Allied Telesis x330 Series User manual

613-002996 Rev. C
x330 Series
Fanless Gigabit Layer 3 Access Switches
x330-10GTX
x330-20GTX
x330-28GTX
Installation Guide for Standalone
Switches

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possibility of such damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
Electrical Safety: EN 62368-1 (UL/EN/IEC)
Table 1 lists the product certificates.
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 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.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate
this equipment.
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.
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Table 1. Product Certifications
Additional Certificates CISPR Class A
(Comité International Spécial des Perturbations
Radioélectriques)
RoHS Compliant
Australia/New Zealand RCM
(Regulatory Compliance Mark)
Common Criteria NIAP
(National Information Assurance Partnership)
Laser Safety EN 60825-1

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European Economic Area (EEA) CE
(Conformité Européenne)
WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
RoHS (EU 1025/863)
(Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
European Standards (EN) EMC (Immunity): EN 55024, EN 55035
Laser Safety: EN 60825-1
EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
India TEC
(Telecommunications Engineering Center)
Japan VCCI Class A
(Voluntary Control Council for Interference)
Mexico NOM
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas)
North America FCC Class A
Laser Safety: EN 60825-1
CULUS
Energy Star
United Kingdom UKCA
(UK Conformity Assessment)
Table 1. Product Certifications (Continued)

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: Safety statements that have the  symbol are translated into multiple languages in the
Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/documents/translated-
safety-statements
Remarque: Les consignes de sécurité portant le symbole  sont traduites dans plusieurs langues
dans le document Translated Safety Statements, disponible à l'adresse www.alliedtelesis.com/us/
en/documents/translated-safety-statements.

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Preface ...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................................................14
Contacting Allied Telesis .....................................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Front and Back Panels ........................................................................................................................................................18
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................20
10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ..................................................................................................................................20
1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports..................................................................................................................20
1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports ..................................................................................................................................................20
Port and System LEDs .................................................................................................................................................21
Installation Options.......................................................................................................................................................21
MAC Address Table .....................................................................................................................................................21
Management Software and Interfaces .........................................................................................................................21
Energy Savings ............................................................................................................................................................22
10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports..........................................................................................................................................23
1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports.........................................................................................................................25
SFP+ Ports ..........................................................................................................................................................................27
Port LEDs ............................................................................................................................................................................28
10/100/1000Mbps Copper Port LEDs ..........................................................................................................................28
1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Port LEDs..........................................................................................................30
1/10Gbps SFP+ Port LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................31
eco-friendly Button...............................................................................................................................................................32
Switch ID LED .....................................................................................................................................................................33
USB Port..............................................................................................................................................................................35
Console Port........................................................................................................................................................................36
Power Supply and Power Savings Features .......................................................................................................................38
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 39
Reviewing Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................................40
Choosing a Site for the Switch ............................................................................................................................................44
Site Requirements........................................................................................................................................................44
Enclosure Requirements ..............................................................................................................................................45
Unpacking the Switch ..........................................................................................................................................................46
Installation Options ..............................................................................................................................................................48
x330-10GTX Switch .....................................................................................................................................................48
x330-20GTX Switch .....................................................................................................................................................49
x330-28GTX Switch .....................................................................................................................................................50
Hardware Options................................................................................................................................................................51
RKMT-J05 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit.....................................................................................................................51
BRKT-J23 Wall Brackets Kit.........................................................................................................................................51
RKMT-J13 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit.....................................................................................................................52
BRKT-J24 Wall Brackets Kit.........................................................................................................................................53
Installing the Switch on a Table...........................................................................................................................................54
Chapter 3: Installing the x330-10GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack ......................................................................... 57
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................................58
Installing the x330-10GTX Switch........................................................................................................................................60
Chapter 4: Installing the x330-20GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack ......................................................................... 65
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................................66
Installing the x330-20GTX Switch........................................................................................................................................67
Contents

Contents
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Chapter 5: Installing the x330-28GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack ......................................................................... 71
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Installing the x330-28GTX Switch....................................................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 6: Installing the x330-10GTX Switch on a Wall ............................................................................................... 75
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Installation Guidelines......................................................................................................................................................... 78
Installing the x330-10GTX Switch....................................................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 7: Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall .................................................................... 85
Installation Guidelines......................................................................................................................................................... 86
Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wooden Wall .............................................................................. 88
Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs.............................................................................................................. 88
Installing the Switch on a Plywood Base ..................................................................................................................... 90
Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Concrete Wall............................................................................. 92
Chapter 8: Verifying the Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 95
Powering On the Switch...................................................................................................................................................... 96
Starting a Local Management Session ............................................................................................................................... 98
Displaying the Hardware Status and Disabling VCStack.................................................................................................. 101
Chapter 9: Cabling Copper and SFP+ Ports ................................................................................................................ 105
Cabling Copper Ports........................................................................................................................................................ 106
Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers ....................................................................................................... 107
Installing 1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Transceivers.................................................................................................... 108
Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Twinax Cables in SFP+ Ports.............................................................................. 111
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 113
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 117
Physical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 118
Environmental Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 121
Power Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 122
Certifications ..................................................................................................................................................................... 123
RJ-45 Copper Port Pinouts............................................................................................................................................... 125
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts .......................................................................................................................... 126

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Figure 1: Front Panel of the x330-10GTX Switch.................................................................................................................18
Figure 2: Front Panel of the x330-20GTX Switch.................................................................................................................18
Figure 3: Front Panel of the x330-28GTX Switch.................................................................................................................19
Figure 4: Back Panels ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 5: Speed/Activity and Duplex Mode LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports..................................................28
Figure 6: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports..............................................................30
Figure 7: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports...............................................................................................31
Figure 8: Switch ID LED .......................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 9: Switch ID LED with eco-friendly Mode Off (Port LEDs On)...................................................................................33
Figure 10: Switch ID LED with eco-friendly Mode On (Port LEDs Off).................................................................................34
Figure 11: Management Cable Included with Switch............................................................................................................36
Figure 12: VT-Kit3 Management Cable ................................................................................................................................36
Figure 13: VT-Kit3 Management Cable, Management Workstation, and Switch..................................................................37
Figure 14: Accessory Items Included with x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches...........................................................46
Figure 15: Equipment Rack Brackets Included with the x330-28GTX Switch ......................................................................47
Figure 16: Installation Options for the x330-10GTX Switch..................................................................................................48
Figure 17: Installation Options for the x330-20GTX Switch..................................................................................................49
Figure 18: Installation Options for the x330-28GTX Switch..................................................................................................50
Figure 19: RKMT-J05 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit for the x330-10GTX Switch................................................................51
Figure 20: BRKT-J23 Wall Brackets Kit for the x330-10GTX Switch....................................................................................51
Figure 21: RKMT-J13 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit for the x330-20GTX Switch................................................................52
Figure 22: BRKT-J24 Wall Brackets Kit for the x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches ...................................................53
Figure 23: Switch Installation on a Table..............................................................................................................................54
Figure 24: Unsupported Table Installations..........................................................................................................................54
Figure 25: Attaching the Bumper Feet..................................................................................................................................55
Figure 26: x330-10GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack with the RKMT-J05 Brackets Kit.....................................................58
Figure 27: x330-10GTX Switch with RKMT-J05 Cable Trays...............................................................................................59
Figure 28: Attaching the RKMT-J05 Handles to the Short Brackets.....................................................................................60
Figure 29: Attaching the Short RKMT-J05 Brackets to the Long Brackets...........................................................................61
Figure 30: Attaching the RKMT-J05 Cord Trays to the Long Brackets.................................................................................62
Figure 31: Attaching the RKMT-J05 Brackets to the Switch.................................................................................................63
Figure 32: Attaching the x330-10GTX Switch to the Equipment Rack .................................................................................64
Figure 33: x330-20GTX Switch with RKMT-J13 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit ...................................................................66
Figure 34: Attaching the Handles to the RKMT-J13 Brackets ..............................................................................................67
Figure 35: Attaching the Extenders to the RKMT-J13 Brackets ...........................................................................................68
Figure 36: Attaching the RKMT-J13 Brackets to the x330-20GTX Switch ...........................................................................68
Figure 37: Securing the x330-20GTX Switch in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack.........................................................69
Figure 38: x330-28GTX Switch Installed in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack................................................................72
Figure 39: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets to the x330-28GTX Switch ..................................................................73
Figure 40: Securing the x330-28GTX Switch in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack.........................................................74
Figure 41: x330-10GTX Switch with Two BRKT-J23 Wall Brackets.....................................................................................76
Figure 42: x330-10GTX Switch with Four BRKT-J23 Wall Brackets ....................................................................................77
Figure 43: Unsupported Wall Installation with Front Panel Facing Down.............................................................................77
Figure 44: Marking the Screw Holes for Two BRKT-J23 Brackets.......................................................................................80
Figure 45: Marking the Screw Holes for Four BRKT-J23 Brackets ......................................................................................81
Figure 46: Attaching the Bottom BRKT-J23 Brackets to the Wall.........................................................................................82
Figure 47: Sliding the Switch into the BRKT-J23 Brackets...................................................................................................83
Figure 48: Attaching the Top BRKT-J23 Brackets to the Wall..............................................................................................84
Figure 49: x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall ............................................................................................86
Figures

Figures
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Figure 50: Unsupported Wall Installation..............................................................................................................................86
Figure 51: x330 Switch on a Wall with a Plywood Base .......................................................................................................88
Figure 52: Steps to Installing x330 Switches on a Plywood Base ........................................................................................89
Figure 53: Attaching the AT-BRKT-J24 Wall Brackets to the x330 Switch...........................................................................90
Figure 54: Securing the x330 Switch to the Plywood Base ..................................................................................................91
Figure 55: Marking the Locations of the BRKT-J24 Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall.......................................................93
Figure 56: Securing the x330 Switch on a Concrete Wall.....................................................................................................94
Figure 57: Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip .............................................................................................................96
Figure 58: Connecting the AC Power Cord...........................................................................................................................96
Figure 59: Lowering the Power Cord Retaining Clip.............................................................................................................97
Figure 60: Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Source..........................................................................................97
Figure 61: Management Cable Included with Switch............................................................................................................98
Figure 62: VT-Kit3 Management Cable ................................................................................................................................98
Figure 63: Management Workstation, VT-Kit3 Management Cable, and Switch..................................................................99
Figure 64: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port ....................................................................................99
Figure 65: User Exec Mode Prompt....................................................................................................................................100
Figure 66: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode .........................................................................................................101
Figure 67: Confirmation Prompt for the NO STACK ENABLE Command ..........................................................................102
Figure 68: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode .............................................................................................................102
Figure 69: Saving the Changes with the WRITE Command...............................................................................................102
Figure 70: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver..........................................................................................................................108
Figure 71: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver ......................................................................................109
Figure 72: Positioning the SFP+ Handle in the Upright Position ........................................................................................109
Figure 73: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver .....................................................................110
Figure 74: Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable........................................................................................................................111
Figure 75: Dimensions of the x330-10GTX Switch.............................................................................................................118
Figure 76: Dimensions of x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches...................................................................................119
Figure 77: Bracket Screw Holes on x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches ...................................................................119
Figure 78: Pin Layout for the RJ-45 Copper Ports (Front View) .........................................................................................125

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Tables
Table 1: Product Certifications ...............................................................................................................................................3
Table 2: Specifications of the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ...........................................................................................23
Table 3: Specifications of the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports ..........................................................................25
Table 4: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ...............................................................................28
Table 5: Duplex Mode LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports .................................................................................29
Table 6: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports ..............................................................30
Table 7: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports ...............................................................................................31
Table 8: Product Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................118
Table 9: Switch Weights ....................................................................................................................................................120
Table 10: Ventilation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................120
Table 11: Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................................121
Table 12: Maximum Power Consumption ..........................................................................................................................122
Table 13: Input Voltages ....................................................................................................................................................122
Table 14: Heat Dissipation ................................................................................................................................................122
Table 15: Product Certifications .........................................................................................................................................123
Table 16: Pin Signals for Copper Ports .............................................................................................................................125
Table 17: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals .....................................................................................................126

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the x330
Series of fanless Gigabit Layer 3 access switches as standalone units. The
preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 14
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 15
The x330 Switches also support Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack™).
The feature allows you to manage multiple switches as a single unit and
add redundancy to your network topology by distributing functions across
multiple devices. For installation instructions, refer to the x330 Series
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking.

Preface
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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 inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
For assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical
support on the Services & Support section of the Allied Telesis web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/services-support. The page has links to
the following services:
Helpdesk (Support Portal) - Log onto Allied Telesis 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.
Software Downloads - Download the latest software releases for
your product.
Licensing - Register and obtain your License key to activate your
product.
Product Documents - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for
your product.
Warranty - View a list of products to see if Allied Telesis warranty
applies to the product you purchased and register your warranty.
Allied Telesis Helpdesk - Contact a support representative.

Preface
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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Front and Back Panels” on page 18
“Features” on page 20
“10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports” on page 23
“1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports” on page 25
“SFP+ Ports” on page 27
“Port LEDs” on page 28
“eco-friendly Button” on page 32
“Switch ID LED” on page 33
“USB Port” on page 35
“Console Port” on page 36
“Power Supply and Power Savings Features” on page 38

Chapter 1: Overview
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Front and Back Panels
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the x330-10GTX Switch.
Figure 1. Front Panel of the x330-10GTX Switch
Figure 2 shows the front panel of the x330-20GTX Switch.
Figure 2. Front Panel of the x330-20GTX Switch
A. Eight 10/100/1000Mbps
Copper Ports
B. One 1/2.5/5/10Gbps
Multi-Gigabit Copper Port
C. One 1/10Gbps SFP+
Transceiver Port
D. One Local Management
Console Port
ABCDEF
E. One USB Flash Drive
Port
F. Switch ID LED
G. eco-friendly Button
G
A. Sixteen 10/100/1000Mbps
Copper Ports
B. Two 1/2.5/5/10Gbps
Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports
C. Two 1/10Gbps SFP+
Transceiver Ports
D. One USB Flash Drive Port
AB C
F
D
E. One Local Management
Console Port
F. Switch ID LED
G. eco-friendly Button
G
E

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Figure 3 shows the front panel of the x330-28GTX Switch.
Figure 3. Front Panel of the x330-28GTX Switch
Figure 4 illustrates the back panels.
Figure 4. Back Panels
A. Twenty-four 10/100/
1000Mbps Copper Ports
B. Two 1/2.5/5/10Gbps
Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports
C. Two 1/10Gbps SFP+
Transceiver Ports
D. One USB Flash Drive Port
AB C
F
D
E. One Local Management
Console Port
F. Switch ID LED
G. eco-friendly Button
G
E
x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches
x330-10GTX Switch

Chapter 1: Overview
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Features
10/100/1000Mbps
Copper Ports
The basic features of the 10/100/1000Mbps copper ports are listed here:
10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compliant
IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant
Auto-MDI/MDIX
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance
IEEE 802.3x flow control in 10/100Base-TX full-duplex mode
IEEE 802.3x backpressure in 10/100Base-TX half-duplex mode
Speed/activity LEDs
Jumbo frames up to 12288 bytes
RJ-45 connectors
1/2.5/5/10Gbps
Multi-Gigabit
Copper Ports
The basic features of the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit copper ports are
listed here:
1000Base-T, 2.5GBase-T, 5GBase-T, and 10GBase-T compliant
IEEE 802.3bz for 2.5GBase-T and 5GBase-T
Auto-Negotiation for speed
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Full-duplex mode only
Speed/activity LEDs
RJ-45 connectors
1/10Gbps SFP+
Ports
The SFP+ ports support the following types of 1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps
SFP+ transceivers:
1Gbps SFP 1000Base-SX/LX transceivers
1Gbps SFP 1000Base-LX single-port BiDi transceivers
1Gbps SFP 1000Base-ZX transceivers
10Gbps SFP+ 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers
10Gbps SFP+ 1-meter AT-SP10TW1 and 3-meter AT-SP10TW3
direct connect twinax cables with SFP+ transceiver-style
connectors
10Gbps SFP+ single-port BiDi transceivers
AT-SP10TM 1/2.5/5/10Gbps copper transceiver
Note
The SFP+ ports do not support 100Mbps 100Base-FX transceivers.