Allied Telesis x330 Series User manual

613-002997 Rev. A
x330 Series
Fanless Gigabit Layer 3 Access Switches
x330-10GTX
x330-20GTX
x330-28GTX
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis
Stacking

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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 ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................................................16
Contacting Allied Telesis .....................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Front and Back Panels ........................................................................................................................................................20
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................22
10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ..................................................................................................................................22
1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports..................................................................................................................22
1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports ..................................................................................................................................................22
Port and System LEDs .................................................................................................................................................23
Installation Options.......................................................................................................................................................23
MAC Address Table .....................................................................................................................................................23
Management Software and Interfaces .........................................................................................................................23
Energy Savings ............................................................................................................................................................24
10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports..........................................................................................................................................25
1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports.........................................................................................................................27
SFP+ Ports ..........................................................................................................................................................................29
Port LEDs ............................................................................................................................................................................30
10/100/1000Mbps Copper Port LEDs ..........................................................................................................................30
1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Port LEDs..........................................................................................................32
1/10Gbps SFP+ Port LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................33
eco-friendly Button...............................................................................................................................................................34
Switch ID LED .....................................................................................................................................................................35
USB Port..............................................................................................................................................................................37
Console Port........................................................................................................................................................................38
Power Supply and Power Savings Features .......................................................................................................................40
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking .............................................................................................................................. 41
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................42
Stacking Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................................43
Stack Trunks........................................................................................................................................................................44
SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 .................................................................................................................................................44
Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports ...........................................................................................................................................47
Unsupported Trunks.....................................................................................................................................................49
Master and Member Switches .............................................................................................................................................52
Switch ID Numbers..............................................................................................................................................................53
Feature Licenses .................................................................................................................................................................54
Planning the Stack...............................................................................................................................................................55
Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface.................................................................................................................56
VCStack Worksheet ............................................................................................................................................................58
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 63
Reviewing Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................................64
Choosing a Site for the Switch ............................................................................................................................................68
Site Requirements........................................................................................................................................................68
Enclosure Requirements ..............................................................................................................................................69
Unpacking the Switch ..........................................................................................................................................................70
Installation Options ..............................................................................................................................................................72
x330-20GTX Switch .....................................................................................................................................................72
x330-28GTX Switch .....................................................................................................................................................73
Contents

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Hardware Options............................................................................................................................................................... 74
RKMT-J13 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit.................................................................................................................... 74
BRKT-J24 Wall Brackets Kit........................................................................................................................................ 75
Installing the Switch on a Table .......................................................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 4: Installing the x330-20GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack ......................................................................... 79
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Installing the x330-20GTX Switch....................................................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 5: Installing the x330-28GTX Switch in an Equipment Rack ......................................................................... 85
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Installing the x330-28GTX Switch....................................................................................................................................... 87
Chapter 6: Installing x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall .................................................................... 89
Installation Guidelines......................................................................................................................................................... 90
Installing the Switch on a Wooden Wall.............................................................................................................................. 92
Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs.............................................................................................................. 92
Installing the Switch on a Plywood Base ..................................................................................................................... 94
Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall............................................................................................................................. 96
Chapter 7: Displaying the Hardware Status and AlliedWare Plus Version Number .................................................. 99
Powering On the Switch.................................................................................................................................................... 100
Starting a Local Management Session ............................................................................................................................. 102
Displaying the Hardware Status and AlliedWare Plus Version Number ........................................................................... 105
Chapter 8: Building Stacks with SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 ............................................................................................ 107
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Powering On the Switches Sequentially ........................................................................................................................... 109
Powering On the Switches Simultaneously ...................................................................................................................... 111
Verifying the Stack and Assigning Priority Numbers......................................................................................................... 113
Chapter 9: Building Stacks with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports .................................................................................... 117
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Command Summary......................................................................................................................................................... 119
STACK ENABLE Command...................................................................................................................................... 119
STACKPORT Command ........................................................................................................................................... 119
STACK PRIORITY Command ................................................................................................................................... 120
STACK RENUMBER Command................................................................................................................................ 121
SWITCH PROVISION Command.............................................................................................................................. 121
Configuring the Master Switch.......................................................................................................................................... 123
General Steps for the Master Switch......................................................................................................................... 123
Configuring the Master Switch - Part I....................................................................................................................... 124
Configuring the Master Switch - Part II...................................................................................................................... 126
Verifying the Master Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 128
What to Do Next ........................................................................................................................................................ 130
Configuring Member Switches.......................................................................................................................................... 131
General Steps for Member Switches......................................................................................................................... 131
Configuring Member Switches - Part I....................................................................................................................... 132
Configuring Member Switches - Part II...................................................................................................................... 133
Verifying Member Switches ....................................................................................................................................... 135
What to Do Next for Member Switches...................................................................................................................... 137
Powering On the Stack ..................................................................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 10: Cabling Copper and SFP+ Ports .............................................................................................................. 139
Cabling Copper Ports........................................................................................................................................................ 140
Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers ....................................................................................................... 141
Installing 1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Transceivers.................................................................................................... 142
Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Twinax Cables in SFP+ Ports.............................................................................. 145
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 147

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 151
Physical Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................152
Environmental Specifications.............................................................................................................................................155
Power Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................156
Certifications......................................................................................................................................................................157
RJ-45 Copper Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................159
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts ...........................................................................................................................160

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Figure 1: Front Panel of the x330-10GTX Switch.................................................................................................................20
Figure 2: Front Panel of the x330-20GTX Switch.................................................................................................................20
Figure 3: Front Panel of the x330-28GTX Switch.................................................................................................................21
Figure 4: Back Panels ..........................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 5: Speed/Activity and Duplex Mode LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports..................................................30
Figure 6: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports..............................................................32
Figure 7: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports...............................................................................................33
Figure 8: Switch ID LED .......................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 9: Switch ID LED with eco-friendly Mode Off (Port LEDs On)...................................................................................35
Figure 10: Switch ID LED with eco-friendly Mode On (Port LEDs Off).................................................................................36
Figure 11: Management Cable Included with Switch............................................................................................................38
Figure 12: VT-Kit3 Management Cable ................................................................................................................................38
Figure 13: VT-Kit3 Management Cable, Management Workstation, and Switch..................................................................39
Figure 14: Stack Trunks of SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 for Two Switches..................................................................................45
Figure 15: Stack Trunks of SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 for Three Switches ...............................................................................45
Figure 16: Stack Trunks of SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 for Four Switches .................................................................................46
Figure 17: Stack with x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches...........................................................................................46
Figure 18: Chain Stack Trunk of SFP+ Ports S1 and S2......................................................................................................47
Figure 19: Stack Trunks of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports for Two Switches............................................................................47
Figure 20: Stack Trunks of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports for Three Switches .........................................................................48
Figure 21: Stack Trunks of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports for Four Switches ...........................................................................48
Figure 22: Chain Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports................................................................................................49
Figure 23: Unsupported Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports and SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 ..................................................49
Figure 24: Unsupported Trunk of SFP+ Ports S1 and S2 with Mixed Cables ......................................................................50
Figure 25: Unsupported Trunk with a Network Device Between Trunk Ports.......................................................................51
Figure 26: PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface...............................................................................................56
Figure 27: Accessory Items Included with x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches...........................................................70
Figure 28: Equipment Rack Brackets Included with the x330-28GTX Switch ......................................................................71
Figure 29: Installation Options for the x330-20GTX Switch..................................................................................................72
Figure 30: Installation Options for the x330-28GTX Switch..................................................................................................73
Figure 31: RKMT-J13 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit for the x330-20GTX Switch................................................................74
Figure 32: BRKT-J24 Wall Brackets Kit for the x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches ...................................................75
Figure 33: Switch Installation on a Table..............................................................................................................................76
Figure 34: Unsupported Table Installations..........................................................................................................................76
Figure 35: Attaching the Bumper Feet..................................................................................................................................77
Figure 36: x330-20GTX Switch with RKMT-J13 Equipment Rack Brackets Kit ...................................................................80
Figure 37: Attaching the Handles to the RKMT-J13 Brackets ..............................................................................................81
Figure 38: Attaching the Extenders to the RKMT-J13 Brackets ...........................................................................................82
Figure 39: Attaching the RKMT-J13 Brackets to the x330-20GTX Switch ...........................................................................82
Figure 40: Securing the x330-20GTX Switch in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack.........................................................83
Figure 41: x330-28GTX Switch Installed in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack................................................................86
Figure 42: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets to the x330-28GTX Switch ..................................................................87
Figure 43: Securing the x330-28GTX Switch in a Standard 19-inch Equipment Rack.........................................................88
Figure 44: x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches on a Wall ............................................................................................90
Figure 45: Unsupported Wall Installation..............................................................................................................................90
Figure 46: x330 Switch on a Wall with a Plywood Base.......................................................................................................92
Figure 47: Steps to Installing x330 Switches on a Plywood Base ........................................................................................93
Figure 48: Attaching the AT-BRKT-J24 Wall Brackets to the x330 Switch...........................................................................94
Figure 49: Securing the x330 Switch to the Plywood Base ..................................................................................................95
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Figure 50: Marking the Locations of the BRKT-J24 Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall.......................................................97
Figure 51: Securing the x330 Switch on a Concrete Wall.....................................................................................................98
Figure 52: Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip ...........................................................................................................100
Figure 53: Connecting the AC Power Cord.........................................................................................................................100
Figure 54: Lowering the Power Cord Retaining Clip...........................................................................................................101
Figure 55: Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Outlet..........................................................................................101
Figure 56: Management Cable Included with Switch..........................................................................................................102
Figure 57: VT-Kit3 Management Cable ..............................................................................................................................102
Figure 58: Management Workstation, VT-Kit3 Management Cable, and Switch................................................................103
Figure 59: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port ..................................................................................103
Figure 60: User Exec Mode Prompt....................................................................................................................................104
Figure 61: Disconnecting the Power Cord from the AC Power Source ..............................................................................105
Figure 62: SHOW STACK Command.................................................................................................................................113
Figure 63: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the ENABLE and CONFIGURE TERMINAL Commands.........114
Figure 64: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode .............................................................................................................115
Figure 65: Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command......................................................................................115
Figure 66: SHOW STACK Command with New Switch Priority Values..............................................................................115
Figure 67: SHOW STACK Command on the Master Switch ..............................................................................................128
Figure 68: SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG INTERFACE Command on the Master Switch.....................................................129
Figure 69: Powering Off the Switch ....................................................................................................................................130
Figure 70: SHOW STACK Command for a Member Switch...............................................................................................135
Figure 71: SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG INTERFACE Command for Member Switches.....................................................136
Figure 72: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver..........................................................................................................................142
Figure 73: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver ......................................................................................143
Figure 74: Positioning the SFP+ Handle in the Upright Position ........................................................................................143
Figure 75: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver .....................................................................144
Figure 76: Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable........................................................................................................................145
Figure 77: Dimensions of the x330-10GTX Switch.............................................................................................................152
Figure 78: Dimensions of x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches...................................................................................153
Figure 79: Bracket Screw Holes on x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches ...................................................................153
Figure 80: Pin Layout for the RJ-45 Copper Ports (Front View) .........................................................................................159

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Tables
Table 1: Product Certifications ...............................................................................................................................................3
Table 2: Specifications of the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ...........................................................................................25
Table 3: Specifications of the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports ..........................................................................27
Table 4: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports ...............................................................................30
Table 5: Duplex Mode LEDs for the 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports .................................................................................31
Table 6: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports ..............................................................32
Table 7: Speed/Activity LEDs for the 1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports ...............................................................................................33
Table 8: PORT Parameter Format .......................................................................................................................................56
Table 9: VCStack Worksheet ...............................................................................................................................................58
Table 10: Stacking Worksheet Columns ..............................................................................................................................58
Table 11: Stack Worksheet Example with SFP+ Ports as Stack Trunk ...............................................................................60
Table 12: Stack Worksheet Example with Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports as Stack Trunk .......................................................61
Table 13: Configuring the Master Switch for a Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports - Part I ...................................124
Table 14: Configuring the Master Switch for a Stack Trunk of Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports - Part II ..................................126
Table 15: Configuring Member Switches - Part I ...............................................................................................................132
Table 16: Configuring Member Switches - Part II ..............................................................................................................133
Table 17: Product Dimensions (H x W x D) .......................................................................................................................152
Table 18: Switch Weights ..................................................................................................................................................154
Table 19: Ventilation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................154
Table 20: Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................................155
Table 21: Maximum Power Consumption ..........................................................................................................................156
Table 22: Input Voltages ....................................................................................................................................................156
Table 23: Heat Dissipation ................................................................................................................................................156
Table 24: Product Certifications .........................................................................................................................................157
Table 25: Pin Signals for Copper Ports .............................................................................................................................159
Table 26: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals .....................................................................................................160

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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the x330
Series of Fanless Gigabit Layer 3 Access Switches. The instructions
explain how to install the x330-20GTX and x330-28GTX Switches in virtual
stacks with Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack™). VCStack lets you
manage multiple switches as a single unit and add redundancy to your
network topology by distributing functions across multiple devices. This
preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 16
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 17
Note
The x330-10GTX Switch is included in Chapter 1, “Overview” on
page 19. However, it does not support the VCStack feature.
For instructions on how to install x330 Switches as standalone units, refer
to the x330 Series Installation Guide for Standalone Switches.

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.
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Product Documents - View the most recent installation guides, user
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your product.
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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 20
“Features” on page 22
“10/100/1000Mbps Copper Ports” on page 25
“1/2.5/5/10Gbps Multi-Gigabit Copper Ports” on page 27
“SFP+ Ports” on page 29
“Port LEDs” on page 30
“eco-friendly Button” on page 34
“Switch ID LED” on page 35
“USB Port” on page 37
“Console Port” on page 38
“Power Supply and Power Savings Features” on page 40
Note
This chapter includes the x330-10GTX Switch. However, that model
does not support the VCStack feature. For installation instructions,
refer to the x330 Series Installation Guide for Standalone Switches.

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