

91IndexAAC inputs, 25activity (/link) LED, 17AT-8316F switchcabling specifications, 30general specifications, 12physical description, 14port groups, 3

Index92LLEDdescriptions, 16, 17, 68, 69duplex collision 17, 69fault, 16, 68, 71link/activity, 17, 69master, 16, 68power, 16, 68RPS 16, 68uplink adapte