Allied Telesis GS970EMX/10, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...613 003019 Rev A GS970EMX 10 Gigabit Layer 3 Ethernet Switch Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...ir respective owners Allied Telesis Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice The information provided here...

Page 3: ...Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Note Modifications or...

Page 4: ...35 Laser Safety EN 60825 1 EN 55032 Class A EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 India TEC Telecommunications Engineering Center Japan VCCI Class A Voluntary Control Council for Interference Mexico NOM Normas Of...

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Page 7: ...10Gbps SFP Port LED 28 eco friendly Button 30 Switch ID LED 31 USB Port 33 Console Port 34 Power Supply 35 Chapter 2 Beginning the Installation 37 Reviewing Safety Precautions 38 Choosing a Site for t...

Page 8: ...s SFP or 10Gbps SFP Transceiver 80 Installing an SP10TW Direct Connect Twinax Cable in the SFP Port 83 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 85 Appendix A Technical Specifications 89 Physical Specifications 90 En...

Page 9: ...ack 58 Figure 24 BRKT J23 Bracket Kit 60 Figure 25 GS970EMX 10 Switch Wall Installations with Two BRKT J23 Brackets 60 Figure 26 GS970EMX 10 Switch Wall Installations with Four BRKT J23 Brackets 61 Fi...

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Page 11: ...er Ports 27 Table 6 Link Activity LEDs on the 1 2 5 5 10Gbps Copper Port 28 Table 7 Link Activity LED for the 1 10Gbps SFP Port 29 Table 8 Product Dimensions 90 Table 9 Product Weight 91 Table 10 Vent...

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Page 13: ...is guide contains the installation instructions for the GS970EMX 10 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch This preface contains the following sections Document Conventions on page 14 Contacting Allied Teles...

Page 14: ...tions 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 tha...

Page 15: ...ur questions in our knowledge database check support tickets learn about Return Merchandise Authorizations RMAs and contact Allied Telesis technical experts Software Downloads Download the latest soft...

Page 16: ...Preface 16...

Page 17: ...n page 18 Features on page 19 10 100 1000Mbps Ethernet Copper Ports on page 22 1 2 5 5 10Gbps Ethernet Copper Port on page 24 SFP Port on page 25 Port LEDs on page 26 eco friendly Button on page 30 Sw...

Page 18: ...tch Figure 1 Front Panel Figure 2 illustrates the back panel Figure 2 Back Panel A Eight10 100 1000Mbps Ethernet Copper Ports B One 1 2 5 5 10Gbps Ethernet Copper Port C One SFP Transceiver Port D One...

Page 19: ...et Copper Port The 1 2 5 5 10Gbps copper port has these basic features 1000Base T 2 5GBase T 5GBase T and 10GBase T compliant IEEE 802 3bz for 2 5GBase T and 5GBase T Auto Negotiation for speed 100 me...

Page 20: ...P port Switch ID number LED Note Refer to Port LEDs on page 26 Installation Options Here are the installation options for the switches Desk or tabletop Standard 19 inch equipment rack Wall MAC Address...

Page 21: ...itches Local management through the Console port Remote Telnet and Secure Shell management Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management SNMPv1 v2c and v3 Energy Savings Here are energy saving features...

Page 22: ...at 10 100Mbps Full duplex mode only at 1000Mbps Duplex modes are set manually or with IEEE 802 3u Auto Negotiation Speed and duplex mode settings of copper ports can be set independently of each othe...

Page 23: ...support Auto Negotiation Otherwise a speed or duplex mode mismatch might occur between the devices resulting in reduced performance For copper ports connected to devices that do not support Auto Nego...

Page 24: ...EEE 802 3bz 10Gbps IEEE 802 3an You can set port speed with Auto Negotiation or manually Guidelines are given here 1Gbps and 10Gbps can be set either manually or with Auto Negotiation 2 5Gbps and 5Gbp...

Page 25: ...sceiver style connectors You can use the port to connect the switch to other network devices over large distances build a high speed backbone network between network devices or connect a high speed de...

Page 26: ...1000Mbps Copper Ports Table 3 and Table 4 on page 27 define the LEDs Table 3 Link Activity LEDs on the 10 100 1000Mbps Copper Ports State Description Solid Green The port has established a 1Gbps link...

Page 27: ...ith another network device The LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Table 4 Duplex Mode LEDs on the 10 100 1000Mbps Copper Ports State Description Solid Green The port i...

Page 28: ...tion Solid Green The port has established a 2 5Gbps 5Gbps or 10Gbps link to a network device Flashing Green The port is transmitting or receiving data at 2 5Gbps 5Gbps or 10Gbps Solid Amber The port h...

Page 29: ...rk device Flashing Amber The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1Gbps Solid Green The port has established at 2 5 5 10Gbps link to a network device Flashing Green The port is transmitting or re...

Page 30: ...ack It is the FINDME command The command works on the switch even if you turned off the LEDs with the eco friendly button or NO ECOFRIENDLY LED command The Switch ID LED is always on but it displays d...

Page 31: ...hich is enabled or disabled with the eco friendly button Refer to eco friendly Button on page 30 The states of the LED when low power mode is disabled are shown in Figure 7 on page 31 Figure 7 Switch...

Page 32: ...The states of the LED when low power mode is enabled are shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Switch ID LED With Low Power Mode Enabled The switch is the master switch of a VCStack The switch is a standalone un...

Page 33: ...n use the port to store configuration files on flash drives or to restore configuration files to the switch if its settings are lost or corrupted or to quickly configure replacement units You may also...

Page 34: ...device To establish a local management session with the switch you have to connect a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the Console port which has an RJ 45 style 8P8...

Page 35: ...EE 802 3az Energy Efficient Ethernet EEE EEE is an energy saving feature that reduces power consumption during periods of no data activity The switch saves electricity by placing the Ethernet circuitr...

Page 36: ...Chapter 1 Overview 36...

Page 37: ...on The chapter contains the following sections Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 38 Choosing a Site for the Switch on page 42 Unpacking the Switch on page 44 Installation Options on page 45 Install...

Page 38: ...isponible l adresse www alliedtelesis com en documents translated safety statements Warning Class 1 Laser product L1 Warning Do not stare into the laser beam L2 Warning Do not look directly at the fib...

Page 39: ...n Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling E6 Warning Operating Temperatures This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 50 degrees...

Page 40: ...ommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack E28 Note If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment m...

Page 41: ...t the switch to disable the VCStack feature Some network traffic may be lost if the device is already connected to a live network E75 Warning Switches should not be stacked on top of one another on a...

Page 42: ...the port LEDs The GS970EMX 10 switch does not have cooling fans The site must provide adequate air flow around the unit for cooling Do not install the switch in a wiring or utility box without adequat...

Page 43: ...al paint color mounting method wall pole ground etc and sun load The smaller enclosure size you choose the higher the risk of overheating the product faces Note If the product overheats in an enclosur...

Page 44: ...s Note If any item is missing or damaged contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance Note Please retain the original packaging material in the event you need to return the unit to...

Page 45: ...on options for the GS970EMX 10 switch Figure 10 Installation Options for the GS970EMX 10 Switch Table or desktop with the bumper feet shipped with the switch Standard 19 inch equipment rack with RKMT...

Page 46: ...Switch on page 42 Do not stack switches on a table Do not install the switch upside down on a table Do not install the switch vertically on a table Figure 12 Unsupported Table Installations Warning Sw...

Page 47: ...he accessory kit came with all the appropriate items Refer to Unpacking the Switch on page 44 4 Lift the switch from the shipping box and place it upside down on the table 5 Attach the four bumper fee...

Page 48: ...Chapter 2 Beginning the Installation 48...

Page 49: ...ck The instructions in this chapter explain how to install the GS970EMX 10 switch in a standard 19 inch equipment rack with the optional RKMT J05 equipment rack brackets kit Here are the sections Intr...

Page 50: ...h equipment rack requires the optional RKMT J05 equipment rack brackets kit The brackets allow you to install the switch with the front panel flush with the front of the equipment rack or with the swi...

Page 51: ...RKMT J05 bracket kit includes two cable trays and ten tie wraps for physically securing the power cord or network cables Refer to Figure 15 Figure 15 GS970EMX 10 Switch with RKMT J05 Cable Trays Note...

Page 52: ...52 Figure 16 illustrates the items in the RKMT J05 brackets kit Figure 16 Items in the RKMT J05 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit Two short brackets Two long brackets Two cable trays Two handles Eight M3x6m...

Page 53: ...ts kit sold separately Phillips head screwdriver not provided Four standard equipment rack screws not provided If the bumper feet are installed on the bottom panel of the switch perform steps 1 and 2...

Page 54: ...oving the Feet from the GS970EMX 10 Switch 3 Attach the handles in the RKMT J05 kit to the short brackets using the supplied M3x6mm pan head screws and a Phillips head screwdriver Be sure to attach th...

Page 55: ...Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 55 4 Attach the short brackets to the long brackets using the supplied M4x6mm counter sunk screws Refer to Figure 20 Figure 20 Attaching the Short RKMT J05 Brackets...

Page 56: ...ling the GS970EMX 10 Switch in an Equipment Rack 56 5 Attach one or both cord trays to the long brackets The cord trays are optional Refer to Figure 21 Figure 21 Attaching the RKMT J05 Cord Trays to t...

Page 57: ...it Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 57 6 Attach the brackets to the bottom panel of the switch Refer to Figure 22 Figure 22 Attaching the RKMT J05 Brackets to the Switch 7 Turn the switch right side...

Page 58: ...8 Have another person hold the switch in the equipment rack while you secure it with four standard equipment rack screws not provided Refer to Figure 23 Figure 23 Attaching the GS970EMX 10 Switch to...

Page 59: ...Installing the GS970EMX 10 Switch on a Wall The procedures in this chapter are listed here Introduction on page 60 Installation Guidelines on page 62 Tools and Material on page 63 Installing the Switc...

Page 60: ...kit contains two identical brackets Refer to Figure 24 Figure 24 BRKT J23 Bracket Kit Note The BRKT J23 bracket kit is sold separately You can install the switch with the front panel facing up left or...

Page 61: ...ure 26 shows the switch with four brackets Figure 26 GS970EMX 10 Switch Wall Installations with Four BRKT J23 Brackets Do not install the switch with the front panel facing down Refer to Figure 27 Fig...

Page 62: ...uires two BRKT J23 bracket kits The BRKT J23 bracket kit does not include screws or wall anchors You can install the switch on a wooden or concrete wall The diameter of the screw holes in the brackets...

Page 63: ...provided Stud finder for a wooden wall capable of identifying the middle of wall studs and hot electrical wiring not provided Depending on the wall material these items might also be required Drill f...

Page 64: ...the wall If this is true for your installation perform the procedures in Chapter 5 Verifying the Switch on page 69 and Chapter 6 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 77 before performing this procedu...

Page 65: ...GS970EMX 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 65 Figure 28 Marking the Screw Holes for Two BRKT J23 Brackets Figure 29 Marking the Screw Holes for Four BRKT J23 Brackets...

Page 66: ...f required pre drill the screw holes on the wall For a concrete wall observe the following Set the drill to hammer and rotation mode to break up the concrete and clean out the hole Clean out the holes...

Page 67: ...23 brackets Refer to Figure 31 Figure 31 Sliding the Switch into the BRKT J23 Brackets Note If you are installing the switch with two brackets skip the next step and go to Chapter 5 Verifying the Swit...

Page 68: ...S970EMX 10 Switch on a Wall 68 11 Attach the two top brackets to the wall with appropriate screws Refer to Figure 32 Figure 32 Attaching the Top BRKT J23 Brackets to the Wall 12 Go to Chapter 5 Verify...

Page 69: ...69 Chapter 5 Verifying the Switch This chapter contains the following procedures Powering On the Switch on page 70 Starting a Local Management Session on page 73 Verifying the Switch on page 76...

Page 70: ...utes to initialize its operating software It does not forward network traffic until after it has completed the initialization process You can monitor the initialization process by connecting a termina...

Page 71: ...Power Cord 3 Lower the power cord retaining clip to secure the cord to the switch Refer to Figure 35 Figure 35 Lowering the Power Cord Retaining Clip 4 Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC powe...

Page 72: ...can power cord Your power cord may be different 5 Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize the management software 6 To verify hardware operations begin with Starting a Local Management Session o...

Page 73: ...DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 clients The default setting for the clients is enabled If the switch does not receive a response to its queries for an IP address it uses the default IPv4 address 169 254 42 42 16 L...

Page 74: ...Management Cable and Switch The following procedure explains how to start a local management session on the switch For instructions on how to start a remote management session refer to the GS970EMX S...

Page 75: ...r program 4 Press Enter You are prompted for a user name and password 5 Enter the default user name and password They are manager and friend without the quotes respectively Note User names and passwor...

Page 76: ...oting on page 85 For more information refer to Switch ID LED on page 31 Figure 42 Verifying the Switch ID LED 2 Start a local or remote management session on the switch Refer to Starting a Local Manag...

Page 77: ...ontains the following sections Cabling Copper Ports on page 78 Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP Transceivers on page 79 Installing 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP Transceiver on page 80 Installing an SP10TW...

Page 78: ...ctors into place The default speed setting for the ports is Auto Negotiation This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Auto Negotiation Ports must be set to...

Page 79: ...nts of the transceivers are provided in documents included with the devices You should install a transceiver before connecting its fiber optic cable Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive Always...

Page 80: ...fferent To install transceivers perform the following procedure 1 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 2 Position the transceiver with...

Page 81: ...Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver The handle should be in the upright position as shown in Figure 45 Figure 45 Positioning the SFP Handle in the Upright Position 6 Connect the fibe...

Page 82: ...Chapter 6 Cabling the Networking Ports 82 Figure 46 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP Transceiver...

Page 83: ...ps connections over short distances They have SFP transceivers on both ends and come in lengths of one and three meters Note The switch does not support the seven meter SP10TW7 cable To install an SP1...

Page 84: ...into the port until it clicks into place 4 Connect the other end of the cable into an SFP port on another network device Note To remove the connector and cable from the port gently push on the connect...

Page 85: ...is within the required levels for your region The power requirements for the switch are listed in Power Specifications on page 93 The switch might be operating in the low power mode To toggle on the...

Page 86: ...nsceiver and remote network device are compatible by referring to their documentation Verify that the correct type of fiber optic cabling is being used Verify that the port is connected to the correct...

Page 87: ...oltage fluctuates above or below the approved operating range Verify that the location of the switch allows for adequate airflow The unit will shut down if it overheats Problem 5 The Switch ID LED on...

Page 88: ...Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 88...

Page 89: ...contains the following sections Physical Specifications on page 90 Environmental Specifications on page 92 Power Specifications on page 93 Certifications on page 94 RJ 45 Copper Port Pinouts on page 9...

Page 90: ...tions Dimensions W x D x H Table 7 lists the dimensions of the switch Figure 48 GS970EMX 10 Switch Dimensions Table 7 Product Dimensions GS970EMX 10 263 x 179 x 38 mm 10 35 x 7 04 x 1 497 0 in 263 mm...

Page 91: ...le 8 lists the weight of the switch Ventilation Table 9 lists the ventilation requirements Table 8 Product Weight GS970EMX 10 Unpackaged 1 6 kg 3 53 lb Packaged 2 97 kg 6 55 lb Table 9 Ventilation Req...

Page 92: ...e switches Table 10 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Operating Humidity 5 to 90 noncondensing Storage H...

Page 93: ...consumption of the switch Input Voltage Table 12 lists the input voltage for the switch Note The input voltage current and frequency can be found on the rating label on the bottom panel of the switch...

Page 94: ...latory Compliance Mark Common Criteria NIAP National Information Assurance Partnership European Economic Area EEA CE Conformit Europ enne WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS EU 1025 86...

Page 95: ...llation Guide 95 Mexico NOM Normas Oficiales Mexicanas North America FCC Class A Laser Safety EN 60825 1 CULUS Energy Star Russia EAC Eurasian Conformity United Kingdom UKCA UK Conformity Assessment T...

Page 96: ...n signals for the copper ports Table 15 Pin Signals for Copper Ports Pin 10 100Mbps MDI 10 100Mbps MDI X 1 2 5 5 10Gbps 1 TX RX Bi directional pair A 2 TX RX Bi directional pair A 3 RX TX Bi direction...

Page 97: ...tyle Serial Console Port Pinouts Table 16 lists the pin signals of the RJ 45 style serial Console port Table 16 RJ 45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals Pin Signal 1 Unused 2 Unused 3 Transmit Data...

Page 98: ...Appendix A Technical Specifications 98...