Allied Telesis CentreCOM GS970M Series User manual

*613-003051 Rev A*
613-003051 Rev. A
CentreCOM® GS970M Series
Gigabit Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™
GS970M/10 GS970M/10PS
GS970M/18 GS970M/18PS
GS970M/28 GS970M/28PS
Quick Installation Guide

2 CentreCOM GS970M Series Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
This guide contains a short version of the installation instructions for
the GS970M Series of Gigabit Ethernet Switches. For more
instructions, refer to the GS970M Series of Gigabit Ethernet Switches
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 4
“Beginning the Installation” on page 5
“Installing the Switch” on page 9
“Ports” on page 13
“Powering On the Switch” on page 15
“LEDs” on page 16
“Starting a Local Management Session” on page 19
“Troubleshooting” on page 20
Front Panels
The front panels of the switches are illustrated here.
GS970M/10
GS970M/10PS
67
3
12
57
3
12
57
23
1
GS970M/18
4
4
4

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Here are the 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports on the
switches.
1 eco-friendly button for turning the LEDs on and off
2 SD card slot for storing copies of switch configuration files
3 Console port for local switch management
4 System LEDs
5 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports
6 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports with PoE+
7 Ports for 100Mbps and1Gbps SFP transceivers
Switch 10/100/1000Mbps
Ports
10/100/1000Mbps
Ports with PoE+
GS970M/10 Ports 1 to 8 -
GS970M/10PS - Ports 1 to 8
GS970M/18 Ports 1 to 16 -
GS970M/18PS
GS970M/28PS
672
31
GS970M/28
572
31
67
23
14
4
4

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Here are the 100Mbps and 1Gbps SFP transceiver ports.
PoE+ Power Budgets
The PoE+ power budgets of the GS970M/10PS, GS970M/18PS, and
GS970M/28PS switches are listed here. Power budgets are the
maximum amounts of power that PoE+ switches can supply to
powered devices on the Ethernet copper ports. The switches support
IEEE 802.3at Classes 0 to 4 (maximum 30.0W at the ports).
GS970M/18PS - Ports 1 to 16
GS970M/28 Ports 1 to 24 -
GS970M/28PS - Ports 1 to 24
Switch SFP Transceiver Ports
GS970M/10 Ports 9 and 10
GS970M/10PS Ports 9 and 10
GS970M/18 Ports 17 and 18
GS970M/18PS Ports 17 and 18
GS970M/28 Ports 25 to 28
GS970M/28PS Ports 25 to 28
Switch PoE+ Budget
GS970M/10PS 124 watts
GS970M/18PS 247 watts
GS970M/28PS 370 watts
Switch 10/100/1000Mbps
Ports
10/100/1000Mbps
Ports with PoE+

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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
Warning: The device is heavy. Always ask for
assistance before moving or lifting it to avoid injuring
yourself or damaging the equipment.  E122

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Installation Options
This figure illustrates the installation options.
Unpacking the Switch
The switches come with these items:
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 Wood or concrete wall
One 2m (6.6 ft) local
management cable with
RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9
(D-sub 9-pin) connectors
One AC power cord
One AC power cord
retaining clip

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The GS970M/28 Switch comes with these additional items:
The GS970M/28PS Switch comes with these additional items:
Optional Wall and Equipment Rack Brackets
The following brackets for the GS970M Series are sold separately.
Two RKMT-J13 brackets
and six M4x8 flathead
screws for installing the
switch in a standard 19-
inch equipment rack
Two brackets and six
M4x8 flathead screws for
installing the switch in a
standard 19-inch
equipment rack
RKMT-J05 bracket kit for
installing the GS970M/10
Switch in an equipment
rack.
RKMT-J14 bracket kit for
installing the GS970M/10PS
Switch in an equipment rack.

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Choosing a Site for the Switch
Review these site recommendations and requirements.
Before installing the switch in an equipment rack, verify 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.
RKMT-J13 bracket kit for
installing the GS970M/18 and
GS970M/18PS Switches in
an equipment rack.
RKMT-J15 rack mount shelf
for installing two
GS970M/10PS Switches in
an equipment rack.
BRKT-J23 brackets for
installing the GS970M/10
Switch on a wall.
BRKT-J24 brackets for
installing the GS970M/10PS,
GS970M/18, GS970M/18PS,
GS970M/28, and GS970M/
28PS Switches on a wall.

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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.
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.
The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit and
through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. (The
ventilation direction is from front to back.)
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 that does not
have adequate airflow. The switch might overheat and shutdown.
Installing the Switch
Installing the Switch on a Desk or Table
The switch comes with four bumper feet installed on the bottom
panel, To install the switch on a desk or table, perform the following
procedure:
1. Verify that the table is secure and level. Verify that the location
has adequate ventilation.
2. Place the switch at the selected location.
3. Go to “Ports” on page 13.
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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Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack
Review the following:
For installation instructions for the GS970M/10 Switch and the
RKMT-J05 equipment rack bracket kit, refer to the GS970M
Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series Installation Guide
For installation instructions for the GS970M/10PS Switch and the
RKMT-J15 rack mount shelf, refer to the RKMT-J15 Rack Mount
Installation Guide.
The following items are required to install the switch in an equipment
rack:
Two equipment rack brackets (Included with the GS970M/28 and
GS970M/28PS Switches. For other switches, refer to “Optional
Wall and Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 7.)
Six M4x8mm bracket screws included with the brackets
Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
Four standard equipment rack screws (not provided)
To install the switch, perform the following procedure:
1. If the bumper feet are attached to the bottom panel of the switch,
remove them with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Attach the two brackets to the sides of the switch with the six
M4x8mm screws included with the brackets. The figure shows
the GS970M/28PS Switch.
3. Have another person hold the switch in the equipment rack while
you secure it using four standard equipment rack screws (not
provided).