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613-001963 Rev. A

x310 Series

Fast Ethernet Switches

AT-x310-26FT

AT-x310-26FP

AT-x310-50FT

AT-x310-50FP

Installation Guide for Stand-alone 
Switches

Summary of Contents for AT-x310-26FP

Page 1: ...613 001963 Rev A x310 Series Fast Ethernet Switches AT x310 26FT AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT AT x310 50FP Installation Guide for Stand alone Switches ...

Page 2: ...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 herein is subject to change without notice In no event shall Allied Telesis Inc be liable for any incidental special indirect or consequential damages whatsoever including but not limited to lost profits ari...

Page 3: ...es uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications 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 changes not expressly appr...

Page 4: ...4 Translated Safety Statements Important Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www alliedtelesis com support ...

Page 5: ...iring Configuration 23 Maximum Distance 24 Power Over Ethernet 24 Cable Requirements 24 10 100 1000Base T Twisted Pair Ports 25 Speed 25 Duplex Mode 25 Wiring Configuration 25 Maximum Distance 25 Power Over Ethernet 25 Cable Requirements 25 Port Pinouts 26 Power Over Ethernet 27 PoE Standards 27 Powered Device Classes 28 Cable Requirements 28 Power Budget 28 Port Prioritization 29 Wiring Implement...

Page 6: ...f the Switch on the Wall 73 Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions 73 Positions of the Brackets 75 Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs 75 Wall Guidelines 78 Tools and Material 79 Installing the Plywood Base 79 Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base 79 Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall 82 Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports 85 Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports 86 Installing SFP Tr...

Page 7: ...sions for the AT x310 26FT Switch with the Front Panel on the Right 67 Figure 26 Attaching the Brackets to the AT x310 26FT Switch for Wall Installation 69 Figure 27 Marking the Locations of the Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall 70 Figure 28 Installing the AT x310 26FT Switch on a Wall 71 Figure 29 Positions of the AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT and AT x310 50FP Switches on a Wall 73 Figure 30 Minimum W...

Page 8: ... User Exec Mode Prompt 102 Figure 54 SHOW STACK Command 102 Figure 55 Moving to the Global Configuration Mode 103 Figure 56 Confirmation Prompt for the NO STACK ENABLE Command 103 Figure 57 Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode 103 Figure 58 Saving the Changes with the WRITE Command 104 Figure 59 PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface 105 Figure 60 RJ 45 Socket Pin Layout Front View 113 ...

Page 9: ...310 26FP and AT x310 50FP Switches 37 Table 7 LEDs on the 10 100 1000Base T Ports 39 Table 8 SFP Slot LEDs 40 Table 9 S1 and S2 Slot LEDs 41 Table 10 Product Dimensions 111 Table 11 Product Weights 111 Table 12 Ventilation Requirements 111 Table 13 Environmental Specifications 112 Table 14 Input Voltages 112 Table 15 Maximum Power Consumption 112 Table 16 Heat Dissipation 113 Table 17 Product Cert...

Page 10: ...Tables 10 ...

Page 11: ...ntains the following sections Document Conventions on page 12 Contacting Allied Telesis on page 13 Note This guide explains how to install the switches as stand alone units For instructions on how to install them in a stack configuration with Virtual Chassis Stacking VCStack refer to the x310 Series Installation Guide for VCStack ...

Page 12: ...ntions 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 ...

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Page 14: ...Preface 14 ...

Page 15: ... on page 27 SFP Slots on page 31 Combo 10 100 1000Base T Ports and SFP Slots on page 32 Stacking Slots on page 33 eco friendly Button on page 34 LEDs on page 35 USB Port on page 43 Console Port on page 44 Power Supply on page 45 Note This guide explains how to install the switches as stand alone units For instructions on how to install them in a stack configuration with Virtual Chassis Stacking VC...

Page 16: ...0 meters 328 feet maximum operating distance IEEE 802 3x flow control in full duplex mode IEEE 802 3x backpressure in half duplex mode Jumbo frames up to 13KB RJ 45 connectors 10 100 1000 Mbps Twisted Pair Ports Here are the basic features of the 10 100 1000 Mbps twisted pair ports 2 ports per switch 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T compliant IEEE 802 3u Auto Negotiation compliant Auto MDI MDIX ...

Page 17: ...t prioritization Mode A wiring SFP Slots Here are the basic features of the two SFP slots on the switches Supports 1000Base SX LX SFP transceivers Supports single port BiDi 1000Base LX SFP transceivers Supports 1000Base ZX SFP transceivers Note SFP transceivers must be purchased separately For a list of supported transceivers contact your Allied Telesis distributor or reseller Note The SFP slots a...

Page 18: ...rack Desk or tabletop Wall MAC Address Table Here are the basic features of the MAC address tables of the switches Storage capacity of 16 000 dynamic MAC address entries Storage capacity of 256 static MAC address entries Automatic learning and aging Management Software and Interfaces Here are the management software and interfaces AlliedWare Plus Management Software Command line interface Web brow...

Page 19: ... are shown in Figure 1 here and Figure 2 on page 20 Figure 1 Front Panels of the AT x310 26FT and AT x310 26FP Switches 10 100Base TX Ports 10 100 1000Base T Ports SFP Slots Stacking Slots Management Panel AT x310 26FT 10 100Base TX Ports with PoE 10 100 1000Base T Ports SFP Slots Stacking Slots Management Panel AT x310 26FP ...

Page 20: ...the AT x310 50FT and AT x310 50FP Switches 10 100Base TX Ports 10 100 1000Base T Ports SFP Slots Stacking Slots Management Panel 10 100Base TX Ports with PoE 10 100 1000Base T Ports SFP Slots Stacking Slots Management Panel AT x310 50FP AT x310 50FT ...

Page 21: ...of the AT x310 26FT Switches The back panel of the AT x310 26FP and AT x310 50FP Switches is shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Back Panel of the AT x310 26FP and AT x310 50FP Switches The back panel of the AT x310 50FT Switch is shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Back Panel of the AT x310 50FT Switch AC Power Connector AC Power Connector AC Power Connector ...

Page 22: ...iew 22 Management Panel Figure 6 identifies the components in the management panels on the x310 Series switches Figure 6 x310 Series Management Panel eco friendly button USB Port Switch ID LED Console Management Port ...

Page 23: ... of each other For example you might set the speed manually and the duplex mode with Auto Negotiation Note A switch port that is connected to a network device that does not support Auto Negotiation and has a fixed duplex mode of full duplex should not set its duplex mode with Auto Negotiation A duplex mode mismatch in which a switch port and network device operate at different duplex modes may occ...

Page 24: ...are given in Table 1 Table 1 Twisted Pair Cable Requirements for the 10 100Base TX Ports Cable Type 10Mbps 100Mbps Non PoE PoE PoE Non PoE PoE PoE Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz Yes No No Yes No No Standard TIA EIA 568 A compliant Category 5 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequ...

Page 25: ...n The wiring configuration of a port operating at 10 or 100 Mbps can be MDI or MDI X The wiring configurations of a switch port and a network device connected with straight through twisted pair cabling have to be opposite such that one device is using MDI and the other MDI X For instance a switch port has to be set to MDI X if it is connected to a network device set to MDI You may set the wiring c...

Page 26: ...0Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz Yes Yes No Standard TIA EIA 568 A compliant Category 5 or TIA EIA 568 B compliant Enhanced Category 5 Cat 5e shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 100 MHz Yes Yes Yes Standard TIA EIA 568 B compliant Category 6 or 6a s...

Page 27: ... sourcing equipment PSE The AT x310 26FP and AT x310 50FP Switches act as PSE units by adding DC power to the network cable thus functioning as a central power source for other network devices Devices that receive their power from a PSE are called powered devices PD Examples include wireless access points IP telephones webcams and even other Ethernet switches The switch automatically determines wh...

Page 28: ...ower budget the switch denies power to one or more ports using a mechanism referred to as port prioritization To determine whether the power requirements of the PoE devices you plan to connect to the switch exceed its power budget refer to their documentation for their power requirements and add the requirements together The switch should be able to power all the devices simultaneously as long as ...

Page 29: ...his level receive power only if all the ports set to the Critical level are already receiving power If there is not enough power to support all of the ports set to the High priority level power is provided to the ports based on port number in ascending order The lowest priority level is Low This is the default setting Ports set to this level only receive power if all of the ports assigned to the o...

Page 30: ...k data It takes four wires to deliver DC power to a PD With Alternative A the power is delivered on pins 1 2 3 and 6 These are the same pins in 10Base T and 100Base TX devices that carry the network data With Alternative B the power is provided over 4 5 7 and 8 which are spare wires The ports on the AT x310 26FP and AT x310 50FP Switches deliver the power using pins 4 5 7 and 8 which corresponds t...

Page 31: ...tches to other network devices over large distances build high speed backbone networks between network devices or connect high speed devices such as servers to your network The switches support a variety of short and long distance SFP modules For a list of supported SFP modules contact your Allied Telesis representative or visit our web site Note The SFP slots and 10 100 1000Base T ports are paire...

Page 32: ...x310 50FP Switch then you cannot use the twisted pair port 49R The rules for using the combo port pairs are listed here You may use either the twisted pair port or SFP slot of a combo port pair but not both at the same time If you connect both the twisted pair port and SFP slot of a combo port pair to network devices the SFP slot takes priority and the twisted pair port is blocked The SFP slot bec...

Page 33: ...with some of the features For instance a static port trunk on a stand alone switch has to consist of ports from the same switch In contrast a static trunk on a stack may consist of ports from different switches in the same stack The stacking transceiver is called the AT StackXS 1 0 transceiver It has two SFP transceiver style connectors and one meter of twinax cable Refer to Figure 7 Figure 7 AT S...

Page 34: ... a specific unit among the devices in an equipment rack 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 different information depending on whether the LEDs are on or off When the LEDs are on the ID LED displays the ID number of the switch When the switc...

Page 35: ... 10 100Mbps ports on the AT x310 26FT and AT x310 50FT Switches have two LEDs that display link activity and duplex mode information The LEDs are shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 LEDs for the 10 100Mbps Ports on the AT x310 26FT and AT x310 50FT Switches The LEDs are described in Table 5 on page 36 Link Activity LED Link Activity LED Duplex Mode LED Duplex Mode LED ...

Page 36: ...and AT x310 50FT Switches LED State Description Link Activity LED Solid Green A port has established a 100 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Green A port is transmitting or receiving data at 100 Mbps Solid Amber A port has established a 10 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Amber A port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 Mbps Off A port has not established a link with another network...

Page 37: ...iption Link Activity LED Solid Green A port has established a 100 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Green A port is transmitting or receiving data at 100 Mbps Solid Amber A port has established a 10 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Amber A port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 Mbps Off A port has not established a link with another network device or the LEDs are turned off To tur...

Page 38: ...not half duplex mode PoE 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 Off This LED state can result from the following conditions Th...

Page 39: ...stablished a 10 or 100 Mbps link to a network device Flashing Amber A port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps Off A port has not established a link with another network device or the LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Duplex Mode LED Solid Green A port is operating in full duplex mode The ports do not support half duplex mode Solid Amber A port has...

Page 40: ... switch of up to four switches For background information refer to the x310 Series Installation Guide for VCStack Table 9 on page 41 defines the LED states when the slots contain stacking transceivers Table 8 SFP Slot LEDs LED State Description Link Activity Off The slot is empty the SFP transceiver has not established a link to a network device or the LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use t...

Page 41: ... switch Figure 12 Switch ID LED The states of the LED when the switch is not operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 13 on page 42 Table 9 S1 and S2 Slot LEDs LED State Description Link Activity Off The slot is empty the stacking transceiver has not established a link to a network device or the LEDs are turned off To turn on the LEDs use the eco friendly button Solid green The stacking...

Page 42: ...y the source of the problem The states of the LED when the switch is operating in the low power mode are shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Switch ID LEDs in the Low Power Mode The switch is booting up The switch has encountered a fault condition The switch is operating as a stand alone unit with the ID number 0 The switch has an ID number of 1 to 4 as part of a VCStack The dot in the lower right corner...

Page 43: ... use the port to store configuration files on flash drives and to restore configuration 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 ...

Page 44: ...nagement cable included with the switch To establish a local management session with the switch connect a terminal or a personal computer with a terminal emulation program to the Console port which has an RJ 45 style 8P8C connector using the provided management cable The cable has RJ 45 RJ style 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors The Console port is set to the following specifications Default ba...

Page 45: ...panels have one AC connector The power supply is not field replaceable Refer to Technical Specifications on page 111 for the input voltage range Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device To de energize equipment disconnect the power cord E3 Note The switches are powered on or off by connecting or disconnecting the power cords ...

Page 46: ...Chapter 1 Overview 46 ...

Page 47: ...47 Chapter 2 Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 48 Choosing a Site for the Switch on page 52 Unpacking the Switch on page 53 ...

Page 48: ... look directly at the fiber optic cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens L6 Warning To prevent electric shock do not remove the cover No user serviceable parts inside This unit contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician To avoid the possibility of electric shock disconnect electric power to the product before connecting or disconn...

Page 49: ...ccess to the room ambient air for cooling E6 Warning Operating Temperatures All the switches are designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 45 degrees C Note All Countries Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes E8 Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or replace this equipment E14 Caution Circuit Overloading Consideration should be g...

Page 50: ...ch that a hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading E25 Note Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the device E27 Warning This unit might have more than one power cord To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect all power cords before servicing the unit E30 Note If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly th...

Page 51: ...ower 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 E40 Caution The unit does not contain serviceable components Please return damaged units for servicing E42 Warning When you remove an SFP module from this product the case temperature of the SFP may exceed 40 C 158 F...

Page 52: ... you can easily connect and disconnect cables and view the port LEDs The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit and through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels The ventilation direction in units that have a cooling fan is from front to back with the fan on the back panel drawing the air out of the unit The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water The site ...

Page 53: ...ce Figure 15 Components of the Switches The AT x310 26FT Switch comes with the components shown in Figure 16 on page 54 Two rack mounting brackets One 2 m 6 6 ft local management cable with RJ 45 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors Eight bracket screws One regional AC power cord Two anchors for concrete walls Length 29 6 mm 1 1 8 in Diameter 6 0 mm 0 25 in Two screws for wood or concrete walls Le...

Page 54: ...cal management cable with RJ 45 8P8C and DB 9 D sub 9 pin connectors Eight bracket screws One regional AC power cord Two anchors for concrete walls Length 29 6 mm 1 1 8 in Diameter 6 0 mm 0 25 in Two screws for wood or concrete walls Length 31 mm 1 1 4 in Width 4 3 mm 1 8 in Power cord retaining clip One long wall or equipment rack mounting bracket ...

Page 55: ...x310 Series Installation Guide for Stand alone Switches 55 Note You should retain the original packaging material in the event you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis ...

Page 56: ...Chapter 2 Beginning the Installation 56 ...

Page 57: ...g the Switch on a Table or in an Equipment Rack The procedures in this chapter are Selecting a Site for the Switch on page 58 Installing the Switch on a Table on page 59 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack on page 60 ...

Page 58: ...n an equipment rack you should verify that the rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over You should install devices starting at the bottom of the rack with the heavier devices near the bottom If you are installing the switch on a table or desk you should verify that the table or desk is level and secure The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water The site should be a dust ...

Page 59: ...other on a table or desktop That could result in a safety hazard The switches could be damaged or you might be injured if they tip over To install the chassis on a table perform the following procedure 1 Review Selecting a Site for the Switch on page 58 to verify the suitable of the site for the switch 2 Check to be sure that the table is strong enough to support the weight of the switch 3 Lift th...

Page 60: ...rovided Installation guidelines may be found in Choosing a Site for the Switch on page 52 Here is the procedure for installing the switch in a 19 inch equipment rack Caution The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack E28 1 Place the unit upside down on a level secure surface Refer to Figure 17 Figure...

Page 61: ... Allied Telesis recommends installing the short bracket on the right side and the long bracket on the left side as you face the front of the unit so that the stacking ports on the unit align with the same ports on other x310 Series switches in the equipment rack The possible positions of the brackets are shown in Figure 19 Figure 19 Installing Brackets on the AT x310 26FT Switch The bracket positi...

Page 62: ...Chapter 3 Installing the Switch on a Table or in an Equipment Rack 62 Figure 20 Attaching Brackets to the AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT and AT x310 50FP Switches ...

Page 63: ...x310 Series Installation Guide for Stand alone Switches 63 Figure 21 Attaching Brackets to the AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT and AT x310 50FP Switches Continued ...

Page 64: ...rson holds the switch in the equipment rack secure it with standard equipment rack screws not provided as shown in Figure 22 Figure 22 Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack 6 Go to Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 85 to connect the network cables to the ports on the switch ...

Page 65: ...4 Installing the Switch on a Wall The procedures in this chapter are Installing the AT x310 26FT Switch on a Wall on page 66 Installing the AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT and AT x310 50FP Switches on a Wall on page 73 ...

Page 66: ...el on the top or bottom Figure 23 Positions of the AT x310 26FT Switch on a Wall Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions The wall location for the AT x310 26FT Switch must provide adequate space to the front and back panels so that you can service the unit and for ventilation The recommended minimum dimensions for the reserved wall area are listed here Width 54 0 centimeters 21 1 4 inches Height ...

Page 67: ...ate the recommended positions of the switch in the reserved area when the front panel is on the left and right respectively Figure 24 Minimum Wall Area Dimensions for the AT x310 26FT Switch with the Front Panel on the Left Figure 25 Minimum Wall Area Dimensions for the AT x310 26FT Switch with the Front Panel on the Right ...

Page 68: ...rovided Cross head screwdriver not provided Stud finder for a wooden wall capable of identifying the middle of wall studs and hot electrical wiring not provided Drill and a 1 4 carbide drill bit for a concrete wall not provided Caution The supplied screws and anchors may not be appropriate for all walls A qualified building contractor should determine the hardware requirements for your wall prior ...

Page 69: ... you plan to install the switch Be sure that the selected location adheres to the recommendations in Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions on page 66 Note If you are installing the switch on a concrete wall perform steps 5 to 8 If you are installing the device on a wooden stud go to step 9 Positions of the brackets if the switch is to be installed on the wall with the front panel on the left Po...

Page 70: ... sure that the selected location adheres to the recommendations in Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions on page 66 Figure 27 Marking the Locations of the Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall 6 Place the switch on a table or desk 7 Use a drill and a 1 4 carbide drill bit to pre drill the two holes you marked in step 5 Please review the following guidelines Prior to drilling set the drill to hammer ...

Page 71: ...e two provided screws Refer to Figure 28 Be sure to observe the following guidelines as you install the switch on the wall If you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden studs you must secure the switch to the middle of the stud you identified in step 4 Be sure to leave sufficient space from other devices or walls so that you can access the front and back panels Refer to Recommended Minimu...

Page 72: ...alling the Switch on a Wall 72 This completes the procedure for mounting the AT x310 26FT Switch on a wall Go to Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 85 for instructions on how to attach the network cables ...

Page 73: ...nel on the top or bottom Figure 29 Positions of the AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT and AT x310 50FP Switches on a Wall Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions The recommended minimum dimensions for the reserved wall area for the AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT and AT x310 50FP Switches are listed here Width 68 0 centimeters 27 inches Height 58 4 centimeters 23 inches The placement of the switch in the reser...

Page 74: ...ft Figure 31 shows the recommended position of the device when the front panel is on the right Figure 30 Minimum Wall Area Dimensions for the Switch When the Front Panel is on the Left Figure 31 Minimum Wall Area Dimensions for the Switch When the Front Panel is on the Right ...

Page 75: ...chassis and the bracket for the back panel below the chassis Refer to Figure 32 Figure 32 Bracket Positions on the Switch Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs If you are installing the AT x310 26FP AT x310 50FT or AT x310 50FP Switch on a wall that has wooden studs Allied Telesis recommends using a plywood base to attach the device to the wall A plywood base is not required for a concrete wal...

Page 76: ...uld be attached to a stud This is because the standard distance between two studs in a wall is 41 centimeters 16 inches while the distances between the two brackets on the switches are 26 7 centimeters 10 1 2 inches for the AT x310 50FT Switch and 31 8 centimeters 12 1 2 inches for the AT x310 26FP and AT x310 50FP Switches Refer to Figure 34 on page 77 Wall Studs Wall Plywood Base ...

Page 77: ... the plywood base are listed here Width 50 8 centimeters 20 inches Height 55 9 centimeters 22 inches Thickness 5 1 centimeters 2 inches The dimensions assume the wall studs are 41 centimeters 16 inches apart You may need to adjust the width of the base if the distance between the studs in your wall is different than the industry standard AT x310 50FT Switch AT x310 26FP and AT x310 50FP Switches ...

Page 78: ...n a wall that has wooden studs You may install the switch on a concrete wall If you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden studs you should use a plywood base to support the switch For more information refer to Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs on page 75 A plywood base is not required for a concrete wall You should not install the switch only on sheetrock or similar material Shee...

Page 79: ...all not provided Caution The supplied screws and anchors may not be appropriate for all walls A qualified building contractor should determine the hardware requirements for your wall prior to installing the chassis Installing the Plywood Base A plywood base is recommended when installing the switch on a wall that has wooden studs Refer to Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs on page 75 Consul...

Page 80: ...Switches Except the AT x310 26FT Switch 3 Have another person hold the switch on the plywood base on the wall while you secure it with the two provided screws Refer to Figure 37 on page 81 As you position the switch on the wall be sure to leave sufficient space from other devices or walls so that you can access the front and back panels Refer to Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions on page 73 ...

Page 81: ...s 81 Figure 37 Securing the Switch to the Plywood Base This completes the procedure for mounting the switch on the wall Go to Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 85 for instructions on how to connect the network cables to the ports on the switch ...

Page 82: ...om each other on the sides of the switch with the eight bracket screws included with the device Refer to Figure 36 on page 80 3 Have another person hold the switch on the concrete wall at the selected location for the device while you use a pencil or pen to mark the wall with the locations of the two screw holes in the brackets Refer to Figure 38 The selected wall location should adhere to the rec...

Page 83: ...et the drill to hammer and rotation mode The modes break up the concrete and clean out the hole Allied Telesis recommends cleaning out the holes with a brush or compressed air 6 Insert the two anchors into the holes 7 Have another person hold the switch at the selected wall location while you secure it to the wall with the two provided screws Refer to Figure 39 Figure 39 Installing the AT x310 26F...

Page 84: ...he Switch on a Wall 84 This completes the procedure for mounting the switch on the wall Go to Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports on page 85 for instructions on how to connect the network cables to the ports on the switch ...

Page 85: ...85 Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports This chapter contains the following procedures Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports on page 86 Installing SFP Transceivers on page 88 ...

Page 86: ... the network device and whether the switch and network device are connected with straight through or crossover cable If you are using straight through twisted pair cable the wiring configurations of a port on the switch and a port on a network device must be opposite each other such that one port uses MDI and the other MDI X For example if a network device has a fixed wiring configuration of MDI y...

Page 87: ... those ports and set their duplex modes manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches A switch port using Auto Negotiation defaults to half duplex if it detects that the end node is not using Auto Negotiation This can result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex mode of full duplex Do not attach cables to ports of static or LACP port trunks until after you have...

Page 88: ...ransceivers for the units The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements of the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the devices You should install a transceiver before connecting the fiber optic cable Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive Always keep the plug in the optical bores when a fiber optic cable is not installed or when you store the transceiv...

Page 89: ...ure 40 Figure 40 Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot 2 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location 3 If you are installing the transceiver in a top slot position the transceiver with the handle on top If you are installing the transceiver in a bottom slot position the transceiver with the handle beneath the module 4 Slide the transceiv...

Page 90: ... the dust cover from the transceiver as shown in Figure 42 Figure 42 Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP Transceiver 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 43 If the transceiver is in a bottom slot the handle should be in the down position Figure 43 Positioning the SFP Handle in ...

Page 91: ... Figure 44 The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port and the tab should lock the connector into place Figure 44 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP Transceiver 8 Repeat this procedure to install a second transceiver 9 After installing the transceivers go to Chapter 6 Powering On the Switch on page 93 ...

Page 92: ...Chapter 5 Cabling the Networking Ports 92 ...

Page 93: ...s the following procedures Powering On the Switch on page 94 Monitoring the Initialization Processes on page 97 Configuring the Switch for Stand alone Operations on page 100 Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stand alone Switches on page 105 ...

Page 94: ...ord retaining clip and power on the switch perform the following procedure 1 To install the power cord retaining clip position it with the u part facing down press in the sides and insert the ends of the clip into the holes in the retaining bracket on the AC connector Refer to Figure 45 Figure 45 Installing the Retaining Clip 2 Raise the retaining clip Refer to Figure 46 on page 95 ...

Page 95: ...Figure 46 Raising the Retaining Clip 3 Connect the power cord to the connector Refer to Figure 47 Figure 47 Plugging in the AC Power Cord 4 Lower the retaining clip to secure the power cord to the switch Refer to Figure 48 Figure 48 Lowering the Retaining Clip ...

Page 96: ...d is used as a disconnection device To de energize equipment disconnect the power cord E3 Note Pluggable Equipment The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible E5 6 Go to Monitoring the Initialization Processes on page 97 or Configuring the Switch for Stand alone Operations on page 100 ...

Page 97: ...igure 49 here to Figure 51 on page 99 The messages may differ slightly depending on whether your switch is a PoE or non PoE model After the switch has initialized its management software go to Configuring the Switch for Stand alone Operations on page 100 Figure 49 Switch Initialization Messages Bootloader 3 0 2 loaded Press Ctrl B for the Boot Menu Reading filesystem Loading flash x310 1706_x950 l...

Page 98: ...ability OK Checking system reboot stability OK Starting base cron OK Starting base appmond OK Starting hardware openhpi OK Starting hardware timeout OK Starting base inet OK Starting base modules OK Received event modules done Received event board inserted Received event hardware done Starting network startup OK Starting base external media OK Starting network stackd OK Starting network election t...

Page 99: ... no stack 1 to configuration 00 00 58 awplus 1 VCS 897 Member 1 eccd 6dc1 19ff has become the Active Master Assigning Active Workload to HA processes hsl nsm irdpd lacpd lopprotd mstpd rmond sflowd authd epsrd lldpd imi imiproxyd Received event network activated Loading default configuration Warning flash default cfg does not exist loading factory defaults done Received event network configured aw...

Page 100: ...sable the VCStack feature You can disable the VCStack feature from a local management session of the switch using the Console port To start a local management session go to Starting a Local Management Session next Caution You have to reset the switch to disable the VCStack feature Some network traffic may be lost if the device is already connected to a live network Note The initial management sess...

Page 101: ...terminal or terminal emulator program as follows Baud rate 9600 bps The baud rate of the Console Port is adjustable from 1200 to 115200 bps The default is 9600 bps Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Note The port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal or an equivalent terminal emulator program 4 Press Enter You are prompted for a user name and password 5 When prompted for...

Page 102: ...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 for x310 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System from www alliedtelesis com 2 Enter the SHOW STACK command to display the status of the VCStack feature Figure 54 is an example of the command Figure 54 SHOW STACK Command 3 Review the followi...

Page 103: ...er 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 56 is displayed Figure 56 Confirmation Prompt for the NO STACK ENABLE Command 6 Type Y to disable VCStack on the switch ...

Page 104: ...nitialize its management software and afterwards examine the Switch ID LED If the ID number is 0 the switch is ready for normal network operations as a stand alone unit Refer to the Software Reference for x310 Series Switches AlliedWare Plus Operating System for instructions on how to configure the operating parameters If the number is not 0 repeat this procedure awplus write Building configuratio...

Page 105: ...guring ports on stand alone switches The module ID value is used with multi module products This value does not apply to the x310 Series switches and should always be 0 The third value is a port number on the switch You may specify only one port number in a PORT parameter but you may specify more than one PORT parameter in many commands where the parameter is supported Here is an example of the PO...

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Page 107: ...hin the required levels for your region Problem 2 All of 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 You may also toggle the LEDs off and on with the ECOFRIENDLY LED and NO ECOFRIENDLY LED commands in the command lin...

Page 108: ...k device Check that the transceiver is fully inserted in the slot Check to be sure that the transceiver is not installed in slot S1 or S2 in the switch These slots are for AT Stack transceivers only Verify that the operating specifications of the fiber optic ports on the transceiver and remote network device are compatible Verify that the correct type of fiber optic cabling is being used Verify th...

Page 109: ...switch is stable and within the approved operating range The unit will shutdown if the input voltage fluctuates above or below the approved operating range Use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the Privileged Exec mode to verify that the fan is operating correctly Verify that the location of the switch allows for adequate airflow The unit will shutdown if it is in danger of overheating Proble...

Page 110: ...vices that only support Alternative A will not work with the switches Check that the device s power requirements do not exceed 30 W This can be verified by reviewing the device s documentation or data sheet Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted pair cable by referring to Table 1 on page 24 Use the management software on the switch to determine whether PoE is enabled on the ...

Page 111: ...cm x 44 0 cm x 35 9 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 14 1 in AT x310 50FT 4 4 cm x 44 0 cm x 30 8 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 12 1 in AT x310 50FP 4 4 cm x 44 0 cm x 35 9 cm 1 7 in x 17 3 in x 14 1 in Table 11 Product Weights AT x310 26FT 2 39 kg 5 25 lb AT x310 26FP 5 22 kg 11 5 lb AT x310 50FT 4 48 kg 9 85 lb AT x310 50FP 5 75 kg 12 65 lb Table 12 Ventilation Requirements Recommended Minimum Ventilation on All S...

Page 112: ... noncondensing Maximum Operating Altitude 3 000 m 9 842 ft Maximum Nonoperating Altitude 4 000 m 13 100 ft Table 14 Input Voltages AT x310 26FT AC model 100 240 VAC 1 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT x310 26FP AC model 100 240 VAC 3 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT x310 50FT AC model 100 240 VAC 1 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input AT x310 50FP AC model 100 240 VAC 1 0A maximum 50 60 Hz per input Table...

Page 113: ...ont View Table 18 on page 114 lists the pin signals for 10 and 100 Mbps Table 16 Heat Dissipation AT x310 26FT 80 86 BTU h AT x310 26FP 308 14 BTU h AT x310 50FT 163 13 BTU h AT x310 50FP 348 60 BTU h Table 17 Product Certifications EMI Emissions FCC Class A EN55022 Class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 VCCI Class A CISPR Class A C TICK CE EMC Immunity EN55024 Electrical and Laser Safety EN60950 1 TUV U...

Page 114: ...ble 19 Table 18 Pin Signals for 10 and 100 Mbps Pin MDI Signal MDI X Signal 1 TX RX 2 TX RX 3 RX TX 4 Not used Not used 5 Not used Not used 6 RX TX 7 Not used Not used 8 Not used Not used Table 19 Pin Signals for 1000 Mbps Pinout Pair 1 Pair 1 2 Pair 1 3 Pair 2 4 Pair 3 5 Pair 3 6 Pair 2 7 Pair 4 8 Pair 4 ...

Page 115: ...onsole Port Pinouts The pin signals of the RJ 45 style serial Console port are listed in Table 20 Table 20 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 ...

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