Uplink Module
Installation and Safety Guide
AT-A35/SX
AT-A35/LX
AT-A39/T
AT-A40/SC
AT-A40/MT
AT-A41/SC
AT-A41/MT
AT-A42/GBIC
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Uplink Module Installation and Safety Guide
Document Number 613-000689 Rev A.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with each uplink module. Contact your authorised
Allied Telesis distributor or reseller if any items are damaged or missing.
■ One uplink module.
■ One Uplink Module Installation and Safety Guide.
■ One warranty card.
Compatible Switches
Caution Attempting to install an expansion module into a switch which is not
compatible may damage the switch and the expansion module. Compatible
expansion modules are listed in your switch’s Hardware Reference. If you are unsure
of a module's compatibility, contact an authorised Allied Telesis distributor or
reseller.
The following uplink modules are compatible with all Rapier switches,
Rapier i switches, AT-8700XL switches and AT800 modular switching routers:
■ AT-A35/SX
■ AT-A35/LX
■ AT-A39/T
■ AT-A42/GBIC
The following uplink modules are compatible with Rapier G6 and G6F switches, all
Rapier i switches and all AT-8700XL switches:
■ AT-A40/SC
■ AT-A40/MT
■ AT-A41/SC
■ AT-A41/MT
Installing an Uplink Module
Follow these steps to install an uplink module into a switch or switching router:
1. Read the safety information.
For safety information, see the Safety and Statutory Information booklet for your
switch. A copy of this booklet is supplied with each switch, and can also be
downloaded from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/ .
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2. Gather the tools and equipment you will need.
A medium-sized flat-bladed screwdriver may be useful when loosening the uplink
module thumbscrews. You should also have any cables required for connecting
the uplink module to other network devices.
AT-A42/GBIC uplink modules require a GBIC before they can be connected to
anetwork.
3. Remove power to the switch or router.
War ning Do not install an uplink module into a switch without first removing
power from the switch. Be sure to disconnect both the main power supply and
any attached redundant power supply. Installing an uplink module with the switch
powered ON can damage the module and the switch.
The power cord and the redundant power supply cable are used to disconnect
AC switches. To de-energise the equipment, disconnect the power cord and the
redundant power supply cable.
4. Remove the appropriate uplink bay face-plate on the switch’s front
panel.
Remove the appropriate face-plate as shown in the following figure. If your
switch has multiple uplink bays, and no uplink modules are currently installed,
then install the uplink module into the switch's top bay. This simplifies VLAN
configuration.
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Keep the face-plate for future use. If you should remove the uplink module,
replace the face-plate to prevent dust and debris from entering the switch and to
maintain proper airflow.
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5. Prepare the uplink module.
In an antistatic environment, remove the uplink module from its packing
material. Be sure to observe ESD precautions.
War ning Do not attempt to install an uplink module or any other expansion
option without observing correct antistatic procedures. Failure to do so may
damage the switch or uplink module. If you are unsure what the correct
procedures are, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
6. Slide the uplink module into place.
Make sure the module is aligned with the card guides on each side of the bay
(see the following figure).
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7. Secure the uplink module to the switch.
Firmly press the uplink module until its connectors engage the uplink bay
connectors inside the switch.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the uplink module’s screws. Do not over-tighten
the screws.
8. For AT-A42/GBIC uplink modules, install the GBIC.
Slide the GBIC into the uplink’s GBIC slot. Press the GBIC firmly into place.
A range of GBICs have been tested and approved for use with AT-A42 uplink
modules. Contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller for more
information, or visit www.alliedtelesis.com .
RX and TX terminal locations on SC fibre GBIC ports are the reverse of TX and
RX terminal locations on fixed SC fibre ports. When looking at an SC fibre
GBIC from the front, the RX terminal is on the left and the TX terminal is on
the right.
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9. Apply power to the switch.
The switch’s Fault LED may flash for approximately 10 seconds as it runs internal
tests.
10. Check that the Power LED on the switch’s front panel lights green.
If the LED fails to light, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Uplink Module
Hardware Reference.
11. Connect the data cables.
If fitted, remove the uplink module’s port dust cover, and connect the data cable.
Make sure each cable connection is secure.
12. Check the uplink module’s LEDs.
Use the tables in “Uplink Module LEDs” to check the module’s LEDs.
Information on switch system and switch port LEDs can be found in the
Troubleshooting section of the Hardware Reference for your switch.
Uplink Module LEDs
L E Ds f or th e AT-A 4 0/ S C , AT-A R 40 / MT, AT-A 41 / SC an d AT-A R4 1 MT:
LED State Function
Activity/
Link/
Fault
Full Dup/
Half Dup/
Col
Both LEDs Alternating amber flashing
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Green A link is established and the port is enabled.
Flashing green 100 Mbps activity is occuring.
Flashing amber
(and lower LED is off)
Off No link is present.
Green The port is operating at full-duplex.
Amber The port is operating at half-duplex.
Flashing amber Collisions are occuring.
Off No link is present.
of upper and lower LED
The link has failed at the remote end.
The switch does not support this model of
uplink module.
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LEDs for the AT-A42/GBIC:
LED State Function
L/A
Link/Activity
Green A 1000 Mbps link is established.
Flashing green 1000 Mbps activity is occuring.
Flashing amber
A transmission fault has occured.
(and GBIC LED is off)
Off No link is present.
GBIC Green The switch has recognised the GBIC, the
GBIC is a valid model.
Green (and L/A LED
The port is operating at full-duplex.
is flashing green)
Amber
(and L/A LED is off)
Amber
The switch has not recognised the GBIC,
the GBIC is not a valid model.
The port is operating at half-duplex.
(and L/A LED is off)
Flashing amber (and L/A
Collisions are occuring.
LED is flashing green)
Off No GBIC is installed, or a transmission fault
has occurred.
Both LEDs Slow alternate flashing of
L/A and GBIC LED, amber
The switch has not recognised the GBIC, or
the GBIC is not a valid model.
LEDs for the AT-A35/SX and AT-A35/LX:
LED State Function
Link Green An optical signal is reaching the port.
Off No link is present.
Activity Flashing Amber The port is transmitting or receiving frames.
Off No activity is occuring.
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LEDs for the AT-A39/T:
LED State Function
Full Dup/
Half Dup/
Col
Green The port is operating at full-duplex.
Amber The port is operating at half-duplex.
Flashing amber Collisions are occuring.
Off No link is present.
Activity Green A 1000 Mbps link is established.
Flashing green 1000 Mbps activity is occuring.
Amber
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A 10/100 Mbps link is established.
Flashing amber 10/100 Mbps activity is occurring.
Off No link is present.
a. 10/100/1000 Mbps operation is available only if the AT-A39/T is installed in a Rapier G6 or G6F,
Rapier i or AT-8700XL model, otherwise operation is fixed at 1000 Mbps. Early versions of the ATA39/T operate at 1000 Mbps only, regardless of the switch model.
Where To Find More Information
For further details about your uplink module or your switch, see:
■ The Uplink Module Hardware Reference for detailed information on uplink
modules. This reference can be found on the CD-ROM bundled with your
switch, or at www.alliedtelesis.co.uk/site/products/ .
■ The Installation Guide and Hardware Reference for your switch. These contain
detailed information on the operational requirements of each switch or network
configuration.
For other switch and router expansion options, see:
■ The Network Service Module Installation and Safety Guide, which outlines the
procedure for installing an NSM; and the Network Service Module Hardware
Reference, which provides detailed information on NSMs.
■ The Port Interface Card Installation and Safety Guide, which outlines the procedure
for installing a PIC; and the Port Interface Card Hardware Reference, which
provides detailed information on PICs.
■ You can find these documents on the Documentation and Tools CD-ROM
bundled with each switch or router, or at www.alliedtelesis.com .
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