AT-IX5-28GPX Gigabit Ethernet Switch SFP+ S1/27 26 S2/28 IX5-28GPX 25 CONSOLE 1000 LINK ACT 10/100 LINK ACT FDX HDX COL 2661 Installation Guide C613-04067-00 REV B
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Translated Safety Statements Important: Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Messages document at alliedtelesis.com/support/documentation.
Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11 Document Conventions ........................................................................................................................................................12 Contacting Allied Telesis .................................................................................................................
Contents Master and Member Switches ..............................................................................................................................................48 Selection of the Master Switch ......................................................................................................................................48 ID Numbers ........................................................................................................................................................
Figures Figure 1: Front Panel of the AT-IX5-28GPX Switch .............................................................................................................19 Figure 2: Back Panel of the Switch.......................................................................................................................................19 Figure 3: AT-IX5-28GPX Management Panel ......................................................................................................................
Figures Figure 50: Removing the Dust Plug from the S1 Slot ...........................................................................................................92 Figure 51: Removing the Dust Cover from the AT-StackXS/1.0 Transceiver .......................................................................93 Figure 52: Installing the AT-StackXS/1.0 Transceiver in Slot S1..........................................................................................
Tables Table 1: IEEE Powered Device Classes ..............................................................................................................................24 Table 2: Twisted Pair Cable Requirements for the 10/100Base-TX Ports at 10 or 100Mbps ..............................................24 Table 3: Twisted Pair Cable Requirements for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports at 1000Mbps ..............................................25 Table 4: LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports ........................
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Preface This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-IX5-28GPX Gigabit Ethernet switch. This preface contains the following sections: “Document Conventions” on page 12 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13 Note You can install AT-IX5-28GPX switches as stand-alone devices or in a stack configuration with Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack™). This guide explains both options.
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.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 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.
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Features” on page 16 “Front and Rear Panels” on page 19 “Management Panel” on page 20 “10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 21 “Power Over Ethernet” on page 23 “SFP+ Slots” on page 28 “Stacking SFP+ Slots” on page 29 “eco-friendly Button” on page 30 “LEDs” on page 31 “USB Port” on page 36 “Console Port” on page 37 “Power Supplies” on page 38 Note You can install AT-IX5-28GPX switches a
Chapter 1: Overview Features Here are the features of the AT-IX5-28GPX switch: 10/100/1000 Mbps Twisted Pair Ports Power Over Ethernet SFP+ Slots Here are the basic features of the 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted pair ports: 24 ports per switch 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compliant IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant Auto-MDI/MDIX 100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance IEEE 802.3x flow control in 10/100Base-TX full-duplex mode IEEE 802.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Note SFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. Note SFP+ slots 27 and 28 are initially configured as stacking slots for the VCStack feature. If you intend to use the switch as a stand-alone unit, you must disable the VCStack feature before using the slots with standard SFP or SFP+ transceivers.
Chapter 1: Overview Management Software and Interfaces Management Methods 18 Here are the management software and interfaces: AlliedWare Plus Management Software Command line interface Web browser interface Here are the methods for managing the switches: Local management through the Console port Remote Telnet and Secure Shell management Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management SNMPv1, v2c, and v3
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Front and Rear Panels The front panel of the AT-IX5-28GPX switch is shown in Figure 1. SFP+ S1/27 26 S2/28 IX5-28GPX 25 CONSOLE 1000 LINK ACT 10/100 LINK ACT FDX HDX COL 2661 Management Panel 10/100/1000Base-T Ports SFP+ Slots SFP+ or Stacking Slots Figure 1. Front Panel of the AT-IX5-28GPX Switch DC PWR FAULT 100-240VAC~ 5A MAX AT-PWR800 AT-PWR800 Figure 2 on page 19 shows the back panel.
Chapter 1: Overview Management Panel Figure 3 identifies the components in the management panel on the ATIX5-28GPX switch. Console Management Port Switch ID LED eco-friendly Button USB Port Figure 3.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports The switches have 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports. Speed The ports can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. The speeds may be set manually using the management software or automatically with AutoNegotiation (IEEE 802.3u), the default setting. Note The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation to function at 1000 Mbps and are not compatible with devices that are not IEEE 802.3u compliant.
Chapter 1: Overview The MDI and MDI-X settings do not apply when ports are operating at 1000 Mbps. Maximum Distance 22 The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). Cable Requirements For the cable requirements for the ports, refer to Table 2 on page 24. Port Pinouts Refer to Table 13 on page 125 and Table 14 on page 126 for the port pinouts of the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Power Over Ethernet The AT-IX5-28GPX switch features 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. The main advantage of PoE is that it can make it easier to install a network. The selection of a location for a network device is often limited by whether there is a power source nearby.
Chapter 1: Overview Powered Device Classes Powered devices are grouped into the five classes listed in Table 1 on page 24. The classes are based on the amount of power the devices require. The switches support all five classes. Table 1. IEEE Powered Device Classes Class Cable Requirements Maximum Power Output from a Switch Port PD Power Range 0 15.4W 0.44W to 12.95W 1 4.0W 0.44W to 3.84W 2 7.0W 3.84W to 6.49W 3 15.4W 6.49W to 12.95W 4 30.0W 12.95W to 25.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide The cable requirements for ports operating at 1000Mbps are given in Table 3. Table 3. Twisted Pair Cable Requirements for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports at 1000Mbps 1000Mbps Cable Type Non-PoE Power Budget PoE PoE+ Cat 3: Standard TIA/EIA 568-Bcompliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.
Chapter 1: Overview documentation for their power requirements and add the requirements together. The switch should be able to power all of the devices simultaneously as long as the total is below its power budget. If the total exceeds the available power budget, you should consider reducing the number of PoE devices so that all of the devices receive power. Otherwise, the switch powers a subset of the devices, based on port prioritization.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide You can use port prioritization on dual power supply PoE switches to protect your important networking devices from loss of power should one of the power supplies fail or lose power. If you limit the power requirements of the critical devices connected to a switch to less than 360 watts, the PoE power provided by a single power supply module, a switch will have sufficient power to support the critical devices even if it has only one functional power supply module.
Chapter 1: Overview SFP+ Slots The switches have four SFP+ slots that support the following types of SFP 1000Mbps and SFP+ 10Gbps transceivers: 1000Base-SX/LX SFP transceivers Single-port BiDi 1000Base-LX SFP transceivers 1000Base-ZX SFP transceivers 10Gbps, 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers 10Gbps AT-SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with SFP+ transceiver-style connectors You may use the transceivers to connect switches to other network devices over large distances, build high-s
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Stacking SFP+ Slots Two of the four SFP+ slots on the front panel of the switch can be used with stacking transceivers to create a VCStack of up to four AT-IX528GPX switches. The switches of a VCStack act as a single virtual unit. They synchronize their actions so that switching operations, like spanning tree protocols, virtual LANs, and static port trunks, span across all the units and ports.
Chapter 1: Overview eco-friendly Button You may turn off the port LEDs to conserve electricity when you are not monitoring the switch. The LEDs are toggled with the eco-friendly button on the front panel of the switch or the ECOFRIENDLY LED and NO ECOFRIENDLY LED commands in the Global Configuration mode of the command line interface. The switch is said to be operating in a low power mode when the LEDs are turned off.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide LEDs Here are descriptions of the LEDs. LEDs for the Twisted Pair Ports Each twisted pair port has two LEDs that display link, activity and PoE information. The LEDs are shown in Figure 4. Link/Activity LED PoE LED Link/Activity LED PoE LED Figure 4. LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports The LEDs are described in Table 4 on page 31. Table 4.
Chapter 1: Overview Table 4. LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports (Continued) LED PoE LEDs for the SFP+ Slots State Description Green The switch is detecting a powered device (PD) on the port and is delivering power to it Solid Amber The switch has shutdown PoE+ on the port because of a fault condition. Flashing Amber The switch is detecting a PD on the port but is not delivering power to it because the maximum power budget has been reached.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide The LEDs are described in Table 5. Table 5. SFP+ Slot LEDs LED Link/Activity LEDs for the Stacking Slots State Description Off The slot is empty, the SFP or SFP+ transceiver has not established a link to a network device, or the LEDs are turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the ecofriendly button. Solid green The SFP or SFP+ transceiver has established a link at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps to a network device.
Chapter 1: Overview Switch 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 ID number 0. Switches in a VCStack have the numbers 1 to 4. Chapter 8, “Powering On the Stack” on page 101 has the procedure for verifying and, if necessary, changing the ID number of the switch. Switch ID LED Figure 6. Switch ID LED The states of the LED when the switch is not operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 7.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide The switch displays the letter “F” for fault on the ID LED if it encounters one of the following problems: A cooling fan has failed. An unsupported power supply module has been installed. One of the power supplies has failed. The internal temperature of the switch has exceeded the normal operating range and the switch may shut down. Note You can use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the command line interface to identify the source of the problem.
Chapter 1: Overview USB Port The management panel has a USB port. You may use the port to store configuration files on flash drives and to restore the files to switches whose settings have been lost or corrupted, or to quickly configure replacement units. You may also use the port and flash drives to update the management firmware on the switches. The port is USB2.0 compatible.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 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. To perform local management, you must be at the location of the switch and must use the management cable included with the switch.
Chapter 1: Overview Power Supplies The AT-IX5-28GPX switch has two rear slots for hot-swappable power supplies. The switch is supplied with a factory installed blank panel that covers both power supply slots, and with a separate blank panel to use if you only install one power supply. One or two AT-PWR800 (800W) power supplies can be installed in these switches. These power supplies are illustrated in Figure 9 on page 38.
Chapter 2 Virtual Chassis Stacking The sections in this chapter are: “Overview” on page 40 “Stacking Slots” on page 41 “Stacking Transceivers” on page 42 “Stacking Port Topologies” on page 44 “Master and Member Switches” on page 48 “Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface” on page 50 For more information on the VCStack feature, refer to the Stacking Introduction and Stacking Commands chapters in the Software Reference: AlliedWare Plus Operating System for IX5-28GPX Switches.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Overview Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack) allows you to connect up to four ATIX5-28GPX switches to form a virtual switch in which the devices function as a single networking unit. The benefits of VCStack are: 40 Simplifies management - You can manage the devices of the stack as a single unit, rather than individually. Your local and remote management sessions automatically give you management access to all the devices.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Stacking Slots The AT-IX5-28GPX switches come with two stacking slots. The slots are the last two SFP+ slots on the switches and are labeled S1/27 and S2/28. The slots have two functions. You may use them with the VCStack feature to build a stack of switches or, by disabling the VCStack feature, you may use them with regular SFP or SFP+ transceivers as additional networking slots. The names of the slots depend on the status of the VCStack feature on the switch.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Stacking Transceivers You connect the switches of the VCStack with the stacking transceivers listed in Table 7 and shown in Figure 10. Table 7. Stacking Transceivers Stacking Transceiver Model Cable Type Operating Distance AT-StackXS/1.0 Twinax cable 1 meter AT-StackOP/0.3 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber optic cable 33 meters (108 feet) 50/125 µm multimode fiber optic cable 300 meters (984 feet) 9/125 µm singlemode fiber optic cable 9 kilometers AT-StackOP/9.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Here are the transceiver guidelines: The stacking transceivers may only be used in the stacking slots and only with the VCStack feature. You may not use the transceivers as regular networking ports. The AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 transceivers must be connected to other AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 transceivers. The transceivers do not work with other types of network devices.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Stacking Port Topologies The switches of a stack are connected with the S1 and S2 ports and the stacking transceivers shown in Figure 10 on page 42. There are two wiring configurations. The first topology is called the linear topology. In this topology the switches are connected with a single pathway. A stacking transceiver in one switch is connected to a stacking transceiver in the next switch, which is connected to the next switch, and so on.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide The stack in Figure 12 on page 45 has four switches in the linear topology. 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 2695 Figure 12. Stack of Four Switches in the Linear Topology The second topology is called the ring topology. It is similar to the linear topology, except that the unused stacking ports on the end switches of the stack are connected to form a physical loop.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 2696 Figure 13. Stack of Two Switches in the Ring Topology Figure 14 on page 47 is an example of a stack of four switches in the ring topology.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 25 SFP+ S1/27 CONSOLE 26 S2/28 2697 Figure 14. Stack of Four Switches in the Ring Topology The topologies are the same in terms of network speed and performance. However, the ring topology is the recommended wiring configuration because of the secondary path through the stacking ports.
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking Master and Member Switches The stack has one master switch. The functions of the master switch include: Coordinating and monitoring stack operations. Verifying that the switches are using the same version of management software. It automatically downloads its management software over the stacking cables to switches with different software versions. Verifying that the switches have different ID numbers.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide ID Numbers Each switch must be assigned an ID number. The range is 1 to 4 and the default is 1. The ID numbers are displayed on the ID LEDs on the front panels of the units. You may assign the numbers yourself or you can let the master switch assign the numbers automatically, as explained in Chapter 8, “Powering On the Stack” on page 101.
Chapter 2: 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 15 shows its format. port1.0.n Stack ID Module ID Port Number Figure 15. PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface The first number is the switch’s ID number. The ID numbers of switches in a stack are displayed on their ID LEDs.
Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 52 “Choosing a Site for the Switches” on page 56 “Planning a Stack” on page 57 “Unpacking the Switch” on page 59 51
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 Messages document at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/documentation. Warning Class 1 Laser product. L1 Warning Do not stare into the laser beam.
x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning For AC PSUs, power cord is used as a disconnection device. To deenergize 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. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts. E4 Note Pluggable Equipment.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Attention: Le remplacement de la batterie par une batterie de type incorrect peut provoquer un danger d’explosion. La remplacer uniquement par une batterie du même type ou de type équivalent recommandée par le constructeur.
x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Warning Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power strips). E37 Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE ports on this product must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where this device is located.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Choosing a Site for the Switches Observe these requirements when planning the installation of the switches of a stack. If you plan to install the switches 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.
x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Planning a Stack Here are the guidelines to planning a stack: A stack can have up to four AT-IX5-28GPX switches. Any of the switches in the stack can be the master switch. Switches connected with AT-StackXS/1.0 stacking cables should be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack and not more than one meter apart, the length of the stacking cable.
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation Table 8. Operating Distances of the AT-StackOP/0.3 Transceiver Fiber Type 58 Minimum Modal Bandwidth @ 850 nm (MHz*km) Operating Range 62.
x510 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking Unpacking the Switch Figure 16 lists the items that come 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. Two rack mounting brackets 1947 AT-P NL80 0/12 00 One AT-PLN800/1200 blank panel for covering an empty power supply bay Twelve rack mounting bracket screws 2047 Figure 16.
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Chapter 4 Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies The procedures in this chapter are: “Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip” on page 62 “Installing Power Supply Modules” on page 63 “Installing the Switches on a Table or Desktop” on page 66 “Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack” on page 67 “Connecting AC Power to a Power Supply Module” on page 70 “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 72 “Monitoring the Initialization Processes” on page 73 61
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip This section applies to AC power supply modules. Perform the following procedure to install the power cord retaining clip on each power supply module: 1. Locate the power cord retaining clip, shown in Figure 17. Figure 17. Power Cord Retaining Clip 2. Install the clip on the AC power connector on the power supply module.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Installing Power Supply Modules Overview The AT-IX5-28GPX switch has two rear slots for hot-swappable power supplies. You can install one or two AT-PWR800 power supplies. The switch is supplied with a factory installed blank panel that covers both power supply slots, and with a separate blank panel to use if you only install one power supply. The installation procedure is identical for each power supply.
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies 3. Align the edges of the power supply module with the guides in the slot and carefully slide the module into the chassis until it is flush with the rear panel of the chassis, as shown below. Light pressure may be needed to seat the module on the connector on the rear panel of the chassis. Caution Do not force the power supply module into place. Doing so may damage the connector pins on the backplane inside the chassis.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide AT-PWR8000 4. Secure the power supply module to the chassis by tightening the two captive screws with a cross-head screwdriver, as shown below. 100- 240V AC~ 12A MAX DC PW FAULT R 2264 Figure 21. Securing the AT-PWR800 Power Supply Module AT-PWR800 5. If you are going to operate the switch with a single power supply module, install the supplied blank panel over the second power supply module bay, as shown in the following figure. This is necessary for correct airflow.
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies Installing the Switches on a Table or Desktop You may install the switches on a table or desktop. Here are the guidelines to selecting a site: The table should be level and stable. The power outlets should be located near the switches and be easily accessible. The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of the switches, so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables, and view the port LEDs.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack This procedure requires the following items: Twelve bracket screws (included with the switch) Two equipment rack brackets (included with the switch) Flat-head screwdriver (not provided) Cross-head screwdriver (not provided) Four standard equipment rack screws (not provided) Installation guidelines may be found in “Choosing a Site for the Switches” on page 56.
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies 3. Turn the switch over. IX5-28GPX 4. Attach the two rack mount brackets to the sides of the switch using the bracket screws included with the unit. Figure 25 on page 68 illustrates the four possible bracket positions.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide IX5-28GPX 5. While another person holds the switch in the equipment rack, secure it using standard equipment rack screws (not provided), as shown in Figure 26 for horizontal mounting and Figure 27 for vertical mounting. 1000 LINK ACT 10/1 00 LINK ACT FDX HDX 25 SFP + COL S1/ 27 26 CO NS S2/ 28 OL E 2674 Figure 26.
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies Connecting AC Power to a Power Supply Module To power on a switch with one or two AC Power Supply Modules, perform the following procedure: 1. Position the power cord retaining clip in the up position, as shown in Figure 28. 100-2 40VA C~ Figure 28. Power Cord Retaining Clip in the Up Position 2. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector on the rear panel of the unit, as shown in Figure 29.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an appropriate AC power outlet. For power specifications for the switch, refer to “Power Specifications” on page 124. Warning This unit might have more than one power supply. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power cords before servicing the unit. E30 4. Repeat the above procedure for the second PSU, if necessary. 5.
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies Starting a Local Management Session This procedure requires a terminal or a terminal emulator program and the management cable that comes with the switch. To start a local management session on the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the management cable to the Console port on the front panel of the switch, as shown below. 25 SF P+ S1 /27 26 CO S2 NS /28 OL E 2680 Figure 30.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Monitoring the Initialization Processes It takes about thirty seconds for the switch to initialize its management software programs and features, and load the default configuration. You may monitor the progress of the initialization process by watching the switch ID LED. It displays the number “8” for about the first 15 seconds and then displays the number “1.
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch and its Power Supplies Figure 31. Switch Initialization Messages Starting base/loopback... [ OK ] Starting base/poe_done... [ OK ] Starting base/sysctl... [ OK ] [ OK ] Starting base/reboot-stability... [ OK ] Starting base/autofs-card... [ OK ] Checking system reboot stability... [ OK ] Starting base/cron... [ OK ] Starting base/appmond... [ OK ] Starting hardware/openhpi... [ OK ] Starting hardware/timeout...
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Assigning Active Workload to HA processes: hsl, nsm, rmond, sflowd, vrrpd, irdpd, lacpd lldpd, loopprotd, mstpd, authd, epsrd, imi, imiproxyd Received event network.activated Loading default configuration Warning: flash:/default.cfg does not exist, loading factory defaults. .. done! Received event network.configured awplus login: Figure 33.
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Chapter 5 Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations Use this chapter if you wish to operate the switch as a single stand-alone switch, instead of stacking it with other switches.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations Disabling VCStack After the switch has initialized its management software, examine the switch ID LED on the front panel and do one of the following: If the LED is displaying “0,” the installation procedure is complete. The switch is now ready for network operations as a stand-alone unit.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Note The User Exec mode is the first level in the command mode interface. For complete information on the modes and commands, refer to the Software Reference: AlliedWare Plus Operating System for IX5-28GPX Switches. 3. Enter the SHOW STACK command to display the status of the VCStack feature. Figure 35 is an example of the command.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations The ID parameter is the ID number of the switch, displayed on the ID LED. Replace the parameter with whatever number is on the ID LED. For example, if the ID number of the switch is 1, the default value, enter the command as follows: awplus(config)# no stack 1 enable This confirmation prompt in Figure 37 is displayed. Warning; This will disable the stacking hardware on member-1. Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n): Figure 37.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Confirming the Status of the VCStack Feature Another way to confirm that VCStack is disabled on the switch is by displaying the status of the last two SFP+ slots on the switch. These are slots 27 and 28. If VCStack is disabled, you should be able to display the status of the slots even when they do not have transceivers. If VCStack is not disabled, the switch displays a message that it cannot find the slots. To view the status of the stacking slots, perform this procedure: 1.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations The switch displays the message in Figure 41 on page 82 if VCStack is not disabled, in which case you need to disable it by performing the commands in “Disabling VCStack” on page 78. awplus# show interface port1.0.51 %Can’t find interface port1.0.51 awplus# Figure 41.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stand-alone Switches 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 42 shows its format. port1.0.n Stack ID Module ID Port Number Figure 42. PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface The first number is the switch’s ID number.
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Chapter 6 Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStack The procedures in this chapter are: “Verifying the Status of VCStack” on page 86 “Activating the VCStack Feature” on page 87 85
Chapter 6: Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStack Verifying the Status of VCStack Before you install the stacking transceivers to build the stack, you should first 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.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Activating the VCStack Feature Perform the following procedure to activate the VCStack feature on switches that display the number “0” on their ID LEDs in the previous procedure. The tasks follow on from “Monitoring the Initialization Processes” on page 73. Activating VCStack To activate VCStack, perform the following procedure: 1. Unless you have already done so, start a local management session as described in “Starting a Local Management Session” on page 72. 2.
Chapter 6: Verifying the Status of VCStack and Activating VCStack 4. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command to move to the Global Configuration mode, as shown in Figure 45. awplus# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. awplus(config)# Figure 45. Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command 5.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 8. Restart the switch with the REBOOT command, as shown in Figure 49. awplus# reboot reboot system? (y/n): awplus# Figure 49. Rebooting the Switch with the REBOOT Command 9. Type “Y” for yes. 10. Wait one minute for the switch to initialize its management software. 11. Check the ID LED and do one of the following: If the ID LED is displaying the number 1, 2, 3, or 4, VCStack is now enabled on the switch.
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Chapter 7 Cabling the Stacking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling Switches with AT-StackXS/1.0 Transceivers” on page 92 “Cabling Switches with AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.
Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports Cabling Switches with AT-StackXS/1.0 Transceivers To cable the switches of the stack with AT-StackXS/1.0 transceivers, perform the following procedure: Warning A transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the device. 1. Remove the dust plug from the S1 slot on the top switch of the stack, as shown in Figure 50.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 3. Remove the dust cap from one end of the transceiver, as shown in Figure 51 on page 93. Figure 51. Removing the Dust Cover from the AT-StackXS/1.
Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports 4. Position the transceiver with the release tab on top and slide the transceiver into the slot, as shown in Figure 52 on page 94. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E 2683 Release tab Figure 52. Installing the AT-StackXS/1.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 5. Remove the dust cover from the S2 slot in the next switch in the stack as shown in Figure 53 on page 95. Note The cable must crossover to different slots on the switches. The stack will not work if you connect two S1 or S2 slots together. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E 2684 Figure 53. Removing the Dust Plug from the S2 Slot 6. Remove the dust cover from the connector on the other end of the transceiver.
Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports 7. Position the transceiver with the release tab on the bottom and slide it into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 54 on page 96. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /2 8 CO NS OL E 2685 Figure 54. Installing the AT-StackXS/1.0 Transceiver in Slot S2 8. Repeat this procedure to connect additional switches to the stack with AT-StackXS/1.0 transceivers. 9.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Cabling Switches with AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers For guidelines to cabling the switches with AT-StackOP/0.3 or ATStackOP/9.0 fiber optic transceivers, refer to “Planning a Stack” on page 57. To cable switches with fiber optic transceivers, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove a dust cover from either the S1 or S2 slot on the switch. 2. To install the transceiver in the S1 slot, position it with the handle on top, as shown in Figure 55.
Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports 3. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 56 on page 98. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E 2687 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E 2688 Figure 56. Installing the AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 4. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver, as shown in Figure 57 on page 99. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E 2689 Figure 57. Removing the Dust Cover from a Stacking Transceiver 5. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in the S1 slot, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 58. If the transceiver is in the S2 slot, the handle should be in the down position.
Chapter 7: Cabling the Stacking Ports 6. Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, as shown in Figure 59 on page 100. The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port, and the tab should lock the connector into place. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E 2691 Figure 59. Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable to the Stacking Transceiver 7. Repeat this procedure if the switch is to have two stacking transceivers. 8.
Chapter 8 Powering On the Stack This chapter contains the following procedures: “Powering On the Switches Individually” on page 102 “Powering On the Switches Simultaneously” on page 104 “Verifying the Stack” on page 106 Perform “Powering On the Switches Individually” on page 102 if you want to control the assignment of the ID numbers to the switches of the stack. The numbers are assigned in the order in which you power on the units.
Chapter 8: 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.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 4. Wait two 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 should change its number to the next available number, which is 2. The new switch responses by automatically changing its ID number to 2 and reboots.
Chapter 8: Powering On the Stack 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, all you have to do is power them on simultaneously, rather than one at a time as in the previous procedure. Here are the steps the switches perform: They initialize their management software and compare their MAC addresses.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide switches and are retained by the devices even if you reset or power cycle the stack. 3. To continue with the installation, go to “Verifying the Stack” on page 106.
Chapter 8: Powering On the Stack 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 72. 2. From the User Exec mode, enter the SHOW STACK command: awplus> show stack The command lists the switches in the stack. An example is shown in Figure 60.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Setting the Priority Numbers This procedure is optional. It explains how to configure the priority settings of the switches. Changing the priority settings protects the stack configuration should you ever power on the stack with a new member switch that has a lower MAC address than an existing master or member switch. This procedure assumes you are continuing directly on from the previous procedure.
Chapter 8: Powering On the Stack 4. Enter the WRITE command to save your change in the configuration file. The switch displays the confirmation prompt in Figure 63. awplus# write Building configuration ... [OK] awplus# Figure 63. Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command 5. To end the management session, enter the EXIT command. 6. Go to Chapter 9, “Cabling the Networking Ports” on page 109, to continue with the installation.
Chapter 9 Cabling the Networking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures: “Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports” on page 110 “Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers” on page 112 109
Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports Here are the guidelines to cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports: 110 The cable specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports are listed in Table 2 on page 24 and Table 3 on page 25. The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports, and the tabs should lock the connectors into place. The default setting for the wiring configurations of the ports is autoMDI/MDI-X.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 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.
Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers Review the following guidelines before installing SFP or SFP+ transceivers in the switch: SFP and SFP+ transceivers are hot-swappable. You may install them while the chassis is powered on. Your Allied Telesis sales representative can provide you with a list of supported transceivers for the line cards.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide To install an SFP or SFP+ transceiver, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot on the switch. Figure 64 on page 113 shows the dust plug being removed from a port. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E 2675 Figure 64. Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP+ Slot Note When VCStack is enabled on the switch, slots S1/27 and S2/28 are reserved as stacking ports and may not be used for regular SFP or SFP+ transceivers. 2.
Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports 4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 65 on page 114. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /2 8 CO NS OL E 2676 Figure 65. Installing an SFP or 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 SFP or SFP+ transceivers in the line cards. 5.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide 6. Verify the position of the handle on the SFP transceiver. If the transceiver is in a top slot, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 67 on page 115. If the transceiver is in a bottom slot, the handle should be in the down position. 25 SF P+ S1 /2 7 26 S2 /28 CO NS OL E SFP Handle 2678 Figure 67. Positioning the SFP or SFP+ Handle in the Upright Position 7. Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, as shown in Figure 68.
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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter contains suggestions on how to troubleshoot the switch if a problem occurs. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Problem 1: The Switch ID LED on the front of the switch is off. The switch could be receiving no power, or the LED could be faulty.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting — Try connecting the unit to another power source. — Try a different power cord. — Verify that the voltage from the power source is within the required levels for your region. Problem 2: All the port LEDs are off even though the ports are connected to active network devices. Solution: The switch may be operating in the low power mode. To toggle on the LEDs, press the eco-friendly button on the front panel of the switch.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Problem 4: A twisted pair port on the switch is connected to a network device but the port’s LINK/ACT LED is off. Solutions: The port is unable to establish a link to a network device. Try the following: Verify that the port is connected to the correct twisted pair cable. This is to eliminate the possibility that the port is connected to the wrong network device. Verify that the network device connected to the twisted pair port is powered on and is operating properly.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Verify that the correct type of fiber optic cabling is being used. Verify that the port is connected to the correct fiber optic cable. This is to eliminate the possibility that the port is connected to the wrong remote network device. Try connecting another network device to the fiber optic port using a different cable. If the port is able to establish a link, then the problem is with the cable or other network device.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Problem 8: The Switch ID LED on the front of the switch is flashing the letter “F.” Solutions: One or more of the following problems has occurred: A cooling fan has failed. An unsupported PSU has been installed. One of the PSUs has failed. The input voltage on one or both of the PSUs is outside the normal operating range. The internal temperature of the switch has exceeded the normal operating range and the switch may shut down.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Table 9. Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.4 cm x 44.0 cm x 48.0 cm (1.7 in. x 17.3 in. x 18.9 in.) Weight 5.4 kg Recommended Minimum Ventilation on All Sides 10 cm (4.0 in) Environmental Specifications Table 10.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications Table 11. Power Specifications Maximum Power Consumption 1000W with two AT-PWR800 PSUs Input Voltage: AT-PWR800 PSU 100-240 VAC,10 A maximum, 50/60 Hz per input Certifications Table 12.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 69 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-45 connectors and ports. Figure 69. RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View) Table 13 on page 125 lists the pin signals for 10 and 100 Mbps. Table 13.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 14 lists the pin signals when a port operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 14.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts Table 15 lists the pin signals of the RJ-45 style serial Console port. Table 15. RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Pin Signal 1 Looped to pin 8. 2 Looped to pin 7. 3 Transmit Data 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Receive Data 7 Looped to pin 2. 8 Looped to pin 1.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers Table 16 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 transceiver. Table 16. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module General Maximum Distances 33 m with 62.5/125 µm (core/ cladding) multimode fiber optic cable 300 m with 50/125 µm (core/ cladding) multimode fiber optic cable Fiber Optic Cable 50/125 µm or 62.
IX5-28GPX Installation Guide Table 17 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 transceiver. Table 17. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver General Maximum Distances 9 km Fiber Optic Cable 9/125 µm (core/cladding) singlemode fiber optic cable Transmitter Wavelength 1310 nm Output Optical Power -8.2 dBm min. +0.5 dBm max. Receiver Wavelength 1310 nm Maximum Sensitivity -14.4 dBm Maximum Input Power 0.
