Allied Telesis x600-24Ts-POE User manual

613-001394 Rev. A
x600 Series
Layer 3 Gigabit
Ethernet Switches
x600-24Ts
x600-24Ts/XP
x600-48Ts
x600-48Ts/XP
x600-24Ts-POE
x600-24Ts-POE+
Installation Guide

Copyright ©2010 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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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
Warning
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
EMC (Immunity) EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), EN60825-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS), CSA-C22-2
No. 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.
Laser Safety EN60825

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The symbol indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements”. This is posted on the Allied Telesis website at http:/
/www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. Refer to “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on
page 15 to navigate to this document.

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Product Documentation.............................................................................................................................. 12
Starting a Management Session ................................................................................................................ 13
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ..................................................................................................... 14
Where to Find Web-based Guides............................................................................................................. 15
Contacting Allied Telesis............................................................................................................................ 16
Online Support..................................................................................................................................... 16
Email and Telephone Support ............................................................................................................. 16
Returning Products.............................................................................................................................. 16
Sales or Corporate Information ........................................................................................................... 16
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Management Software Updates .......................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 1: Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Switch Descriptions.................................................................................................................................... 19
x600-24Ts Switch ................................................................................................................................ 19
x600-24Ts/XP Switch .......................................................................................................................... 20
x600-48Ts Switch ................................................................................................................................ 21
x600-48Ts/XP Switch .......................................................................................................................... 22
x600-24Ts-POE................................................................................................................................... 23
x600-24Ts-POE+................................................................................................................................. 24
10/100/1000Base-T Ports .......................................................................................................................... 25
Connector Type ................................................................................................................................... 25
Speed .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Duplex Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Maximum Distance .............................................................................................................................. 25
Cable Type .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Auto-MDI/MDI-X .................................................................................................................................. 26
Port Pinouts ......................................................................................................................................... 26
SFP Transceiver Slots ............................................................................................................................... 27
XFP Transceiver Slots ............................................................................................................................... 28
Combo Ports .............................................................................................................................................. 29
SD Card Slot .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Port LEDs................................................................................................................................................... 31
10/100/1000
Base-T LEDs.............................................................................................................................................. 31
SFP LEDs............................................................................................................................................ 33
XFP Transceiver Slot LEDs ................................................................................................................. 34
System STATUS LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 36
STACK LEDs ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Secure Digital (SD) LED ............................................................................................................................ 39
Terminal Port.............................................................................................................................................. 40
Power Over Ethernet (PoE and PoE+) ...................................................................................................... 41
PoE...................................................................................................................................................... 42
PoE+.................................................................................................................................................... 42
Enhanced PoE..................................................................................................................................... 42
Differences between PoE, PoE+ and Enhanced PoE ......................................................................... 43
Power Classes..................................................................................................................................... 44
Power Capacity ................................................................................................................................... 44
Implementation .................................................................................................................................... 45
Redundant Power Supplies........................................................................................................................ 46
AT-LBM (Loop Back) Module..................................................................................................................... 47

Contents
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VCS Stacking Module................................................................................................................................. 48
AC Power Connector.................................................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking ............................................................................................................... 51
VCStackTM Introduction..............................................................................................................................52
Features of VCStacking .......................................................................................................................52
The Physical Stack...............................................................................................................................52
Resiliency Link .....................................................................................................................................54
VCStack Recovery States.................................................................................................................... 54
Resiliency Link Configurations via Switch Ports ..................................................................................56
Resilient Stacked Topology..................................................................................................................57
Stack Formation ......................................................................................................................................... 58
The Role of the Stack Master...............................................................................................................58
Stack Member Failure and Recovery................................................................................................... 61
VCS Failure Recovery..........................................................................................................................62
Stack Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware .................................................................................................................65
Reviewing Safety Precautions....................................................................................................................66
Unpacking a Switch ....................................................................................................................................69
Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip ....................................................................................................70
Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack............................................................................................71
Resetting the Switch................................................................................................................................... 73
VC Stacking Module Installation.................................................................................................................74
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 74
Preparation...........................................................................................................................................74
Installing the AT-StackXG Module .......................................................................................................75
Chapter 4: Cabling the Network Ports ............................................................................................................79
Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Specifications ...............................................................................................80
Twisted Pair Cable Specifications........................................................................................................ 80
SFP/XFP Transceiver Specifications ...................................................................................................81
Installing SFP/XFP Transceivers................................................................................................................ 82
Installing an SFP Transceiver .............................................................................................................. 82
Installing an XFP Transceiver .............................................................................................................. 85
Cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T and Fiber Optic Ports..............................................................................87
Powering on a Switch ................................................................................................................................. 88
Starting a Local Management Session ................................................................................................ 89
Warranty Registration.................................................................................................................................91
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 93
Power LED is Off ........................................................................................................................................94
Twisted Pair Port Link LED is Off ............................................................................................................... 95
SFP or XFP LED is Off ...............................................................................................................................96
Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present”.............................................................................. 97
System Fault LED is Blinking ..................................................................................................................... 98
System Fault LED is Steadily On ............................................................................................................... 99
Cannot Establish a Local (Out-of-Band) Management Session ...............................................................100
Switch Functions Intermittently.................................................................................................................101
Issues with Virtual Stacking Chassis Configuration..................................................................................102
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................103
Physical Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 103
Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................................104
Power Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 104
Certifications.............................................................................................................................................105
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts...............................................................................................................106
RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pinouts .................................................................................................108
AT-RPS3104 17-pin Connector Pinouts...................................................................................................108
AT-RPS3204 21-pin D-combo Port and Connector Pinouts.....................................................................110

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Figure 1. x600-24Ts Switch.................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 2. x600-24Ts/XP Switch ...........................................................................................................................................20
Figure 3. x600-48Ts Switch.................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 4. x600-48Ts/XP Switch ...........................................................................................................................................22
Figure 5. x600-24Ts-POE Switch ........................................................................................................................................23
Figure 6. x600-24Ts-POE+ Switch ......................................................................................................................................24
Figure 7. SFP Transceiver...................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 8. XFP Transceiver...................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 9. SD Card Slot ........................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 10. SD Card..............................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 11. Port LEDs on x600-24Ts and x600-24Ts/XP Switches......................................................................................31
Figure 12. Port LEDs on x600-48Ts and x600-48Ts/XP Switches......................................................................................31
Figure 13. Port LEDs on x600-24Ts-POE and x600-24Ts-POE+ Switches ........................................................................32
Figure 14. SFP LEDs - x600-24 Port Switch .......................................................................................................................33
Figure 15. SFP LEDs - x600-48 Port Switch .......................................................................................................................34
Figure 16. XFP LEDs on x600-24Ts/XP and x600-48Ts/XP Switches................................................................................34
Figure 17. System STATUS LEDs.......................................................................................................................................36
Figure 18. Non PoE Switch STACK LEDs...........................................................................................................................37
Figure 19. x600-24Ts-POE and x600-24Ts-POE+ STACK LEDs .......................................................................................37
Figure 20. Secure Digital Slot LED......................................................................................................................................39
Figure 21. AT-RPS3204 Redundant Power Supply Unit .....................................................................................................46
Figure 22. AT-LBM Module installed in x600-48Ts/XP Expansion Slot...............................................................................47
Figure 23. VCS Stacking Module (AT-StackXG) .................................................................................................................48
Figure 24. Back-to-Back Topology (x600 Switches)............................................................................................................53
Figure 25. VCS Ring Topology Using x600 Switches..........................................................................................................54
Figure 26. Resiliency link connecting to switch ports over the ResiliencyLink VLAN ..........................................................56
Figure 27. Resiliency link connecting to switch ports over the ResiliencyLink VLAN using a network hub.........................56
Figure 28. STACK and STATUS LEDs................................................................................................................................60
Figure 29. Power Cord Retaining Clip .................................................................................................................................70
Figure 30. Inserting the Retaining Clip into the Retaining Bracket ......................................................................................70
Figure 31. Removing the Feet .............................................................................................................................................71
Figure 32. Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets .........................................................................................................................71
Figure 33. Mounting the Switch in a Rack ...........................................................................................................................72
Figure 34. Resetting the Switch...........................................................................................................................................73
Figure 35. VC Stacking (AT-StackXG) Module....................................................................................................................74
Figure 36. Removing the Blank Panel from the Expansion Slot ..........................................................................................75
Figure 37. Installing the AT-StackXG Stacking Module.......................................................................................................76
Figure 38. Securing the AT-StackXG Stacking Module.......................................................................................................76
Figure 39. Removing the Plastic Protector ..........................................................................................................................77
Figure 40. Removing a Dust Plug from an SFP Slot ...........................................................................................................82
Figure 41. Installing an SFP Transceiver.............................................................................................................................83
Figure 42. Positioning Handles on the x600-24Ts and x600-24Ts/XP Switches.................................................................83
Figure 43. Positioning SFP Handles on the x600-48Ts and x600-48Ts/XP Switches.........................................................84
Figure 44. Removing an XFP Dust Plug..............................................................................................................................85
Figure 45. Installing an XFP Transceiver.............................................................................................................................85
Figure 46. Power Cord Retaining Clip in the Up Position ....................................................................................................88
Figure 47. Connecting the AC Power Cord .........................................................................................................................88
Figure 48. Connecting the Management Cable to the RJ-45 Terminal Port on the Switch .................................................89
Figure 49. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout..............................................................................................................106
Figure 50. AT-RPS3104 17-Pin Connector Layout............................................................................................................108
Figure 51. AT-RPS3204 21-pin D-combo Connector and Port Pin Layout........................................................................110
List of Figures

Figures
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Table 1. Safety Symbols .....................................................................................................................................................14
Table 2. 10/100/1000Base-T Ports Matched with SFP Slots ..............................................................................................29
Table 3. Base-T LED Descriptions .....................................................................................................................................32
Table 4. SFP Slot LED Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................34
Table 5. XFP Slot LED .......................................................................................................................................................35
Table 6. System STATUS LEDs .........................................................................................................................................36
Table 7. STACK LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................38
Table 8. Secure Digital LED ...............................................................................................................................................39
Table 9. Class vs. Power Levels .........................................................................................................................................44
Table 10. State Change Table ............................................................................................................................................55
Table 11. Stacking LED Functions .....................................................................................................................................60
Table 12. Twisted Pair Cabling and Distances ...................................................................................................................80
Table 13. MDI Pin Signals - 10 or 100 Mbps ....................................................................................................................106
Table 14. MDI-X Pin Signals - 10 or 100 Mbps ................................................................................................................106
Table 15. Pin Signals - 1000 Mbps ...................................................................................................................................107
Table 16. RJ-45 Style Serial Terminal Port Pin Signals ...................................................................................................108
Table 17. AT-RPS3104 17-Pin Connector Pinout Definitions ...........................................................................................109
Table 18. AT-RPS3204 21-pin Connector Pinout Definitions ...........................................................................................110
List of Tables

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the x600 Series Layer 3
Gigabit Ethernet Switches. This preface contains the following sections:
“Product Documentation” on page 12
“Starting a Management Session” on page 13
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 14
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 15
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 16

Preface
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Product Documentation
For overview information about the software features of the AlliedWare
Plus Operating System Software which runs on the x600 Series Switches,
refer to:
AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software Reference Guide
Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCS) How To Note
AT-StackXG Stacking Module Installation Guide

x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Starting a Management Session
For instructions that describe how to start a local management session on
an x600 switch, refer to the “Starting a Local Management Session” on
page 89. For information that describes how to log onto the AlliedPlusTM
Operating System Software, see the AlliedWare Plus Operating System
Software Reference Guide.

Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in electrical shock.

x600 Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Installation Guide
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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The product documentation for all Allied Telesis products are available in
portable document format (PDF) on our web site. Go to
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/.
Enter your hardware product model in the Search by Product Name
field; for example, enter AT-x600-24Ts-POE. You can view the documents
online or download them onto your local workstation or server.

Preface
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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical
support as well as sales and corporate information.
Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis
Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use
the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and
review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and
Telephone
Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com.
Select your country from the list displayed on the website. then select the
appropriate menu tab.
Returning
Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesis without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact the Allied Telesis Technical Support
group at our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/rma. Select your
country from the list displayed on the website. Then select the appropriate
menu tab.
Sales or
Corporate
Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through
our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact information for
your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.
Warranty Go to www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty for specific terms and
conditions of the warranty and for warranty registration for the
x600 series switch.
Management
Software Updates
New releases of management software for our managed products are
available on our Allied Telesis web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
Go to “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 15 for instructions on
navigating to this information.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Introduction” on page 18
“Switch Descriptions” on page 19
“10/100/1000Base-T Ports” on page 25
“SFP Transceiver Slots” on page 27
“XFP Transceiver Slots” on page 28
“Combo Ports” on page 29
“SD Card Slot” on page 30
“Port LEDs” on page 31
“System STATUS LEDs” on page 36
“STACK LEDs” on page 37
“Secure Digital (SD) LED” on page 39
“Terminal Port” on page 40
“Power Over Ethernet (PoE and PoE+)” on page 41
“Redundant Power Supplies” on page 46
“AT-LBM (Loop Back) Module” on page 47
“VCS Stacking Module” on page 48
“AC Power Connector” on page 49
Note
Do not begin the installation procedures in this guide until you have
read the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software Release Notes
that are included with the latest release of the AlliedWare Plus
Operating System Software.

Chapter 1: Overview
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Introduction
The x600 Series Switches are managed Gigabit Ethernet switches that act
as standalone units. There are six Basic Layer 3 switches in the series:
x600-24Ts Switch
x600-24Ts/XP Switch
x600-48Ts Switch
x600-48Ts/XP Switch
x600-24Ts-POE Switch
x600-24Ts-POE+ Switch
The AlliedWare Plus Operating System Software (AW+) runs on all the
x600 switches. The x600-24Ts-POE requires AW+ software version 5.3.3
or later. The x600-24Ts-POE+ requires AW+ software version 5.3.4-0.2 or
later.
For more detailed information about the switches, including illustrations,
see “Switch Descriptions” on page 19.

x600 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide
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Switch Descriptions
The following sections describe the x600 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet
Switches.
x600-24Ts Switch The x600-24Ts switch has the following hardware features:
24 10/100/1000Base-T ports
Four Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver
slots
An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management
One SD slot supporting up to 4GB SD cards
Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system
Redundant power supply connector
Expansion slot for the AT-StackXG Stacking Module
Figure 1 shows the x600-24Ts switch front and rear panels.
Figure 1. x600-24Ts Switch
RPS INPUT
100-240VAC~
1310
AC Power
Connector
System
LEDs
RPS Connector Expansion Slot with Blank Panel
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21R 23R
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22R 24R
x600-24Ts
Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
D/C
L/A
1000 LINK / ACT
HDX / COL
FDX
10/100 LINK / ACT
PORT ACTIVITY
L/A
D/C
D/C
L/AL/A
PRES
MSTR
L/A
1
2
SFP
21 22 23 24
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21R 23R
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22R 24R
FAU LT
RPS
MASTER
PWR
STATUS
21
22
23
24
SFP
L/A
BUSY
READY
FAULT
SD
RESET
CONSOLE
STACK
1329
SFP Transceiver Slots RJ-4510/100/1000Base-T Ports Port, SFP, and SD
Slot LEDs
10/100/1000Base-T Ports
SD Slot
Console
Port
System
LEDs
SFP Transceiver Slots RJ-4510/100/1000Base-T Ports
SD Slot
Console
Port

Chapter 1: Overview
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x600-24Ts/XP
Switch
The x600-24Ts/XP switch has the following hardware features:
24 10/100/1000Base-T ports
Four Gigabit Ethernet small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver
slots
Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet small form factor pluggable (XFP) transceiver
slots
An RJ-45 style serial terminal port for local (out-of-band) management
One SD slot supporting up to 4GB SD cards
Status LEDs for the ports, transceiver slots, and system
Redundant power supply connector
Expansion slot for the AT-StackXG Stacking Module
Figure 2 shows the x600-24Ts/XP switch front and rear panel.
Figure 2. x600-24Ts/XP Switch
SFP Transceiver
Slots
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21R 23R
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22R 24R
x600-24Ts/XP
Layer 3 Gigabit Ethenet Switch
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
D/C
L/A
1000 LINK / ACT
HDX / COL
FDX
10/100 LINK / ACT
PORT ACTIVITY
2625
L/A
XFP XFP
L/A
D/C
D/C
L/AL/A
STACK
PRES
MSTR
L/A
1
2
SFP
21 22 23 24
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21R 23R
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22R 24R
FAU LT
RPS
MASTER
PWR
STATUS
21
22
23
24
SFP
L/A
BUSY
READY
FAULT
SD
RESET
CONSOLE
1307
System
LEDs
10/100/1000Base-T Ports
Port, SFP, and
SD Port LEDs
XFP Slots
RPS INPUT
100-240VAC~
1310
AC Power
Connector
RPS Connector Expansion Slot with Blank Panel
SD Slot
RJ-45
Port
Console