Allied Telesis CentreCOM FS980M Series User manual

613-003080 Rev A
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CentreCOM® FS980M Series
Fast Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™
FS980M/9 FS980M/9PS
FS980M/18 FS980M/18PS
FS980M/28 FS980M/28PS FS980M/28DP
FS980M/52 FS980M/52PS
Quick Installation Guide

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Introduction
This Quick Installation Guide contains a short version of the
installation instructions for the CentreCOM FS980M Series of Fast
Ethernet Managed Access Switches. For more instructions, refer to
the FS980M Series Fast Ethernet Switch Series Installation Guide on
the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/
services-support. This guide contains the following sections:
“Front Panels” next
“PoE+ Power Budgets” on page 6
“Combo Ports” on page 6
“VCStack Feature” on page 7
“Beginning the Installation” on page 8
“Installing the Switch” on page 12
“Ports” on page 17
“Powering On the Switch” on page 20
“LEDs” on page 21
“Starting a Local Management Session” on page 25
“Disabling the VCStack Feature” on page 26
“Troubleshooting” on page 27
Front Panels
Here are the front panels of the FS980M Switches.
FS980M/9
1 2 456
32456
FS980M/9PS

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FS980M/18
FS980M/18PS
FS980M/28
FS980M/28PS
FS980M/28DP
FS980M/52
FS980M/52PS
12456
32456
1456
34 5 6
34 5 6
14 5 6
34 5 6

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Here are the 10/100Mbps Ethernet copper ports.
Here are the 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports.
1 10/100 Mbps Ethernet copper ports
2 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports
3 10/100Mbps Ethernet copper ports with PoE+
4 100/1000Mbps SFP transceiver ports
5 Console port
6 eco-friendly button
Switch 10/100Mbps Copper
Ports
10/100Mbps Copper
Ports with PoE+
FS980M/9 1 to 8 -
FS980M/9PS - 1 to 8
FS980M/18 1 to 16 -
FS980M/18PS - 1 to 16
FS980M/28 1 to 24 -
FS980M/28PS - 1 to 24
FS980M/28DP - 1 to 24
FS980M/52 1 to 48 -
FS980M/52PS - 1 to 48
Switch 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports
FS980M/9 9R (Combo)
FS980M/9PS 9R (Combo)
FS980M/18 17R and 18R (Combo)
FS980M/18PS 17R and 18R (Combo)
FS980M/28 -

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Here are the 100/1000Mbps SFP ports.
Power Supplies
All the FS980M Switches, except for the FS980M/28DP Switch, have
one AC power supply and one AC power cord connector on the back
panel.
The FS980M/28DP Switch has two AC power supplies and two AC
power cord connectors on the back panel for redundant system and
PoE+ power. When both power supplies are receiving power, one
power supply is active and the other is redundant power. If the active
power supply loses power, the redundant power supply automatically
becomes active and supplies system and PoE+ power for the switch.
FS980M/28PS -
FS980M/28DP -
FS980M/52 -
FS980M/52PS -
Switch 100/1000Mbps SFP Ports
FS980M/9 9 (Combo)
FS980M/9PS 9 (Combo)
FS980M/18 17 and 18 (Combo)
FS980M/18PS 17 and 18 (Combo)
FS980M/28 25 to 28
FS980M/28PS 25 to 28
FS980M/28DP 25 to 28
FS980M/52 49 to 52
FS980M/52PS 49 to 52
Switch 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports

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PoE+ Power Budgets
The PoE+ power budgets of the PoE+ switches are listed here.
Power budgets are the maximum amounts of power that PoE+
switches can provide to powered devices on the Ethernet copper
ports.
The switches support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Classes 0 to 4 devices.
(Maximum 30.0W at the switch ports.)
The PoE+ budget of the FS980M/28DP Switch is 375W when one or
both power supplies are powered on.
Note: The maximum number of powered devices that the switches
can support simultaneously will depend on the power requirements
of the devices.
Combo Ports
The FS980M/9, FS980M/9PS, FS980M/18, and FS980M/18PS
Switches have one or two combo ports. The combo ports have one
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper port and one SFP transceiver
port. The Ethernet copper ports have the letter “R” for “Redundant” on
the front panels of the switches. The combo ports are listed here.
Switch PoE+ Power Budget
FS980M/9PS 150 watts
FS980M/18PS 250 watts
FS980M/28PS 375 watts
FS980M/28DP 375 watts: 1 or 2 active power supplies
FS980M/52PS 375 watts

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Here are the guidelines:
Only one port in a combo is active at a time. It can be either the
Ethernet copper port or a corresponding SFP module.
The Ethernet copper port is the active combo port when its SFP
port is empty or the SFP module is not linked to an end node.
The SFP port is the active combo port when its SFP transceiver
establishes a link with a network device. The Ethernet port is
placed in a blocking state.
VCStack Feature
The VCStack feature is used to manage up to four FS980M Switches
as a single virtual unit. The switches synchronize their actions so that
switching operations (such as spanning tree protocols, virtual LANs,
and static port trunks) span across all the ports and switches. Two
advantages of stacks are:
You can manage multiple units simultaneously, which can
simplify network management.
You can add redundancy to your network topology by distributing
network functions across different switches. For example, the
ports of a static port trunk on a standalone switch have to be from
on the same switch. In contrast, the ports of a static trunk in a
stack can be from different switches in the same stack.
For instructions on VCStack, refer to the CentreCOM FS980M
Series Command Reference for AlliedWare Plus.
Switch
Combo Ports
Ethernet Copper
Port SFP port
FS980M/9 and
FS980M/9PS 9R 9
FS980M/18
and FS980M/
18PS
17R 17
18R 18

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Note: The FS980M/9, FS980M/9PS, FS980M/18, and FS980M/
18PS Switches do not support VCStack.
Beginning the Installation
Reviewing Safety Precautions
Review the following safety precautions before installing the product.
Note: The  symbol indicates that a translation of the safety
statement is available in the PDF document “Translated Safety
Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/documents/translated-safety-
statements.
Warning: Class 1 Laser product.
 L1
Warning: Do not stare into the laser beam.
 L2
Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection device.
To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
 E3
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 disconnecting the
cables.  E1
Warning: Class I 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.  E4

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Installation Options
Here are the installation options.
Warning: The device is heavy. Always ask for
assistance before moving or lifting it to avoid injuring
yourself or damaging the equipment.  E122
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
Table
Standard 19-inch
equipment rack
Wall

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Unpacking the Switch
Here are the contents of the shipping boxes.
Item
FS980M/
9
9PS
18
18PS
28
52
28PS
52PS 28DP
Wall/equip-
ment rack
brackets
Eight bracket
screws
Four
equipment
rack screws
Four plastic
feet
Four wall
mount
screws
Four wall
mount
anchors
M4 x 6.8mm flat-head
screws
M4 x 32mm round-head
wood screws
round-head
6mm x 30mm nylon anchors

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Choosing a Site for the Switch
Review these site recommendations and requirements.
Before installing the switch in an equipment rack, check that the
rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack
should be installed starting at the bottom of the rack, with the
heavier devices near the bottom.
Before installing the switch on a table, verify that the table is level
and stable.
Before installing the switch on a wall, verify that the wall’s material
is strong enough to hold the switch’s weight. You should position
the device so that it can be screwed into the wall’s framing timber
or equivalent structural element.
The power outlet should be located near the switch and be easily
accessible.
Power code
retaining clip
AC power
cords
Console
cable
Item
FS980M/
9
9PS
18
18PS
28
52
28PS
52PS 28DP

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The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of
the switch so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables,
and view the port LEDs.
Do not place objects on top of the switch.
The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water.
The site should be a dust-free environment.
The site should use dedicated power circuits or power
conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network
devices.
Do not install the switch in a wiring or utility box without adequate
airflow for cooling.
Ventilation Direction in the Switches
The direction of ventilation in the switches is from front to back.
Installing the Switch
Installing the Switch on a Desk or Table
To install the switch on a desk or table, perform the following
procedure:
1. Place the switch upside down on a table.
2. Place the four plastic feet on the four corners of the bottom panel
of the switch.
3. Turn the switch over.
4. Go to “Ports” on page 17.
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack
You need the following items to install the switch in an equipment
rack:
Two equipment rack brackets (included with the switch)
Eight bracket screws (included with the switch)
Four standard equipment rack screws (included with the switch)
Warning: Switches should not be stacked on a table or
desktop. They could present a physical safety hazard if
you need to move or replace switches.  E91

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Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
To install the switch in an equipment rack, perform the following
procedure:
1. Place the switch on a table.
2. If the plastic feet are attached to the bottom panel of the switch,
remove them with a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Attach the two brackets to the sides of the switch with the eight
M4mm x 6.8mm screws included with the switch.
4. Have another person hold the switch in the equipment rack while
you secure it using the four standard equipment rack screws.
5. Go to “Ports” on page 17.

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Installing the Switch on a Wall
You must install the switch on a wall with the front panel facing up.
Note: Do not install the switch with the front panel facing left, right,
or down.
Review the following information:
You can install the switches on a wall with either the supplied wall/
equipment rack brackets or the optional BRKT-J22 brackets kit.
The FS980M/28DP Switch has to be installed on a wall with the
supplied wall/equipment rack brackets. It is not compatible with
the optional BRKT-J22 brackets kit.
The BRKT-J22 brackets kit is purchased separately.
You need the following items to install the switch on a wall:
Two equipment rack/wall brackets
Eight screws to attach the brackets to the switch
Two plastic feet (only for FS980M/18PS, FS980M/28, and
FS980M/52 Switches)
Four screws and wall anchors
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 1/4” carbide drill bit for a concrete wall (not provided)

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To install the switch on a wall, perform the following procedure:
1. Place the switch on a table.
2. Attach the brackets to the sides of the switch with the eight
supplied screws.
Note: For the FS980M/18PS, FS980M/28, and FS980M/52
Switches, perform steps 3 to 5. You have to attach two plastic feet
to fill the gap between the switch and the wall. For all other FS980M
Switches, go to step 6.
3. Turn over the switch on a table.
4. Attach two feet at the corners opposite the brackets.
Warning: The device should be installed on the wall by a
qualified building contractor. Serious injury to yourself or
others or damage to the equipment may result if it is not
properly fastened to the wall.  E105
Caution: The supplied screws and anchors might not be
suitable for all walls. A qualified building contractor
should determine the hardware requirements of your wall
prior to installing the switch.  E88

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5. Turn over the switch.
Note: If the wall material requires pre-drilled holes, perform steps 6
to 10. Otherwise, go to step 11.
6. Have another person hold the switch at the selected wall location,
while you use a pencil to mark the wall with the locations of the
four holes in the brackets.
7. Place the switch on a table.
8. Use the stud finder to check for hot electrical wires at the
locations of the screw holes.
Warning: Do not install the switch on a wall near hot
electrical wires.

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9. If necessary, use an appropriate drill to drill the holes. Refer to
“Unpacking the Switch” on page 10 for the dimensions of the
supplied screws and anchors.
10. If the wall material requires anchors, insert them into the screw
holes.
11. Have another person hold the switch at the selected wall location
while you secure it to the wall with appropriate screws.
12. Go to “Ports” next.
Ports
Ethernet Copper Cable Specifications
The minimum cable requirements for the Ethernet copper ports are:
10/100Mbps ports: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category
3 unshielded cabling.
1Gbps ports: Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category 5 or
TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e)
unshielded cabling.
Cabling Ethernet Copper Ports
Observe the following guidelines when connecting Ethernet copper
cables to the ports on the switch:
The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports, and
the tabs should lock the connectors into place.

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The default speed setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This
setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that
also support Auto-Negotiation.
The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to
operate at 1000Mbps.
The ports support half- and full-duplex at 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
The ports support only full-duplex at 1000Mbps.
Do not attach cables to ports of static or LACP port trunks until
after you configure the trunks on the switch. Otherwise, the ports
will form network loops that can adversely affect network
performance.
PoE+ is enabled by default on PoE+ switches.
Installing SFP Transceivers
Here are general installation guidelines:
You can install SFP transceivers while the switch is powered on.
For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product’s data
sheet on the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com.
The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements
are included with the transceivers.
Install the transceivers before connecting their fiber optic cables.
Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive. Always keep the dust
cover in the optical ports when a fiber optic cable is not installed.
Unnecessary removal and insertion of transceivers can lead to
premature failures.
Note: Do not cable the SFP S1 and S2 ports yet. To use the ports
as regular Ethernet SFP ports, you have to disable the VCStack
feature. For instructions, refer to “Disabling the VCStack Feature” on
page 26. For instructions on VCStack, refer to the CentreCOM
FS980M Series Command Reference for AlliedWare Plus.
Warning: Transceivers can be damaged by static
electricity. Observe all standard electrostatic discharge
(ESD) precautions, such as wearing an antistatic wrist
strap, to avoid damaging the devices.  E86

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To install SFP transceivers, perform the following procedure:
1. To install a transceiver in a top port, position it with the Allied
Telesis label facing up. To install it in a bottom port, position it
with the label facing down.
2. Slide the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
To attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with
the next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the
remaining transceivers in the switch.
3. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver.
4. Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver. The connector
should fit snugly into the port, and the tab should lock the
connector into place.
5. Repeat this procedure to install additional transceivers.
6. Go to “Powering On the Switch” on page 20.

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Powering On the Switch
To power on the switch, perform the following procedure:
1. Install the power cord retaining clip on the AC power connector
on the rear panel of the switch, and raise the clip.
2. Connect the power cord to the connector and lower the retaining
clip to secure the power cord.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power source.
4. If installing the FS980M/28DP Switch, repeat the procedure to
power on the second power supply.
5. Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management
software.
6. Verify that the Power LED is green. If the LED is OFF, go to
“Troubleshooting” next.
Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection device.
To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
 E3