Allied Telesis AT-x220-28GS operation manual

AT-x220-28GS

Gigabit Ethernet Switch

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Installation Guide

613-02546-00 REV A

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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. 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

EMC EN 55024

EN 55032 Class A
EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
VCCI Class A
CISPR 22 Class A

ICES-003

Warning: In a

domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Environmental RoHS
Compliance WEEE

Electrical Safety EN 60950-1 (edition 2)

IEC 60950-1 (edition 2)
UL 60950-1 (edition 2)

Laser Safety EN 60825

Regulatory RCM
Compliance CE

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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.

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AT-x230-28GS Switch Installation Guide

Contents

Preface............................................................................................................................................................... 1

Symbol conventions ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Contacting Allied Telesis.............................................................................................................................. 3

User documentation ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1: Overview

Features....................................................................................................................................................... 6

SFP slots ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Transceivers .......................................................................................................................................... 6

USB slot................................................................................................................................................. 6

Console port .......................................................................................................................................... 6

LEDs...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Power conservation ............................................................................................................................... 7

MAC address table ................................................................................................................................ 7

Installation options................................................................................................................................. 7

Management software and interfaces ................................................................................................... 7

Management methods........................................................................................................................... 7

Package contents for the AT-x220-28GS Switch......................................................................................... 8

Front and back panels on the AT-x220-28GS Switch .................................................................................. 9

LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Power and Fault LEDs......................................................................................................................... 10

SFP LEDs............................................................................................................................................ 11

USB LED ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Ecofriendly button ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Using the button .................................................................................................................................. 14

Using commands................................................................................................................................. 14

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 14

Power supply.............................................................................................................................................. 15

Fans ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Chapter 2: Installation

Reviewing safety precautions .................................................................................................................... 18

Selecting a site for the switch..................................................................................................................... 21

Unpacking the switch ..........................................................................................................

Installing the switch on a table or a desktop .............................................................................................. 23

Removing the feet before installing the switch in an equipment rack or on a wall ..................................... 25

Installing the switch in an equipment rack.................................................................................................. 26

Installing the switch on a wall..................................................................................................................... 28

Wall guidelines .................................................................................................................................... 28

Tools and materials...............................................................................................................................28

Positions of the switch on a wall .......................................................................................................... 29

Powering on the switch .............................................................................................................................. 33

Management software................................................................................................................................ 35

Starting a local management session ........................................................................................................ 36

Monitoring the initialization processes ....................................................................................................... 37

Cabling the Network Ports ......................................................................................................................... 41

Installing SFP transceivers......................................................................................................................... 42

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Physical specifications ............................................................................................................................... 47

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Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 47

Weight..................................................................................................................................................47

Environmental specifications ...................................................................................................................... 48

Power specifications................................................................................................................................... 48

Electrical safety and electromagnetic certifications ....................................................................................49

Connectors and port pinouts for the console port....................................................................................... 50

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Figures

Figure 1: AT-x220-28GS packaging ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 2: AT-x220-28GS front panel...................................................................................................................................... 9

Figure 3: AT-x220-28GS back panel ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Figure 4: Power LED on the AT-x220-28GS Switch............................................................................................................ 10

Figure 5: Fault LED on the AT-x220-28GS Switch.............................................................................................................. 11

Figure 6: SFP Link/Speed/Activity LEDs on the AT-x220-28GS Switch.............................................................................. 12

Figure 7: USB slot LED on the AT-x220-28GS Switch........................................................................................................ 13

Figure 8: ecofriendly button on the AT-x220-28GS switch.................................................................................................. 14

Figure 9: Assembling the rivets ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Figure 10: Inserting the assembled rivets into the hole in the foot ...................................................................................... 23

Figure 11: Placing the feet with rivets on the switch............................................................................................................ 24

Figure 12: Attaching the rubber feet to a switch .................................................................................................................. 24

Figure 13: Removing the rubber feet and rivets from a switch ............................................................................................ 25

Figure 14: Attaching rack mount brackets to the AT-x220-28GS switch ............................................................................. 26

Figure 15: Mounting the AT-x220-28GS switch in an equipment rack ................................................................................ 27

Figure 16: Positioning the switch on the wall....................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 17: Attaching wall mount brackets so that the switch is left facing........................................................................... 30

Figure 18: Attaching wall mount brackets so that the switch right facing ............................................................................ 30

Figure 19: Marking the screw holes from the brackets to the wall ...................................................................................... 31

Figure 20: Securing the switch to the wall .......................................................................................................................... 32

Figure 21: Attaching the AC power cable hook on the switch ............................................................................................. 33

Figure 22: Plugging in the AC power cord on the Switch .................................................................................................... 33

Figure 23: Connecting the management cable to the console port of the x220 Series Switch............................................ 36

Figure 24: Switch initialization messages............................................................................................................................ 37

Figure 25: Switch initialization messages (continued) ......................................................................................................... 39

Figure 26: Switch initialization messages (continued) ........................................................................................................ 40

Figure 27: Inserting an SFP transceiver into an SFP slot.................................................................................................... 42

Figure 28: Positioning the SFP handle in the upright position ............................................................................................ 43

Figure 29: Ejecting an SFP transceiver after lowering the SFP handle to the downwards position .................................... 43

Figure 30: RJ45 connector and port pin layout.................................................................................................................... 50

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Tables

Table 1. Power LED functional descriptions ......................................................................................................................10

Table 2. Fault LED functional descriptions .........................................................................................................................11

Table 3. SFP Link/Activity LED functional descriptions ......................................................................................................12

Table 4. USB LED functional descriptions ..........................................................................................................................13

Table 5. Chassis dimensions ..............................................................................................................................................47

Table 6. Chassis weight .....................................................................................................................................................47

Table 7. Environmental specifications ................................................................................................................................48

Table 8. Input supply voltage ..............................................................................................................................................48

Table 9. Power specifications .............................................................................................................................................48

Table 10. Safety and electromagnetic emissions certifications .........................................................................................49

Table 11. RJ-45 Style Serial Consol Port Pin Signals ........................................................................................................50

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Preface

AT-x220-28GS Switch Installation Guide

This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-x220-28GS
Gigabit Ethernet Switch. This preface contains the following sections:

 “Symbol conventions” on page 2

 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 3

 “User documentation” on page 4

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Symbol conventions

Note

Caution

Warning

Warning

This document uses the following conventions:

Notes provide additional information.

Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.

Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the
presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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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
the following services on this page:

 24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to

search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database,
check support tickets, learn about RMAs, and contact Allied
Telesis technical experts.

 USA and EMEA phone support - Select the phone number that

best fits your location and customer type.

 Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied Telesis

warranties and register your product online.

 Replacement Services - Submit a Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) request via our interactive support center.

AT-x220-28GS Switch Installation Guide

www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for

 Documentation - View the most recent installation guides, user

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For sales or corporate contact information, go to 

www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.

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User documentation

For full AlliedWare Plus documentation and product information, see our

Resource Library at:

http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support

From the Resource Library the following documents are available:

 Datasheets

Click on the link above and search for the product series.

 Installation guides

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 Getting Started with AlliedWare Plus Feature Overview and

Configuration Guide

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AlliedWare Plus’.

 Feature Overview and Configuration Guides

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 Command References

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You can also find a range of helpful case studies, solution guides,
whitepapers and videos.

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Chapter 1

Overview

AT-x220-28GS Switch Installation Guide

This chapter provides descriptions of the AT-x220-28GS Gigabit Ethernet
Switch and contains the following sections:

 “Features” on page 6

 “Package contents for the AT-x220-28GS Switch” on page 8

 “Front and back panels on the AT-x220-28GS Switch” on page 9

 “LEDs” on page 10

 “Ecofriendly button” on page 14

 “Power supply” on page 15

 “Fans” on page 15

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Chapter 1: Overview

Note

Features

SFP slots  Ports 1-24 are 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X Ethernet LAN ports.

Transceivers  Available for 100Mbps or 1000Mbps of fiber, and 1000Mbps of

This section describes the hardware features on the front panel of the AT­x220-28GS switch.This model is a Gigabit Advanced Smart-Managed
switch with a total of 28 1 Gbps SFP ports.

 Ports 25-28 are 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X Ethernet Uplink

ports.

copper.

 Support 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX/LX SFP transceivers.

SFP transceivers must be purchased separately. For a list of supported
transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.

See the product Datasheet for the specific ATI SFP modules
supported by the x220-28GS switch.

USB slot The Management Panel has a USB 2.0 compatible host port, see “USB

LED” on page 13. You may use the port to store configuration files on
flash drives or to restore configuration files to switches whose settings
have been lost or corrupted, or to quickly configure replacement units. You
may also use the port and flash drives to update the management
firmware on the switch.

Console port The Management Panel has a RS-232 serial management port with an

RJ-45 connector. You use the port to access the AlliedWare Plus
management software on the switch to configure the feature settings or
monitor status or statistics. See
page 34.

“Starting a local management session” on

LEDs Here is a brief description of the LEDs:

 Power and Fault LEDs; refer to “Power and Fault LEDs” on

page 10.

 Link/Activity LEDs for the SFP slots; see “SFP LEDs” on page 11.

 USB LED; refer to “USB LED” on page 13.

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AT-x220-28GS Switch Installation Guide

Note

The ecofriendly button on the Management Panel turns off the port
LEDs to conserve electricity (excluding the Fault, Power and USB
LEDs). See “Ecofriendly button” on page 14.

Power

conservation

MAC address

table

Installation

options

Management
software and

interfaces

These switches have the following power conservation features:

 Ecofriendly button to turn off the port LEDs when the system is not

being monitored

 High efficiency power supply

Here are the basic features of the MAC address table:

 Storage capacity up to 16K MAC address entries

 Automatic learning and aging

The switches can be installed in the following ways:

 Mounted on a desk or tabletop

 Rack mounted in a 19-inch equipment rack

 Wall mounted

Here are the management software and interfaces:

 AlliedWare Plus Management Software

 Command Line Interface

Management

methods

 Web browser interface

Here are the methods for managing the switches:

 Local management through the console port

 Remote Telnet or Secure Shell management

 Remote HTTP and HTTPS web browser management

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Chapter 1: Overview

One 2 m (6.6ft) local management cable
with RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9 (D-sub 9-pin)

One regional AC power cord

Power cord retaining clip

Two rack/wall mounting brackets

Eight bracket screws

Four anchors for concrete walls:
Length: 29.6 mm (1 1/8 in)
Diameter: 6.0 mm (0.25 in)

Four screws for wood or concrete walls:
Length: 31 mm (1/14 in)
Width: 4.3 mm (1/8 in)

Four rubber feet with push-in snap rivets

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Package contents for the AT-x220-28GS Switch

Figure 1 illustrates the package components that come with the AT-x220­28GS Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

Figure 1. AT-x220-28GS packaging

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