Allied Telesis x530 Series User manual

613-002668 Rev. A
x530 Series
Stackable Gigabit Layer 3+ Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™ v5.4.8-2
AT-x530-28GPXm
AT-x530-28GTXm
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis
Stacking
4563
35179111315171921 23 27/S1
28/S2
25 SFP+
26
AT-x530-28GPXm
16 18 2014
10G/1G
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CONSOLE
4681012222 24
PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT
5G/2.5G/1G/100
1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT 5G/2.5G/1G LINK AC T 100 LINK ACT
PORTS 21-24
PORTS 1-20
35179111315171921 23 27/S1
28/S2
25 SFP+
26
AT-x530-28GTXm
16 18 2014
10G/1G
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CONSOLE
4681012222 24
FDX HDX COL
1G LINK ACT 100 LINK AC T 5G/2.5G/1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT
PORTS 21-24
PORTS 1-20
5G/2.5G/1G/100
4560

Copyright  2018 Allied Telesis, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from 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, EN55032 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 this product 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
Front and Rear Panels ........................................................................................................................................................16
Management Panel .............................................................................................................................................................18
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
x530 Models .................................................................................................................................................................19
Twisted Pair Ports ........................................................................................................................................................19
Power Over Ethernet....................................................................................................................................................20
SFP+ Transceiver Slots................................................................................................................................................20
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................20
Installation Options.......................................................................................................................................................21
Management Software and Interfaces .........................................................................................................................21
Management Methods..................................................................................................................................................21
Twisted Pair Ports ...............................................................................................................................................................22
Speed ...........................................................................................................................................................................23
Duplex Mode ................................................................................................................................................................23
Wiring Configuration.....................................................................................................................................................23
Maximum Distance.......................................................................................................................................................24
Cable Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................24
Port Pinouts..................................................................................................................................................................25
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................25
Power Over Ethernet on the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch ......................................................................................................28
PoE Standards .............................................................................................................................................................28
Powered Device Classes..............................................................................................................................................29
Power Budget...............................................................................................................................................................29
Port Prioritization ..........................................................................................................................................................29
Wiring Implementation..................................................................................................................................................30
SFP+ Transceiver Slots on the AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm Switches.........................................................31
SFP and SFP+ Transceivers........................................................................................................................................31
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................31
eco-friendly Button...............................................................................................................................................................33
VCStack Feature .................................................................................................................................................................34
Switch ID LED .....................................................................................................................................................................35
USB Port..............................................................................................................................................................................37
Console Port........................................................................................................................................................................38
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................................39
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking .............................................................................................................................. 41
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................42
Stacking Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................................43
10 Gbps Stack Trunks .........................................................................................................................................................44
Invalid Stack Trunks ............................................................................................................................................................47
Example 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................47
Example 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................47
Example 3 ....................................................................................................................................................................48
Example 4 ....................................................................................................................................................................49
Master and Member Switches .............................................................................................................................................50
Contents

Contents
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Selection of the Master Switch .................................................................................................................................... 50
Switch ID Numbers ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
Optional Feature Licenses .................................................................................................................................................. 53
Planning the Stack.............................................................................................................................................................. 54
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 55
Reviewing Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Choosing a Site for the Switch............................................................................................................................................ 60
Unpacking the AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switch......................................................................................... 61
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch on a Table ................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack ............................................................................................... 67
Installing AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switches in an Equipment Rack ......................................................... 68
Required Items ............................................................................................................................................................ 68
Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack................................................................................................................. 68
Installing the Switch..................................................................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 6: Installing the Switch on a Wall ..................................................................................................................... 73
Switch Orientations on a Wall............................................................................................................................................. 74
Installation Guidelines......................................................................................................................................................... 76
Tools and Material ....................................................................................................................................................... 77
Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs..................................................................................................................... 78
Installing a Plywood Base................................................................................................................................................... 81
Installing the Switch on a Plywood Base ............................................................................................................................ 82
Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall............................................................................................................................. 87
Chapter 7: Powering On the Stack ................................................................................................................................. 91
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clips........................................................................................................................... 93
Powering On the Switches Individually............................................................................................................................... 94
Powering On the Switches Simultaneously ........................................................................................................................ 98
Starting a Local Management Session ............................................................................................................................. 100
Verifying the Stack............................................................................................................................................................ 102
Adding Ports 25 and 26 to the Stack Trunk ...................................................................................................................... 103
Monitoring the Initialization Processes.............................................................................................................................. 105
Chapter 8: Cabling the Networking Ports .................................................................................................................... 109
Cabling Twisted Pair Ports................................................................................................................................................ 110
Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers ....................................................................................................... 111
Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers in AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm Switches ......................................... 112
Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Twinax Cables in AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm Switches .............. 115
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 117
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 121
Physical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 122
Environmental Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 123
Power Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 124
Certifications ..................................................................................................................................................................... 125
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts....................................................................................................................................... 126
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts .......................................................................................................................... 127
USB Port........................................................................................................................................................................... 128

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Figure 1: Front Panels of the x530 Series Switches.............................................................................................................16
Figure 2: Back Panels of the x530 Series Switches .............................................................................................................17
Figure 3: Management Panel ...............................................................................................................................................18
Figure 4: AT-x530-28GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LEDs .................................................................................................25
Figure 5: AT-x530-28GPXm Twisted Pair Ports 1-24 LEDs.................................................................................................26
Figure 6: Link and Activity LEDs for the 1 Gbps/10 Gbps SFP+ Slots .................................................................................31
Figure 7: Switch ID LED .......................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 8: Switch ID LED Description ....................................................................................................................................36
Figure 9: Valid Stack Trunk Using Default Stacking Ports 27 and 28...................................................................................45
Figure 10: Valid Stack Trunk Using Ports 25 to 28...............................................................................................................46
Figure 11: Invalid Stack Trunk with an Intermediary Networking Device..............................................................................47
Figure 12: Invalid Stack Trunk with One Port Used Per Switch............................................................................................47
Figure 13: Invalid Stack Trunk with Different Numbers of Links...........................................................................................48
Figure 14: Invalid 10 Gbps Stack Trunk with Both Fiber Optic and AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables............................49
Figure 15: AT-x530-28GTXm or AT-x530-28GPXm Switch Shipping Box ...........................................................................61
Figure 16: Accessory Kit Items.............................................................................................................................................62
Figure 17: Parts of the Bumper Feet ....................................................................................................................................63
Figure 18: Holes for Bumper Feet ........................................................................................................................................64
Figure 19: Inserting the Rivet Housing into the Bumper Foot...............................................................................................64
Figure 20: Placing the Bumper Foot on a Base Corner Hole ...............................................................................................65
Figure 21: Inserting the Rivet into the Bumper Foot.............................................................................................................65
Figure 22: Bracket Holes on the AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm Switches ........................................................68
Figure 23: Switch Orientations in an Equipment Rack .........................................................................................................69
Figure 24: Example of Attaching the Brackets to the Switch................................................................................................70
Figure 25: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack.........................................................................................................71
Figure 26: Positioning the AT-x530-28GTXm Switch on the Wall ........................................................................................74
Figure 27: Positioning the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch on the Wall........................................................................................75
Figure 28: Installing the Plywood Base to the Wall...............................................................................................................79
Figure 29: Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base..........................................................................................................80
Figure 30: Installing Two Brackets on the AT-x530-28GTXm Switch...................................................................................83
Figure 31: Installing Four Brackets on the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch..................................................................................84
Figure 32: Securing the AT-x530-28GTXm Switch to the Plywood Base.............................................................................85
Figure 33: Securing the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch to the Plywood Base.............................................................................86
Figure 34: Marking the Locations of the Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall ........................................................................88
Figure 35: Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall .............................................................................................................89
Figure 36: Installing the Retaining Clip.................................................................................................................................93
Figure 37: Plugging in the AC Power Cord to the Switch .....................................................................................................95
Figure 38: Plugging in the AC Power Cord to an AC Source ...............................................................................................96
Figure 39: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port ..................................................................................100
Figure 40: Switch Initialization Messages...........................................................................................................................105
Figure 41: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).......................................................................................................106
Figure 42: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).......................................................................................................107
Figure 43: Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot .......................................................................................................112
Figure 44: Installing an SFP Transceiver............................................................................................................................113
Figure 45: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver ..........................................................................113
Figure 46: Positioning the SFP or SFP+ Handle in the Upright Position ............................................................................114
Figure 47: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver .....................................................................114
Figure 48: Installing AT-SP10TW Cables...........................................................................................................................116
Figure 49: RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View) .............................................................................................................. 126
Figures

Figures
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Tables
Table 1: Basic Features .......................................................................................................................................................19
Table 2: AT-x530-28GTXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................................................................................22
Table 3: AT-x530-28GPXm Switch Twisted Pair Port Specifications ..................................................................................22
Table 4: Cable Requirements for Ports 1 - 24 at 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps ................................................................................24
Table 5: AT-x530-28GTXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 24 LED Functions .................................................................................25
Table 6: AT-x530-28GPXm Twisted Pair Ports 1 - 24 LED Functions ................................................................................26
Table 7: IEEE Powered Device Classes ..............................................................................................................................29
Table 8: Link and Activity Status LEDs for the 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ports .........................................................................32
Table 9: Adding Ports 25 and 26 to the Stack Trunk .........................................................................................................103
Table 10: Product Dimensions ...........................................................................................................................................122
Table 11: Product Weights ................................................................................................................................................122
Table 12: Ventilation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................122
Table 13: Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 123
Table 14: Maximum Power Consumptions ........................................................................................................................124
Table 15: Input Voltages ....................................................................................................................................................124
Table 16: Heat Dissipation ................................................................................................................................................124
Table 17: Product Certifications .........................................................................................................................................125
Table 18: Pin Signals for 100M/1G/2.5G/5G Base-T Connectors .....................................................................................126
Table 19: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals .....................................................................................................127
Table 20: USB Port Pin Signals .........................................................................................................................................128

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the x530 Series of
stackable Gigabit, Layer 3+ Ethernet switches. This preface contains the
following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 12
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13
Note
This guide explains how to install switches as a stack with Virtual
Chassis Stacking (VCStack™). For instructions on how to install the
devices as stand-alone switches, refer to the x530 Series Installation
Guide for Stand-alone 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.

x530 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking
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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, 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 site:
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 Return
Merchandise Authorizations (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.
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warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services — Submit a 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.

Preface
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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Front and Rear Panels” on page 16
“Management Panel” on page 18
“Features” on page 19
“Twisted Pair Ports” on page 22
“Power Over Ethernet on the AT-x530-28GPXm Switch” on page 28
“SFP+ Transceiver Slots on the AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-
28GPXm Switches” on page 31
“eco-friendly Button” on page 33
“VCStack Feature” on page 34
“Switch ID LED” on page 35
“USB Port” on page 37
“Console Port” on page 38
“Power Supply” on page 39
Note
This guide explains how to install switches as a stack with Virtual
Chassis Stacking (VCStack™). For instructions on how to install the
devices as stand-alone switches, refer to the x530 Series Installation
Guide for Stand-alone Switches.

Chapter 1: Overview
16
Front and Rear Panels
The front panels on the x530 Series switches are shown in Figure 1.
Note
For the current release, ports 21 - 24 only support 100 Mbps/1 Gbps
and are the same as ports 1- 20.
AT-x530-28GTXm
AT-x530-28GPXm
Figure 1. Front Panels of the x530 Series Switches
35179111315171921 23 27/S1
28/S2
25 SFP+
26
AT-x530-28GTXm
16 18 2014
10G/1G
CLASS1
LASERPRODUCT
CONSOLE
4681012222 24
FDX HDX COL
1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT 5G/2.5G/1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT
PORTS 21-24
PORTS 1-20
5G/2.5G/1G/100
4560
Management
Panel
SFP/SFP+
Transceiver Slots
Ports 1 - 24
100 Mbps/1 Gbps
4563
35179111315171921 23 27/S1
28/S2
25 SFP+
26
AT-x530-28GPXm
16 18 2014
10G/1G
CLASS1
LASERPRODUCT
CONSOLE
4681012222 24
PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT 5G/2.5G/1G/100
1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT 5G/2.5G/1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT
PORTS 21-24
PORTS 1-20
Management
Panel
SFP/SFP+
Transceiver Slots
Ports 1 - 24
POE+ Ports 1 - 24
100 Mbps/1 Gbps

x530 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking
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The rear panels are shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Back Panels of the x530 Series Switches
100-240 VAC~ 100-240 VAC~
PSU 2 PSU 1
4586
AT-x530-28GPXm
AC Power
Supply
Connector
AC Power
Supply
Connector
100-240VAC~
4587
100-240VAC~
PSU 2 PSU 1
AT-x530-28GTXm
AC Power
Supply
Connector
AC Power
Supply
Connector

Chapter 1: Overview
18
Management Panel
Figure 3 identifies the components on the management panel.
Figure 3. Management Panel
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CONSOLE
4567
Console
eco-friendly
Button
USB
Port
Switch
ID LED
Management
Port

x530 Series Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking
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Features
The Allied Telesis x530 Series switches are stackable Gigabit, Layer 3+
Ethernet switches. The following sections list the features.
x530 Models Table 1 lists the basic features for each switch model.
Both switch models come with two pre-installed power supplies. They are
not field-replaceable.
Twisted Pair
Ports
The twenty-four twisted pair ports on the AT-x530-28GTXm switch have
these features:
Ports 1 to 24 support 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps operation
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Auto-Negotiation for speed
Full-duplex mode only
MDI/MDI-X at 100 Mbps
Port Link/Activity (L/A) and Duplex/Collision (D/C) LEDs
The twenty-four twisted pair ports on the AT-x530-28GPXm switch have
these features:
Ports 1 to 24 support 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps operation
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Auto-Negotiation for speed
Full-duplex mode only
MDI/MDI-X at 100 Mbps
Power over Ethernet (PoE+) supported on all 24 ports
Port Link/Activity (L/A) and Power over Ethernet (PoE) LEDs
Table 1. Basic Features
Model
100 Mbps
and 1 Gbps
Twisted
Pair Ports
100 Mbps
and 1 Gbps
PoE+
Twisted
Pair Ports
SFP+
Transceiver
Slots
VCStack
AT-x530-28GTXm 24 0 4 Yes
AT-x530-28GPXm
(PoE+)
0 24 4 Yes

Chapter 1: Overview
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Power Over
Ethernet
The basic features of PoE+ on the twisted pair ports on the
AT-x530-28GPXm switch are:
Supported on ports 1 to 24.
Supports PoE (15.4 watts maximum) and PoE+ (30 watts
maximum) powered devices
740W maximum power budget
Supports powered device classes 0 to 4
Port prioritization
Mode A wiring
IEEE802.3af/at compliant
SFP+ Transceiver
Slots
The four SFP+ transceiver slots in the AT-x530-28GTXm and
AT-x530-28GPXm switches (ports 25-28) support the following types of
transceivers:
1 Gbps SX/LX SFP transceivers
10 Gbps SR/LR SFP+ fiber optic transceivers
10 Gbps AT-SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with SFP+
transceiver-style connectors
These items provide additional information:
100 Mbps transceivers are not supported
Supports full-duplex mode only
SFP and SFP+ transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of
supported transceivers, refer to the product data sheet on the Allied
Telesis web site.
LEDs The port LEDs are:
Link/activity LEDs for the twisted pair ports on the
AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm switches
Link/activity LEDs for the SFP and SFP+ transceiver slots on the
AT-x530-28GTXm and AT-x530-28GPXm switches
Full/Half/Collision LEDs for the twisted pair ports on the
AT-x530-28GTXm switch
PoE+ LEDs for the twisted pair ports on the AT-x530-28GPXm
switch
Switch ID number LED