Allied Telesis AT-IE510-28GSX User manual

613-002101 Rev. C
AT-IE510-28GSX
Industrial Ethernet Switch
Installation Guide

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Interference Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 in a controlled environment, such as a cabinet, hut or telecom closet.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment and any assurances of safety or performance, and could result in violation
of part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by Industry Canada for a
controlled environment.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radio fréquences définies par Industrie
Canada pour un environnement contrôlé.

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Environmental Compliance
RoHS
China RoHS
WEEE
EMI Emissions
FCC Part 15B Class A
ICES-003 Class A
EN55032:2015 Class A
VCCI- Class A
EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN61000-3-3:2008
EMC Immunity
EN55024:2010
EN61000-4-2:2009
EN61000-4-3:2006 + A2:2010
EN61000-4-4:2012
EN61000-4-5:2006
EN61000-4-6:2009
EN61000-4-8:2010
EN61000-4-11:2004
Electrical Safety
UL/EN/IEC60950-1
CSA 22.2:60950-1
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
All Allied Telesis approved SFP modules
EN60825-1
EN60825-2
EN/IEC/UL60950-1
FCC CDRH registered
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use
of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis
ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming
materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on the Allied Telesis web site at http://
www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

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Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................................14
Contacting Allied Telesis..............................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Feature Overview.........................................................................................................................................................18
SFP Slots..............................................................................................................................................................18
SFP+ Slots............................................................................................................................................................18
Stacking Slots .......................................................................................................................................................18
Alarm Ports ...........................................................................................................................................................18
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................19
Installation Options................................................................................................................................................19
MAC Address Table..............................................................................................................................................19
Management Software and Interfaces ..................................................................................................................19
Management Methods ..........................................................................................................................................19
Power Supplies.....................................................................................................................................................19
Front and Back Panels.................................................................................................................................................20
Management Panel ......................................................................................................................................................21
SFP+ Slots ...................................................................................................................................................................22
Stacking Slots for VCStack ..........................................................................................................................................23
Alarm Ports...................................................................................................................................................................24
Alarm Input............................................................................................................................................................24
Alarm Output.........................................................................................................................................................24
eco-friendly Button .......................................................................................................................................................25
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................26
SFP Slots LEDs ....................................................................................................................................................26
SFP+ Slot LEDs....................................................................................................................................................26
Stacking Slots LEDs..............................................................................................................................................27
Switch ID LED.......................................................................................................................................................28
USB Port ......................................................................................................................................................................31
Console Port.................................................................................................................................................................32
Power Supplies ............................................................................................................................................................33
Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface.........................................................................................................34
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking .............................................................................................................................. 35
Benefits of VCStack .....................................................................................................................................................36
Stacking Slots...............................................................................................................................................................37
Stacking Port Topologies .............................................................................................................................................38
Master and Member Switches......................................................................................................................................42
Selection of the Master Switch..............................................................................................................................42
ID Numbers...........................................................................................................................................................43
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 45
Reviewing Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................46
Choosing a Site for the Switches .................................................................................................................................50
Planning a Stack ..........................................................................................................................................................51
Unpacking the Switch...................................................................................................................................................52
Chapter 4: Mounting the Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 53
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack..................................................................................................................54
Installing the Switch on a Wall Mount...........................................................................................................................58

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Inserting the Rubber Feet............................................................................................................................................ 59
Chapter 5: Wiring the DC Connectors ...........................................................................................................................61
Required Materials and Tools...................................................................................................................................... 62
Connecting the Grounding Wire.................................................................................................................................. 63
Connecting the 48/60VDC or -48/-60VDC and RETURN Wires.................................................................................. 66
Monitoring the Switch Initialization Process................................................................................................................. 71
Chapter 6: Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers ........................................................................................................73
General Guidelines...................................................................................................................................................... 74
Installing SFP and SFP+ Modules............................................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 7: Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations .................................................................................79
Determining the Status of the VCStack Feature.......................................................................................................... 80
Starting a Local Management Session........................................................................................................................ 81
Disabling VCStack....................................................................................................................................................... 83
Confirming the Status of the VCStack Feature............................................................................................................ 86
Chapter 8: Verifying the Status of VCStack ..................................................................................................................89
Verifying the Status of VCStack .................................................................................................................................. 90
Starting a Local Management Session........................................................................................................................ 91
Activating the VCStack Feature................................................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 9: Cabling the Stacking Ports ..........................................................................................................................95
Cabling Switches with TwinAx Cables......................................................................................................................... 96
Cabling Switches with SFP+ Modules....................................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 10: Powering On the Stack .............................................................................................................................105
Powering On the Switches Individually...................................................................................................................... 106
Powering On the Switches Simultaneously............................................................................................................... 108
Verifying the Stack..................................................................................................................................................... 110
Setting the Priority Numbers............................................................................................................................... 111
Monitoring the Stack Initialization Processes ............................................................................................................ 113
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................117
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .........................................................................................................................121
Physical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 121
Environmental Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 122
Power Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 122
Certifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 123
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts................................................................................................................... 124
RJ-45 Style Alarm Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................. 125

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Figure 1: AT-IE510-28GSX Front Panel...............................................................................................................................20
Figure 2: AT-IE510-28GSX Back Panel...............................................................................................................................20
Figure 3: AT-IE510-28GSX Management Panel ..................................................................................................................21
Figure 4: SFP Slot LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 5: SFP+ Slot LEDs ....................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 6: Switch ID LED.......................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 7: Switch ID LED.......................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 8: Switch ID LEDs in the Low Power Mode...............................................................................................................30
Figure 9: PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface.................................................................................................34
Figure 10: Stack of Two Switches in the Linear Topology....................................................................................................38
Figure 11: Stack of Four Switches in the Linear Topology...................................................................................................39
Figure 12: Stack of Two Switches in the Ring Topology ......................................................................................................40
Figure 13: Stack of Four Switches in the Ring Topology......................................................................................................41
Figure 14: Components of the Switch...................................................................................................................................52
Figure 15: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets for a 19-Inch Rack, Mid Mount (Pre-installed bracket position) ..........55
Figure 16: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets for a 19-Inch Rack, Front Mount .........................................................55
Figure 17: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets for a 23-Inch Rack, Front Mount .........................................................56
Figure 18: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets for a 23-Inch Rack, Mid Mount............................................................56
Figure 19: Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack........................................................................................................57
Figure 20: Attaching the Wall Mount Brackets......................................................................................................................58
Figure 21: Inserting the Rubber Feet into the Upside Down Switch.....................................................................................59
Figure 22: Ring Lug..............................................................................................................................................................62
Figure 23: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire...............................................................................................................63
Figure 24: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Ring Lug ....................................................................................63
Figure 25: Removing the Nut from the Grounding Post........................................................................................................64
Figure 26: Installing the Grounding Wire..............................................................................................................................64
Figure 27: Loosening the Two Captive Screws on the DC Connector .................................................................................67
Figure 28: Removing the DC Connector...............................................................................................................................67
Figure 29: Loosening the Captive Screws on the DC Connector.........................................................................................68
Figure 30: Stripping a Stranded Power Wire........................................................................................................................68
Figure 31: Inserting the Voltage and Return Wires...............................................................................................................69
Figure 32: Sliding the DC Connector into the Switch............................................................................................................69
Figure 33: Securing the DC Connector to the Switch...........................................................................................................70
Figure 34: Removing the Dust Plug from a Transceiver Slot................................................................................................75
Figure 35: Installing a Transceiver........................................................................................................................................76
Figure 36: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver ....................................................................................................76
Figure 37: Positioning the SFP Handle in the Upright Position ............................................................................................77
Figure 38: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver................................................................................................77
Figure 39: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port....................................................................................81
Figure 40: User Exec Mode Prompt .....................................................................................................................................82
Figure 41: SHOW STACK Command...................................................................................................................................83
Figure 42: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode...........................................................................................................84
Figure 43: Confirmation Prompt for the NO STACK ENABLE Command............................................................................84
Figure 44: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode...............................................................................................................84
Figure 45: Saving the Changes with the WRITE Command.................................................................................................84
Figure 46: Status of a Stacking Slot When VCStack is Disabled .........................................................................................86
Figure 47: Status of a Stacking Slot When VCStack is Enabled..........................................................................................87
Figure 48: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port....................................................................................91
Figure 49: User Exec Mode Prompt .....................................................................................................................................92
Figure 50: Moving to the Privileged Exec Mode with the ENABLE Command.....................................................................93
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Figure 51: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command...................................93
Figure 52: Activating VCStack with the STACK ENABLE Command...................................................................................93
Figure 53: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode with the EXIT Command .......................................................................94
Figure 54: Saving the Change with the WRITE Command...................................................................................................94
Figure 55: Rebooting the Switch with the REBOOT Command............................................................................................94
Figure 56: Removing the Dust Plug from the S1 Slot...........................................................................................................96
Figure 57: Removing the Dust Cover from a TwinAx Cable.................................................................................................97
Figure 58: Installing a TwinAx Cable in Slot S1....................................................................................................................98
Figure 59: Removing the Dust Plug from the S2 Slot...........................................................................................................99
Figure 60: Installing a TwinAx Cable in Slot S2..................................................................................................................100
Figure 61: Handle on SFP+ Module ...................................................................................................................................101
Figure 62: Installing an SFP+ Module.................................................................................................................................102
Figure 63: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Module .............................................................................................102
Figure 64: Positioning the Handle in the Upright Position...................................................................................................103
Figure 65: Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Module......................................................................................103
Figure 66: SHOW STACK Command.................................................................................................................................110
Figure 67: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command.................................111
Figure 68: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode .............................................................................................................112
Figure 69: Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command......................................................................................112
Figure 70: Switch Initialization Messages...........................................................................................................................113
Figure 71: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).......................................................................................................114
Figure 72: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).......................................................................................................115

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Tables
Table 1: SFP Slot LEDs........................................................................................................................................................26
Table 2: SFP+ Slot LEDs......................................................................................................................................................27
Table 3: Stacking Slot LEDs.................................................................................................................................................28
Table 4: Wire Connection Guide...........................................................................................................................................68
Table 5: Product Dimensions..............................................................................................................................................121
Table 6: Product Weights...................................................................................................................................................121
Table 7: Ventilation Requirements......................................................................................................................................121
Table 8: Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................122
Table 9: Maximum Power Consumption.............................................................................................................................122
Table 10: Input Voltages.....................................................................................................................................................122
Table 11: Alarm Contact Power Specifications...................................................................................................................122
Table 12: Product Certifications..........................................................................................................................................123
Table 13: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals......................................................................................................124
Table 14: RJ-45 Style Alarm Input Port Pin Signals...........................................................................................................125
Table 15: RJ-45 Style Alarm Output Port Pin Signals ........................................................................................................125

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-IE510-28GSX
Industrial Ethernet switch. It explains how to install the switch as a stand-
alone unit, or multiple switches in a stack configuration with Virtual Chassis
Stacking (VCStack™).
This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 14
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 15
Note
The AT-IE510-28GSX switch requires AlliedWare Plus™ version
5.4.5 or later. The switch will not function with earlier versions of the
management software.

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Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings with the high voltage symbol inform you that performing or
omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Warning
Warnings with the laser symbol inform you that an eye and skin
hazard exists due to the presence of a Class 1 Laser device.
Warning
Warnings with the high temperature symbol inform you that a
surface may be hot.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database,
check support tickets, learn about Return Merchandise
Authorizations (RMAs), and contact Allied Telesis technical
experts.
USA and EMEA phone support - Select the phone number that
best fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services - Submit an RMA request via our interactive
support center.
Documentation - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for
your product.
Software Updates - Download the latest software releases for your
product.
For sales or corporate contact information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Feature Overview” on page 18
“Front and Back Panels” on page 20
“Management Panel” on page 21
“SFP+ Slots” on page 22
“Stacking Slots for VCStack” on page 23
“Alarm Ports” on page 24
“eco-friendly Button” on page 25
“LEDs” on page 26
“USB Port” on page 31
“Console Port” on page 32
“Power Supplies” on page 33
“Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface” on page 34
Note
The AT-IE510-28GSX switch requires AlliedWare Plus™ version
5.4.5 or later. The switch will not function with earlier versions of the
management software.

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Feature Overview
This section describes the features of the AT-IE510-28GSX switch.
SFP Slots The basic features of the SFP slots on the switch are:
Supports 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX SFP transceivers
Supports single-port BiDi 1000Base-LX SFP transceivers
Supports 1000Base-ZX SFP transceivers
SFP+ Slots The basic features of the four SFP+ slots on the switch are:
Supports 10Gbps, 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers
Supports 10Gbps AT-SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with
SFP+ transceiver-style connectors
Supports 1000Base-SX/LX SFP transceivers
Supports single-port BiDi 1000Base-LX SFP transceivers
Supports 1000Base-ZX SFP transceivers
The SFP+ slots do not support 100Mbps 100Base-FX transceivers.
Note
SFP+ slots 27 and 28 are initially configured as stacking slots for the
VCStack feature. To use the switch as a stand-alone unit, disable
the VCStack feature before using the slots. For instructions on how
to disable VCStack, see “Disabling VCStack” on page 83.
Note
SFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a
list of supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor
or reseller.
Stacking Slots Two of the SFP+ slots can be used to create a VCStack of up to four
switches. The slots support any Allied Telesis SPF+ module. For
information on virtual chassis stacking, see Chapter 2, “Virtual Chassis
Stacking” on page 35.
Alarm Ports The switch contains two alarm ports:
Alarm input
Alarm output
Each alarm port contains three contact points.

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LEDs The port LEDs are:
Link/activity LEDs for SFP and SFP+ slots
Stack ID number LED
eco-friendly button turns off the LEDs to conserve electricity
Installation
Options The installation options for the switch are:
19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack
Wall mount
MAC Address
Table The basic features of the MAC address tables of the switch are:
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
The management software and interfaces are:
AlliedWare Plus Management Software
Command line interface
Web browser interface
Management
Methods The methods for managing the switch are:
Local management through the Console port
Remote Telnet and Secure Shell management
Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management
SNMPv1, v2c, and v3
Power Supplies The switch has two pre-installed DC power supplies. The power supplies
are not field-replaceable.

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Front and Back Panels
The front and back panels of the switch are shown in Figure 1 and Figure
2, respectively.
Figure 1. AT-IE510-28GSX Front Panel
Figure 2 shows the back panel of the switch.
Figure 2. AT-IE510-28GSX Back Panel
AT-IE510-28GSX
SFP Slots
SFP+ Slots
Management
Panel
SFP+ or
Stacking Slots
Alarm Ports
DC Power
Connector DC Power
Connector
(Power Supply 2) (Power Supply 1)
Grounding Post