Allied Telesis XS900MX Series User manual

613-002256 Rev. C
XS900MX Series
Stackable 10Gigabit Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™ Version 5.4.8
AT-XS916MXT
AT-XS916MXS
Installation Guide for VCStack™

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Electrical Safety and Emissions
Standards
This section contains the following:
“US Federal Communications Commission”
“Industry Canada”
“Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards” on page 4
“Translated Safety Statements” on page 4
US 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
Radiated Energy
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.

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Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards
RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A,
RCM
Warning
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures. E70
EMC (Immunity) EN55024
Electrical Safety UL 60950-1 (CULUS), CSA-C22 No. 60950-1 (CULUS), EN60950-1 (TUV),
EN60825-1 (TUV)
Warning
Laser Safety: EN60825 L7
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/library.
Remarque: Les consignes de sécurité portant le symbole sont traduites dans plusieurs langues
dans le document Translated Safety Statements, disponible à l'adresse www.alliedtelesis.com/
library.

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Preface .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................................................14
Contacting Allied Telesis .....................................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Front Panels ........................................................................................................................................................................18
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
XS900MX Models.........................................................................................................................................................19
100Mbps and
1/10Gbps Twisted Pair Ports...............................................................................................................................................19
SFP/SFP+ Ports...........................................................................................................................................................19
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................19
Installation Options.......................................................................................................................................................20
MAC Address Table......................................................................................................................................................20
Management Software and Interfaces..........................................................................................................................20
Management Methods..................................................................................................................................................20
Management Panel .............................................................................................................................................................21
100Mbps and 1/10Gbps Twisted Pair Ports........................................................................................................................22
Speed ...........................................................................................................................................................................22
Duplex Mode.................................................................................................................................................................22
Wiring Configuration.....................................................................................................................................................22
Maximum Distance.......................................................................................................................................................22
Port Pinouts..................................................................................................................................................................22
Cable Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................22
1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Ports..................................................................................................................................23
15/S1 and 16/S2 Default Trunk Ports..................................................................................................................................24
eco-friendly Button...............................................................................................................................................................25
LEDs....................................................................................................................................................................................26
LEDs for the Twisted Pair Ports....................................................................................................................................26
LEDs for the SFP/SFP+ Ports......................................................................................................................................26
Switch ID LED...............................................................................................................................................................27
USB Port..............................................................................................................................................................................30
Console Port........................................................................................................................................................................31
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................................32
Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface.................................................................................................................33
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking .............................................................................................................................. 35
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................36
General Stacking Guidelines...............................................................................................................................................37
Stack Trunk .........................................................................................................................................................................38
Default 15/S1 and 16/S2 Ports.....................................................................................................................................38
SFP/SFP+ Ports...........................................................................................................................................................40
Trunk of Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................41
Master and Member Switches.............................................................................................................................................43
Selection of the Master Switch .....................................................................................................................................43
ID Numbers...................................................................................................................................................................44
Stacking Worksheet.............................................................................................................................................................45
Contents

Contents
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Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................47
Reviewing Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................................ 48
Choosing a Site for the Switch............................................................................................................................................ 52
Unpacking the Switch ......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip ............................................................................................................................ 54
Chapter 4: Installing the Switch on a Table or in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................55
Installing the Switch on a Table or Desktop........................................................................................................................ 56
Overview to Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack.................................................................................................... 57
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack with AT-RKMT-J14 Brackets.......................................................................... 59
Required Items............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack................................................................................................................. 59
Installing the Switch ..................................................................................................................................................... 61
Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack with the AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket ..................................................................... 64
Required Items............................................................................................................................................................. 64
Installing the Switch ..................................................................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Wall .....................................................................................................................69
Switch Orientations on a Wall............................................................................................................................................. 70
Installation Guidelines......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Tools and Material ....................................................................................................................................................... 71
Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs..................................................................................................................... 73
Installing a Plywood Base................................................................................................................................................... 75
Installing the Switch on a Plywood Base ............................................................................................................................ 76
Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall............................................................................................................................. 78
Chapter 6: What to Do First ............................................................................................................................................81
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Powering on a Switch ......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Verifying the Status of VCStack.......................................................................................................................................... 85
Starting a Local Management Session............................................................................................................................... 86
Displaying the AlliedWare Plus Version Number................................................................................................................ 88
Activating VCStack ............................................................................................................................................................. 89
Chapter 7: Stacking with the Default Trunk Ports ........................................................................................................91
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Cabling the Default 15/S1 and 16/S2 Trunk Ports.............................................................................................................. 93
Powering On the Switches Individually............................................................................................................................... 94
Powering On the Switches Simultaneously ........................................................................................................................ 96
Verifying the Stack.............................................................................................................................................................. 98
Setting the Priority Numbers............................................................................................................................................... 99
Monitoring the Initialization Processes.............................................................................................................................. 101
Chapter 8: Stacking with Non-default Trunk Ports .....................................................................................................105
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Command Summary......................................................................................................................................................... 107
STACKPORT............................................................................................................................................................. 107
STACK ENABLE........................................................................................................................................................ 107
STACK PRIORITY..................................................................................................................................................... 107
STACK RENUMBER ................................................................................................................................................. 108
SWITCH PROVISION................................................................................................................................................ 109
Configuring the Master Switch.......................................................................................................................................... 110
General Steps for the Master Switch......................................................................................................................... 110
Configuring the Master Switch - Part I....................................................................................................................... 111
Configuring the Master Switch - Part II...................................................................................................................... 113
Verifying the Master Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 115
What to Do Next......................................................................................................................................................... 117
Configuring the Member Switch........................................................................................................................................ 118
General Steps for the Member Switch....................................................................................................................... 118
Configuring the Member Switch - Part I..................................................................................................................... 119
Configuring the Member Switch - Part II.................................................................................................................... 121
Verifying the Member Switch..................................................................................................................................... 123

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What to Do Next .........................................................................................................................................................124
Cabling the Trunk Ports.....................................................................................................................................................126
Powering on the Stack.......................................................................................................................................................127
Verifying the Stack.............................................................................................................................................................129
Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports .................................................................................................................... 131
Cabling Twisted Pair Ports ................................................................................................................................................132
Installing SFP/SFP+ Transceivers.....................................................................................................................................133
Installing AT-StackXS/1.0, AT-SP10TW1, or AT-SP10TW3 Cables.................................................................................136
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 139
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 143
Physical Specifications......................................................................................................................................................143
Environmental Specifications.............................................................................................................................................144
Power Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................144
Certifications......................................................................................................................................................................145
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts........................................................................................................................................146
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts...........................................................................................................................147

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Figure 1: AT-XS916MXT Switch Front Panel.......................................................................................................................18
Figure 2: AT-XS916MXS Switch Front Panel.......................................................................................................................18
Figure 3: Management Panel ...............................................................................................................................................21
Figure 4: Stacking Transceiver.............................................................................................................................................24
Figure 5: Link/activity LEDs for the Twisted Pair Ports.........................................................................................................26
Figure 6: Link/activity LEDs for the SFP/SFP+ Ports ...........................................................................................................27
Figure 7: Switch ID LED.......................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 8: Switch ID LED Not in Low Power Mode................................................................................................................28
Figure 9: Switch ID LEDs in Low Power Mode.....................................................................................................................29
Figure 10: PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface...............................................................................................33
Figure 11: Stacking Cable....................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 12: Trunk of Default Ports 15/S1 and 16/S2..............................................................................................................39
Figure 13: Trunk of Default Ports 15/S1 and 16/S2 with Both Switch Models......................................................................40
Figure 14: Example Trunk of Two SFP/SFP+ Ports.............................................................................................................41
Figure 15: Example Trunk of Two SFP/SFP+ Ports with Both Switch Models.....................................................................41
Figure 16: Example Trunk of Twisted Pair Ports..................................................................................................................42
Figure 17: Example Trunk of Twisted Pair Ports for a Stack with Both Switch Models........................................................42
Figure 18: XS900MX Switch Components...........................................................................................................................53
Figure 19: Installing the Retaining Clip.................................................................................................................................54
Figure 20: AT-RKMT-J14 Brackets and Switch....................................................................................................................57
Figure 21: AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket........................................................................................................................................57
Figure 22: AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket with Switches..................................................................................................................58
Figure 23: Bracket Holes for AT-RKMT-J14 Brackets..........................................................................................................59
Figure 24: AT-RKMT-J14 Bracket Holes..............................................................................................................................60
Figure 25: Switch Orientations with the Front Panel Facing the Front of the Equipment Rack............................................60
Figure 26: Switch Orientations with the Rear Panel Facing the Front of the Equipment Rack.............................................61
Figure 27: Attaching the Handles to the AT-RKMT-J14 Brackets ........................................................................................62
Figure 28: Attaching the AT-RKMT-J14 Brackets to the Switch...........................................................................................62
Figure 29: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack.........................................................................................................63
Figure 30: Installing the AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket in the Equipment Rack..............................................................................64
Figure 31: Loosening the Two Thumbscrews on the Front of the AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket...................................................65
Figure 32: Sliding Out the Tray from the AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket .........................................................................................65
Figure 33: Turning the Switch Upside Down........................................................................................................................66
Figure 34: Removing the Plastic Feet from the Bottom Panel of the Switch........................................................................66
Figure 35: Placing a Switch in the AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket...................................................................................................67
Figure 36: Securing the Switch to the AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket..............................................................................................67
Figure 37: Sliding in the Bracket Tray...................................................................................................................................68
Figure 38: Tightening the Two Thumbscrews on the AT-RKMT-J15 Bracket ......................................................................68
Figure 39: Positioning the Switch on the Wall ......................................................................................................................70
Figure 40: Switch on the Wall with a Plywood Base.............................................................................................................73
Figure 41: Steps to Installing the Switch with a Plywood Base ............................................................................................74
Figure 42: Installing the Wall Brackets .................................................................................................................................76
Figure 43: Securing the Switch to the Plywood Base...........................................................................................................77
Figure 44: Marking the Locations of the Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall ........................................................................79
Figure 45: Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall.............................................................................................................80
Figure 46: Plugging in the AC Power Cord...........................................................................................................................83
Figure 47: Lowering the Retaining Clip.................................................................................................................................83
Figure 48: Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Source..........................................................................................84
Figure 49: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console Port....................................................................................86
Figures

Figures
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Figure 50: User Exec Mode Prompt......................................................................................................................................87
Figure 51: SHOW VERSION Command...............................................................................................................................88
Figure 52: Moving to the Privileged Exec Mode with the ENABLE Command.....................................................................89
Figure 53: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command...................................89
Figure 54: Activating VCStack with the STACK ENABLE Command...................................................................................89
Figure 55: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode with the EXIT Command .......................................................................89
Figure 56: Saving the Change with the WRITE Command...................................................................................................90
Figure 57: Rebooting the Switch with the REBOOT Command............................................................................................90
Figure 58: SHOW STACK Command...................................................................................................................................98
Figure 59: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode with the CONFIGURE TERMINAL Command...................................99
Figure 60: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode .............................................................................................................100
Figure 61: Saving the Priority Values with the WRITE Command......................................................................................100
Figure 62: Switch Initialization Messages...........................................................................................................................101
Figure 63: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).......................................................................................................102
Figure 64: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).......................................................................................................103
Figure 65: Powering Off the Switch....................................................................................................................................117
Figure 66: SHOW STACK Command.................................................................................................................................129
Figure 67: Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP/SFP+ Slot .............................................................................................133
Figure 68: Installing an SFP/SFP+ Transceiver..................................................................................................................134
Figure 69: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP Transceiver.........................................................................................134
Figure 70: Positioning the SFP Handle in the Upright Position...........................................................................................135
Figure 71: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP Transceiver....................................................................................135
Figure 72: Removing the Dust Cover from the Transceiver................................................................................................136
Figure 73: Installing AT-SP10TW Cables...........................................................................................................................137
Figure 74: RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View)...............................................................................................................146

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Tables
Table 1: Link/activity LEDs for the Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................26
Table 2: Link/activity LEDs for the SFP/SFP+ Ports ............................................................................................................27
Table 3: PORT Parameter Format .......................................................................................................................................33
Table 4: Stacking Worksheet ...............................................................................................................................................45
Table 5: Stacking Worksheet Columns ................................................................................................................................45
Table 6: Configuring the Master Switch - Part I .................................................................................................................111
Table 7: Configuring the Master Switch - Part II ................................................................................................................113
Table 8: Verifying the Master Switch .................................................................................................................................115
Table 9: Configuring the Member Switch - Part I ...............................................................................................................119
Table 10: Configuring the Member Switch - Part II ............................................................................................................121
Table 11: Verifying the Member Switch .............................................................................................................................123
Table 12: Product Dimensions ...........................................................................................................................................143
Table 13: Product Weights ................................................................................................................................................143
Table 14: Ventilation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................143
Table 15: Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................................144
Table 16: Input Voltages ....................................................................................................................................................144
Table 17: Maximum Power Consumption ..........................................................................................................................144
Table 18: Heat Dissipation ................................................................................................................................................144
Table 19: Product Certifications .........................................................................................................................................145
Table 20: Pin Signals for 10 and 100 Mbps .......................................................................................................................146
Table 21: Pin Signals for 1000 Mbps .................................................................................................................................146
Table 22: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals .....................................................................................................147

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the XS900MX Series of
Layer 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches. This preface contains the following
sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 14
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 15
Note
This guide explains how to install two XS900MX Switches in a stack
with the Virtual Chassis Stack (VCStack™) feature. For instructions
on how to install the switches as stand-alone units, see the
XS900MX 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.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your product questions in our knowledge
database, to check support tickets, to learn about Return
Merchandise Authorizations (RMA), or to contact Allied Telesis
technical experts.
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For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Front Panels” on page 18
“Features” on page 19
“Management Panel” on page 21
“100Mbps and 1/10Gbps Twisted Pair Ports” on page 22
“1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Ports” on page 23
“15/S1 and 16/S2 Default Trunk Ports” on page 24
“eco-friendly Button” on page 25
“LEDs” on page 26
“USB Port” on page 30
“Console Port” on page 31
“Power Supply” on page 32
“Specifying Ports in the Command Line Interface” on page 33
Note
This guide explains how to install switches in a stack with the Virtual
Chassis Stacking (VCStack™) feature. For instructions on how to
install the devices as stand-alone switches, refer to the XS900MX
Series Installation Guide for Stand-alone Switches.

Chapter 1: Overview
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Front Panels
The front panel of the AT-XS916MXT Switch is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-XS916MXT Switch Front Panel
The front panel of the AT-XS916MXS Switch is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. AT-XS916MXS Switch Front Panel
100Mbps and 1/10Gbps Twisted Pair Ports
1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Ports
Default Trunk Ports
Management Panel
100Mbps and 1/10Gbps Twisted Pair Ports
1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Ports
Default Trunk Ports
Management Panel

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Features
The XS900MX Switches and their features are listed in this section:
XS900MX
Models Here are the model names:
AT-XS916MXT
AT-XS916MXS
100Mbps and
1/10Gbps Twisted
Pair Ports
Here are the basic features of the 100Mbps and 1/10Gbps twisted pair
ports:
Four ports on the AT-XS916MXS Switch and twelve ports on the
AT-XS916MXT Switch
100Base-TX, 1000Base-T, and 10GBASE-T compliant
IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant
Auto-MDI/MDIX
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance
IEEE 802.3x flow control in full-duplex mode
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE 802.3an 10GBase-T
Jumbo frames up to 9KB
RJ-45 connectors
SFP/SFP+ Ports Here are the basic features of the SFP/SFP+ ports:
12 SFP/SFP+ ports on the AT-XS916MXS Switch has and four
ports on the AT-XS916MXT Switch
Support 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers.
Ports 15/S1 and 16/S2 can be used as regular networking ports or
trunk ports for the VCStack feature.
Refer to “1Gbps SFP and 10Gbps SFP+ Ports” on page 23 and “15/S1
and 16/S2 Default Trunk Ports” on page 24.
LEDs Here are the port LEDs:
Link/activity LEDs for the twisted pair ports and SFP/SFP+ ports
Switch ID number LED
eco-friendly button turns off the LEDs to conserve electricity

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Installation
Options Here are the installation options for the switches:
Desk or tabletop
19-inch equipment rack
Wall
MAC Address
Table Here are the basic features of the MAC address tables of the switches:
Storage capacity of 16,000 dynamic MAC address entries
Storage capacity of 256 static MAC address entries
Automatic learning and aging
Management
Software and
Interfaces
Here are the management software and interfaces:
AlliedWare Plus Management Software
Command line interface
Management
Methods Here are the methods for managing the switches:
Local management through the Console port
Remote Telnet and Secure Shell management
SNMPv1, v2c, and v3