Allied Telesis AT-8316F/MT User manual

AT-8316F/MT
AT-8316F/VF
AT-8316F/SC
AT-8324
Fast Ethernet Switches
Quick Install Guide
PN 613-10812-00 Rev A

Copyright 1999 Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94086, USA
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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance
Statement
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harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement.......................iii
AT-8316F and AT-8324 Ethernet Switches ................................................ 1
System Models.................................................................................................... 1
Installing the Switch.......................................................................................... 3
Verifying the Package Contents................................................................. 3
Reviewing Safety Guidelines...................................................................... 3
Installing the Switch On a Desktop ........................................................... 5
Installing the Switch in a Rack.................................................................. 8
Setting Up for Local Management........................................................... 10
Switch LEDs..................................................................................................... 11
AT-S25 Software Default Setting.................................................................... 12
R.P.S. Input Connector Specifications............................................................. 13
Additional Documentation............................................................................... 14
Appendix A
Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information.....................15
Appendix B
AT-8316F and AT-8324 Quick Install Guide Feedback......................... 27
Appendix C
Technical Support Fax Order.................................................................... 29
Incident Summary............................................................................................ 29
Appendix D
Where To Find Us.......................................................................................... 31
Table of Contents

1
The AT-8316F and the AT-8324 Ethernet switches offer Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over fiber optic or twisted pair
cabling. The systems come pre-installed with the AT-S25 software and the
menu-based Omega management program, which simplifies switch
configuration and network management.
You can install the switches as standalone units or you can interconnect the
switches together to form a logical switch. A logical switch, also referred to as
a stack, simplifies network management because you can manage all of the
switches in a stack as one unit.
Note
For information on site requirements, switch stacks, cabling
specifications, network topologies, and other installation
information, refer to the AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF,
AT-8316F/SC, and AT-8324 Installation Guide. This guide is
available on the Allied Telesyn web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com/techhome.htm.
System Models
Table 1 lists the system models.
Table 1 AT-8316F and AT-8324 Ethernet Switch Models
Models1
1. All models include two expansion slots.
Number
of Ports Type of Ports Type of
Connector Maximum Distance
AT-8316F/MT 16 100Base-FX MT-RJ 2 kilometers2(1.25 miles)
2. Assumes 50/125 micron or 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling and full-duplex operation.
AT-8316F/VF 16 100Base-FX VF-45 2 kilometers2(1.25 miles)
AT-8316F/SC 16 100Base-FX SC 2 kilometers2(1.25 miles)
AT-8324 24 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 100 meters (328 feet)
AT-8316F and AT-8324 Ethernet Switches

System Models
2
Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the Ethernet switches.
Figure 1 AT-8316F and AT-8324 Front Panels
100BASE-FX FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
STATUS
RESET
FAULT
MASTER
RPS
PWR
100BASE-FX
A
B
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
PORT ACTIVITY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C
ACTIVITY
FULL DUP
100M LINK
HALF DUP/ COL
L/A
D/C
STATUS
RESET
FAULT
MASTER
RPS
PWR
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX
1X3X5X7X
2X4X6X8X
9X11X13X15X
10X12X14X16X
17X19X21X23X
18X20X22X24X
A
B
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
100M LINK / ACTIVITY 10M LINK / ACTIVITY
HALF DUP/ COL
FULL DUP
PORT ACTIVITY
L/A
L/A
D/C
D/C
L/A
D/C
LINK / ACTIVITY
FULL DUP /
L/A
D/C
HALF DUP
COL
100BASE-FX FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
A
B
100BASE-FX STATUS
RESET
FAULT
RPS
PWR
MASTER
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
PORT ACTIVITY
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
L/A
D/C
87654321
RXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTX
161514131211109
RXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTXRXTX
100BASE-FX FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
STATUS
RESET
FAULT
MASTER
RPS
PWR
100BASE-FX
A
B
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
PORT ACTIVITY
1234 5678 9101112 13141516
L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C L/A D/C
ACTIVITY
FULL DUP
100M LINK
HALF DUP/ COL
L/A
D/C
AT-8316F/MT Ethernet Switch
AT-8316F/VF Ethernet Switch
AT-8316F/SC Ethernet Switch
AT-8324 Ethernet Switch

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Quick Install Guide
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Installing the Switch
The following sections explain how to install the Ethernet switch in your
network.
Verifying the Package Contents
Make sure the following components are included in the switch package. If
any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative.
"One AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, or AT-8324 switch
"Two mounting brackets
"Six flathead Phillips screws
"Power cord (Americas, EC, Australia, and UK only)
"This Quick Install Guide
"Warranty card
"One AT-CABLE-4 cable
Reviewing Safety Guidelines
Please review the following safety guidelines before you begin to install the
Ethernet switch. Refer to Appendix A on page 15 for translated safety
statements in your language.
Warning
Class 1 laser product. !6
Warning
Do not stare into the laser beam. !7
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard: To prevent electric shock, do not remove
the cover.There are no user-serviceable parts inside. The unit
contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a
trained and qualified technician. !8

Installing the Switch
4
Warning
Lightning Danger: Do not work on this equipment or cables
during periods of lightening activity !9
Warning
Power cord is used as a disconnection device: To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. !10
Warning
Electrical-Type Class 1 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. !11
Caution
Pluggable Equipment: The socket outlet should be installed
near the equipment and should be easily accessible. !12
Caution
Air vents: The air vents must not be blocked on the unit and must
have free access to the room ambient air for cooling. !13
Caution
Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a
maximum ambient temperature of 40°C. !14
Caution
All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local and
National Electric Codes. !15

AT-8316F and AT-8324 Quick Install Guide
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Installing the Switch On a Desktop
The Ethernet switch can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack or on a table
or desktop. To install the switch in a rack, go to the section “Installing the
Switch in a Rack” on page 8. To install the switch on a table or desktop,
perform the following steps:
1. Remove all components from the shipping package and store the
packaging material in a safe location.
2. Locate a level, secure surface for the switch.
3. If you purchased an expansion module for the switch, install the module by
following the instructions in either of the following manuals:
AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, and AT-8324 Installation
Guide or AT-15/LX, AT-A15/SX, AT-A16, AT-A17, AT-A18, and AT-A19
Quick Install Guide.
4. For instructions on building a stack by interconnecting this switch with
otherAT-8316ForAT-8324switches,refertoeitherof thefollowingguides
for instructions: AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, and
AT-8324 Installation Guide or AT-Stack8 Stacking Matrix Module
Installation Guide.
5. For an AT-8316F or AT-8324 switch that will not be part of a stack, check
the setting of the Stack ID switch on the back panel of the switch (shown
in Figure 2). You can set the switch to any setting (1 to 8), but not 0 (zero).
Figure 2 Stack ID Switch
IS-A IS-B STACK ID
0
STACK ID
1

Installing the Switch
6
Note
Do not set the Stack ID switch to 0. A setting of 0 is invalid.
6. Apply AC power to the switch by plugging the power cord into the AC
power connector on the back panel of the unit (shown in Figure 3) and
plugging the other end into a wall outlet.
Figure 3 AT-8316F and AT-8324 Ethernet Switch Rear Panel
Note
For instructions on poweringon an AT-8316F or AT-8324 Ethernet
stack, refer to the AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC,
and AT-8324 Installation Guide.
Caution
The power cord is used as a disconnect device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. !10
As power is applied to the switch, the Fault LED (shown in Figure 4)
flashes as the switch runs a series of internal self-tests and configures the
hardware. Once the self-tests are finished and the system is configured,
the Fault LED will stop flashing and will remain OFF. Refer to the section
“Switch LEDs” on page 11 for information on all of the system and port
LEDs.
AC Power Connector
R.P.S. Input Connector

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Figure 4 Fault LED
7. If you purchased a redundant power supply (RPS) unit for the Ethernet
switch, connect the RPS unit to the R.P.S. Input connector (Figure 3) on
the rear of the switch by following the directions included with the RPS
system.
Caution
If you intend to use a redundant power supply (RPS) with the
switch, check to be sure that the cable with the RPS unit is
compatible with the RPS Input Port on the switch. The pin
assignments for the port are provided in the section “R.P.S. Input
Connector Specifications” on page 13.
8. Connectthedata cables,making sure eachconnectionhas agoodvalid link
and that the switch is receiving packets.
9. Go to the procedure “Setting Up for Local Management” on page 10 to
access the Omega management software on the switch.
STATUS
RESET
FAULT
RPS
PWR
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
L
MASTER
Fault LED

Installing the Switch
8
Installing the Switch in a Rack
To install the Ethernet switch in a standard 19-inch rack, perform the
following procedure:
1. Remove all components from the shipping package and store the
packaging material in a safe location.
2. Locate a level, secure surface for the switch.
3. If you purchased an expansion module for the switch, install the module by
performing the instructions in either of the following manuals:
AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, and AT-8324 Installation
Guide or AT-15/LX, AT-A15/SX, AT-A16, AT-A17, AT-A18, and AT-A19
Quick Install Guide.
4. Removethesnap-on plasticfeetfrom thebottom ofthe switch, as shown in
Figure 5.
Figure 5 Removing the Feet
5. Attach the mounting brackets to each side of the switch, using the six
flathead screws that came with the switch package as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Attaching Rackmounting Brackets
6. Mount the switch in the rack using standard screws (not provided).
MIRROR PORT RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
STATUS
LINK
X
RESET
FAULT
MASTER
RPS
PWR

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Caution
Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the
room ambient air for cooling. !13
7. For instructions on building a stack by interconnecting this switch with
other switches, refer to either of the following manuals for instructions:
AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, and AT-8324 Installation
Guide or AT-Stack8 Stacking Matrix Module Installation Guide.
8. For an AT-8316F or AT-8324 switch that will not be part of a stack, check
the setting of the Stack ID switch on the back panel of the switch (shown
in Figure 2). You can set the switch to any setting (1 to 8), but not 0 (zero).
Note
Do not set the Stack ID switch to 0. A setting of 0 is invalid.
9. Apply AC power to the switch by plugging the power cord into the AC
power connector on the back panel of the unit (shown in Figure 3) and
plugging the other end into a wall outlet.
Note
For instructions on poweringon an AT-8316F or AT-8324 Ethernet
stack, refer to the AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC,
and AT-8324 Installation Guide.
Caution
The power cord is used as a disconnect device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. !10
As power is applied to the switch, the Fault LED (shown in Figure 4)
flashes as a series of diagnostic self-tests are performed and as the
hardware is configured. Once the self-tests are finished and the system is
configured, the Fault LED will stop flashing and will remain OFF. Refer
to the sections “Switch LEDs” on page 11 for information on the system
LEDs.
10. If you purchased a redundant power supply (RPS) unit for the Ethernet
switch, connect the RPS unit to the R.P.S. Input connector (shown in
Figure 3)onthe rearof the switch byfollowing thedirectionsincluded with
the RPS system.

Installing the Switch
10
Caution
If you intend to use a redundant power supply (RPS) with the
switch, check to be sure that the cable with the RPS unit is
compatible with the RPS Input Port on the switch. The pin
assignments for the port are listed in the section “R.P.S. Input
Connector Specifications” on page 13.
11. Connect the data cables,making sure each connection has a good valid link
and that the switch is receiving packets.
12. Goto thenext procedure, “Setting Up for Local Management,” toaccess the
Omega management software on the switch.
Setting Up for Local Management
If you are installing the switch in a TCP/IP environment or if you intend to
manage the switch from a remote site, you must first assign an IP address to
the switch using the Omega management software, which comes pre-installed
on the switch. To connect a terminal to the switch and start an Omega
management session, perform the following steps:
1. Connectaterminaltothe RS232connectoronthefrontpaneloftheswitch.
Use an RS232, DB-9 straight-through cable. If the switch is a part of a
stack, you must connect the terminal to the RS232 port on the master
switch.
2. Access your terminal emulation program (for example, VT100).
3. Set your terminal emulator to the following:
"Baud rate: 9600
"Data bits: 8
"Parity: None
"Stop bits: 1
"Flow control: None
4. Press Return.
The switch displays the Omega main menu.

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You are now ready to use the Omega management software to configure the
switch. For instructions, refer to the AT-S25 Management Software User’s
Guide. This guide is available on the Allied Telesyn web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com/techhome.htm.
Switch LEDs
Table 2 and Table 3 describe the functions of the LEDs on the Ethernet
switch.
Table 2 Power and Fault LEDs
LED State Description
Fault Solid Red The switch or management software is malfunctioning.
Flashing Red The switch is booting, running diagnostic tests, writing
images to Flash, or transferring files using XMODEM or
TFTP.
OFF Normal operation.
Master Solid Amber The switch is functioning as the master switch of the
stack.
Flashing Amber The switch is building a topology of the Ethernet stack.
OFF The switch isinstalled as a standalone unit or is
functioning as a slave switch in a stack.
RPS (Redundant
Power Supply) Solid Green The RPS is connected to the switch. To verify that the RPSisoperatingcorrectly,referto theinstructionsinthe
RPS Quick Install Guide.
Power Solid Green The switch isreceiving power, voltage is within the
acceptable range, and the power supply is working.

AT-S25 Software Default Setting
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Table 3 Port LED Status
For information on troubleshooting the switch, refer to the AT-8316F/MT,
AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, and AT-8324 Installation Guide.
AT-S25 Software Default Setting
Table 4 lists the default settings for the AT-S25 software that comes pre-
installed on the Ethernet switch.
Table 4 Ethernet Switch Default Settings
LEDs State Description
L/A (Link/Activity) Solid Green This indicates a 100 Mbps link.
FlashingGreen This indicates 100 Mbps activity
Solid Amber This indicates a 10 Mbpslink (10/100 ports only).
Flashing Amber This indicates 10 Mbps activity (10/100 Mbps
ports only).
D/C (Duplex/Collision) Solid Green The port is operatingat full-duplex.
Solid Amber The port is operating at half-duplex.
Flashing Amber Collisions are occuring on the line.
Settings Default
IP Address 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0
Gateway Address 0.0.0.0
Get community string public
Set community string private
Trap community string public
Spanning Tree Protocol Disabled
Bridge Priority 32768
Max AgeTime 20
Hello time 2
Forwarding Delay 15

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R.P.S. Input Connector Specifications
Table 5 lists the pin assignments for the R.P.S. Input connector on the back of
the Ethernet switch. (Pin numbers 1 through 8 are the bottom row of pins on
the connector, with pin 1 in the bottom right corner. Pin numbers 9 through
16 are the top row, with pin 9 in the top right position on the connector.)
Telnet Access Enabled
System Name None
Omega Password No password assigned
Omega Time-out Value 5 minutes
Download Password ATS25
8324 Duplex Mode Auto-negotiating
8316F Duplex Mode Full-duplex
High Port Speed Auto-negotiating
Active Aging Time (MAC address table) 300 seconds
Domain Name None
VLAN Name Default VLAN (all ports)
PVID/VID 1
Table 5 RPS Input Port Pin Assignments
Pin Number Function
1 +12V dc
2 Remote Sense (RS) +5V dc
3 Remote Sense (RS) Ground
4 Remote Sense (RS) +3.3V dc
5 Redundant Power Supply (RPS) Present
6 Ground (+3.3V dc Return)
7 Ground (+5V dc Return)
Settings Default

Additional Documentation
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Additional Documentation
There are two other manuals that you will need in order to install and operate
your new Ethernet switch. The manuals are:
AT-8316F/MT, AT-8316F/VF, AT-8316F/SC, and AT-8324 Installation
Guide, PN 613-10813-00
AT-S25 Software Management User’s Guide, PN 613-10844-00
Both of these manuals are available on the Allied Telesyn web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com/techhome.htm.
8 +5V dc
9 Ground (+12V dc Return)
10 +3.3V dc
11 Ground (+3.3 dc Return)
12 +3.3V dc
13 Ground (+3.3V dc Return)
14 +3.3V dc
15 +5V dc
16 Ground (+5V dc Return)
Table 5 RPS Input Port Pin Assignments
Pin Number Function