UPLINK MODULE HARDWARE REFERENCE S i m p ly c o n n e c t i n g t h e wo r l d
Uplink Module Hardware Reference Document Number C613-03026-00 REV F. Copyright © 1999-2001 Allied Telesyn International, Corp. 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn. Allied Telesyn International, Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice.
Contents Models Covered By This Reference .................................................................... 4 Why You Should Read This Reference ............................................................... 4 Where To Find More Information ...................................................................... 4 Compatible Switch Units ................................................................................... 5 Hardware Description ...............................................................
Uplink Module Models Covered By This Reference This Hardware Reference includes information on the following models: ■ AT-A35/SX ■ AT-A35/LX ■ AT-A39/T ■ AT-A40/SC ■ AT-A40/MT ■ AT-A41/SC ■ AT-A41/MT The latest Hardware Reference can be found at www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/ support/support.html. Why You Should Read This Reference This Reference has been developed to familiarise you with the hardware features of Uplink Modules.
Hardware Reference 5 Information on other expansion options for the AR800 and Rapier Series: ■ The Network Service Module Quick Install Guide, which outlines the procedure for installing an NSM; and the Network Service Module Hardware Reference, which provides detailed information on NSMs. ■ The Port Interface Card Quick Install Guide, which outlines the procedure for installing PICs; and the Port Interface Card Hardware Reference, which provides detailed information on PICs.
Uplink Module Uplink Modules currently available are: AT-A35/SX 1-port 1000BASE-SX (SC connector) Figure 1: AT-A35-SX (SC) Uplink module. AT-A35/SX TX DISABLED RX LINK CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM ACTIVITY 1000BASE-SX/SC AT-A35/LX 1-port 1000BASE-LX (SC connector) Figure 2: AT-A35-LX (SC) Uplink module.
Hardware Reference 7 AT-A40/SC 1-port 100BASE-FX Multimode Fibre (SC connector) Figure 4: AT-A40-FX (SC) Uplink module.
Uplink Module AT-A41/MT 1-port 100BASE-FX Singlemode Fibre (MT-RJ connector) Figure 7: AT-A41-FX (MT-RJ) Uplink module. AT-A41 / FX 100M LINK FAULT ACTIVITY CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM FULL DUP 100BASE-FX / MT-RJ HALF DUP COL More Uplink Modules are planned, check with your Authorised Allied Telesyn distributor or reseller, or visit www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz, to see if any new Uplink Module models have been released.
Hardware Reference 9 Troubleshooting This section provides information on how to detect and resolve the most common problems that can cause Uplink Modules to malfunction. Other sources of troubleshooting information are: ■ www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz. ■ The Software Reference for your switch unit. Performing the following tasks will eliminate the most common faults. 1. Check that the Uplink Module is correctly installed.
Uplink Module Table 9: Uplink Module LEDs (AT-A39/T). LED State Function Full Dup/Half Dup/Col Green The port is operating at full-duplex Amber The port is operating at half-duplex Flashing amber Collisions are occurring Off No link is present Green A 1000 Mbps link is open Flashing green 1000 Mbps activity is occurring Amber1 A 10/100 Mbps link is open Flashing Amber1 10/100 Mbps activity is occurring Off No link is present Activity 1.
Hardware Reference 11 Switch-Unit LEDs The following tables may be helpful when diagnosing possible operational faults. These LEDs are on the front or rear panels of AR800 Series Modular Switching Routers, Rapier Switches, and Rapier i Switches. Table 11: System LEDs common to all AR800, Rapier, and Rapier i models.
Uplink Module Some common problems and how to solve them Link/Activity LED on Any Port is Off This can indicate: ■ A loose data cable. ■ The device at the other end of the connection is not working properly or is turned off. ■ The data cable is not wired correctly. ■ The network administrator has manually disabled the port through the software. ■ The port’s selected transmission mode does not match that of the attached device. Perform the following steps in sequence: 1.
Hardware Reference 13 Fault LED is On This can indicate: ■ There is a problem with the switch unit or RPS PSU. ■ The switch unit or its management software is malfunctioning. ■ A software download has been unsuccessful. ■ A low power supply voltage. ■ Switch-unit overheating due to a fan failure or extreme ambient temperature. Perform the following steps in sequence: 1. Check Table 11 on page 11 for descriptions of the flashing sequences and what they mean. 2.
Uplink Module Port, Connector, and Cable Combinations This section lists the recommended cable types and maximum cable lengths for each uplink module model. Table 12: Port, Connector, and cable Combinations. Model Port Type Connector Type Cable Type1 Maximum Cable Length AT-A35/SX 1000BASE-SX SC 50/125 micron multimode fibre 550m (1,804ft)2 62.5/125 micron multimode fibre AT-A35/LX AT-A39/T 1000BASE-LX 10100/1000BASE-T4 SC RJ-45 275m (902ft)3 9/125 micron singlemode fibre 3km (1.
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