Allied Telesis AT-8600 Series Installation and operating manual

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AT-8600 Series Switch
Installation and Safety Guide
AT-8624T/2M
AT-8624PoE
AT-8648T/2SP

AT-8600 Series
Installation & Safety Guide
AT-8624T/2M
AT-8624PoE
AT-8648T/2SP

2 AT-8600 Series Switch
AT-8600 Installation & Safety Guide
Document Number C613-000083 REV D.
© 2006 Allied Telesis Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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information in this document without prior written notice. The information
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Installation & Safety Guide 3
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
STANDARDS: This product meets the following standards:
Category Approval Agency and Requirement
UL60950-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
EN60950-1
EN60825-1
Electromagnetic Compliance FCC CFR47 Part 15 Class A
EN55022 Class A
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
VCCI Class A
AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
Immunity EN55024
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
RADIATED ENERGY
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, 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.
Canadian Department of Communications
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

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Electrical Safety
IMPORTANT: This equipment must be installed in accordance with safety
precautions (page 20).
Elektrische Sicherheit
WICHTIG: Für die Installation dieses Gerätes ist die Einhaltung von
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen erforderlich (Seite 21).
Elektrisk sikkerhed
VIGTIGT: Dette udstyr skal installeres i overensstemmelse med
sikkerhedsadvarslerne (side 23).
Elektrische veiligheid
BELANGRIJK: Dit apparaat moet in overeenstemming met de
veiligheidsvoorschriften worden geïnstalleerd (pagina 24).
Sécurité électrique
IMPORTANT: Cet équipement doit être utilisé conformément aux instructions
de sécurité (page 25).
Sähköturvallisuus
TÄRKEÄÄ: Tämä laite on asennettava turvaohjeiden mukaisesti (sivu 26).
Sicurezza elettrica
IMPORTANTE: questa apparecchiatura deve essere installata rispettando le
norme di sicurezza (pagina 28).
Elektrisk sikkerhet
VIKTIG: Dette utstyret skal installeres i samsvar med sikkerhetsregler
(side 29).
Segurança eléctrica
IMPORTANTE: Este equipamento tem que ser instalado segundo as medidas de
precaução de segurança (página 30).
Seguridad eléctrica
IMPORTANTE: La instalación de este equipo deberá llevarse a cabo cumpliendo
con las precauciones de seguridad (página 31).
Elsäkerhet
OBS! Alla nödvändiga försiktighetsåtgärder måste vidtas när denna utrustning
används (sida 33).
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity (page 35).

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Table of Contents
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ............................................. 3
Models Covered By This Guide .................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 6
Selecting a Site ................................................................................................................... 7
How to Install the Switch ............................................................................................... 8
How to Configure the Switch ..................................................................................... 11
LEDs on AT-8600 Series Switches .............................................................................. 14
Documentation and Tools CD-ROM ......................................................................... 19
Safety ................................................................................................................................. 20
Sicherheit .......................................................................................................................... 21
Sikkerhed .......................................................................................................................... 23
Veiligheid ........................................................................................................................... 24
Sécurité ............................................................................................................................. 25
Turvallisuus ....................................................................................................................... 26
Norme di Sicurezza ........................................................................................................ 28
Sikkerhet ........................................................................................................................... 29
Segurança .......................................................................................................................... 30
Seguridad .......................................................................................................................... 31
Säkerhet ............................................................................................................................ 33
EC Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................... 35

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Models Covered By This Guide
This Installation & Safety Guide includes information on these models:
■AT-8624T/2M 24-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Layer 3 Fast Ethernet
Switch
■AT-8624PoE 24-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch
■AT-8648T/2SP 48-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Layer 3 Fast Ethernet
Switch
Yo u c a n d o w n l o a d Installation & Safety Guide updates from
http:// www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Package Contents
These items are included with each AT-8600 Series switch:
■One AC power cord
■One power cord retaining clip
■One serial cable for connecting the switch to a terminal or PC
■One 19 inch rack-mount kit
■One AT-8600 Series Installation & Safety Guide (which includes statutory and
safety information)
■One AT-8600 Series Documentation and Tools CD-ROM (which includes
the complete AT-8600 Series document set and utilities)
■One warranty card
Contact your authorised distributor or reseller if any items are damaged or
missing.

Installation & Safety Guide 7
Selecting a Site
You can install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack, on a level surface such as a
desktop or bench, or against a wall using the optional wall-mount kit. How to
install the switch using the 19-inch rack-mount kit is described below. .
When you install the switch, choose a site that:
■allows adequate airflow around the switch and its vents.
■is free of dust and moisture.
■will maintain an ambient temperature range of 0 º C to 40º C
(32º F to 104º F) and a humidity range of 5% to 80% non-condensing.
■has a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply, preferably dedicated
and filtered.
■does not expose cabling to sources of electrical noise such as radio
transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and
fluorescent fixtures.
■allows easy access to the switch’s power and cable connections.
■allows all related network devices to be connected to the switch without
exceeding maximum cable length limitations as specified in the AT-8600
Series Hardware Reference.
■ensures that when the switch is mounted in a rack, the switch is mounted
evenly to prevent uneven mechanical loading of the rack.

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How to Install the Switch
Warning All versions of this equipment must be earthed.
Prepare to install the switch
1. Read the safety information
Read the safety information included in this Installation & Safety Guide. This
Installation & Safety Guide is also on the Documentation and Tools CD-ROM
and you can download a copy from http:// www.alliedtelesis.com.
2. Gather the tools and equipment you will need
You will need a Phillips #2 flat-head screwdriver and cage nuts to attach the
brackets to your rack. These are not supplied.
3. Choose a suitable operating location
Follow the guidelines described in “Selecting a Site” on page 7 to choose a
suitable location.
You can install the switch either in a 19-inch rack, on a flat bench, or against
a wall.
4. Unpack the switch
Verify the package contents. If any items are damaged or missing, contact
your authorised distributor or reseller.
5. Install expansion modules (optional)
The only expansion module supported by the AT-8624T/2M is the AT-A46.
If you purchased expansion modules, install them now by following the
instructions in the AT-A 45 /x x S er i es , AT-A 46 , a nd AT-A 47 E x p an sio n M od ul e s
Installation Guide that comes with the modules. The AT-A46 expansion
module is supported by AT-8000 Series switches as well as AT-8600 Series
switches.
Hot swap of expansion modules is not supported on AT-8624T/2M
switches. If you insert or remove a module when the switch is already
powered on, you must restart the switch before the module can be used.
6. Place the switch in its operating location
If installing the switch in a rack:
• Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the switch with a flat-head
screwdriver.
• Attach the two rack-mounting brackets to the switch with the screws
provided in the rack-mount kit.

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• Mount the switch in the rack using standard screws (these are not
provided).
7. Install SFPs
For the AT-8648T/2SP, you may also need an optional SFP (Small Form-
factor Pluggable module).
Do not look into the optical ports of SFP cables or transceivers. Invisible
laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibres or connectors.
The SFP transceivers must be inserted the right way into the SFP 49 or SPF
50 slots. See the figure below.
Slide the transceiver into the SFP socket, and firmly press it until it engages.
To remove it, first release it by gently pulling the release lever, and then pull
it out of the socket. Never force a transceiver into or out of a socket.
When an SFP is installed into one of the two SFP ports, that SFP port takes
precedence over its corresponding 10/100/1000T port. When the SFP is
removed, the 10/100/1000T port is once again active.
8. Check the supply voltage and the switch’s rated voltage
AT-8600 Series switches are fitted with a universal main power supply that
will function over the range 100–240 VAC and 50–60 Hz.
The specific power supply requirements for a particular model are clearly
displayed on the rear or underside of the switch. If the supply is outside the
accepted range for the switch, the switch may not operate or damage to
the switch may result.

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9. Apply AC power to the switch
Plug the power cord into the AC power connector. This is on the switch’s
rear panel, as shown in the below figures.
Figure 1: AT-8624T/2M front and rear panel with AC power inlet.
Figure 2: AT-8624PoE front and rear panel with AC power inlet
Figure 3: AT-8648T/2SP front and rear panel with AC power inlet
10. Check that the PWR LED on the switch’s front panel lights green
If the PWR (power) LED fails to light, refer to the AT-8600 Series Hardware
Reference for troubleshooting information.
11. Connect the data cables
Make sure each cable connection is secure. The switch will now perform
basic Layer 2 switching functions.
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23
2 4 6 8 1012141618202224
LINK
MODE
LINK
MODE
FAULT
RPS
MASTER
PWR
13 57 911
2 4 6 8 10 12
13 15 17 19 21 23
14 16 18 20 22 24
26
COL
100
FULL
ACT
AT-8624T/2M Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch
MODE RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
STATUS
25
1 3 5 7 9 11131517192123
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
FAULT
RPS
MASTER
PWR
MODE
1357911
2 4 6 8 10 12
13 15 17 19 21 23
14 16 18 20 22 24
STAT US
26
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
COL HALF DUP FULL DUP
ACT100 LINK 10 LINK ACT
PD ON MAX CURRENTPD ERR
AT-8624POE Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch
25
SFP
50
STATUS
49
LINK 49R MODE
LINK 50R MODE
LINK
LINK
MODE
COL
SPD
FDX
ACT
FLT
MSTR
RPS
PWR
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DO NOTSTARE
INTOBEAM
AT-8648T/2SP Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch

Installation & Safety Guide 11
How to Configure the Switch
Some configuration is necessary to enable the switch’s advanced switching
capabilities. This is achieved via the Command Line Interface (CLI). On the
AT-8624T/2M, you can also use the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Using the CLI to configure a switch
1. Connect a terminal or PC to the Terminal Port (ASYN0).
Using the supplied RS-232 DB9 serial straight-through cable, connect your
terminal or PC to the RS-232 Terminal Port:
• For the AT-8624T/2M and AT-8624PoE, the RS-232 Terminal Port is on
the front panel.
• For the AT-8648T/2SP, the RS-232 Terminal Port is on the back panel.
2. Set the communication parameters.
Set the communication parameters on your terminal or terminal emulation
program to:
• Bit rate: 9600
• Data bits: 8
•Parity:None
• Stop bits: 1
•Flowcontrol:None
3. Log in.
After the switch has booted, the login prompt appears. If the login prompt
does not appear, press [Enter] two or three times.
When the switch boots for the first time it automatically creates an
account with manager privileges. The account has the login name manager
and the password is friend.
At the login prompt, enter the login name and password:
Login: manager
Password: friend
The switch’s command prompt appears. Now use the CLI to configure the
switch.

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4. Change password and display help.
Change the password as soon as possible because a manager account left
with the default password is a serious security risk. Remember the new
password as there is no way to retrieve it if it is lost.
To change the account password, use the command:
set password
To display a list of help topics, use the command:
help
To display help on a specific topic, use the command:
help topic
Alternatively, type a question mark (?) at the end of a partially completed
command to see a list of valid options.
How to configure the switch is explained in detail in the AT-8600 Series Software
Reference.
Using the GUI to configure the AT-8624T/2M switch
This section describes how to establish a connection to the AT-8624T/2M switch
through the GUI so you can configure it before installing it in your LAN.
1. Select a PC to use and identify its subnet.
You can browse to the switch from any PC that is running a supported
operating system with a supported browser installed. JavaScript must be
enabled. If you are using a toolbar or plug-in on your browser to block pop-
ups, disable it while using the GUI. The GUI displays detailed configuration
options and information in pop-up windows.
2. Connect the PC to the switch.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet card on the PC to any one of
the switch ports.
You can browse to the router through any VLAN, as long as you give that
VLAN an IP address. These instructions assume you are using vlan1. All
switch ports belong to vlan1 by default.
3. Access the switch’s command line interface.
Access the CLI from the PC, as described in the previous section, “Using
the CLI to configure a switch”.

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4. Enable IP.
enable ip
5. Assign the vlan1 interface an IP address in the same subnet as the
PC.
add ip interface=vlan1 ip=ipaddress mask=mask
6. Save the configuration and set the switch to use it on bootup.
create config=your-name.cfg
set config=your-name.cfg
7. On the PC’s web browser, bypass the HTTP proxy server, if
necessary.
8. Point your web browser at IP address for vlan1.
9. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password.
User Name: manager <the default>
Password: friend
The System Status page is displayed. Select options from the sidebar menu
to configure and manage the switch.
For context-sensitive online help, click the Help button at the top of the
sidebar menu or on any pop-up page.

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LEDs on AT-8600 Series Switches
The following tables outline how the switch and expansion modules report faults
and operational activities. Expansion modules are optional and can be purchased
separately. Contact an authorised Allied Telesis distributer or reseller, or visit
www.alliedtelesis.com for more information on purchasing expansion modules.
Note Use the Mode Select button to toggle the Mode LEDs to the desired state.
Toggling the Mode Selection button does not affect the normal operations of the
switch.
System LEDs
LED State Description
FAULT Off Switch operation is normal.
Red The switch or management software is
malfunctioning.
1 flash A switch fan has failed.
3 flashes The main PSU has failed and the RPS is now
providing power.
4 flashes The RPS Monitor is set to ON, and the RPS
is not functioning, either because it has failed
or has been switched off.
5 flashes The RPS Monitor is set to ON, but the RPS
is not connected.
7 flashes For the AT-8624T/2M and AT-8624PoE
switches: An expansion module has been
inserted or removed while the switch is
powered on.
MASTER This LED is not supported and will never be lit.
RPS Green An optional redundant power supply is
connected to the switch.
OFF There is no optional redundant power
supply connected to the switch.
PWR Green The switch is receiving power and the
voltage is within the acceptable range.
Off The switch is not receiving power.

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Link and Mode LEDs for the AT-8624T/2M switch
LED State Description
LINK OFF There is no link between the port and the
end-node.
Green A valid link has been established between
the port and the end-node.
Mode - COL OFF No data collisions are occurring on the
port.
Flashing Green Data collisions are occurring on the port.
Mode - 100 OFF The port is operating at 10 Mbps.
Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Mode - FULL OFF The port is operating in half-duplex
mode.
Green The port is operating in full-duplex
mode.
Mode - ACT OFF There is no activity on the port.
Flashing Green There is activity on the port. It is
transmitting and/or receiving data.

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Link and Mode LEDs for the AT-8624PoE switch
LED State Description
L/A Status
(Top LED)
OFF There is no link between the port
and the end-node.
Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Flashing Green There is activity on the port. It is
transmitting and/or receiving data
at 100 Mbps.
Red The port is operating at 10 Mbps.
Flashing Red There is activity on the port. It is
transmitting and/or receiving data
at 10 Mbps.
Mode LEDs
(Bottom LED)
OFF Either DC Mode or PoE Mode.
D/C Mode OFF There is no link between the port
and the end-node.
Green The port is operating in full duplex
mode.
Red The port is operating in half-duplex
mode.
Flashing Red The port is operating in half-duplex
mode and data collisions are
occurring on the port.
PoE Mode OFF There is no powered device
detected.
Green The end-node is a powered device
and the port is providing power to
it.
Red The port is experiencing a problem
providing PoE to the end-node.
Flashing Red The port is connected to a
powered device but providing
power to it would exceed the
maximum PoE power budget of the
switch.

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Link and Mode LEDs for the AT-8648T/2SP switch
LED State Description
LINK OFF There is no link between the port
and the end-node.
Green A valid link has been established
between the port and the end-
node.
Mode - COL OFF No data collisions are occurring on
the port.
Flashing Green Data collisions are occurring on
the port.
Mode - SPD OFF The port is operating at 10 Mbps.
Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Mode - FDX OFF The port is operating in half-duplex
mode.
Green The port is operating in full-duplex
mode.
Mode - ACT OFF There is no activity on the port
Flashing Green There is activity on the port.

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SFP and 10/100/1000Base-T LEDs for the AT-8648T/2SP switch
LED State Description
LINK OFF There is no link between the port
and the end-node.
Green A valid link has been established
between the port and the end-
node.
Mode - COL OFF No data collisions are occurring on
the port.
Flashing Green Data collisions are occurring on
the port.
Mode - SPD OFF The port is operating at 10/100
Mbps.
Green The port is operating at 1000
Mbps.
Mode - FDX OFF The port is operating in half-duplex
mode.
Green The port is operating in full-duplex
mode.
Mode - ACT OFF There is no activity on the port
Flashing Green There is activity on the port.

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Documentation and Tools CD-ROM
The Documentation and Tools CD-ROM bundled with each switch contains the
complete documentation set for AT-8600 Series switches and their expansion
options, as well as tools to manage the switch.
The documentation and tools CD-ROM includes:
■This Installation & Safety Guide, which also provides safety and statutory
information for the AT-8600 Series switch and its expansion options.
■The AT-8600 Series Hardware Reference, which provides detailed information
on the switch unit and its hardware features.
■The AT-8600 Series Software Reference, which provides detailed information
on configuring the switch unit and its software.
■The AT-A45/xx Series, AT-A46, and AT-A47 Expansion Modules Installation Guide,
which outlines the procedure for installing expansion modules, and
provides technical specifications for the modules.
■AT-TFTP Server for Windows for downloading software releases.
■How To notes, white papers, Visio Stencils, and information about related
Allied Telesis products.
■MIBs supported by the switch
■Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing online documentation.