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Allied Telesis AT-x230-10GT Installation Manual

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C613-04068-00 REV J

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  • Page 1 AT-x230-10GP AT-x230-10GT AT-x230-18GP AT-x230-18GT AT-x230-28GP AT-x230-28GT Gigabit Ethernet Switches Installation Guide C613-04068-00 REV J...
  • Page 2 Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3 Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. 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.
  • Page 4 Translated Safety Statements Important: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements posted on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Contents Preface................................1 Symbol conventions ............................. 2 Contacting Allied Telesis..........................3 Chapter 1: Overview Features ............................... 6 Twisted pair ports ..........................6 SFP slots ............................... 6 LEDs..............................7 Installation options..........................7 Power conservation ..........................
  • Page 6 Installing the switch on a table or a desktop....................55 Removing the feet from a switch before installing it in an equipment rack or on a wall ......56 Installing an AT-x230-10GT switch in an equipment rack ................57 Installing an AT-x230-10GP switch in an equipment rack ................60 Installing an AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-18GT, or AT-x230-28GT switch in an equipment rack ....
  • Page 7 Figure 39: Ridges on the AT-BRKT-J23 that the switch rests on when installed with the front panel facing up ....66 Figure 40: Securing the AT-x230-10GT switch to the wall with the front panel facing up ........... 67 Figure 41: Securing the AT-x230-10GT switch to the wall with the front panel facing right ..........67 Figure 42: Attaching wall mount brackets to the side of the switch ..................
  • Page 8 Figure 49: Switch initialization messages (continued) ......................78 Figure 50: Removing the dust plug from an SFP slot ......................79 Figure 51: Inserting an SFP transceiver into an SFP slot ....................80 Figure 52: Positioning the SFP handle in the upright position .................... 80 Figure 53: Ejecting an SFP transceiver after lowering the SFP handle to the downwards position ........
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1. Twisted pair cable requirements for the non-PoE ports ..................26 Table 2. IEEE powered device classes ..........................29 Table 3. Twisted pair cable requirements for the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX ports at 10 or 100Mbps ......29 Table 4. Twisted pair cable requirements for the 10/1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX ports at 1000Mbps ......30 Table 5.
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  • Page 11: Preface

    AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-28GP Switches Installation Guide Preface This guide contains the installation instructions for the following switches: AT-x230-10GP AT-x230-10GT AT-x230-18GP AT-x230-18GT AT-x230-28GP AT-x230-28GT This preface contains the following sections: “Symbol conventions” on page 2  “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 3 ...

  • Page 12: Symbol Conventions

    Symbol 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.

  • Page 13: Contacting Allied Telesis

    AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-28GP Switches Installation Guide 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...
  • Page 15 “Package contents for the AT-x230-28GP Switch” on page 11  “Package contents for the AT-x230-28GT Switch” on page 12  “Front and back panels on the AT-x230-10GT Switch” on page 13  “Front and back panels on the AT-x230-10GP Switch” on page 15 ...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1: Overview

    Here are the basic features of the 10/100/1000Mbps twisted-pair ports: ports AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GP, or AT-x230-28GP switches: 8, 16  or 24 PoE ports per switch AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-18GT or AT-x230-28GT switches: 8, 16  or 24 non-PoE ports per switch 10BASE-T (IEEE 802.3i), 100BASE-TX (IEEE 802.3u) and ...

  • Page 17: Leds

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide SD card slot Here are the basic features of the SD card slot: Supports SDHC cards, up to 32GB  LEDs Here is a brief description of the port LEDs: POWER and FAULT LEDs;...

  • Page 18: Package Contents For The At-X230-10Gt Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview Package contents for the AT-x230-10GT Switch Figure 2 illustrates the package contents for the AT-x230-10GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 1. AT- 230-10GT IGURE PACKAGING AT-x230-10GT 1 Power cable (1.8m) 1 Power cable hook 1 Console cable (2m)

  • Page 19: Package Contents For The At-X230-10Gp Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Package contents for the AT-x230-10GP Switch Figure 2 illustrates the package contents for the AT-x230-10GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 2. AT- 230-10GP IGURE PACKAGING - 1 0 r e s -2 3...

  • Page 20: Package Contents For At-X230-18Gp And At-X230-18Gt Switches

    Chapter 1: Overview Package contents for AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-18GT Switches Figure 3 illustrates the package contents for the AT-x230-18GP and AT- x230-18GT Gigabit Ethernet Switches. 3. AT- 230-18GP 230-18GT IGURE PACKAGING AT-x230-18GP or AT-x230-18GT 1 Power cable (1.8m) 1 Power cable hook 1 Console cable (2m)

  • Page 21: Package Contents For The At-X230-28Gp Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Package contents for the AT-x230-28GP Switch Figure 4 illustrates the package contents for the AT-x230-28GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 4. AT- 230-28GP IGURE PACKAGING AT-x230-28GP 1 Power cable (1.8m) 1 Console cable (2m)

  • Page 22: Package Contents For The At-X230-28Gt Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview Package contents for the AT-x230-28GT Switch Figure 5 illustrates the package contents for the AT-x230-28GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 5. AT- 230-28GT IGURE PACKAGING AT-x230-28GT 1 Power cable (1.8m) 1 Console cable (2m) 2 x Brackets 6 x Screws 1 Power cable hook...

  • Page 23: Front And Back Panels On The At-X230-10Gt Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Front and back panels on the AT-x230-10GT Switch Figure 6 illustrates the front panel of the AT-x230-10GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 6. AT- 230-10GT IGURE FRONT PANEL Duplex Mode LED 10/100/1000 Mbps ports...

  • Page 24: Figure 7: At-X230-10Gt Back Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview Figure 7 illustrates the back panel of the AT-x230-10GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 7. AT- 230-10GT IGURE BACK PANEL Power connector Power cable hook Power cable hook mount...

  • Page 25: Front And Back Panels On The At-X230-10Gp Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Front and back panels on the AT-x230-10GP Switch Figure 8 illustrates the front panel of the AT-x230-10GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 8. AT- 230-10GP IGURE FRONT PANEL PoE status LED SFP slots...

  • Page 26: Figure 9: At-X230-10Gp Back Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview Figure 9 illustrates the back panel of the AT-x230-10GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 9. AT- 230-10GP IGURE BACK PANEL Power connector Power cable hook Power cable hook mount...

  • Page 27: Front And Back Panels On The At-X230-18Gp Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Front and back panels on the AT-x230-18GP Switch Figure 10 illustrates the front panel of the AT-x230-18GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 10. AT- 230-18GP IGURE FRONT PANEL PoE status LED SFP slots...

  • Page 28: Figure 11: At-X230-18Gp Back Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview Figure 11 illustrates the back panel of the AT-x230-18GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 11. AT- 230-18GP IGURE BACK PANEL Power connector Power cable hook Power cable hook mount...

  • Page 29: Front And Back Panels On The At-X230-18Gt Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Front and back panels on the AT-x230-18GT Switch Figure 12 illustrates the front panel of the AT-x230-18GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 12. AT- 230-18GT IGURE FRONT PANEL Duplex Mode LED SFP slots...

  • Page 30: Figure 13: At-X230-18Gt Back Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview Figure 13 illustrates the back panel of the AT-x230-18GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 13. AT- 230-18GT IGURE BACK PANEL Power connector Power cable hook Power cable hook mount...

  • Page 31: Front And Back Panels On The At-X230-28Gp Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Front and back panels on the AT-x230-28GP Switch Figure 14 illustrates the front panel of the AT-x230-28GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 14. AT- 230-28GP IGURE FRONT PANEL PoE status LED SFP slots...

  • Page 32: Figure 15: At-X230-28Gp Back Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview Figure 15 illustrates the back panel of the AT-x230-28GP Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 15. AT- 230-28GP IGURE BACK PANEL Power connector Power cable hook Power cable hook mount...

  • Page 33: Front And Back Panels On The At-X230-28Gt Switch

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Front and back panels on the AT-x230-28GT Switch Figure 16 illustrates the front panel of the AT-x230-28GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 16. AT- 230-28GT IGURE FRONT PANEL Duplex Mode LED Link/activity/speed LED...

  • Page 34: Figure 17: At-X230-28Gt Back Panel

    Chapter 1: Overview Figure 17 illustrates the back panel of the AT-x230-28GT Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 17. AT- 230-28GT IGURE BACK PANEL Power connector Power cable hook Power cable hook mount...

  • Page 35: Management Software

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Management software The switches are shipped with the management software pre-installed. The software provides a command line interface and a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for in-band, over-the-network management. For information about how to manage the switch, refer to the product documentation on the product series web page, at www.alliedtelesis.com/products/switches/x230-series.

  • Page 36: Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 1: Overview Twisted pair ports The number of twisted pair ports supported by each x230 Series switch is: 8 ports: AT-x230-10GP and AT-x230-10GT  16 ports: AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-18GT  24 ports: AT-x230-28GP and AT-x230-28GT  All ports are 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T compliant. You can set the port speeds and duplex modes either automatically with IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation or manually with the management software.
  • Page 37 AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 1. T ABLE WISTED PAIR CABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NON PORTS 1000 Cable type Mbps Mbps Mbps Cat 5e: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm...

  • Page 38: Power Over Ethernet (Poe)

    Chapter 1: Overview Power over Ethernet (PoE) The AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-28GP switches feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) on the 10/1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX ports. PoE is used to supply power to network devices over the same twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic. The main advantage of PoE is that it can make it easier to install a network.

  • Page 39: Powered Device Classes

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Powered device Powered devices are grouped into the five classes listed in Table 2 on classes page 29. The classes are based on the amount of power the devices require. The x230 Series PoE switches support all five classes.

  • Page 40: Power Budget

    Chapter 1: Overview 4. T 10/1000BASE-T ABLE WISTED PAIR CABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 100BASE-TX 1000M PORTS AT 1000Mbps Cable type Non-PoE PoE+ Cat 3: Standard TIA/EIA 568-B- compliant Category 3 shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz Cat 5: Standard TIA/EIA 568-A- compliant Category 5 shielded...

  • Page 41: Port Prioritization

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide To determine whether the power requirements of the PoE devices you plan to connect to the switch exceed its power budget, refer to their documentation for their power requirements and add the requirements together.

  • Page 42: Wiring Implementation

    Chapter 1: Overview Wiring The IEEE 802.3af standard defines two methods for the delivery of DC power over twisted pair cable by a PSE, such as the switch, to PDs. These implementation methods, known as modes A and B, identify the wires within the cable that carry the DC power from the PSE to a PD.

  • Page 43: Leds

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide LEDs This section describes the four types of LEDs on x230 Series switches: “POWER and FAULT LEDs” on page 33  “10/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX Link/Activity/Speed LED and PoE  status LED” on page 35 “10/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX Link/Activity/Speed LED and...

  • Page 44: Figure 19: Fault Led On An X230 Series Switch

    Chapter 1: Overview Figure 19 shows the location of the FAULT LED. 19. FAULT LED 230 S IGURE ON AN X ERIES WITCH 10GP CONSOLE ess Label Fault LED FAULT POWER RS-232 1000 LINK 10/100 LINK Table 6 describes the functions of the FAULT LED. 6.

  • Page 45: 10/1000Base-T/100Base-Tx Link/Activity/Speed Led And Poe Status Led

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 10/1000BASE-T/ On AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-28GP switches, the Link/Activity/Speed and PoE LEDs provide information about the 100BASE-TX 10/1000BASE-T and the 100BASE-TX ports. Link/Activity/ Speed LED and x230 Series PoE switches indicate Link/Activity/Speed and PoE status with two LEDs for each port (Figure 20).

  • Page 46: Table 7. Link/Activity/Speed And Poe Led Descriptions

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 7 describes the Link/Activity/Speed and PoE status LEDs. 7. L E LED ABLE CTIVITY PEED AND DESCRIPTIONS State Description The port has not established a link with a network device, or the ecofriendly feature is enabled. Flashing Rx or Tx activities at 1000M green...

  • Page 47: 10/1000Base-T/100Base-Tx Link/Activity/Speed Led And Duplex/Collision Led

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 10/1000BASE-T/ On AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-18GT and AT-x230-28GT switches, the Link/ Activity/Speed and Duplex/Collision LEDs provide information about the 100BASE-TX 10/1000BASE-T and the 100BASE-TX ports. Link/Activity/ Speed LED and These switches indicate Link/Activity/Speed and Duplex/Collision status with two LEDs for each port (Figure 21).

  • Page 48: Table 8. Link/Activity/Speed And Duplex/Collision Led Descriptions

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 8 describes the Link/Activity/Speed and Duplex/Collision LEDs. 8. L ABLE CTIVITY PEED AND UPLEX OLLISION DESCRIPTIONS State Description The port has not established a link with a network device, or the ecofriendly feature is enabled. Flashing Rx or Tx activities at 1000M green Link/Activity/...

  • Page 49: Sfp Leds

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide SFP LEDs The x230 Series switches have SFP Link/Activity LEDs on the front panel. See Figure 22. The SFP Link/Activity LEDs indicate the activity status for each SFP slot. Each SFP slot has ONE uni-color LED: The LEFT LED corresponds to the UPPER SFP port ...

  • Page 50: Sd Card Led

    Chapter 1: Overview Table 9 describes the functions of the SFP Link/Activity LEDs 9. SFP L ABLE CTIVITY FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS State Description The port on the SFP transceiver has not established a link with an end node, OR the ecofriendly feature is enabled Flashing Rx or Tx activities green...

  • Page 51: Table 10. Sd Card Led Functional Descriptions

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide The SD card LED indicates whether the SD card slot has a card inserted, or is reading or writing. Table 10 describes the functions of the SD card LED. 10. SD...

  • Page 52: Ecofriendly Button

    Chapter 1: Overview ecofriendly button By pressing the ecofriendly button you can conserve energy. When you press the ecofriendly button for 1 to 4 seconds, the front panel port LEDs are disabled. You may use the button to turn off the LEDs when you are not monitoring the switch.

  • Page 53: Power Supply

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Power supply Each switch has an internal power supply with a single AC power supply socket on the back panel. To power the switch on or off, connect or disconnect the power cord provided with the switch. A power cord and a power cord retainer hook are supplied with the switch.

  • Page 54: Fans

    Chapter 1: Overview Fans The switches have internal fans as follows: AT-x230-10GT: no fan  AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT and AT-x230-28GT: one fan  AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-28GP: two fans  You cannot remove or replace these fans in the field. The fan status is indicated with the FAULT LED.
  • Page 55 AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing safety precautions” on page 46  “Selecting a site for the switch” on page 48  “Cable specifications” on page 49 ...

  • Page 56: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Reviewing safety precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the chassis or any of its components. Note The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements. Warning To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover.
  • Page 57 AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide All countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes.  E8 Circuit overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

  • Page 58: Selecting A Site For The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Selecting a site for the switch You can install an x230 Series switch on a desktop, in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, or on a wall. Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your switch: If you plan to install the switch in an equipment rack, verify that the ...

  • Page 59: Cable Specifications

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Cable specifications Table 11 contains the cable specifications for the twisted pair ports. 11. T ABLE WISTED PAIR CABLING AND DISTANCES Maximum Speed Type of cable operating distance Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant...

  • Page 60: Unpacking The Switch: At-X230-10Gt

    Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the switch: AT-x230-10GT To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the components from the shipped package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 61: Unpacking The Switch: At-X230-10Gp

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Unpacking the switch: AT-x230-10GP To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the components from the shipped package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 62: Unpacking The Switch: At-X230-18Gp And At-X230-18Gt

    Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the switch: AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-18GT To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the components from the shipped package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 63: Unpacking The Switch: At-X230-28Gp

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Unpacking the switch: AT-x230-28GP To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the components from the shipped package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 64: Unpacking The Switch: At-X230-28Gt

    Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the switch: AT-x230-28GT To unpack the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the components from the shipped package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 65: Installing The Switch On A Table Or A Desktop

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Installing the switch on a table or a desktop Here are the guidelines to selecting a suitable site for desktop or table use: The table should be level and stable and the power outlets should ...

  • Page 66: Removing The Feet From A Switch Before Installing It In An Equipment Rack Or On A Wall

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the feet from a switch before installing it in an equipment rack or on a wall Before you install the switch in a 19-inch equipment rack or on a wall, you need to remove the rubber feet, if they are attached to the base of the switch.

  • Page 67: Installing An At-X230-10Gt Switch In An Equipment Rack

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Installing an AT-x230-10GT switch in an equipment rack These instructions show you how to install an AT-x230-10GT switch in an equipment rack. The rack mount kit is AT-RKMT-J05 and can be purchased separately from your Allied Telesis dealer.

  • Page 68: Figure 29: Attaching Cable Tray Brackets

    4. Next attach the cable tray brackets (Figure 29). 29. A IGURE TTACHING CABLE TRAY BRACKETS 5. Mount the AT-x230-10GT switch on the brackets (Figure 30). Screw it in with the screws from the rubber feet which you removed earlier (Figure 26 on page 56). 30. M...

  • Page 69: Figure 31: Mounting An At-X230-10Gt Switch In The Rack

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 6. Mount the AT-x230-10GT switch in a 19-inch equipment rack using the provided spacer bracket mounts with four equipment rack screws (Figure 31). 31. M 230-10GT S IGURE OUNTING AN WITCH IN THE RACK 7.

  • Page 70: Installing An At-X230-10Gp Switch In An Equipment Rack

    These instructions show you how to install an AT-x230-10GP switch in an equipment rack. The rack mount kit is AT-RKMT-J14 and can be purchased separately from your Allied Telesis dealer. To install an AT-x230-10GP switch in a 19-inch equipment rack, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 71: Figure 34: Mounting An At-X230-10Gp Switch In An Equipment Rack

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 3. Mount the AT-x230-10GP switch in a 19-inch equipment rack using four equipment rack screws (supplied with the equipment rack) (Figure 34). 34. M 230-10GP IGURE OUNTING AN SWITCH IN AN EQUIPMENT RACK...

  • Page 72: Installing An At-X230-18Gp, At-X230-18Gt, Or At-X230-28Gt Switch In An Equipment Rack

    AT-x230-18GT, or AT-x230-28GT switch in an equipment rack. The rack mount kit is AT-RKMT-J13. This kit is included with your AT-x230-28GT switch and can be purchased separately from your Allied Telesis dealer for AT-x230-18GP and AT-x230-18GT switches. To install one of these switches in a 19-inch equipment rack, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 73: Figure 36: Mounting An At-X230-18Gp, At-X230-18Gt, Or

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 3. Mount the switch in a 19-inch equipment rack using four equipment rack screws (supplied with the equipment rack) (Figure 36). 36. M 230-18GP, AT- 230-18GT, IGURE OUNTING AN 230-28GT SWITCH IN AN EQUIPMENT RACK 4.

  • Page 74: Installing An At-X230-28Gp Switch In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing an AT-x230-28GP switch in an equipment rack These instructions show you how to install an AT-x230-28GP switch in an equipment rack. A rack mount kit is included with your AT-x230-28GP switch. To install an AT-x230-28GP switch in a 19-inch equipment rack, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 75: Figure 38: Mounting An At-X230-28Gp Switch In An Equipment Rack

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 3. Mount the AT-x230-28GP switch in a 19-inch equipment rack using four equipment rack screws (supplied with the equipment rack) (Figure 38). 38. M 230-28GP IGURE OUNTING AN SWITCH IN AN EQUIPMENT RACK...

  • Page 76: Installing An At-X230-10Gt Switch On A Wall

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing an AT-x230-10GT switch on a wall These instructions show you how to install an AT-x230-10GT switch on a wall. The wall mount kit is AT-BRKT-J23 and can be purchased separately from your Allied Telesis dealer. Before you start, ensure that the wall is sturdy enough to hold the switch’s weight.

  • Page 77: Figure 40: Securing The At-X230-10Gt Switch To The Wall With The Front Panel Facing Up

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 40. S 230-10GT IGURE ECURING THE SWITCH TO THE WALL WITH THE FRONT PANEL FACING UP Bracket position, viewed from above: Bracket position, viewed from below: 41. S 230-10GT IGURE...

  • Page 78: Installing An X230-18Gt, X230-28Gt Or X230-Gp Series Switch On A Wall

    These instructions show you how to install an x230-18GT, x230-28GT or x230-GP Series switch on a wall. The wall mount kit is AT-BRKT-J24 and can be purchased separately from your Allied Telesis dealer. Note This section shows an AT-x230-10GP switch as an example.

  • Page 79: Figure 43: Securing The Switch To The Wall

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 3. While another person holds the switch at the wall location, secure it to the wall using the eight wall mounting screws (Figure 43). 43. S IGURE ECURING THE SWITCH TO THE WALL...

  • Page 80: Cabling The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Cabling the switch Observe the following guidelines when connecting twisted pair and fiber optic cables to the ports on the switch: The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port on the  switch. The tab on the connector should lock the connector into place.
  • Page 81 AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide The default speed setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This  setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Auto-Negotiation. The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for ...

  • Page 82: Powering On The Switch

    Chapter 2: Installation Powering on the switch To power on the switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Lift the power cable hook, as shown in Figure 44, on the back of the switch. 44. L 230 S IGURE IFTING THE POWER CABLE HOOK ON AN X ERIES WITCH...
  • Page 83 AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet. Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.  E3 Pluggable Equipment: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

  • Page 84: Starting A Local Management Session

    Chapter 2: Installation Starting a local management session This procedure requires a terminal or a terminal emulator program and the management cable that comes with the switch. To start a local management session on the switch, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 85 AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Note The port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an equivalent terminal emulator program. 4. If you have not already done so, power up the switch as described in...

  • Page 86: Monitoring The Initialization Processes

    / /______\ \ \_ __/ /| ______ | | ______ | \ ____ / /______/\____\ \/ /____________/ Allied Telesis Inc. AlliedWare Plus (TM) v0.0.0 Current release filename:x230-5.4.6.rel Original release filename: x230-5.4.5.rel Built: Mon Mar 14 12:15:15 NZDT 2016 Mounting static filesystems...

  • Page 87: Figure 48: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 48. S IGURE WITCH INITIALIZATION MESSAGES CONTINUED Starting base/portmapper... Received event syslog.done Starting base/reboot-stability... Checking system reboot stability... Starting base/cron... Starting base/appmond... Starting hardware/openhpi... Starting hardware/timeout... Starting base/inet... Starting base/modules...

  • Page 88: Figure 49: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)

    Chapter 2: Installation 49. S IGURE WITCH INITIALIZATION MESSAGES CONTINUED Received event network.configured awplus login:...

  • Page 89: Installing Optional Sfp Transceivers

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Installing optional SFP transceivers To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure: Note The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off the switch to install a transceiver. However, always remove the cables before removing the transceiver.

  • Page 90: Figure 51: Inserting An Sfp Transceiver Into An Sfp Slot

    Chapter 2: Installation 3. Position the SFP transceiver with the label facing up. 4. Gently slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place as shown in Figure 51. 51. I IGURE NSERTING AN TRANSCEIVER INTO AN SLOT 5.

  • Page 91: Figure 53: Ejecting An Sfp Transceiver After Lowering The Sfp Handle To The Downwards Position

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide 6. Eject SFP transceivers, as shown in Figure 53. First lower the SFP transceiver handle, then gently remove the SFP transceiver. 53. E IGURE JECTING AN TRANSCEIVER AFTER LOWERING THE HANDLE TO THE DOWNWARDS POSITION 7.
  • Page 92 Chapter 2: Installation...

  • Page 93: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the switch if a problem occurs. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. The POWER LED on the front of the switch is off.
  • Page 94 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Try connecting another network device to the twisted pair port with  a different cable. If the twisted pair port is able to establish a link, then the problem is with the cable or the other network device. Verify that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ...
  • Page 95 AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide The switch functions intermittently. Problem 5: Check the system hardware status through the management Solutions: software: Use the SHOW SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT command in the  Privileged Exec mode to verify that the input voltage from the power source to the switch is stable and within the approved operating range.
  • Page 96 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Network performance between a twisted pair port on the switch Problem 7: and a network device is slow. There might be a duplex mode mismatch between the port and Solution: the network device. This occurs when a twisted pair port using Auto- Negotiation is connected to a device with a fixed duplex mode of full duplex.

  • Page 97: Physical Specifications

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Appendix A Technical specifications This appendix describes the technical specifications of the x230 Series switches. Physical specifications Dimensions 12. C ABLE HASSIS DIMENSIONS Model W x D x H mm (in)

  • Page 98: Environmental Specifications

    100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 2.4A maximum AT-x230-18GP 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 4.2A maximum AT-x230-28GP 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 6.4A maximum AT-x230-10GT 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.40A maximum AT-x230-18GT AT-x230-28GT 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.60A maximum 16.

  • Page 99: Electrical Safety And Electromagnetic Certifications

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Electrical safety and electromagnetic certifications 17. S ABLE AFETY AND ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS CERTIFICATIONS EN 55032 Class A EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 62311 FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A...

  • Page 100: Connectors And Port Pinouts

    Appendix A: Technical specifications Connectors and port pinouts This section lists the connectors and connector pinouts. Figure 54 illustrates the pin layout for an RJ45 connector and port. 54. RJ45 IGURE CONNECTOR AND PORT PIN LAYOUT Table 18 lists the RJ45 pin signals when a twisted pair port is operating in the MDI configuration.

  • Page 101: Table 20. Rj-45 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts

    AT-x230-10GT, AT-x230-10GP, AT-x230-18GT, AT-x230-18GP, AT-x230-28GT and AT-x230-28GP Switch Installation Guide Table 20 lists the RJ45 connector pins and their signals when a 1000BASE-T port is operating at 1000Mbps. 20. RJ-45 1000BASE-T ABLE CONNECTOR PINOUTS Pair Signal TX and RX+ TX and RX-...
  • Page 102 Appendix A: Technical specifications...

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