Allied Telesis x510 Series User manual

613-001764 Rev. A
x510 Series
Gigabit Ethernet Switches
AT-x510-28GTX
AT-x510-52GTX
Installation Guide for Stand-alone
Switches

Copyright 2012 Allied Telesis, Inc.
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possibility of such damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emissions: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A,
C-TICK, CE
EMC (Immunity): EN55024
Electrical Safety: EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS)
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 thisproduct may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Laser Safety EN60825

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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/support.

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Preface .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................................................12
Contacting Allied Telesis .....................................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................16
x510 Models.................................................................................................................................................................16
10/100/1000 Mbps Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................16
SFP+ Slots ...................................................................................................................................................................16
Stacking Slots...............................................................................................................................................................17
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................17
Installation Options.......................................................................................................................................................17
MAC Address Table .....................................................................................................................................................17
Management Software and Interfaces .........................................................................................................................17
Management Methods..................................................................................................................................................17
Front and Rear Panels ........................................................................................................................................................19
Management Panel .............................................................................................................................................................21
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports...............................................................................................................................22
Speed...........................................................................................................................................................................22
Duplex Mode ................................................................................................................................................................22
Wiring Configuration.....................................................................................................................................................22
Maximum Distance.......................................................................................................................................................23
Cable Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................23
Port Pinouts..................................................................................................................................................................23
SFP+ Slots...........................................................................................................................................................................24
Stacking SFP+ Slots............................................................................................................................................................25
eco-friendly Button...............................................................................................................................................................26
LEDs....................................................................................................................................................................................27
LEDs for the Twisted Pair Ports...................................................................................................................................27
LEDs for the SFP+ Slots ..............................................................................................................................................28
LEDs for the Stacking Slots..........................................................................................................................................29
Switch ID LED ..............................................................................................................................................................29
USB Port..............................................................................................................................................................................32
Console Port........................................................................................................................................................................33
Power Supplies....................................................................................................................................................................34
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 35
Reviewing Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................................36
Choosing a Site for the Switch ............................................................................................................................................40
Unpacking the Switch..........................................................................................................................................................41
Chapter 3: Installing the Switch on a Table or in an Equipment Rack ....................................................................... 43
Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop.........................................................................................................................44
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack.........................................................................................................................45
Chapter 4: Cabling the Networking Ports ...................................................................................................................... 49
Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports............................................................................................................................................50
Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers................................................................................................................................52
Chapter 5: Powering On the Switch ...............................................................................................................................57
Powering On the Switch......................................................................................................................................................58
Contents

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Monitoring the Initialization Processes ........................................................................................................................ 59
Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations............................................................................................................ 62
Starting a Local Management Session........................................................................................................................ 62
Disabling VCStack....................................................................................................................................................... 64
Confirming the Status of the VCStack Feature............................................................................................................ 66
Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface for Stand-alone Switches....................................................................... 68
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................69
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................................................73
Physical Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
Environmental Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 73
Power Specifications........................................................................................................................................................... 74
Certifications....................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Quality and Reliability ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts......................................................................................................................................... 75
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts ............................................................................................................................ 76

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Figure 1: Front Panels of the x510 Series Switches.............................................................................................................19
Figure 2: Back Panel of the Switch.......................................................................................................................................20
Figure 3: x510 Series Management Panel...........................................................................................................................21
Figure 4: LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports.................................................................................................................27
Figure 5: SFP+ Slot LEDs ....................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 6: Switch ID LED.......................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 7: Switch ID LED.......................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 8: Switch ID LEDs in the Low Power Mode...............................................................................................................31
Figure 9: Components of the x510 Series Switches.............................................................................................................41
Figure 10: Turning the Switch Upside Down........................................................................................................................45
Figure 11: Removing the Rubber Feet .................................................................................................................................45
Figure 12: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets.............................................................................................................46
Figure 13: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets (Continued) .........................................................................................47
Figure 14: Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack........................................................................................................47
Figure 15: Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP+ Slot.......................................................................................................53
Figure 16: Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver...............................................................................................................53
Figure 17: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver............................................................................54
Figure 18: Positioning the SFP or SFP+ Handle in the Upright Position..............................................................................54
Figure 19: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver.......................................................................55
Figure 20: Plugging in the AC Power Cord...........................................................................................................................58
Figure 21: Switch Initialization Messages.............................................................................................................................59
Figure 22: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).........................................................................................................60
Figure 23: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).........................................................................................................61
Figure 24: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port....................................................................................63
Figure 25: User Exec Mode Prompt .....................................................................................................................................64
Figure 26: SHOW STACK Command...................................................................................................................................64
Figure 27: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode...........................................................................................................65
Figure 28: Confirmation Prompt for the NO STACK ENABLE Command............................................................................65
Figure 29: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode...............................................................................................................65
Figure 30: Saving the Changes with the WRITE Command.................................................................................................66
Figure 31: Status of a Stacking Slot When VCStack is Disabled.........................................................................................67
Figure 32: Status of a Stacking Slot When VCStack is Enabled..........................................................................................67
Figure 33: PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface...............................................................................................68
Figure 34: RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View) ................................................................................................................75
Figures

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Tables
Table 1: Twisted Pair Cable for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports ...........................................................................................23
Table 2: Stacking Transceivers ...........................................................................................................................................25
Table 3: LEDs on the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports on the AT-x510-28GTX and AT-x510-52GTX Switches .........................28
Table 4: SFP+ Slot LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................29
Table 5: Stacking Slot LEDs ................................................................................................................................................29
Table 6: Product Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................73
Table 7: Product Weights ....................................................................................................................................................73
Table 8: Ventilation Requirements .......................................................................................................................................73
Table 9: Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................................73
Table 10: Maximum Power Consumptions ..........................................................................................................................74
Table 11: Input Voltages ......................................................................................................................................................74
Table 12: Product Certifications ...........................................................................................................................................74
Table 13: MTBF ...................................................................................................................................................................75
Table 14: Pin Signals for 10 and 100 Mbps .........................................................................................................................75
Table 15: Pin Signals for 1000 Mbps ...................................................................................................................................76
Table 16: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals .......................................................................................................76

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the x510 Series of
Layer 2+ and Basic Layer 3, Gigabit Ethernet switches. This preface
contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 12
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13
Note
You can install the x510 Series switches as stand-alone devices or
in a stack configuration with Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack™).
This guide explains how to install the devices as stand-alone units.
For instructions on how to install a stack, refer to the x510 Series
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking.

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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
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your product questions in our knowledge
database, to check support tickets, to learn about RMAs, and to
contact Allied Telesis technical experts.
USA and EMEA phone support — Select the phone number that
best fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information — Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services — Submit a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) request via our interactive support center.
Documentation — View the most recent installation and user
guides, software release notes, white papers, and data sheets for
your products.
Software Downloads — Download the latest software releases for
your managed products.
For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Features” on page 16
“Front and Rear Panels” on page 19
“Management Panel” on page 21
“10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 22
“SFP+ Slots” on page 24
“Stacking SFP+ Slots” on page 25
“eco-friendly Button” on page 26
“LEDs” on page 27
“USB Port” on page 32
“Console Port” on page 33
“Power Supplies” on page 34
Note
You can install the x510 Series switches as stand-alone devices or
in a stack configuration with Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack).
This guide explains how to install the devices as stand-alone units.
For instructions on how to install a stack, refer to the x510 Series
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking.

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Features
Here are the switches and their features:
x510 Models Here are the x510 Series switches:
AT-x510-28GTX
AT-x510-52GTX
10/100/1000
Mbps Twisted
Pair Ports
Here are the basic features of the 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted pair ports:
24 or 48 ports per switch
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
IEEE 803.3z 1000Base-T flow control
Jumbo frames up to 13KB
RJ-45 connectors
SFP+ Slots Here are the basic features of the four SFP+ slots on the switches:
Supports 10Gbps, 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers
Supports 10Gbps AT-SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with
SFP+ transceiver-style connectors
Supports 1000Base-SX/LX SFP transceivers
Supports single-port BiDi 1000Base-LX SFP transceivers
Supports 1000Base-ZX SFP transceivers
Note
The SFP+ slots do not support 100Mbps 100Base-FX transceivers.
Note
SFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a
list of supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor
or reseller.

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Note
SFP+ slots 27 and 28 on the AT-x510-28GTX Switch and slots 51
and 52 on the AT-x510-52GTX Switch are initially configured as
stacking slots for the VCStack feature. If you intend to use the switch
as a stand-alone unit, you must disable the VCStack feature before
you can use the slots with standard SFP or SFP+ transceivers. The
configuration instructions are provided later in this guide, in
“Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations” on page 62.
Stacking Slots Two SFP+ slots can be used with special stacking transceivers to create a
VCStack of up to four switches that operate as a virtual switch. Here are
the basic features of the stacking slots on the x510 Series switches:
Two stacking slots per switch
40Gbps stacking bandwidth
LEDs Here are the port LEDs:
Duplex mode and link/activity LEDs for the twisted pair ports
Link/activity LEDs for the SFP+ slots
Stack ID number LED
eco-friendly button turns off the LEDs to conserve electricity
Installation
Options Here are the installation options for the switches:
19-inch equipment rack
Desk or tabletop
MAC Address
Table Here are the basic features of the MAC address tables of the switches:
Storage capacity of 16,000 dynamic MAC address entries
Storage capacity of 256 static MAC address entries
Automatic learning and aging
Management
Software and
Interfaces
Here are the management software and interfaces:
AlliedWare Plus Management Software
Command line interface
Web browser interface
Management
Methods Here are the methods for managing the switches:
Local management through the Console port
Remote Telnet and Secure Shell management

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Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management
SNMPv1, v2c, and v3

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Front and Rear Panels
The front panels of the x510 Series switches are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Front Panels of the x510 Series Switches
Figure 2 on page 20 shows the back panel.
AT-x510-52GTX
AT-x510-28GTX
10/100/1000Base-T Ports
SFP+ Slots
Management
Panel
SFP+ or
Stacking Slots
10/100/1000Base-T Ports
SFP+ Slots
Management
Panel
SFP+ or
Stacking Slots

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Figure 2. Back Panel of the Switch
AC Power
Connector
AC Power
Connector
(Power Supply 2) (Power Supply 1)