Allied Telesis x530 Series User manual

613-003075 Rev. A
*613-003075 Rev A*
x530 Series
Stackable Multi-Gigabit Layer 3 Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™
x530-28GTXm
x530-28GPXm
x530-52GTXm
x530-52GPXm
Quick Installation Guide

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Introduction
This Quick Installation Guide contains a short version of the
installation instructions for the x530 Series of Multi-Gigabit Layer 3
Ethernet Switches. For more instructions, refer to the x530 Series
Installation Guide for Standalone Switches and x530 Series
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking on the Allied Telesis
web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/services-support. This
guide contains the following sections:
“Front Panels” next
“PoE+ Power Budgets” on page 5
“VCStack™ Feature” on page 5
“Beginning the Installation” on page 6
“Installing the Switch” on page 9
“Ports” on page 14
“Powering On the Switch” on page 16
“LEDs” on page 18
“Starting a Local Management Session” on page 21
“Disabling the VCStack Feature” on page 22
“Troubleshooting” on page 23
Front Panels
Here are the front panels of the switches in the x530 Series.
x530-28GTXm
x530-28GPXm
1 2
34
5 6
56

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Here are the 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports.
1 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports
2 100M/1/2.5/5Gbps Ethernet copper ports
3 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet copper ports with PoE+
4 100M/1/2.5/5Gbps Ethernet copper ports with PoE+
5 1/10Gbps SFP+ transceiver ports
6 Management panel
Switch 10/100/1000Mbps
Ports
10/100/1000Mbps
Ports with PoE+
x530-28GTXm 1 to 20 -
x530-28GPXm - 1 to 20
x530-52GTXm 1 to 40 -
x530-52GPXm - 1 to 40
x530-52GTXm
x530-52GPXm 1256
56
34

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Here are the 100M/1/2.5/5Gbps Ethernet copper ports.
Here are the 1/10Gbps SFP+ ports.
The management panel is shown here.
Switch 100M/
1/2.5/5Gbps Ports
100M/
1/2.5/5Gbps Ports
with PoE+
x530-28GTXm 21 to 24
x530-28GPXm - 21 to 24
x530-52GTXm 41 to 48 -
x530-52GPXm - 41 to 48
Switch Number of
1/10Gbps SFP+ Ports
x530-28GTXm 25 to 28
x530-28GPXm 25 to 28
x530-52GTXm 49 to 52
x530-52GPXm 49 to 52
USB Port
eco-friendly
Button
Console
Management
Port
Switch ID LED

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PoE+ Power Budgets
The PoE+ power budgets of the x530-28GPXm and x530-52GPXm
Switches are listed here. Power budgets are the maximum amounts
of power that PoE+ switches can provide to powered devices on the
Ethernet copper ports.
The x530-28GPXm and x530-52GPXm Switches support IEEE
802.3at Classes 0 to 4 devices. (Maximum 30.0W at the switch
ports.)
Note: The maximum number of powered devices that the switches
can support simultaneously will depend on the power requirements
of the devices.
VCStack™ Feature
The VCStack feature lets you manage up to eight switches as a
single virtual unit. The switches synchronize their actions so that
switching operations (such as spanning tree protocols, virtual LANs,
and static port trunks) span across all the ports and switches. Two
advantages of stacks are:
You can manage multiple units simultaneously, which can
simplify network management.
You can add redundancy to your network topology by distributing
functions across multiple switches. For instance, static port
trunks on standalone switches have to consist of ports from the
same switch. In contrast, static port trunks in a stack can have
ports from different switches.
Note: For instructions, refer to the x530 Series Installation Guide for
Virtual Chassis Stacking.
Switch PoE+ Budget
x530-28GPXm 740W (370W per power supply)
x530-52GPXm 740W (370W per power supply)

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Beginning the Installation
Reviewing Safety Precautions
Review the following safety precautions before installing the product.
Note: The  symbol indicates that a translation of the safety
statement is available in the PDF document “Translated Safety
Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com/us/en/documents/translated-safety-
statements.
Warning: Class 1 Laser product.
 L1
Warning: Do not stare into the laser beam.
 L2
Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection device.
To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
 E3
Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. This unit
contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened
by a trained and qualified technician. To avoid the
possibility of electric shock, disconnect electric power to
the product before connecting or disconnecting the
cables.  E1
Warning: Class I Equipment. This equipment must be
earthed. The power plug must be connected to a
properly wired earth ground socket outlet. An improperly
wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on
accessible metal parts.  E4
Warning: The device is heavy. Always ask for
assistance before moving or lifting it to avoid injuring
yourself or damaging the equipment.  E122

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Installation Options
This figure illustrates the installation options.
Unpacking the Switch
Here are the accessory items that come with the switches.
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE
ports on this product must not connect to cabling that is
routed outside the building where this device is located.
 E40
Table
Standard 19-inch
equipment rack
Wood or concrete
wall
One 2m (6.6 ft) local
management cable with
RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9
(D-sub 9-pin) connectors.
Two AC power cords
Four bumper feet with rivets

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Choosing a Site for the Switch
Review these site recommendations and requirements.
Before installing the switch in an equipment rack, check that the
rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack
should be installed starting at the bottom of the rack, with the
heavier devices near the bottom.
Before installing the switch on a table, verify that the table is level
and stable.
Before installing the switch on a wall, verify that the wall’s material
is strong enough to hold the switch’s weight. You should position
the device so that it can be screwed into the wall’s framing timber
or equivalent structural element.
The power outlet should be located near the switch and be easily
accessible.
The site should allow for easy access to the ports on the front of
the switch so that you can easily connect and disconnect cables,
and view the port LEDs.
Two power cord retaining clips
Wall/equipment rack brackets:
2 brackets - x530-28GTXm and x530-28GPXm
4 brackets - x530-52GTXm and x530-52GPXm
Bracket screws: 3x6mm
8 screws - x530-28GTXm and x530-28GPXm
16 screws - x530-52GTXm and x530-52GPXm
Wood and concrete wall screws: 4x32.3mm
2 screws - x530-28GTXm and x530-28GPXm
4 screws - x530-52GTXm and x530-52GPXm
Wall anchors - 6x4x29.6mm:
2 anchors - x530-28GTXm and x530-28GPXm
4 anchors - x530-52GTXm and x530-52GPXm

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The site should allow for adequate air flow around the unit and
through the cooling vents on the front and rear panels. (The
ventilation direction is from front to back.)
Do not place objects on top of the switch.
The site should not expose the switch to moisture or water.
The site should be a dust-free environment.
The site should use dedicated power circuits or power
conditioners to supply reliable electrical power to the network
devices.
Do not install the switch in a wiring or utility box without adequate
airflow. The switch might overheat and shutdown.
Ventilation Direction in the Switches
The direction of ventilation in the switches is from front to back.
Installing the Switch
Installing the Switch on a Desk or Table
To install the switch on a desk or table, perform the following
procedure:
1. Place the switch upside down on a table.
2. Inset a rivet housing into a bumper foot.
3. Place the bumper foot on one of the corner holes in the bottom
panel of the switch.
4. Insert the rivet to secure the bumper foot to the base.
Warning: Switches should not be stacked on a table or
desktop. They could present a physical safety hazard if
you need to move or replace switches.  E91

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5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the remaining bumper feet.
6. Turn the switch over.
7. Go to “Ports” on page 14.
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack
The following items are required to install the switch in an equipment
rack:
Two equipment rack brackets (included with the switch)
Eight M3x6mm bracket screws (included with the switch)
Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
Four standard equipment rack screws (not provided)
To install the switch, perform the following procedure:
1. Place the switch on a table.
2. If the bumper feet are attached to the bottom of the switch,
remove them using a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Attach two brackets to the sides of the switch with eight bracket
screws included with the unit. The following figures illustrate the
four possible positions of the brackets on the switch for a
standard 19-inch equipment rack.

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4. Have another person hold the switch in the equipment rack while
you secure it using four standard equipment rack screws (not
provided).
5. Go to “Ports” on page 14.
Installing the Switch on a Wall
You can install the switch on a wall with the front panel facing up, left,
or right. Do not install the switch with the front panel facing down.
Here are the required tools and material for installing the switch on a
wall:
x530-28GTXm and x530-28GPXm Switches: two wall/equipment
rack brackets and eight bracket screws (included with the
switches)
x530-28GPXm and x530-52GPXm Switches: four wall/equipment
rack brackets and sixteen bracket screws (included with the
switches)
Two or four wood or concrete wall screws (included with the
switch)
Two or four wall anchors (included with the switch)
Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
Flat-head screwdriver (not provided)
Stud finder for a wooden wall, capable of identifying the middle of
wall studs and hot electrical wiring (not provided)
Drill and 1/4-inch carbide drill bit for a concrete wall (not provided)

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To install the switch on a wall, perform the following procedure:
1. Place the switch on a table.
2. If the bumper feet are attached to the bottom of the switch,
remove them using a flat-head screwdriver.
3. For the x530-28GTXm and x530-28GPXm Switches, attach two
brackets with eight screws, as shown here.
Warning: The device should be installed on the wall by a
qualified building contractor. Serious injury to yourself or
others or damage to the equipment may result if it is not
properly fastened to the wall.  E105
Caution: The supplied screws and anchors might not be
suitable for all walls. A qualified building contractor
should determine the hardware requirements of your wall
prior to installing the switch.  E88

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4. For the x530-52GTXm and x530-52GPXm Switches, attach four
brackets with sixteen screws, as shown here.
Note: If the wall material requires pre-drilled holes, perform steps 4
to 9. Otherwise, go to step 10.
5. Have another person hold the switch on the wall at the selected
location for the device while you use a pencil or pen to mark the
wall with the locations of the screw holes in the brackets.

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6. Place the switch on a table.
7. Use the stud finder to check for hot electrical wires at the
locations of the screw holes.
8. If the wall material requires pre-drilling the screw holes, use an
appropriate drill to drill the holes. The dimensions of the supplied
screws and anchors are in “Unpacking the Switch” on page 7.
9. If the wall material requires anchors, insert the anchors into the
screw holes.
10. Have another person hold the switch at the selected wall location
while you secure it to the wall with appropriate screws.
11. Go to “Ports” next.
Ports
Ethernet Copper Cable Specifications
The minimum cable requirements for the Ethernet copper ports are.
10/100Mbps ports: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category
3 unshielded cabling.
1000Mbps ports: Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category 5
or TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e)
unshielded cabling.
1/2.5/5Gbps ports: Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category
5 or TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e)
unshielded cabling.
Cabling Ethernet Copper Ports
Observe the following guidelines when connecting Ethernet copper
cables to the ports on the switch:
The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports, and
the tabs should lock the connectors into place.
The default speed setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This
setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that
also support Auto-Negotiation.
Warning: Do not install the switch on a wall near hot
electrical wires.

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The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to
operate at 1000Mbps or higher speeds.
The ports support half- and full-duplex at 10Mbps and 100Mbps.
The ports support only full-duplex at 1000Mbps and higher
speeds.
Do not attach cables to ports of static or LACP port trunks until
after you configure the trunks on the switch. Otherwise, the ports
will form network loops that can adversely affect network
performance.
PoE+ is enabled by default on the ports on the x530-28GPXm
and x530-52GPXm Switches.
Installing SFP+ Transceivers
Here are general installation guidelines:
You can install SFP+ transceivers while the switch is powered on.
For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product’s data
sheet on the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com.
The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements
are included with the transceivers.
Install the transceivers before connecting their fiber optic cables.
Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive. Always keep the dust
cover in the optical ports when a fiber optic cable is not installed.
Unnecessary removal and insertion of transceivers can lead to
premature failures.
Note: Do not cable the SFP+ S1 and S2 ports yet. To use the ports
as regular Ethernet SFP+ ports, you have to disable the VCStack
feature. For instructions, refer to “Disabling the VCStack Feature”
on page 22 or the x530 Series Installation Guide for Standalone
Switches. To use the ports as stacking ports for VCStack, refer to
the x530 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking.
Warning: Transceivers can be damaged by static
electricity. Be sure to observe all standard electrostatic
discharge (ESD) precautions, such as wearing an
antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the devices. 
E86

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To install SFP+ transceivers, perform the following procedure:
1. To install a transceiver in a top port, position it with the Allied
Telesis label facing up. To install it in a bottom port, position it
with the label facing down.
2. Slide the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
To attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with the
next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the remaining
transceivers in the switch.
3. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver.
4. Connect the fiber optic cable to the transceiver. The connector
should fit snugly into the port, and the tab should lock the
connector into place.
5. Repeat this procedure to install additional transceivers.
6. Go to “Powering On the Switch” on page 16.
Powering On the Switch
1. Install the power cord retaining clip on the AC power connector
on the rear panel of the switch, and raise the clip.
Warning: Power cord is used as a disconnection device.
To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
 E3

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2. Connect the power cord to the connector and lower the retaining
clip to secure the power cord.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate AC
power source.
4. Wait two minutes for the switch to initialize its management
software.
5. Go to “LEDs” next or “Starting a Local Management Session” on
page 21.

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LEDs
Ethernet Copper Port LEDs
The Ethernet copper port LEDs on the switches are described here.
Link/Activity LED (Left LED)
Solid
Green
The port has established a link to another network
device, as follows:
- For 10M/100M/1Gbps ports, the link is 1Gbps.
- For 100M/1/2.5/5Gbps ports, the link is 1Gbps,
2.5Gbps, or 5Gbps.
Flashing
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets.
Solid
Amber
The port has established a link to another network
device, as follows:
- For 10M/100M/1Gbps ports, the link is 10Mbps or
100Mbps.
- For 100M/1/2.5/5Gbps ports, the link is 100Mbps.
Flashing
Amber
The port is transmitting or receiving packets.
Link/Activity LEDs
x530-28GTXm
x530-52GTXm
Duplex Mode/
Collision LEDs
Link/Activity LEDs PoE+ LEDs
x530-28GPXm
x530-52GPXm

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Off Possible causes of this state are listed here:
- The port has not established a link with another
network device.
- The LEDs are turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use
the eco-friendly button.
Duplex Mode/Collision LEDs (Right LED) - x530-28GTXm and
x530-52GTXm Switches (non-PoE model)
Solid
Green
The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Solid
Amber
The port is operating in half-duplex mode.
Flashing
Amber
The port is encountering collisions in half-duplex mode.
PoE+ LEDs (Right LED) - x530-28GPXm ad x530-52GPXm
Switches
Solid
Green
The port is delivering power to a powered device.
Solid
Amber
The switch has shut down PoE+ on the port because of
a fault condition.
Flashing
Amber
The switch has detected a powered device on the port
but cannot supply power to it because it is already
providing its maximum power to other devices.
Off This LED state can result from the following conditions:
- The port is not connected to a powered device or
the device is powered off.
- The port is disabled in the management software.
- PoE+ is disabled on the port.
- The LEDs are turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use
the eco-friendly button.

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SFP+ Port LEDs
The SFP+ port LEDs are described here.
Solid
green
The port has established a 10Gbps link to a network
device.
Flashing
green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at
10Gbps.
Solid
amber
The port has established a 1Gbps link to a network
device.
Flashing
amber
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1Gbps.
Off Possible causes of this state are listed here:
- The SFP+ transceiver port is empty.
- The SFP+ transceiver has not established a link
with another network device.
- A non-supported module is installed.
- The LEDs are turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use
the eco-friendly button.
LED for Bottom
SFP+ Port
LED for Top
SFP+ Port