Allied Telesis CentreCOM GS980M Series User manual

*613-003045 Rev A*
613-003045 Rev. A
CentreCOM® GS980M Series
Gigabit Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™
GS980M/52
GS980M/52PS
Quick Installation Guide

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Introduction
This Quick Installation Guide contains a short version of the
installation instructions for the GS980M Series of Gigabit Ethernet
Switches. For more instructions, refer to the GS980M Gigabit
Ethernet Switch Series Installation Guide on the Allied Telesis
web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/services-support. The
guide contains the following sections:
“Front Panels” next
“PoE+ Power Budget” on page 3
“Beginning the Installation” on page 3
“Installing the Switch” on page 7
“Ports” on page 11
“Powering On the Switch” on page 13
“LEDs” on page 14
“Starting a Local Management Session” on page 17
“Troubleshooting” on page 18
Front Panels
The front panels of switches are illustrated here.
110/100/1000Mbps: 48 Ethernet copper ports
210/100/1000Mbps: 48 Ethernet copper ports with PoE+
3100Mbps and 1Gbps: Four Ethernet SFP transceiver ports
4Management panel
134
234
GS980M/52
GS980M/52PS

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The management panel is illustrated here.
PoE+ Power Budget
The GS980M/52PS Switch has a PoE+ budget of 740W. The power
budget is the maximum amount of power that the switch can supply
to powered devices on the Ethernet copper ports. The switch
supports IEEE 802.3at Classes 0 to 4 (maximum 30.0W at the ports).
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
USB Port
eco-friendly
Button
Console Management
Port
System LEDs

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Installation Options
This figure illustrates the three installation options.
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
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

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Unpacking the Switch
The following figure and table list the accessory items included with
the switch.
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 power cord retaining
clip
Four wall/equipment rack
brackets
Sixteen M3x6 screws for
attaching the wall/
equipment rack brackets
to the switch.
Four M4x32.3 screws for
wood or concrete walls
Four M6x4x29.6 wall
anchors
Four bumper feet with
rivets

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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.
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.
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
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. Inset a rivet housing into a bumper foot.
3. Place the bumper foot on one of the corner holes in the bottom
panel of the switch.
4. Insert the rivet to secure the bumper foot to the base.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the remaining bumper feet.
6. Turn the switch over.
7. Go to “Ports” on page 11.
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack
The following items are required to install the switch in an equipment
rack:
Two equipment rack brackets (included with the switch)
Eight M3x6mm bracket screws (included with the switch)
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 of the switch,
remove them using a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Attach two brackets to the sides of the switch with eight M3x6mm
screws included with the unit. The following figure illustrates
the four possible positions of the brackets on the switch in a
standard 19-inch equipment rack.

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3. Have another person hold the switch in the equipment rack while
you secure it using four standard equipment rack screws (not
provided).
4. Go to “Ports” on page 11.

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Installing the Switch on a Wall
You can install the switch on a wall with the front panel facing left or
right, as shown in the next figure. Do not install it with the front panel
facing up or down.
Here are the required tools and material for installing the switch on a
wall:
Four wall/equipment rack brackets and sixteen screws (included
with the switch)
Four wood or concrete wall screws (included with the switch)
Four wall anchors (included with the switch)
Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
Flat-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)
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
before installing the switch.  E88

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To install the switch on the wall, perform the following procedure:
1. Place the switch in a table.
2. Install the four wall/equipment rack brackets to the sides of the
unit with the sixteen M3x6mm screws included with the switch.
Note: If you need to drill holes in the wall for the screws, perform
steps 3 to 7. Otherwise, go to step 8.
3. Have a person hold the switch on the wall at the selected location
while you use a pencil to mark the wall with the locations of the
four screw holes in the four brackets (one screw per bracket).
4. Place the switch on a table or desk.
5. Use the stud finder to check for hot electrical wires at the
locations of the screw holes.